WA Fish and Wildlife authorizes killing of one wolf after suspected cattle attacks

By: Aspen Ford

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: May 26, 2026

Words: 764

Last Updated: 2 months ago


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Washington will permit the killing of a single gray wolf in the state’s northeastern corner following three suspected attacks on livestock.

The incidents took place in the Aladdin Valley, a forested rural area northeast of Colville in Stevens County. On Sunday, May 17, authorities investigated one calf that was killed and another that was injured. The next day, they examined another injured calf. The Department of Fish and Wildlife said the injuries were consistent with …

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