In an innovative move toward wildlife conservation, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has teamed up with the Tulalip Tribes to explore the use of drones for monitoring bighorn sheep populations in South Central Washington. Groundbreaking Initiative Set to Take Off Scheduled to kick off this April and …
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MILL CREEK – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) staff will fly drones over known locations of swan and goose flocks in Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties to assess the technology’s utility in surveying abundant waterfowl. Flights may take place from December 2023 through May 2024. WDFW staff with Federal Aviation Administration …
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