PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington Fish and Wildlife agents are investigating the first probable case of a wolf killing livestock in Whitman County.
The incident occurred early Friday afternoon when a sheep was killed in the northern part of the county.
Fish and wildlife agents quickly responded and believe the sheep was killed by a wolf based on the damage done to the animal and since wolves have been sighted in the area.
The wolf situation in Whitman County has ramped up quickly this year since the first ever confirmed sighting of a wolf came last winter near Lacrosse.
Fish and Wildlife officials believe there may be a pack settling on the Palouse and are working with ranchers in northern Whitman County on non-lethal deterrents to keep wolves away from livestock.