Thanks to those of you who attended our January 29th Nature Night, Wolves in Central Oregon! It was an entertaining and in-depth look at wolves and how they interact with the landscape of Central Oregon. If you missed the presentation or would like to see parts of it again, you can watch a recording of his presentation below.
Aaron provided an incredible amount of information during his Nature Night presentation. Some of the resources he mentioned include:
- Take the Coyote vs. Wolf Quiz
- Learn a little more about the history of wolves and settlers in Oregon from the Oregon Blue Book
- Get a deeper look at the locations of known wolves and wolf packs in Oregon
- Thinking you saw a wolf? Report it to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
- What to do if you encounter a wolf
Aaron Bott is a wolf biologist employed by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. He is also a Wildlife Biology doctoral candidate at Utah State University. His research focuses on wolf social behavior, predation patterns, and developing innovative non-lethal techniques to mitigate conflicts with livestock. Aaron began working with wolves while pursuing a Master’s degree with the Yellowstone Wolf Project, eventually conducting a multi-year field study monitoring wolves in the park’s remote interior. Aaron was born and raised in the Rocky Mountains before moving to Central Oregon.
Learn more:
- Predators: Why Do They Matter?
- Early 2024 Wildlife Wanderings
- Cougars, Pumas, Mountain Lions – Oh my!