The draft plan calls for the state to support a minimum of 15 breeding pairs of wolves before they can be considered for delisting under the state endangered species act. Of those 15 breeding pairs, a minimum of two pairs would have to be in both eastern Washington and the northern Cascades, along with five pairs in the southern Cascades/northwest Coast, plus another six at-large pairs located anywhere in the state. Ranchers said they will be unable to watch over their livestock closely enough to prevent depredations and said their dogs are at risk from wolf attacks. Some said it will be difficult to prove wolves are responsible for lost animals and the presence of wolves will cause their animals to lose weight. "Put them in Seattle and in the suburbs. Those are the people who want them," said Jennie Kimble of Pomeroy/Eric Barker, Lewiston Tribune. More here.

Question: What advice would you give Washington residents who are worried about the migration and protection of wolves in their state?