WDFW staff is considering lethal removal of a wolf or wolves in the Dominion pack in northeast Washington.
As of July 29, 2024 staff have investigated multiple confirmed depredation events in the pack territory in Stevens County, resulting in four injured and three dead calves since July 19, 2024. The investigations confirmed injuries were consistent with wolf attacks.
On July 19, WDFW staff investigated a dead calf. The investigation revealed evidence consistent with a confirmed wolf depredation.
On July 27, WDFW staff investigated five calves; one dead and four injured. The investigation revealed evidence consistent with a confirmed wolf depredation.
On July 28, WDFW staff investigated a dead calf. The investigation revealed evidence consistent with a confirmed wolf depredation.
WDFW staff are discussing the depredations and use of non-lethal measures in this pack territory. Non-lethal deterrents used include:
Range riding took place on a near daily basis,
The producer moved injured livestock from the area, and
- All carcasses were removed from the area.
Staff are assessing how to most effectively address this situation moving forward and will provide a recommendation to the Director within the next few days.
| Date | Depredation |
|---|---|
| 7/19/24 | Confirmed mortality of one cow |
| 7/27/24 | Confirmed mortality of one calf and four injured calves |
| 7/28/24 | Confirmed mortality of calf |
| 7/30/24 | Confirmed injury of two calves |