Monday, September 11, 2023

More Dead Wolves in Oregon

Two more wolves were killed in Oregon by the Federal Wildlife Service.  A deceptive misnomer, the agency is dedicated to removing wild predators at the request of private landowners.  A two year old male and a male yearling were killed in Wallowa County, members of the Wildcat Pack.  Two livestock owners complained of predation on their private land to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.  The agency issued a culling permit for two wolves.  One of the owners claimed non-lethal deterrents were employed including a ranger; no attractants were found on the properties impacted.  A state investigation of the complaints found one dead cow and a six month old calf.  US Person asks, is that really worth the persecution of a species trying to survive in an altered landscape?