February 26, 2024 9:40 a.m.

On Thursday, Congressman Cliff Bentz held a roundtable listening session in Prineville on the increasing population of wolves and its impact on the community.

A release from the Congressman’s office said the session included local ranchers and stakeholders and was aimed at fostering dialogue and identifying solutions in preparing for an upcoming congressional hearing on the subject.

Bentz said, “The growing population of wolves across Oregon is wreaking havoc for ranchers, farmers and sportsmen. Ranchers are tired of seeing their cattle chased around and killed and hunters are tired of seeing a decline in mule deer populations”.

Bentz said he will use his position as the Chair of the Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee to educate others in Congress about this growing issue.

More information about the roundtable is linked: https://centraloregondaily.com/oregon-wolf-reintroduction-bentz/