Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) staff are considering lethal removal of a wolf or wolves from the Couse wolf pack in response to a series of recent depredations on livestock in Asotin County. On Mar. 17, 2026, WDFW staff investigated a depredation on a deceased steer calf discovered the previous day. While staff were conducting the necropsy, a second deceased calf was located. Both were confirmed to be wolf depredations. Read On

The April Ketch Pen is heading to our members' mailboxes. It is also available to view online by our members on our website. Each month, the WCA sends over 1700 printed copies of its flagship publication, Ketch Pen, to cattle producers, industry leaders, allied and choice members in Washington State and beyond. Contact frontdesk@wacatttle.org  to get your cattle, products or services in front of these cattle producers and critical decision makers. Specifications and pricing c

A new update on wolf activities is available on the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s website: Monthly wolf report - February 2026 | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

The March Ketch Pen is heading to our members' mailboxes. It is also available to view online by our members on our website. Each month, the WCA sends over 1700 printed copies of its flagship publication, Ketch Pen, to cattle producers, industry leaders, allied and choice members in Washington State and beyond. Contact frontdesk@wacatttle.org  to get your cattle, products or services in front of these cattle producers and critical decision makers. Specifications and pricing c

View here: https://shorturl.at/QrxCk For the first time, members of the public can quickly access all currently registered livestock brands through a convenient online format. Whether you’re checking the status of a brand, preparing for a sale, or moving livestock, the online Brand Book is a practical tool designed to support Washington’s livestock industry and keep business moving smoothly. The most recent edition of the Brand Book is the 2024–2025 publication. The next edit

Our recent communication regarding a WSDOT survey has caused a misunderstanding of our position regarding dams. We apologize for that and want to be clear, the WCA does not, and will never, support the breaching of the Lower Snake River dams. Our intent was to alert members to the ongoing push to undermine our river system. We shared this study to mobilize opposition—not to endorse its contents. These dams are non-negotiable. WCA stands shoulder-to-shoulder with our industry