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…
Continue Reading Oregon Coast Aquarium takes in, cares for lone sea otter, apparent shark-bite victim
An injured sea otter — an apparent shark bite victim — that hauled ashore on Cobble Beach at the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area is now…
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OSU researchers: Warm-water habitat is vital for cold-water fish like trout, salmon
New Oregon State University research shows that warm-water habitats can be critically important for the survival of cold-water fish such as trout and…
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Deschutes National Forest wildlife winter range closures set to begin amid deer population plunge
Starting this Wednesday, four winter range closures take effect across the Deschutes National Forest to provide critical habitat for deer and elk,…
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Rare sea otter sighting getting lots of attention on Oregon Coast
By Fox 12 Staff NEWPORT, Oregon (KPTV) — A sea otter that found its way to the Oregon Coast is getting a lot of attention…
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Oregon-born gray wolf dies after ‘epic’ trek to California
An Oregon-born gray wolf that thrilled biologists as it journeyed far south into California was found dead after apparently being struck by a…
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ODFW: Protect native wildlife, think carefully about giving some animals as gift pets
Illegal wildlife trafficking thrives during gift-giving seasons, especially with small, difficult-to-track animals like turtles and reptiles, the…
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Scientists discover Oregon beavers living in saltwater
Oregonians love their coast, and a first-of-its-kind scientific survey has confirmed that Oregon’s state mammal is no…
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State directs $400,000 to boost Crooked River watershed fish passage, bring back beavers
The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board has approved more than $400,000 to restore fish habitat and improve water quality in the Crooked River…
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Oregon Zoo welcomes young polar bear, where half-sister already lives
Amelia Gray, a 5-year-old polar bear from the Maryland Zoo, has arrived in Portland and is settling in at the Oregon Zoo’s new Polar Passage…
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Artificial bat roosts added on Deschutes National Forest to help flying mammals’ population
With winter just around the corner, bats in Central Oregon are beginning to hibernate. But once they awaken, the Deschutes National Forest has…
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