By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation,
A team of biologists conducting research along the California-Oregon border is experimenting with some unconventional methods to deter apex predators from cattle. By using AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck,” movie clips, and even live human voices, they aim to keep wolves at bay. The wolf population has been on the rise, with hundreds now inhabiting Washington, Oregon, and northern California.. This resurgence has led to growing conflicts with ranchers, who are increasingly finding inventive ways to safeguard their livestock. Strategies have ranged from electrified fencing and wolf alarms to employing guard dogs, horseback patrols, and even trapping and relocating wolves. Drones are now part of the equation as well. In areas where these nonlethal methods fall short, officials have sometimes resorted to approving lethal measures, as seen just last week in Washington state. See more here.
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