Applications for Union County nonlethal wolf depredation technique funds due November 1
By Garrett Christensen on Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
UNION COUNTY – A reminder to all Union County livestock owners, the county is still accepting applications for nonlethal wolf depredation prevention technique funds. The application deadline for these funds is November 1 and is fast approaching. For those that need additional information, the county’s original release on the funds is as follows:
“Grant funding is currently available to Union County livestock producers for nonlethal wolf depredation prevention techniques designed to minimize conflicts between wolves and livestock. To be considered for funding, applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 1, 2023.
The Union County Wolf Depredation Compensation Advisory Committee was formed in 2012 under the direction of the Oregon Department of Agriculture to establish and implement a county wolf depredation compensation and financial assistance grant program. Funding for the program is provided through the Wolf Management Compensation and Proactive Trust Fund.
Over the past several years, the local committee has successfully awarded over $87,000 in grant funds to local livestock producers through this program. Previous applicants successful in receiving grant funding included requests such as fencing, range riders, herders, night pens, livestock guard dogs, and air patrol.
Additional information and applications to apply are available at www.union-county.org or by contacting Annette Powers at (541) 963-1001.”
In addition, application for wolf depredation direct loss claims and missing claims are due by January 31. The documentation for all applications can be found at:
Nonlethal prevention techniques: https://union-county.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Wolf-Depredation-Application-Non-Lethal-Preventative-Techniques-Category-3.pdf
Direct loss: https://union-county.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Wolf-Depredation-Application-Direct-Loss-Category-1.pdf
Missing claims: https://union-county.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Wolf-Depredation-Application-Missing-Claims-Category-2.pdf
