ODFW Issues Additional Lethal Removal Permit for Wildcat Pack in Wallowa County
By Garrett Christensen on Wednesday, August 30th, 2023 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
WALLOWA COUNTY – (Release from ODFW) ODFW will issue a permit to an additional producer who requested it after a confirmed depredation on their property (Aug. 22 investigation). The permit will allow that producer or their agent (including USDA Wildlife Services at their request) to lethally remove up to two wolves on their private property. This second permit also expires Oct. 31. No more than two wolves may be taken between the two current Wildcat Pack lethal removal permits.
The producer impacted had employed non-lethals prior to the depredation including a range rider and other regular human presence and putting bells on cattle. All Wolf Plan rules regarding lethal removal permits are in effect for this permit including that ODFW did not identify any wolf attractants on the property. Another update about the permits will be posted if the two wolves are removed, after Oct. 31, or if the permits are extended.
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