ODFW Investigating Two Wolf Depredations In Jackson County

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is investigating two wolf depredations the occurred in Jackson County within hours of each other.  Investigators were called to the Rancheria area, Between Crater Lake and Medford, Friday October 18^th where a five-month old 300 pound calf was found dead on private pasture land.  ODFW said an investigation determined there were over 70 bite marks of varying size on the carcass.  The depredation was attributed to wolves in the Rouge Pack.

Then less than 24 hours later, crews were called to the same area were a seven month old, 300 pound calf was found dead.  Similar trauma was found on this carcass.  ODFW attributed this depredation to the Rogue Pack as well.

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