Wildlife

Feds Want Hunting Allowed on 95% of U.S. Wildlife Refuge Lands, And Oregon Is Right in the Middle of the Debate

Just days after Oregon hunters and anglers were already fired up over the controversial IP28 ballot initiative, another major hunting story is making waves across the country, and this one could directly affect access to public lands across the Pacific Northwest. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service...

Were Wolves Once Native To Oregon? Growing Populations Fuel One Of The State’s Biggest Debates

The catalyst for Oregon statehood ignited because settlers were frustrated over wolves attacking livestock. The “Wolf Meetings” of 1843 eventually helped spark Oregon’s first provisional government.

Tufted Puffins Are Back in Oregon and Haystack Rock Is the Place to Spot Them

Spring on the Oregon coast brings more than just sunshine and wildflowers. It also marks the return of one of the region’s most beloved seabirds. Tufted puffins have begun arriving once again along the shoreline, drawing attention from visitors eager to catch a glimpse of these unmistakable birds....

Groundhog Rescued From Bandon’s West Coast Game Park Safari Raid Now Thriving in California

Rescued from a troubled safari park, a groundhog named Maple is now thriving at a Fresno Zoo. Discover her wild journey and the massive rescue behind it.

Don’t Confuse Wildlife Safari in Winston With the Horror Show That Was West Coast Game Park Safari

This past week, Oregon made national headlines for all the wrong reasons. More than 300 animals were seized from the West Coast Game Park Safari in Bandon after authorities uncovered a nightmare behind its gates. Investigators described filthy, overcrowded enclosures, animals suffering from...
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