Washington wildlife officials are proposing changes to regulations governing when livestock owners can legally kill wolves attacking domestic animals. The proposal seeks to clarify who can take lethal action, strengthen livestock protection requirements, and address ongoing conflicts between recovering wolf populations and ranching operations in eastern Washington.
New USDA data offers a look at the other side of wildlife management in California, where federal crews lethally removed predators, feral pigs, geese and other wildlife to protect livestock, agriculture, property and public safety.
As predator populations expand across California, lawmakers heard blunt testimony from ranchers, hunters, and wildlife managers about livestock losses, public safety, and limited management tools. The hearing underscored the widening gap between predator protection policies and the realities faced by rural communities.
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