by wolfcenter | Jan 19, 2021 | Canines
Today we’re going over the dogs in the Hound Group! These dogs were originally put in the Sporting Group, but in 1930, the American Kennel Club created a new group for these dogs. Today, more than 30 dogs are part of the Hound Group.1 These dogs are all very...
by wolfcenter | Jan 16, 2021 | Canines, Carnivores, Conservation
Biologists and wildlife managers now commonly use dogs to assist in finding, repelling, and relocating bears. In fact, one breed in particular—the Karelian Bear Dog has become notorious for its courage and tenacity in moving bears. Originally bred in Finland for...
by wolfcenter | Jan 13, 2021 | Oregon, Wolves
Harassment and Take of Wolves in Oregon: What Can a Livestock Producer Do? ODFW manages wolves in two wolf management zones. The zones have different rules regarding harassment and take (killing) of wolves. As of January 4, 2021, wolves in the West Wolf Management...
by wolfcenter | Jan 13, 2021 | Carnivores, Conservation
Canines, Carnivores, and Conservation THE BALD EAGLE The Bald Eagle is the national bird of the United States. It’s also the only eagle that is completely native to North America.1 They are some of the largest birds found in North America as well. They stand between...
by wolfcenter | Jan 11, 2021 | Canines
Canines, Carnivores, and Conservation HERDING DOGS The Herding Group was originally part of the Working Group of dogs. That changed in 1983 when they were given their own group by the American Kennel Club. The main trait these dogs have in common is that they were...
