Is Journey in Trouble?
News of the livestock deaths most likely caused by the Rogue pack has traveled fast. Yet, there are still many unanswered questions. I don’t have any inside information to offer, but here is what I...
View ArticleEmbracing the Return of the Wolf-Don’t Miss This Event!
The wolves of Southern Oregon have certainly been making headlines lately, and this event, sponsored by KS Wild, will be a chance to learn about and discuss what is going on down here. The guest...
View ArticleJourney: Five Years Ago
Facebook reminded me of a post from five years ago today. It was a Medford Mail Tribune article by Mark Freeman about a young male wolf that had just entered northeastern Douglas county, the first...
View ArticleSeeking Solutions to the War on Wildlife
Trail-cam photo of coyote by Randy and Pam Comeleo Pam and Randy Comeleo are devoted to the cause of protecting wildlife. Over the years, they have spent countless hours sharing ideas about non-lethal...
View ArticleDemanding the Good
Minan wolf pack. Eagle Cap Wilderness. ODFW photo. Today, when many of us fear for the future of wildlife, the environment, as well as human beings, gratitude can be a tough thing to feel. But it’s...
View ArticleBook Release! Journey: The Amazing Story Of OR-7, the Oregon Wolf that Made...
Price $20.95 and includes shipping Use the PayPal button above to order your author autographed copy~with guaranteed delivery by Christmas! (Orders must be received by Dec.14th) I’m beyond excited to...
View ArticleWolves in Print
Winter. What a wonderful time to stay in, nestled beneath a warm blanket in front of a crackling fire, and enjoy the world of wolves through books. Here are a few ideas, some old, some new. My own...
View Article2016 Wolf Year in Review
Greetings, and Happy New Year! Once again I’ve compiled wolf related news highlights for the previous year. 2016 saw a lot of activity for wolves, both good and bad. 2017 stands to be especially...
View ArticleWorking Circle-Helping Both Ranchers and Wolves
(featured photo: Mark Coats with his horse, Flax. Photo by Beckie Elgin) With over seventy years of combined experience in dealing with wolf-livestock issues, the recently created Working Circle...
View ArticleWolves on the Radio!
(Sketch by George Bumann) Have you heard of the radio show, Animals Matter? If not, check it out! This awesome show airs monthly on KSKQ from Ashland, Oregon. If you don’t live nearby, don’t worry. You...
View ArticleThe Perils of Delisting
Photo: Walla Walla pack wolf. ODFW 2/2014 Yesterday, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife released news that a male wolf from the Shamrock pack in Northeastern Oregon had been inadvertently...
View ArticleHow You Can Help Oregon’s Non-Game Species!
Beautiful painting of a Ferruginous hawk by Craig Fairbert. This piece won the Habitat Conservation Stamp Art Contest for 2017. I just read a series of recent articles written by Tony Schick for OPB’s...
View ArticleOregon Beef Council funds study about interactions between cows and wolves
Shared from Wolves of Douglas County…. Wolves of Douglas County Wisconsin The latest anti wolf political rhetoric really pushes the envelope between fact and fiction; not to mention is an adulterated...
View ArticleOregon Wolf Plan-Adding Your Voice
OR-14. ODFW photo Tomorrow, May 19, is the day for advocates to speak up about the proposed changes in the Oregon Wolf Conservation and Management Plan. The commissioners are meeting in Portland at...
View ArticleHat Creek Coexistence Workshop
Some new updates from the blog, Wolves in California! Wolves in California This week I had the opportunity to attend the Wolf-Livestock Coexistence Workshop put on by the Shasta County Department of...
View ArticleCalifornia Wolf Center Advocates for Responsible Ranchers
Once again, the California Wolf Center demonstrates their dedication to the return of wolves in their state, this time by endorsing the products of a Siskiyou county ranch. The aptly named Mount...
View ArticleNonlethal Workshop in the Rogue Valley!
With the recent lethal removal of wolves in NE Oregon and Washington state, the need for effective nonlethal measures is even more essential. Wolf numbers continue to increase in Southern Oregon and so...
View ArticleIn a Dark Time…
News of yet another wolf poaching in Oregon creates a profound feeling of despair and helplessness. What can we do? It feels as if the people with the guns are holding all the cards, doing what they...
View ArticleNeed Hope?
It has been a rough year for wolves everywhere. Ten were killed in Oregon in 2017, either from poaching or lethal removal by state officials. Additionally, one wolf was shot by an elk hunter who...
View ArticlePredators, and An Ounce of Prevention…
Are you concerned about conflicts between wildlife and agriculture that so often result in the death of the hungry predators? If so, look to Benton County in northwestern Oregon, home to numerous...
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