OSP Investigating the Poisoning Of The Catherine Wolfpack
The Oregon State Police is asking for your help locating those responsible for the poisoning of the Catherine pack in Union County. On February 9th, OSP Fish and Wildlife Division Troopers received information about a dead, collared wolf. Troopers responded to the area and located five deceased wolves, three males, and two females. It was later determined the wolves were from the Catherine Pack, with all known members present and deceased. The wolves were located southeast of Mount Harris, within Union County. A dead magpie was also found in the area.
On March 11th, Troopers were called to the area where a dead female wolf, skunk and magpie were all discovered. The wolf was from the nearby Keating pack. In April, two more collared wolves were found dead in Union County. One wolf was from the nearby Five Points pack, while the other was from the Clark Creek pack.
The OSP says they need your help with fresh leads and information. If you have any information on the poisoning of these wolves throughout 2021, contact OSP through the OSP TIP Hotline: (800) 452-7888 or *OSP (677) or TIP E-Mail: TIP@state.or.us. Reference Case #SP21-033033.
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