August 5, 2022 — Five conservation groups filed a lawsuit today asking a state court to enforce Gov. Jay Inslee’s order directing state wildlife officials to enact wolf management rules. The rules should have outlined what steps must be taken before wolves can be killed for conflict with livestock.
2019 Washington Annual Wolf Report Released!
| April 20, 2020 | The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife released its annual wolf report today. The population posted meager overall growth resulting in a total count of … Continue reading 2019 Washington Annual Wolf Report Released!
Breaking Victory: Salmon Protected from Suction-dredge Mining in Washington State!
Washington Senate Approves Legislation to Protect Salmon from Suction-dredge Mining… On to the Governor’s Desk! BY: Gabe Scott, Cascadia Wildlands In-House Counsel MARCH 5, 2020 | After a 37-10 vote … Continue reading Breaking Victory: Salmon Protected from Suction-dredge Mining in Washington State!
Washington Targeting Three Wolf Packs for Killing
by Nick Cady, Legal Director On November 7, 2018, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) authorized the killing of wolves in the Smackout pack in Stevens County and … Continue reading Washington Targeting Three Wolf Packs for Killing
Press Release: WA Fish and Wildlife Commission Orders Rulemaking to Require Permits for Suction Dredge Mining
For immediate release April 14, 2018 Contact: Gabe Scott, In-House Counsel (907) 491-0856; gscott@cascwild.org Olympia, WA — A milestone for aquatic health was achieved today when the Washington Fish and … Continue reading Press Release: WA Fish and Wildlife Commission Orders Rulemaking to Require Permits for Suction Dredge Mining
Cascadia Lawsuit Challenges Wolf Killing in Washington!
Lawsuit Challenges Washington Wolf-killing Protocol Injunction Sought Against Further Killings After State Nearly Wipes Out Three Packs for One Livestock Owner OLYMPIA, Wash.— Two conservation groups filed a lawsuit today … Continue reading Cascadia Lawsuit Challenges Wolf Killing in Washington!
The Saga of Wolf Recovery in Washington
by Nick Cady A highlight of Cascadia Wildlands' wolf conservation work includes a lawsuit that culminated in the successful negotiation of wolf/livestock conflict rules in Oregon between conservation groups, … Continue reading The Saga of Wolf Recovery in Washington
Another mistake in managing wolf recovery
The Olympian September 16, 2014 The state Department of Fish and Wildlife has mismanaged another conflict between an Eastern Washington rancher and an important wolf pack. This time the … Continue reading Another mistake in managing wolf recovery
Huckleberry Hindsight
By Bob Ferris The true character of any person, institution or machine becomes revealed by stress. You could think, for instance, that you were in good shape until you … Continue reading Huckleberry Hindsight
Of Wolves and Huckleberries
By Bob Ferris There are tons of rumors floating around about the Huckleberry Pack. Things are being said about wolves, the rancher, WDFW and even private property rights. In … Continue reading Of Wolves and Huckleberries