MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — Oregon wildlife managers are planning to revamp the management plan for black bears years after the update was required.
The Mail Tribune says the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife expects to hold public meetings on the plan.
Ron Anglin, administrator of the agency’s Wildlife Division, says the plan was set for revision in the early 2000s, but the commission shelved it in favor of plans for black-tailed deer, cougar and other animals.
Anglin says it is now one of the agency’s highest priorities, and should be before the commission by the end of next year for final adoption.
