Shooting Wildlife outside of traps?

[Cougartail]

In the latest newsletter of the WSTA it states that it is illegal for WCOs to shoot wildlife outside of a trap. Is the WSTA actively trying to change this?

[Cougartail]

I guess what I'm really asking is will the State allow NWO to shoot coyotes under their permit? Unless you get a special permit there is no effective way to handle complaints.

[Trapper John]

Where did you read that (what page) so everyone know what you are talking about?

[Cougartail]

Page 11, right column, 2/3 of the way down. In the Summer 2020 "The Fur Shed" Article. " Why should I be a member of WSTA".

[Humptulips]

I think what you are looking at must be the 2019 edition. Since that time I received verbal communication that it was OK, overturning a lower ranking employee. That employee no longer works for the Department. I have not been able to get anything in writing. It is difficult to reach certain individuals in the Department without being able to go into the office but I will keep trying.

[Cougartail]

Thanks!