Union County offering funds to assist livestock producers in preventing wolf depredation
By Garrett Christensen on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026 in Northeastern Oregon News Northeastern Oregon Top Stories
UNION COUNTY (Press release from Union County) Union County livestock producers are invited to apply for grant funding to assist in implementing nonlethal measures designed to prevent wolf depredation and to reduce conflicts between wolves and livestock.
Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Monday, November 2, 2026, to be considered for funding.
The Union County Wolf Depredation Compensation Advisory Committee administers the local program, which was established in 2012 under the direction of the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Funding is provided through the Oregon State Wolf Management Compensation and Proactive Trust Fund.
Since the state fund was established, the local committee has awarded grants to livestock producers for a variety of proactive prevention strategies, including fencing, night pens, lighting, range riders, additional herders, livestock guardian dogs and air patrols.
Producers interested in applying or learning more about available funding are encouraged to reach out for assistance. Applications and additional information are available at www.union-county.org. For questions or assistance with the application
