Its been reported that a farmer allegedly shot and killed a wolf in Whitman County, Washington on Sunday, October 12th. At this point, the shooting does not appear to have been in self-defense, nor did it appear to take place under the state’s law that allows citizens to shoot and kill a wolf that is caught in the act of attacking livestock or pets. Based on the information currently available, we believe this to be a flagrant violation of state law that warrants appropriately severe penalties if the offender is found guilty. Whether one supports or opposes wolf recovery in Washington, the poaching of any wildlife is an unacceptable abuse of our shared natural resources.
Posted on: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 19:40:19 +0000
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