Wednesday, March 20, 2013

State to discuss impact of wolves on game


Posted: Tuesday, March 19, 2013

 Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife officials will discuss the potential impacts of wolves on game species next week.

The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. March 27 at the Colville Ag Trade Center, 317 W. Astor Ave., in Colville, Wash.

Department game manager Dave Ware said in a press release the department has not yet documented any measurable impacts from wolves on game species in Washington. Reports from other states have raised public concerns, he said.

State and local wildlife managers will present information on monitoring efforts, as well as population trends and harvest data for white-tailed deer, elk and moose. They'll discuss the status of wolves in the region and the impacts wolves have had on deer and elk populations in other western states.

Contact the department wildlife program at 360-902-2515.

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