Join us in demanding better rules for wolves in Washington

Since 2012, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has killed 34 endangered wolves—the vast majority on public lands and on behalf of the same corporate livestock operation. Last fall, Gov. Inslee called WDFW’s wolf-killing "unacceptable" and directed the agency to emphasize nonlethal measures. Unfortunately, that hasn’t happened. That's why in May, Guardians petitioned the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission to adopt regulations requiring WDFW and livestock operators to better deter and manage conflicts.

Sadly, the Commission rejected our petition. We’ve appealed to Gov. Inslee, but now need your help to provide a better future for wolves. We urge you to personalize this message, so please take a moment include why this issue is important to you.

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Governor Jay Inslee

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For years, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has been killing endangered wolves for the livestock industry. The department relies on a citizen advisory group to recommend when to address conflicts, ignoring science. The group clearly favors livestock interests, and wolves are on the losing end of this equation.

Since 2012 the department has killed 34 wolves, including entire packs. Ninety percent have been killed on public lands and over 80 percent have been killed on behalf of the same livestock operation, which refuses to adequately watch over its cattle and refuses any free assistance from the department. Killing wolves should be a measure of last resort and never happen on public lands. Coexistence policy and adequate nonlethal measures aren't being implemented and wolves are paying the price.

Washington has the opportunity to be a leader for wolf management in order to save wolves across the state and serve as a role model for other states across the West. The best available science shows that nonlethal measures are more effective in curbing wolf-livestock conflict and such measures should be consistently utilized across the state.

That's why I urge you to initiate a public rulemaking process leading to the adoption of science-based, enforceable strategies that will require the department and livestock operators to 1) take proactive steps to deter conflicts; 2) take responsive steps to halt conflicts; and 3) take even more steps in areas of chronic conflict.

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