Predators

Calculating the cost to cattle ranchers of an expanding wolf population

ecdooley@ucdavis.edu — Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

A California study has found that one wolf can cause up to $162,000 in losses due to increased stress, reduced growth and reduced pregnancies.

[Podcast] Why small producers matter and managing ranch wildlife – with Bryan Sanderson and Erik Kalsta

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Tyrell chats about the cattle cycle and how producers of all scopes and sizes will decide how and when the national cow herd will start its upswing, and about how producers can manage their herds profitably alongside wildlife.

Black vultures: A problem with solutions

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

In recent years, black vultures have been expanding their range northward. Common in the southeastern U.S., black vultures now range at least as far north as Pennsylvania and southern New England.

NCBA, others weigh in on Washington grizzly introduction

tyrell@agproud.com — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

The reintroduction of apex predator species to parts of their historical range continues to be a hot-button topic in the western U.S. Concerns and discussions have arisen in regard to federal plans to establish a grizzly bear population in the North Cascade Range of Washington state.

Colorado wolf reintroduction plan moves forward

tyrell@agproud.com — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Despite growing questions about where the animals will be sourced from, Colorado wildlife officials are continuing with a plan to reintroduce a gray wolf population to the state by the end of 2023.

Influencing livestock losses from coyote predation

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:00:01 -0400

Unlike the animated “Wile E. Coyote” who is often outsmarted by his target, the flesh-and-blood version is a real threat to vulnerable and weakened prey, including livestock.

Is Idaho’s wolf-livestock balance at a stalemate?

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 14:00:01 -0400

Many people enjoy seeing the regal wolf frolic through the forests and meadows on the outdoor and nature channels.

Weighing nonlethal methods for wolves, predators

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 15:00:01 -0500

The presence of wolves in the Western states has led to many conflicts between wolves and humans, primarily in agricultural communities. As wolf populations rise, there is no doubt that the frequency of these conflicts will increase as well.