Rash of cougar sightings in downtown Oregon city causing concern
But state wildlife officials say that because the big cats have all been spotted at night and haven’t attacked anyone, it’s not a public safety concern.
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Environmentalists celebrate as wolf pups born in Oregon’s Cascade Mountains
Two wolf pups seen near the mountain for the first time since wolves were exterminated from the state nearly 70 years ago.
Oregon sees 11 percent growth in wolf population
An anticipated new tally has found 124 wolves in Oregon, an 11 percent increase from last year’s results. Before about two decades ago, wolves had been wiped out in the state. Biologists also counted 13 wolf deaths last year, including four animals that were killed illegally. In addition, they found a 38 percent annual increase
Culling a possibility for Oregon Coast elk concerns, too
GEARHART, Ore. — A new state pilot program intended to control the urban deer population could help cities like Gearhart cull the elk herds that roam the North Coast. Cities that declare deer a public nuisance can petition the state Department of Fish and Wildlife for help to reduce population levels starting next January. “It’s
In Oregon, a decrease in hunting and fishing fees?
After revenues exceeded expectations, state fish and wildlife officials also are considering dropping a fee increase for Oregon fishing and hunting licenses that takes effect in 2021.
Cougar euthanized after several sightings in Oregon town
SILVERTON, Ore. — Oregon wildlife officials say they were forced to trap and euthanize a cougar after several reported sightings of the animals in and around the town of Silverton. “The cougar was euthanized (last week) because it was considered a public safety risk,” Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife spokeswoman Michelle Dennehy said. “That
Trapper who shot Oregon wolf sentenced to probation, fined
PORTLAND, Ore. — A trapper who shot a gray wolf after finding it caught in one of his traps has been sentenced to two years on probation and 100 hours of community service. Union County Judge Thomas Powers also suspended David Sanders’ hunting and trapping license for three years and fined him $7,500. Sanders, 58,
Documentation of wolves near Oregon’s Mt. Hood a new benchmark
THE DALLES, Ore. — A remote camera picked up two gray wolves in Oregon’s northern Cascade Mountains, marking the first time multiple wolves have been documented in the area since the species returned to Oregon more than a decade ago. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Tuesday the animals were spotted in the
Wolves’ return to Oregon brings conflict and opportunity
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will vote in January on whether to adopt a new wolf management plan that could eventually open the door for a wolf hunt for the first time since bounty hunting wiped out wolves in the state 70 years ago.
