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Wolf Population Growing In Oregon, Expanding West
Wolf Population Growing In Oregon, Expanding West
Wolf Population Growing In Oregon, Expanding West
According to the Oregon Wolf Conservation and Management report released Friday, at least 204 wolves called Oregon home at the end of 2024.  Not only did the wolf population increase from the 178 reported a year earlier, but seven breeding pairs were documented in the West Zone, west of Highway 97-20-395.   ...
WDFW: Wolf Population Down, The Number Of Packs Is Up
WDFW: Wolf Population Down, The Number Of Packs Is Up
WDFW: Wolf Population Down, The Number Of Packs Is Up
According to the Washington Gray Wolf Conservation and Management 2024 Annual Report, while the number of gray wolf packs in Washington increased in 2024, the state’s wolf count declined overall last year.   As of December 31st, 230 wolves were counted in 43 packs in Washington.  WDFW sai...
Engell Introduces Bill To Address Washington Wolves
Engell Introduces Bill To Address Washington Wolves
Engell Introduces Bill To Address Washington Wolves
Ask the Washington ranching community, and they’ll tell you about the struggles they continue to have with gray wolves.  In response, NE Washington Representative Andrew Engell has introduced legislation he says will manage the animals properly.  The Freshman ...
IFBF: Ag Community Needs To Make Voice Heard In Boise
IFBF: Ag Community Needs To Make Voice Heard In Boise
IFBF: Ag Community Needs To Make Voice Heard In Boise
The Idaho Legislative Session is underway, and the Farm Bureau said it’s important farmers statewide stay plugged into what’s happening in Boise.  Idaho Farm Bureau Federation’s Dex Lake said despite demographic changes across the state in recent years, most lawmakers still understand the important role agriculture plays in Idaho’s economy.  But do lawmakers respect Idaho ...
WDFW Looking At Killing SE Washington Wolf
WDFW Looking At Killing SE Washington Wolf
WDFW Looking At Killing SE Washington Wolf
Following five depredations in the southeast corner of the state, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is now considering the lethal removal of a wolf or wolves from the Couse pack.  Investigators said those depredations date back to September 19th and have resulted in one dead calf, injuries to a cow, two calves and probable injuries to another cow. WDFW sai...
WDFW Reevaluating SE Washington Pack
WDFW Reevaluating SE Washington Pack
WDFW Reevaluating SE Washington Pack
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is trying to address a wolf problem in the southeast corner of the state.  Back on September 24th, WDFW Director Kelly Susewind authorized the lethal removal of one adult wolf from the Couse pack.  The ord...
WDFW Approves Removal Of Onion Creek Wolf
WDFW Approves Removal Of Onion Creek Wolf
WDFW Approves Removal Of Onion Creek Wolf
Due to ongoing depredation issues in Pend Oreille and Stevens counties, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has approved the lethal removal of one adult wolf from the Onion Creek wolf pack.  Just a few weeks ago, WDFW lethally removed two wolves, a yearling female and an adult male, from the Onion Creek territory.  Since A...
ODFW Confirms Wallowa County Depredation, Issues Kill Permit
ODFW Confirms Wallowa County Depredation, Issues Kill Permit
ODFW Confirms Wallowa County Depredation, Issues Kill Permit
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed another depredation in Wallowa County.  Investigators say a four-month old calf was found injured on September 16th on private land in the Bartlett Bench area.  ODFW says this incident most likely occurred at the same time of the September 5th depredation by the Grouse Flats Pack.   Because of...

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