Another wolf takes up residence in the Cascades
EUGENE, Ore. – Two Oregon wolves wearing radio collars moved into new parts of the state, prompting state biologists to establish new Areas of Known Wolf Activity.OR25, originally from the Imnaha Pack, traveled through the Columbia Basin, Southern Blue Mountains and Northern and Central Cascade Mountains and has been in Klamath County since May, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Monday.OR30, originally from the Mt. Emily pack, crossed Interstate 84 to reach the Starkey and Ukiah wildlife management units in Union County in northeastern Oregon in May.The state designates AKWAs where and when wolves repeatedly use an area over time and become established. To help minimize potential wolf-livestock conflict, livestock producers are encouraged to use non-lethal preventive measures within AKWAs, ODFW said. The state’s wildlife commission will consider delisting gray wolves from the state Endangered Species List. The topic has been delayed until the Oct. 9 meeting in Florence and a November meeting to be held in Salem. The date is TBD.The topic was originally scheduled for September and October. The commission delayed action due to full meeting agendas, ODFW said. The agency said commissioners want to provide adequate time for public testimony and discussion during the meetings.Public testimony will be taken at the meetings but can also be emailed toodfw.comments@state.or.us. Include “Comments on Wolf Delisting Proposal” in the subject line of emails.