Two-year-old male wolf removed from Chesnimnus Pack

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Wednesday, July 6th, 2022 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

WALLOWA COUNTY – (Release from ODFW) On July 4, ODFW removed a two-year-old male from the Chesnimnus Pack under the lethal authorization issued on June 17 for ongoing chronic livestock depredation. The wolf was caught in a foothold trap set by ODFW and then tranquilized before it was euthanized.

Traps had been set as part of efforts to radio-collar members of the pack (preferably a breeding adult) as there were no active collars in the Chesnimnus Pack. A yearling female was trapped, collared, and safely released on June 29. ODFW has suspended its trapping efforts in this area.

The permit allowing lethal take expires July 17. Another update will be posted about this permit only if an additional wolf is removed or the permit is re-issued.