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Senate approves package to change wolf‑depredation compensation and boost nonlethal funding
Summary
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.
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.
Senator Nash, the bill sponsor, said the measure clarifies compensation by tying payments to confirmed kills verified by Oregon…
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