Collared: Politics and Personalities in Oregon's Wolf Country

by Aimee Lyn Eaton

“Just as the humans involved in the wolf debate deserve to be seen as individuals, not stereotypes, so do the wolves. They are not the boogeyman, or storybook monsters aiming to prey upon the young and old. They aren’t cuddly pets or religious icons. They are Canis lupus . Wolves.” —from the Introduction

Teeming with the tension and passion that accompany one of North America’s most controversial apex predators, Collared tracks the events that unfolded when wolves from the reintroduced population of the northern Rocky Mountains dispersed west across state lines into Oregon.

In a forthright and personal style, Aimee Lyn Eaton takes readers from meeting rooms in the state capitol to ranching communities in the rural northeast corner of the state. Using on-the-ground inquiry, field interviews, and in-depth research, she shares the story of how wolves returned to Oregon and the repercussions of their presence in the state.

Politics and Personalities in Oregon’s Wolf Country introduces readers to the biologists, ranchers, conservationists, state employees, and lawyers on the front lines, encouraging a deeper, multifaceted understanding of the controversial and storied presence of wolves in Oregon.

176 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2013

Reviews

[Lin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a well written look into a complex issue and the challenges of negotiating policy to address conflicting desires and needs. Despite the delve into the bureaucratic, it is very readable, as we a drawn into the personalities behind the scenes. For those with interest in such things, you won't regret it. And, if you think you don't, you might be surprised. Couple this with Marci Houle's The Prairie Keepers for in immersion into wildlife, work, and the Wallowas.

[Jay Simpson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great comprehensive read about wolves in Oregon with moments of personal stories and life. Absolutely filled some pages with notes and dog ears