OSU researchers explore ways to make hatchery steelhead more like wild fish
Hatchery-raised steelhead trout have offspring that are good at gaining size under hatchery conditions but don’t survive as well in streams as…
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Conservation groups offer $16,500 reward to solve illegal shooting death of Wallowa County wolf
Conservation groups announced Thursday a $16,500 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction for the illegal shooting death of a…
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Bird and bat boxes added to enhance habitat in Caldera Springs wildlife forest preserve
Within the footprint of Sunriver’s Caldera Springs community, 220 acres have been permanently protected as a Wildlife Forest Preserve, to serve as a…
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OSP seeks tips from public to find whoever shot, killed wolf in Wallowa County
The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division said Tuesday it is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for fatally…
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OSU study finds fishers, a forest carnivore, facing pressure from wildfires, salvage logging
The recovery of the fisher, a charismatic, long-tailed forest carnivore, will likely be hindered by the increasing frequency and intensity of future…
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OSU study of magnetite in salmon noses illuminates knowledge of sensory mechanisms
It’s widely understood that animals such as salmon, butterflies and birds have an innate magnetic sense, allowing them to use the Earth’s…
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New detection of deadly rabbit virus found in Powell Butte wild jackrabbit
More detections of rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 (RHDV2) in a wild rabbit have been confirmed by the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory,…
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They’re not just giant mammals on long ocean journeys: They’re ‘IndividuWhales’
Scarlett is known for the large scar on her back. Equal bears the mark of a boat propeller injury. Roller Skate’s fluke was damaged due to…
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Fishing closures extended for Columbia River, tributaries to protect record-low steelhead run
Fishing for steelhead will remain closed into next year for the mainstem Columbia from The Dalles Dam upstream to the Oregon-Washington border and in…
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C.O. influx of robins may be caused by wildfires’ habitat disruption, late winter
You may have noticed a dramatic increase of robins flying around, causing you to question what’s going…
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Reward fund reaches nearly $50,000 for information on poisoned E. Oregon wolves
Nonprofit groups have combined efforts to pledge nearly $50,000 in rewards for information that leads to an arrest or citation related to the…
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OSP seeks public tips in recent killing of bald eagle near Junction City
Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife troopers from the Springfield Area Command are seeking the public’s assistance in the identification of a…
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Bend wildlife rehab center set to release golden eagle into wild after nearly fatal lead poisoning
Think Wild said Tuesday it will release a female golden eagle back to the wild this weekend after suffering from nearly fatal lead poisoning, the…
Continue ReadingMontana asks for federal protection of many of its grizzly bears to be lifted. This would allow hunting for first time in decades
By Sara Smart, CNN Montana’s governor is seeking to end protections for some grizzlies, a move that — if approved by federal officials…
Continue ReadingReward for info on poisoned wolves grows to nearly $43K
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The reward for information leading to the conviction of the person or persons who poisoned at least eight wolves in eastern…
Continue Reading Reward fund grows to $36,000 in fatal poisoning of Eastern Oregon wolf pack
Three conservation groups said Monday they have added $10,000 to the reward for information leading to a conviction in the poisoning and killing of…
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Wounded Oregon coast sea otter succumbs to apparent shark-bite injuries, aquarium says
The Oregon Coast Aquarium said Monday it was saddened to announce the passing of an injured sea otter that was transported to the aquarium for…
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ODFW ramps up chronic wasting disease monitoring after detection in 2 Idaho deer
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has been on the lookout for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) since the late 1990s. Over the past 20+ years,…
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OSP seeks tips in poisoning deaths of 8 Eastern Oregon wolves; groups offer $26K reward
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police said Thursday they are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the person or persons responsible for…
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USFWS to ‘strategically’ kill cougars in bid to save plunging Hart Mtn. bighorn sheep population
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Thursday it plans to “temporarily and lethally remove cougars” on the Hart Mountain National Antelope…
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