Entries by Carissa Winter

ODFW says wolf management west of Hwy 395 has challenges

From Elkhorn Media Group: JOHN DAY – Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife Assistant District Wildlife Biologist Ryan Platte was on KJDY’s Coffee Time Wednesday morning and discussed wolves within Grant County. Platte mentioned that their management tactics are more limited in certain parts of the county than others:   Click here for the full story.

More than 600 attend wolf predation meeting in Detroit Lakes

From DL-Online: DETROIT LAKES — More than 600 people attended a wolf predation meeting hosted by Hunters for Hunters on Friday, Dec. 29, at the Detroit Lakes Holiday Inn. “There are two types of deer enthusiasts in Minnesota; ones that have wolf problems and ones that are about to have wolf problems,” said host Steve Porter.   Click […]

Washington bill proposes shooting first wolf back to carcass

From Capital Press: A northwest Washington lawmaker has introduced a bill to allow ranchers to shoot the first wolf that comes back to feed on dead livestock. Rather than indiscriminately culling a pack, killing the wolf that returns to the carcass will make it “far more likely to get the proper wolf,” said Sen. Keith […]

UPDATED: Collared wolf photographed in Grand County

From the Fence Post: Todd Schmidt is the owner of Highmark Builders in Kremmling, Colo., and he spends a great deal of time behind the wheel back and forth to building sites and his home near Sweetwater. He is always watching for wildlife, and snaps the occasional photo of the large elk herds and other […]

Fred Allendorf: Chronic Wasting Disease: Can wolves help?

From Missoulian: Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a 100% fatal disease that affects elk, moose, mule deer, and white-tailed deer in Montana. Affected animals lose weight, and they exhibit listlessness, tremors, and repetitive walking in set patterns. However, CWD is slow acting, and there are few symptoms during the first year or more after infection. […]

Wolf reintroduction in Colorado worries some residents

From Boise State Public Radio: Wolves now have a larger territory in our region. Colorado has started releasing wolves along the western slope – part of a voter-approved reintroduction plan. But some area residents are worried about the impact.   Click here for the full story.