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Coalition forms to push back on predators

Rural agencies and ranchers join forces

RITZVILLE - Law enforcement agencies, ranchers and rural counties are forming a coalition to push back against the state Fish and Wildlife Commission's failure to manage large predators effectively.

The coalition was announced Sept. 17 following a meeting here on large predators issues. The meeting attracted about 16-20 law enforcement officers, as well as two ranchers speaking about the effects of wolf, cougar and bear depredation on farms, ranches and rural communities.

"The goal (of the coalition) is to have a stronger collective voice when it comes to predators and public safety," Stevens...

 

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