Oregon Department of Agriculture will compensate ranchers for livestock killed by wolves

A $100,000 compensation fund is now available for Oregon ranchers whose livestock or herd dogs are injured or killed by wolves. The money also can be used to reimburse ranchers for non-lethal wolf deterrence measures they've taken or plan to put in place. The fund, established by the 2011 Legislature, is controlled by the Oregon Department of Agriculture but will be administered on the local level by county committees. Ranchers who have lost livestock or who plan to install deterrence measures such as special fencing must file claims with the committees, which in turn must apply for money on Feb. 15 each year...more