Benjamin Maletzke

Statewide Wolf Specialist, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Ben Maletzke graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin and shortly thereafter moved to Washington State. From 2002 – 2010, he completed his M.S. and Ph.D. at Washington State University. Ben has worked as a wildlife biologist with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife conducting research and management on lynx, cougar, black bear, and wolves for 21 years. He currently serves as the Statewide Wolf Specialist for Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Panelist: “Recolonization of Pacific Coast States – Washington”