The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has authorized the lethal removal of one gray wolf in the Aladdin Valley area of Stevens County following recent livestock conflicts.

This decision puts another wolf at risk in an area used by multiple packs. Wolves are highly social animals whose family structures support hunting, pup-rearing, and pack stability. Reactive killing can disrupt these family systems while failing to address the conditions that lead to conflict.

Washington reported a minimum of 270 wolves and 49 packs statewide at the end of 2025. Their recovery should be protected through management rooted in science, coexistence, and long-term prevention.

Please send a respectful message to Washington wildlife decision-makers urging them to prioritize strengthened nonlethal conflict-prevention measures, meaningful coexistence support for livestock producers, and the protection of Washington’s wolves over reactive lethal removal.