livestock
No-Kill Wolf Ban Spurs Nonlethal Options
As long as wolves have been making their comeback, biologists and ranchers have had a decidedly Old West option for dealing with those that develop a taste for beef: Shoot to kill. But for the past year, Oregon has been a “wolf-safe” zone, with ranchers turning to more modern, nonlethal ways to protect livestock.
Wolf Killing in Washington State: Will There Have to Be More?
Taking aim from a helicopter flying over northeastern Washington state, a marksman last month killed the alpha male of a wolf pack that had repeatedly attacked a rancher’s cattle. The shooting put an end to the so-called Wedge pack, but it did little to quell the controversy over wolves in the state.
Heading South? Clark County Fair Runs Till August 14
It’s the largest single venue event in the Vancouver/Portland area! Come out for the carnival, animals, concerts and family fun.
