Post by: avidnwoutdoorsman on October 15, 2025, 03:00:47 PM
https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/at-risk/species-recovery/gray-wolf/updates/court-approves-request-temporary-restraining-order-prevent-sherman-wolf-removal (https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/at-risk/species-recovery/gray-wolf/updates/court-approves-request-temporary-restraining-order-prevent-sherman-wolf-removal)
Court approves request for temporary restraining order to prevent Sherman wolf removal
Publish date
Oct. 14, 2025
Today, Oct. 14, 2025, a King County Superior Court commissioner entered a temporary restraining order that prohibits the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) from lethally removing one wolf from the Sherman pack in Ferry County.
As a result, the Department cannot remove a wolf from the Sherman pack as authorized by WDFW Deputy Director Amy Windrope on Oct. 9, 2025. Information about the authorization appears in a separate update.
Washington Wildlife First and other parties filed the initial petition for injunction and motion for a temporary restraining order after the Department announced the Deputy Director’s authorization.
King County Superior Court commissioner Mark Hillman found that the petitioners had met the criteria for temporary injunctive relief. The court will hold a preliminary injunction hearing on Oct. 28, 2025.
WDFW’s 2011 Wolf Conservation and Management Plan (PDF) and wolf-livestock interaction protocol (PDF)provide guidance on addressing wolf-livestock conflict, including lethal removal to address patterns of depredation, such as when department staff confirms three predations by wolves on livestock within 30 days or four within 10 months, where non-lethal deterrents have not prevented wolf-livestock conflict.
Post by: bearhunter99 on October 15, 2025, 05:00:30 PM
Until we get the courts and "feelings" out of wildlife management we are screwed. All of these decisions should be made by the wildlife biologists PERIOD. Same with hound hunting, trapping, etc.....
Post by: greenhead_killer on October 15, 2025, 06:32:24 PM
Post by: time2hunt on October 18, 2025, 09:37:16 PM
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Post by: Roslyn Rambler on October 18, 2025, 10:12:29 PM
A big middle finger to the conservation groups.
Post by: HUNTIN4SIX on October 19, 2025, 08:39:26 AM
Post by: brokentrail on October 19, 2025, 11:06:32 AM
I hope that this King County judge faces disciplinary action for this restraining order, once it is deemed inappropriate, and loses his job. Judges are supposed to interpret and apply existing laws, the killing of a wolf per an approved management plan doesn't break, or even bend, any existing law.
I also wish WDFW had their own lawyers to do the above, every time some group decides to sue WDFW and keep them from doing their job.
Post by: nwwanderer on October 19, 2025, 12:54:57 PM
Post by: Humptulips on October 19, 2025, 01:10:22 PM
I, myself, would like to see The Sportsmans Alliance, or any other group, in turn, go get the restraining order over-ruled and allow WDFW proceed. One judge providing a restraining order and one judge saying the restraining order is out of bounds should cancel each other out and allow WDFW to do their job, and also do what was approved within the Wolf Management Plan.It's a temporary restraining order meaning everything is frozen until they can have a full hearing on the 28th. I doubt any judge would intervene.
I hope that this King County judge faces disciplinary action for this restraining order, once it is deemed inappropriate, and loses his job. Judges are supposed to interpret and apply existing laws, the killing of a wolf per an approved management plan doesn't break, or even bend, any existing law.
I also wish WDFW had their own lawyers to do the above, every time some group decides to sue WDFW and keep them from doing their job.
Post by: brokentrail on October 19, 2025, 03:53:34 PM
I, myself, would like to see The Sportsmans Alliance, or any other group, in turn, go get the restraining order over-ruled and allow WDFW proceed. One judge providing a restraining order and one judge saying the restraining order is out of bounds should cancel each other out and allow WDFW to do their job, and also do what was approved within the Wolf Management Plan.It's a temporary restraining order meaning everything is frozen until they can have a full hearing on the 28th. I doubt any judge would intervene.
I hope that this King County judge faces disciplinary action for this restraining order, once it is deemed inappropriate, and loses his job. Judges are supposed to interpret and apply existing laws, the killing of a wolf per an approved management plan doesn't break, or even bend, any existing law.
I also wish WDFW had their own lawyers to do the above, every time some group decides to sue WDFW and keep them from doing their job.
Yea, I don't doubt that at all, I just wish that wasn't the case.
Post by: Houndhunter on October 19, 2025, 04:00:31 PM
Post by: highcountry_hunter on October 20, 2025, 09:41:26 PM
Check the wolf budget at WDFW, $1.6 million recently, less than $140,000 paid out for dead livestock. Major cluster
The largest cattle producer in NE WA, who has suffered more cattle loss than any other producer in the state, refuses to accept a dollar from wdfw for depredations
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 20, 2025, 09:44:03 PM
Check the wolf budget at WDFW, $1.6 million recently, less than $140,000 paid out for dead livestock. Major cluster
The largest cattle producer in NE WA, who has suffered more cattle loss than any other producer in the state, refuses to accept a dollar from wdfw for depredations
Who would that be?
Post by: Dan-o on October 20, 2025, 09:48:27 PM
Check the wolf budget at WDFW, $1.6 million recently, less than $140,000 paid out for dead livestock. Major cluster
The largest cattle producer in NE WA, who has suffered more cattle loss than any other producer in the state, refuses to accept a dollar from wdfw for depredations
Do you know why he won't accept any of their money?
Post by: bearpaw on October 21, 2025, 08:32:14 AM
Livestock reimbursement is a fallacy used by wolf groups and wolf loving F&G agencies to coerce the public into accepting wolves, most livestock producers are suffering losses without getting compensation as promised. The producer that has refused compensation is very principled, that's why he won't take their wolf money.
Post by: highcountry_hunter on October 21, 2025, 02:20:22 PM
Check the wolf budget at WDFW, $1.6 million recently, less than $140,000 paid out for dead livestock. Major cluster
The largest cattle producer in NE WA, who has suffered more cattle loss than any other producer in the state, refuses to accept a dollar from wdfw for depredations
Do you know why he won't accept any of their money?
I think it’s a matter of pride, he told me that one day and I never dug too deep on it.
Post by: nwwanderer on October 21, 2025, 04:44:34 PM
Post by: Smokeploe on October 21, 2025, 05:15:58 PM
Smokeploe
Post by: avidnwoutdoorsman on October 21, 2025, 06:45:14 PM
How can a state judge block anything to do with wolves, I thought and read that the wolf problem is a federal thing?They are delisted federally in eastern WA. It’s entirely a state issue that there are no seasons and no bag limits and no management.
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Post by: time2hunt on October 21, 2025, 07:04:46 PM
Sounds like a good timeHow can a state judge block anything to do with wolves, I thought and read that the wolf problem is a federal thing?They are delisted federally in eastern WA. It’s entirely a state issue that there are no seasons and no bag limits and no management.
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Post by: avidnwoutdoorsman on October 21, 2025, 07:07:13 PM
lol you know what I meant. It’s why they aren’t a game animal and have seasons or bag limits like they should equivalent to ID. The feds turned them over to the state and the state gets to decide how the resource is managed or in this case mis-managed.Sounds like a good timeHow can a state judge block anything to do with wolves, I thought and read that the wolf problem is a federal thing?They are delisted federally in eastern WA. It’s entirely a state issue that there are no seasons and no bag limits and no management.
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Post by: dc on October 21, 2025, 07:14:10 PM
Post by: HUNTIN4SIX on October 22, 2025, 07:06:32 AM
Check the wolf budget at WDFW, $1.6 million recently, less than $140,000 paid out for dead livestock. Major cluster
The largest cattle producer in NE WA, who has suffered more cattle loss than any other producer in the state, refuses to accept a dollar from wdfw for depredations
Do you know why he won't accept any of their money?
I think it’s a matter of pride, he told me that one day and I never dug too deep on it.
He probably understands that taking money from government in this case could essentially be contracting. WDFW doesn't just show up with a check. Its one big game, I wouldn't except money either. I was told I could get a elk depredation tag after 200+ elk ran through all my fences, and I said no. Giving out depredation money and tags does nothing but give folks a warm fuzzy. WDFW just plain needs to manage OUR wildlife better. It is an absolute chit show and seldom will they determine its a wolf kill anyway. I was told a wolf attacked my cow, but it would still be undetermined since they didn't dee the wolf.
I cant even gather my thoughts on this subject, it pisses me off so bad....
Post by: highcountry_hunter on October 22, 2025, 01:11:12 PM
Getting reimbursed for depredations is small potatoes compared to mother cows that should have 90% pregnancy rates, yet are closer to 60% now due to stress. Or the fact that cattle aren’t gaining weight on summer range because they’re constantly running for their lives instead of grazing.
Post by: chukarchaser on October 29, 2025, 06:22:36 PM
Most liberal news are being intentionally deceptive in how they report the story by using the term "Judge".
Post by: ghosthunter on October 29, 2025, 07:20:05 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on October 29, 2025, 07:45:23 PM
Post by: huntnphool on October 30, 2025, 12:06:09 AM
18 breeding pairs and they'll come up with a management plan.........hmmm......was in the 40's a year or two ago they claimed, yet there's zero management plan in sight. There are numerous packs right now with no collars. There are people on the inside that will admit they have no idea how many wolves or new packs there are. We by far have the most defunct wildlife management in the nation.
+1
Post by: HighlandLofts on October 31, 2025, 06:37:41 AM
They need to be cut way back too.
Post by: hunter399 on October 31, 2025, 07:20:48 AM
I've heard a few reports from hunters ,that the area is over run with wolves.
Many ,many, undocumented packs on that side of the river
Also a few packs that are very large packs.
Not just breeding pairs, but 12-15 wolves in a pack.
Don't even get me started on our closed cougar seasons.
Stuff like this just proves our wildlife management is in toilet.
Even when we have a management plan in place,WDFW can't even execute it.
Post by: chukarchaser on November 01, 2025, 05:51:34 PM