Washington SB5590 establishes a three-year pilot program to evaluate the effectiveness of authorizing the taking of wolves that prey on livestock.

Washington SB5590 mandates the Department of Fish and Wildlife to create a three-year pilot program to assess the effectiveness of allowing livestock owners to take the first wolf that returns to a site of wolf predation. Owners, their immediate family members, agents, or documented employees can monitor the site and take the wolf. The wolf carcass must be reported and surrendered to the Department of Fish and Wildlife within 24 hours. The department must report back to the legislature by December 1, 2028.

Washington SB5590 establishes a three-year pilot program to evaluate the effectiveness of authorizing the taking of wolves that prey on livestock.

Washington SB5590 mandates the Department of Fish and Wildlife to create a three-year pilot program to assess the effectiveness of allowing livestock owners to take the first wolf that returns to a site of wolf predation. Owners, their immediate family members, agents, or documented employees can monitor the site and take the wolf. The wolf carcass must be reported and surrendered to the Department of Fish and Wildlife within 24 hours. The department must report back to the legislature by December 1, 2028.