[[[[.......I have seen wolves in central oregon that are the same size......]]]]]
No wolves in Central Oregon. We have some gigantic coyotes, but the nearest wolf pack has only made it as far as the Oregon Idaho border. I'm sure they will get here eventually, but they aren't here, yet.
There are 2 cougars (at least two) who live right inside the city limits of Bend. There are frequent sitings of them. I've got at least one cougar who lives about a mile from me in CRR. None of those cougars has caused even the tiniest bit of trouble, other than getting people worked up and getting their photos on the local news.
The local coyotes are not a problem for me. I fence them away from my poultry and dogs and off they go to control the local cottontails and take care of abandoned dogs and cats who are dumped in the country. All and all, they are useful to have around.
No wolves in Central Oregon. We have some gigantic coyotes, but the nearest wolf pack has only made it as far as the Oregon Idaho border. I'm sure they will get here eventually, but they aren't here, yet.
There are 2 cougars (at least two) who live right inside the city limits of Bend. There are frequent sitings of them. I've got at least one cougar who lives about a mile from me in CRR. None of those cougars has caused even the tiniest bit of trouble, other than getting people worked up and getting their photos on the local news.
The local coyotes are not a problem for me. I fence them away from my poultry and dogs and off they go to control the local cottontails and take care of abandoned dogs and cats who are dumped in the country. All and all, they are useful to have around.