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Wolf attacks on livestock investigated as researcher plans to sue WSU

Circle shows approximate range of the Profanity Peak wolf pack, which is north of U.S. 20 in Ferry County, Washington.w (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)
Circle shows approximate range of the Profanity Peak wolf pack, which is north of U.S. 20 in Ferry County, Washington.w (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife)

WILDLIFE -- As cattlemen, politicians and wildlife biologists look into reports of Ferry County cattle killed, possibly by wolves or other predators, a wolf researcher is planning to sue Washington State University for curbing his comments on wolf management that has led to lethal wolf control.

The situation is updated in this KING5 TV report and this story by the Capital Press: Ranchers say wolf attacks resume in Washington state

Rich Landers
Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977. He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, conservation, nature and wildlife and related topics.

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