Wildlife

Who Is David Michelson? The Man Behind Oregon’s IP28, One of America’s Most Extreme Animal Rights Proposals

by Tyler James | May 30, 2026 | Fishing, Hunting, Lifestyle, News, Opinion, Wildlife | 0 Comments

Until recently, most Oregonians had probably never heard the name David Michelson. Now, thanks to Initiative Petition 28, or IP28, his campaign has become one of the most talked-about political issues in Oregon's outdoor community. Michelson is the chief petitioner behind IP28, the latest version...

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

by Danielle Denham | May 28, 2026 | Conservation, Featured, News, Wildlife, Wildlife | 0 Comments

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

by Danielle Denham | May 28, 2026 | Conservation, Featured, History, ODFW, Wildlife | 0 Comments

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

by Tyler James | April 14, 2026 | News, Oregon Coast, Wildlife | 0 Comments

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

by Jessica Tomlinson | July 22, 2025 | Featured, News, Wildlife | 0 Comments

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.

Wolverine Spotted In Eugene – May Be Same Animal Recently Spotted On Coast

Apr 6, 2024 | Featured, News, Wildlife

Recently a string of wolverine sightings in Oregon has people interested in this carnivorous animal and asking if it's the same animal being spotted over and over again, or if each sighting is of a different creature. String Of Recent Wolverine Sightings In Oregon...

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