Predator-control contractor reports wolves, bears and funding shortfall in Harney County
Jun 18, 2025
An APHIS predator-control contractor updated Harney County Court on recent wolf and bear activity, beaver relocations and growing concerns about program funding and administrative overhead tied to the federal contract.
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Adam Kemper, a contractor with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) predator-control program, gave Harney County Court an update on wildlife activity and the difficulties of maintaining predator-control services under the current funding structure.
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