Originally Posted By: dcrzfitter
A coworker who is from SW Wa told me he has a close relative who was personally involved in the planting of the 4 breeding pairs recently.


I'd sure like to know who this person works for who supposedly "planted" the 4 pairs of wolves. That would be illegal. The state did not do it, that's for sure. And they never have done it. The wolves in this state came here on their own.

Also, to whoever posted earlier in the thread about plans to move wolves to the Olympic Peninsula. I don't believe that is true. The WDFW wolf plan calls for 15 breeding pairs of wolves in the state. There are three zones: Eastern Washington, Northern Cascades, and South Cascades/Northwest Coast. The way I understand the wolf management plan, there is no requirement that there be any wolves west of the Cascades. There simply needs to be a certain number of breeding pairs in each zone. If there are the necessary breeding pairs in the South Cascades, then the requirement is met. No need for wolves on the Olympic Peninsula or the Willapa Hills (or anywhere in Western Washington.)

Last comment, I have trail cam pictures of three bulls, one is a 5x8, one a 5x6, and one a spike. The 5x6 lost his antlers about 2 weeks ago. The 5x8 and spike have not, as of 3/29, the last time I checked the camera.

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