This report provides information about wolf conservation and management activities undertaken by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) from March 31 to April 30, 2018.
Proactive Deterrence Measures
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Wolf surveys: Wolf biologists conducted field surveys to locate activity centers for wolves in an effort to start trapping and collaring wolves later this spring and early summer. Those biologists have also been prepping equipment and gearing up for another field season.
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Upcoming grazing season planning: Conflict staff members and a WDFW-contracted range rider met with U.S. Forest Service personnel from the Tonasket Ranger District to plan the upcoming grazing season. They discussed wolf denning, grazing rotations, communication, and nonlethal deterrence measures.
Outreach Activities
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Wolf biologists presented an update on the conservation and management of wolves in Washington to the Upper Snoqualmie Elk Management group in North Bend and the Kittitas Audubon Society in Ellensburg. They will also present a similar update to WDFW hunter education instructors meeting in Wenatchee at the end of the month.
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Wolf biologists spent a day talking to students at the Walter Strom Middle School for their annual career day.