Sherman Wolf Pack Strikes Again

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) staff announced that they investigated an injured calf in the Sherman wolf pack territory in Ferry County on Oct. 14. WDFW staff determined the injuries as a confirmed wolf depredation, and the calf was euthanized due to the severity of the injuries on Oct. 15.  

A King County Superior Court Commissioner, at the request of Washington Wildlife First and other petitioners, granted a temporary restraining order on Oct. 14, prohibiting WDFW from taking lethal removal action on the Sherman Pack. According to officials, the court will hold a preliminary injunction hearing on Oct. 28. WDFW officials documented the facts from the Oct. 14 depredation investigation, but are not considering lethal removal at this time.

For more information, visit wdfw.wa.gov.