C.O. crews prepare for wildfire season amid COVID 19 challenges
Wildfire season is fast approaching, and now the crews that respond to fires will have to follow new social distancing protocols amid the COVID-19…
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Two Grant County residents charged in illegal taking, waste of pronghorn antelope
Two Grant County residents have been charged in the illegal taking and wasting of a pronghorn antelope buck, Oregon State Police said…
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OSU study suggests salmon use magnetite to navigate
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Researchers in Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences have taken a step closer to solving one of…
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Officials find 17 dead, dying geese at Polk County wildlife refuge
Authorities turned to the public Monday for any information on what happened to leave 17 Canadian geese sick or dead on a wildlife refuge in Polk…
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Be on the lookout for nesting birds: Springtime is hatching time
ODFW biologists have been responding to an increased number of calls about nesting birds. April through July is a critical time for most bird…
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New C.O. wildlife hospital seeks support to open
Think Wild offers facility naming, sponsorship opportunities BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, a new wildlife hospital in Central Oregon, is inviting…
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Ochoco National Forest seeks comments on wild horse management plan update
The Ochoco National Forest on Friday released a draft environmental assessment for the Ochoco Wild Horse Herd Management Plan project.…
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Communities raise $10K for info on poached bighorn ram
Oregonians have come together to raise additional funds to bring the total reward to $10,000 for information leading to charges involving a bighorn…
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Fall tags reduced for some Eastern Oregon deer, elk hunts
ODFW says tag numbers for some fall Eastern Oregon deer and elk hunts have been reduced due to fewer mule deer observations, likely due to disease…
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OSU study: N. Yellowstone bison proving to be too much of a good thing
Increasing numbers of bison in Yellowstone National Park in recent years have become a barrier to ecosystem recovery in the iconic Lamar Valley in…
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OSU researchers use decades-old fish to learn more about parasites
Decades-old fish stored at Oregon State University have proved valuable in learning more about parasites that infect a family of fish that includes…
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The Dalles-area landowner shoots, kills cougar that killed 5 goats
A landowner this week shot and killed a cougar that had killed several goats in a neighborhood on the southern edge of The Dalles, the Oregon…
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New Yosemite photos suggest secretive forest predator may be moving north
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – New photos from Yosemite National Park in California’s Sierra Nevada represent an exciting development in the recovery…
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OHSU lab cited for animal welfare violations
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Federal inspectors have cited Oregon Health & Science University for violating animal welfare laws after five prairie…
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Merkley intros bill to save western monarch butterflies
Sen. Jeff Merkley, House members introduced legislation Thursday to provide urgent protections for the struggling western monarch…
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Bend coyote’s dog attack sparks concern among pet owners
Coyote sightings are fairly common in the Bend area, but after one coyote viciously attacked a dog recently, some pet owners are expressing concern…
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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife staff are monitoring reports of cougar activity close to the city limits of The Dalles, the agency said…
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Oregon lawmakers to consider ban on coyote-killing contests
Some Oregon lawmakers are trying again to ban coyote-hunting contests in legislation proposed for the upcoming…
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After 2 C.O. dogs caught in traps, owners urge stricter limits
Residents who enjoy activities like hiking or biking have encountered steel traps near trailheads, campgrounds and public areas. Some have reported…
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C.O. cities vary on wildlife feeding regulations
Several cities in Central Oregon recognize that feeding wildlife like deer and elk can cause more harm to the animals and the community.…
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