ENTERPRISE — As the end of the year approaches, wildlife biologists are gathering data on Oregon’s wolf population even as increased numbers complicate long-term management of the animals.
In Flora, Shamrock Pack sightings have become a regular occurrence. Mike Hansen, assistant wildlife biologist at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Enterprise office, said this week he investigated a report of wolves in and around a ranch house in northern Wallowa County.
Hansen said confirmed wolf tracks were seen coming through a horse pasture, within 50 feet of the house and within a foot of a chain-link dog kennel.
“The homeowner said this was not the first time,” Hansen said. “They had seen wolves in their yard on at least three occasions.”
Last week, a homeowner reacting to her dog barking inside the house saw wolves approximately 40 feet from the front door.<<<Read More>>>