Meeting set for wolf advisory panel
Statesman Journal
The sixth meeting of the Wolf Advisory Committee formed by the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will be Wednesday and Thursday at the National Guard Armory in Medford.
The agenda includes a review and discussion on draft chapters on wolf-deer/elk conflicts and wolf conflicts with other wildlife species, presentations about public outreach, an economic analysis related to wolf management and planning for the June meetings.
The sessions start at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m. Thursday.
The armory is located at 1701 S Pacific Highway in Medford.
Before the meeting begins Wednesday, some committee members will visit the federal wildlife forensics center in Ashland.
Fifteen minutes will be available at the end of the meeting for public comment.
Written comments also may be sent via e-mail to: ODFW.Comments@state.or.us
No wolves are confirmed to be in Oregon. However, numerous unconfirmed sightings have been documented.
Biologists expect wolves to come into the state from expanding populations in Idaho and eventually establish a permanent population in Oregon.
Anyone who thinks they have seen a wolf should contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Bend at (541) 312-6429.