big al hunter
New member
As the title implies, I have some questions about wolves. I attended a department of fish and wildlife training today. One of the topics was the wolf packs of our state. The discussion brought out some very passionate and negative remarks. I would prefer that we keep this friendly, and not turn it into an argument. If you feel the need to to vent about state policies or laws you don't agree with, please don't respond. I want this to be about observed changes in wildlife.
My first question is how many of you have seen wolves in your hunting areas?
Second question, have you noticed a significant decline in deer and elk population?
Wolves have made an amazing recovery since the first few were released in Yellowstone Park. Wolves we're not released in Washington. All of our packs moved in from other areas or were born here. They are spreading rather rapidly here. The first successful breeding pair was documented in 2009. We now have at least 126 wolves. I am just wondering what to expect in my hunting area when the wolves start sharing my herds.
My first question is how many of you have seen wolves in your hunting areas?
Second question, have you noticed a significant decline in deer and elk population?
Wolves have made an amazing recovery since the first few were released in Yellowstone Park. Wolves we're not released in Washington. All of our packs moved in from other areas or were born here. They are spreading rather rapidly here. The first successful breeding pair was documented in 2009. We now have at least 126 wolves. I am just wondering what to expect in my hunting area when the wolves start sharing my herds.