Upcoming Workshops
Workshop for Cattle Ranchers
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Wednesday, February 18 | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Paisley Community Center
705 Chewaucan St, Paisley, OR 97636
This producer-focused workshop is hosted by the Lake County Watershed Resilience Team in partnership with the Lake County Cattlewomen, who will provide both the wolf-focused speaker and dinner for attendees. Because dinner will be provided, RSVPs are requested.
The evening will begin with a session on virtual fencing, featuring Travis Miller (USFWS), Rory O’Connor (OSU Extension) and Elder Ranch from Eastern Oregon. This portion of the workshop will explore how virtual fencing works and where it fits into real-world ranching operations in Lake County. Presenters will share practical examples and lessons learned, discuss limitations related to terrain and technology, and explain how virtual fencing can be used to improve grazing management, protect sensitive areas, and support post-fire and rangeland recovery efforts. Time will be reserved for questions and discussion.
Following dinner, the workshop will shift to a wolf-focused discussion led by Jon Muir with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), coordinated through the Lake County Cattlewomen. This session will cover current wolf activity in the region, available management tools, and strategies for reducing conflict while keeping livestock safe. Jon will also address:
- Limitations of GPS-collared wolf location data
- State versus federal wolf management roles
- Wolf management zones and phases
- How wolf location information is shared with producers
- What ODFW looks for during depredation investigations
- How to set up trail cameras for monitoring and available resources
Sarah Theall, representing Congressman Cliff Bentz’s office, will also speak during this session to provide updates on federal wolf delisting and related policy considerations.
Evening Schedule
- 4:00 PM – Virtual Fencing (Travis Miller & Rory O’Connor, Elder Ranch)
- 5:15 PM – Dinner (provided by Lake County Cattlewomen)
- 6:00 PM – Wolves (Jon Muir, ODFW & Sarah Theall, Congressman Bentz's Office)
This workshop is designed to provide practical, locally relevant information for producers navigating evolving tools and challenges on working lands in Lake County.
For more information, contact:
📧 Brandi Neider – bneider@lakecountywsc.com or call 541-219-0493
