Entries by Lori Schmidt

Wolf sightings reported near South Lake Tahoe

From CBS: Over the past month, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has received several reports of wolf sightings in Hope Valley, just 20 miles south of South Lake Tahoe. Fish and Wildlife crews are still working to confirm the reports. If confirmed, this would be one of the first packs to move south […]

California is spending millions to compensate ranchers for living near wolves

From The Daily Yonder: California’s program — originally launched in February 2022 by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) — took an extra step last month, offering ranchers reimbursements for indirect impacts of the predators’ presence. These impacts include wolf-induced stress that can result in reduced weight or breeding problems — no other payback program […]

Wolf shot dead after biting farmer who was protecting his sheep

From Dutch News: Wild animal protection group Faunabescherming has made a formal complaint about a man who called in the police after claiming he was attacked by a wolf in Drenthe at the weekend. The animal was shot dead after the local mayor gave the green light.  Click here to read the story.

Wolf sightings in Oregon can be reported online

From Elkhorn Media Group: In their latest recreation report, ODFW remind Oregonians that wolf sightings can be reported online. This includes both wolf activity and actual sightings of wolves. Reports can be made online at https://www.dfw.state.or.us/wolves/wolf_reporting_form.asp Click here for the full story.