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Episode 1607

Last broadcast Thursday December 14, 2006

Wolves In Oregon?

USFWS photo by John and Karen Hollingsworth

Until fairly recently, we hadn't seen a wolf in Oregon in over 60 years. Now, biologists say more wolves are coming and that's creating quite a controversy. This Field Guide special tracks the wolf in Idaho and explores the many issues facing Oregon as we prepare for the return of the West's most controversial animal.

For more information:

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife: Gray Wolves

• Learn more about Oregon Fish and Wildlife's Wolf Management plan and the current status of Oregon wolves.
• Online: www.dfw.state.or.us/wolves/

Federal Wolf Programs

• Information about the federal government's wolf programs.
• Online: U.S. Fish and Wildlife web site

"Why Wolves Are Not Dispersing As Fast As Expected in Yellowstone

• An interesting story about wolf dispersal.
• Online: sciencedaily.com

"Record number of wolves killed in 2006"

• An article from the Billings Gazette about recent increases in wolves and wolf killings.
• Online: missoulian.com