bears

OSP: We Need Your Help To Catch Poachers
OSP: We Need Your Help To Catch Poachers
OSP: We Need Your Help To Catch Poachers
Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife investigators have been very busy this fall.  Between October 6th and November 4th, OSP has asked for the public’s help in seven poaching investigations coming in from all over the state.  The cases ran...
ODFW Warning Of Bear Encounters
ODFW Warning Of Bear Encounters
ODFW Warning Of Bear Encounters
“It’s definitely been a bad year for bear damage," said Michelle Dennehy, with Oregon’s Department of Fish and Wildlife, of last week’s incidents  In Bend, a cub was spotted in a neighborhood Wednesday.  It was tranquilized inside the city’...
Newhouse Encouraging NCW Farmers To Share Thoughts On Grizzly Reintroduction
Newhouse Encouraging NCW Farmers To Share Thoughts On Grizzly Reintroduction
Newhouse Encouraging NCW Farmers To Share Thoughts On Grizzly Reintroduction
Earlier this year, the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a 90-day comment period on the proposed reintroduction of grizzly bears in North Central Washington.  That comment period comes to a close Friday October 24th, but before that window closes, a public meeting will take place where livestock producers and others in the Ag community can learn details of the plan
Prevent Conflicts With Hungry Bears This Spring
Prevent Conflicts With Hungry Bears This Spring
Prevent Conflicts With Hungry Bears This Spring
As black bears start to emerge from hibernation, Fish and Wildlife officials are reminding you to avoid possible conflicts with animals looking for an easy meal.  Rich Beausoleil with WDFW said the top three attractants for bears, are garbage, fruit trees and bird feeders.  He...