Washington wolf pack attacks cattle; one wolf shot

The Couse wolf pack in southeast Washington has attacked two calves and one cow and probably attacked another cow, pushing the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to consider killing one or two wolves.

An adult male in the pack in Asotin County was killed July 8 while reportedly chasing livestock. The department is investigating. Under the state’s caught-in-the-act law, ranchers can shoot wolves threatening livestock.