Wildlife officials are confirming reports out of Wallowa County that a calf was killed by wolves.
It’s the first attack on livestock in Oregon this year, and the first for Wallowa County since the return of gray wolves.
Wildlife officials are confirming reports out of Wallowa County that a calf was killed by wolves.
It’s the first attack on livestock in Oregon this year, and the first for Wallowa County since the return of gray wolves.
B-300, the alpha female of the Imnaha wolf pack. Taken in July of 2009 when ODFW replaced her radio collar. Photo from ODFW.
Starting Friday, Oregon Fish and Wildlife begins work on what’s expected to be a six-month review of the state’s Wolf Management Plan.
There aren’t very many environmental issues in the state that are as controversial as this one.
In some ways, the plan is succeeding. There are increasing credible reports of gray wolves in Central Oregon. ODFW has also confirmed two packs in Wallowa County, including a pack with ten members in the Imnaha wildlife area.
But last spring’s attacks on sheep ranches near Baker City left many ranchers saying, “We told you so.” Wildlife officials captured and killed the two wolves responsible for the attacks. But the state’s Cattlemen’s Association insists ranchers need the authority to protect their herds.
