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April 12, 2013 · By Cassandra Profita

Northern Rockies Wolf Population Declined 7 Percent in 2012

A new report from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shows the gray wolf population in the Northern Rocky Mountain region dropped by 7 percent last year, even as Oregon and Washington's wolf populations nearly doubled. Continue reading →

Filed under: Environment, Fish & Wildlife, Wolves


Jan. 16, 2013 · By Cassandra Profita

Oregon Wolf Numbers Nearly Doubled in 2012

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has released a new wolf count showing the state's confirmed population of gray wolves nearly doubled last year. Continue reading →

Filed under: Fish & Wildlife, Wolves


Dec. 10, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita

Montana Responds To Collared Wolf Deaths With Closures

In response to hunters killing collared wolves from Yellowstone National Park, Montana wildlife commissioners voted Monday to close the gray wolf season in areas outside the park, The Associated Press reports. Continue reading →

Filed under: Fish & Wildlife, Wolves


Nov. 21, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita

DNA Confirms Oregon Wolf Packs Are Interbreeding

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife reports new information about two wolves: Newly collared OR-16 and OR-12, an Imnaha pack wolf that was suspected of breeding with a wolf from the Wenaha pack. Continue reading →

Filed under: Fish & Wildlife, Wolves


Nov. 14, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita

The Cost Of Killing Washington's Wedge Wolves

The Spokesman Review reports that the state of Washington spent an estimated $76,500 to kill a wolf pack blamed for killing or injuring 16 calves on a ranch in northeast Washington. Continue reading →

Filed under: Fish & Wildlife, Wolves


Nov. 02, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita

Wildlife Officials Radio Collar A New Wolf In Union County

Yesterday, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife radio-collared a new wolf that officials are calling OR-16. It's a young 85-pound male that was captured north of Elgin in an area where officials haven't seen wolves in the past. It is unknown whether the wolf is part of any of the three known packs in the area – the Wenaha, Walla ... Continue reading →

Filed under: Fish & Wildlife, Wolves


Aug. 30, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita

Oregon Has A New Wolf Pack With Five Pups

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has discovered another wolf pack near Northeast Oregon's Eagle Cap Wilderness. The agency has received "irregular wolf reports" from the area over the past several years. Continue reading →

Filed under: Fish & Wildlife, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Wolves


Aug. 08, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita

A Collar That Protects Sheep From Wolves?

Thanks to Rob Klavins of Oregon Wild for sharing this story from Wired UK about some scientists in Switzerland who are testing out a crafty, non-lethal way of deterring wolf attacks on livestock. Continue reading →

Filed under: Fish & Wildlife, Wolves


Aug. 08, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita

Washington's First Lethal Removal Of Wolves

The state killed a non-breeding female wolf yesterday and is currently targeting a second wolf. Continue reading →

Filed under: Fish & Wildlife, Wolves


Aug. 01, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita

Video: Snake River Wolves Howling

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About Ecotrope

In the Pacific Northwest, the environment is personal - it's where we live, work and play. Oregon Public Broadcasting's Ecotrope will bring you news and insight on the region’s environmental issues. Site curator Cassandra Profita is an award-winning reporter with degrees in journalism and environmental studies.


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