A cattle rancher in central Washington State says he still believes his herd can co-exist with wolves despite losing a yearling Angus on state-owned grazing land, reports Capital Press. It quoted rancher Sam Kayser as telling reporters, “We’re stuck with them. I want to think there’s room for all of us.” The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife has contracted with five range riders to try to prevent attacks. An environmental group shares the cost with ranchers to employ seven more riders. Four head of cattle were killed by wolves in the northeastern part of the state. The wildlife department says if there are more losses, it will offer the affected ranchers a permit to shoot up to two wolves, says Capitol Press. In an interview, a rancher in northeastern Washington said human presence may keep wolves away, but that they may simply move on to another herd that isn’t being watched. “I’m highly skeptical” that range riders can prevent attacks, Scott Nielsen told Capital Press.