Author Archives: Claire Loebs Davis
Action Roundup
What You Need to Know and Do: July 11, 2024
Urgent Notices and Actions Please continue to send comments opposing the Washington Department of Fish [...]
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News Digest
Washington Fish and Wildlife News Digest: July 11, 2024
The digest is a roundup of news concerning fish and wildlife management in Washington and [...]
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News Digest
Washington Fish and Wildlife News Digest: June 26, 2024
The digest is a roundup of news concerning fish and wildlife management in Washington and [...]
Continue readingPoll on Washington Attitudes Toward Fish and Wildlife October 17-18, 2022 From October 17-18, 2022, Public Policy Polling surveyed 713 registered voters in Washington State on behalf of Washington Wildlife First, with 60% reached by text message and 40% by telephone. The survey’s margin of error is +/- 3.7%. In order to provide more accurate […]
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has prepared plans to expand hatchery production by more than 62 million salmon over 2018 levels—an increase of more than 40%. On August 5, the Fish and Wildlife Commission approved a legislative budget proposal that includes tens of millions of dollars to support this expansion. And the Department has already […]
Leadpoint Pack Wolf Photo and audio taken by Hank B. Seipp. Introducing the Hank Seipp Memorial Wolf Fund Wolves are the common thread that brought together the founders of Washington Wildlife First. While our organization’s mission encompasses the protection and preservation of all Washington’s wild creatures and wild spaces, no single species better represents […]
Today As I Run by Hank B. Seipp Today as I run through my forest with the sounds of chopper blades cutting the air, I am trying to hide, run, keep my puppies safe. To no avail. The collar on the neck of a family member keeps the helicopter flying above our heads. We Run. […]
Press Releases
WA Wildlife First Calls on State to Disclose Wolf Poaching Incidents and Offers $10,000 Reward
Contact: Samantha Bruegger, Executive Director (970) 531-6720 sbruegger@wawildlifefirst.org Claire Loebs Davis, Board President (206) 601-8476 claire@animalearthlaw.com For Immediate Release: May 26, 2022 Washington Wildlife First Calls on State to Disclose Wolf Poaching Incidents Nonprofit offers $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of wolf killers. (UPDATE: Total reward offered by multiple conservation groups is now at […]
Agencies in the News, Press Releases
WA Fish & Wildlife Commission Rejects Rule to Set Permanent Spring Bear Hunt
Contact: Samantha Bruegger, Executive Director, Washington Wildlife First, 970.531.6720 For Immediate Release: March 19, 2022 Washington Fish & Wildlife Commission Rejects Rule to Set Permanent Spring Bear Hunt Commissioners cite scientific deficiencies and the need for a values-based discussion Seattle, WA – Washington Wildlife First is pleased by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission’s 5-4 […]
“Time for the Washington Fish & Wildlife Commission to end spring bear hunting once and for all.” Written by Executive Director, Samantha Bruegger and published in The Spokesman-Review. “Mama Bear” is a popular slogan on sweatshirts and bumper stickers, because many mothers, like me, identify with the ferocity with which a “Mama Bear” will protect […]
See the full WDFW Police Report from the alleged poaching incident by WDFW’s Region 2 Director by clicking the link, or reading on below. According to Hoenes, he “wanted to make sure I notified Enforcement & the Director before doing anything else b/c there were people in the area cutting firewood and I didn’t want […]
2022.01.24 Press Release Governor Jay Inslee Fills All Vacant Seats on Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission For Immediate Release: January 24, 2022 Contact: Samantha Bruegger, Executive Director: (970) 531-6720, sbruegger@wawildlifefirst.org Claire Loebs Davis, Board President: (206) 601-8476, claire@animalearthlaw.com Governor Jay Inslee Fills All Vacant Seats on Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission New Appointees Will Bring […]
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