For Immediate Release

Two wolves were poached in northeastern Washington state. One wolf was from the Smackout Pack, the other from the Dirty Shirt Pack. Both were collared females, according to state officials. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife currently has no leads. 

Shawn Cantrell, vice president of Field Conservation Programs for Defenders of Wildlife, issued this statement: 

“Defenders of Wildlife is appalled by these senseless killings. They highlight the need to not only aggressively prosecute poachers, but also to build greater social acceptance of wolves through coexistence initiatives." 

For nearly 80 years, Defenders of Wildlife has worked to protect and restore America’s wildlife at risk of extinction, advancing a vision of a future in which wildlife thrives, sustained by broad public support and a resilient network of healthy lands and waters. With a network of more than 2 million supporters, Defenders is an advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard wildlife for generations to come. To learn more, please visit https://defenders.org/newsroom or follow us on Instagram @defendersofwildlife.  

 

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