Senate approves package to change wolf‑depredation compensation and boost nonlethal funding

Mar 25, 2025

Senate Bill 777 A passed after extended debate. The bill revises the state's wolf depredation compensation program, raises the minimum share for nonlethal deterrence to 50%, allows counties to set compensation multipliers (with statutory caps), and refocuses confirmed kills as the trigger for payment.

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The Senate passed Senate Bill 777 A on March 24, changing Oregon’s compensation framework for livestock losses attributed to wolves and increasing the share of funds earmarked for nonlethal deterrents.

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