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Local Wildlife Management: Leavenworth's Role and Measures to Mitigate Human-Wildlife Conflicts
Today's article clarifies the misconception that the City of Leavenworth handles local wildlife encounters. In fact, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and Chelan County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) are the ones managing wildlife issues in the Leavenworth area. The WDFW, which oversees nearly one million acres in 33 wildlife areas and various species, including black bears, is responsible for the state’s fish and wildlife species under state law.
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