Wolf Update & Predator Deterrence Workshop

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Jackson County Fairgrounds, Mace Building, Central Point, OR Free BBQ dinner provided by the Jackson County Stockmen’s Association and the Watchable Wildlife Foundation
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<H2>Field demo on September 8th, 2019 9:00 AM-12:00 PM - (Sign up for this at the Workshop on 09/07)</H2>
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1328 Bigham-Brown Road, Eagle Point, OR
 Providing tools to landowners to protect farm animals
 Why attend? With expanding wolf populations and other predators in every part of rural landscapes, this workshop is intended to
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<H4>give rural landowners the tools needed to protect their animals</H4>
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<H4>provide the latest, accurate information from the experts</H4>
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Who should attend? Ranchers (large and small), farmers, any property owner/manager with current or potential predation issues, and anyone interested in learning more about preventing conflicts with wolves and other predators.
 Learn about:
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The status of wolves in Oregon
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The benefits and challenges of non-lethal deterrents
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Case studies where non-lethal strategies have succeeded
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Resources for protecting livestock from predators in SW Oregon
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On the ground implementation
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 Co-sponsors/partners/ co-hosts: 
Jackson County Wolf Compensation Committee, Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, Jackson County Stockmen’s Assoc., Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District, OSU Extension, Natural Resources Conservation Service, US Fish & Wildlife, USDA, & the Jackson County Expo.
For more information contact:
- Randy Wolf: 541-890-3940
- ODFW: 541-826-8774
If you do not have an email address and would still like to register for this event, please call: 541-774-7865
WOLF UPDATE AND PREDATOR DETERRENCE WORKSHOP
Putting Tools in the Hands of People to Protect Livestock
Jackson County Fairgrounds, Mace Building, 1 Peninger Rd., Central Point, OR
DAY 1 - September 7, 2019, 8:30 AM– 5:00 PM
 8:00   Doors Open
8:30   Welcome
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<LI>Randy Wolf, Moderator and Jackson County Wolf Compensation Committee Chair</LI>
<LI>Bob Strosser, Jackson County Commissioner</LI>
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8:45   Agency Updates
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<LI>John Stephenson, USFWS Wolf Coordinator, Federal Wolf Management</LI>
<LI>Steve Niemela, ODFW ROWD Wildlife District Biologist, Implementation of the Oregon Wolf Conservation and Management Plan in Jackson County</LI>
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9:45   Case Study #1 - The Wood River Wolf Project
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<LI>Suzanne Stone, Wolf and Livestock Coexistence Specialist </LI>
<LI>Larry Schoen, farmer and four-term County Commissioner in Blain County, ID </LI>
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10:30 Break
10:45 Non-lethal Tools 
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<LI>Nate Libel, ODFW Assistant Wolf Coordinator, bone pile removal</LI>
<LI>Brie Owens, Working Circle, range riders</LI>
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12:00 Lunch 
1:00   Non-lethal Tools (cont.) 
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<LI>Paul Wolf, Wildlife Services, techniques and assistance in Jackson County </LI>
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2:00   Case Study #2 
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<LI>Cameron Krebs, Eastern Oregon rancher, on the ground implementation</LI>
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3:30 AM Break 
4:00   Panel Discussion (1 hour)
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<LI>All Presenters</LI>
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5:00   Workshop Wrap-up
5:30    Dinner Served
  DAY 2 - September 8, Site Visit, 9 AM to 12:00 PM
1328 Bingham-Brown Rd., Eagle Point, OR
 9:00   Welcome and Introductions
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<LI>Randy Wolf, Wolf Ranch owner </LI>
<LI>Suzanne Stone, Coexistence Specialist</LI>
<LI>Paul Wolf, District Supervisor, Wildlife Services</LI>
<LI>Nate Libel, Assistant Wolf Biologist, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife</LI>
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9:30   Assessing the Landscape and How Predators See Opportunity
            The Right Tool in the Right Place
            Obtaining and Managing Tools
            Managing Livestock
            Timing (changing it up)
            Getting Help
 12:00 Wrap-up
 Note: Please bring good outdoor shoes, binoculars, sunscreen, hat and water.

Jackson County Expo - Central Point Oregon

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