Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife

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Purchase autographed copies of
Living with Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest
, for $22.00 in person at the Mill Creek WDFW office or $25.00 by mail.

Department of Fish and Wildlife
Attn: Book Sales
16018 Mill Creek Blvd.
Mill Creek, WA 98012

Make checks payable to WDFW

Additional copies are available in area bookstores for $26.95.

From bats to woodpeckers, Living with Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest is all about coexisting with the animals commonly found in gardens, ponds, attics, crawl spaces, and other places where humans and wildlife cross paths throughout Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.

This nearly 400 page book is a valuable reference for homeowners, property owners, and property managers; habitat restoration professionals; private and nonprofit wildlife groups; and the wildlife control industry.

Living with Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest includes 200 line drawings and information on:

68 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians found in the Pacific Northwest
Feeding habits, dens and nesting sites, reproductive habits, ranges, and longevity
Signs the animals are present, including tracks, nests, scratch marks, droppings, and calls
Ways to safely view wildlife
Techniques for solving problems and preventing conflicts
Public health concerns
Legal status of each species
Evicting animals from buildings
Trapping wildlife
Hiring a wildlife damage control specialist

Russell Link is an urban wildlife biologist with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. He is also the author of the very popular Landscaping for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest.


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