Wildfires, Prey Shifts, and Policy Battles Collide

Wildfires, Prey Shifts, and Policy Battles Collide

A recent cougar attack on a family dog has renewed concerns about growing encounters between people and large predators in parts of Oregon, highlighting long-running debates over wildlife policy, hunting regulations and public safety. Eric Lee, a state contract trapper and wildlife response contractor, said a recent incident involving a family dog on West King Road reflects broader population...