Should Oregon again allow hunting cougars with hounds?

Asked by KTVZ

1,087 Votes

Should Oregon again allow hunting cougars with hounds?

66%

Yes, absolutely. Yes, absolutely.

34%

No, it's cruel. No, it's cruel.

66%

Yes, absolutely.

Numbers are too high and this tragic death shows voters were wrong

Numbers are too high and this tragic death shows voters were wrong Show Less

9 Comments

Bill Temple

I'm a hunter and I've seen a drastic reduction of game animals in many hunting units.

Ben Kroeker

The value of the human life must not be compared to an animal. This is obvious, and the refusal to take action on the account of life taken or risked is simply dilliberate denial to this ramafication.

Julie Neff

It's the only way to actually be able to find and kill a cougar when hunting them

Sharon Catania

While we may be encroaching on their lives, we have to save ourselves and our pets from their search for food.

Jacob Price

Because our woods are infested with them. Wildlife officials ( ODFW ) dont like to talk about it like a dirty little secret.

Mark Clement

Infeste with them. Gawd, get some data before making a statement like that!!!!

Teresa Parsons

Yes hounds should be used again because we are talking about human lives versus animal lives. Human lives should be considered first.

Diane Shirk

making heavy reduction of game animals. The state uses dogs to hunt and control over population and nuisance cats. They hire professional hunter where hunters could get population down with use of dog

Britt Johnson

To have healthy elk and deer numbers predation needs to be controlledTags issued to hound hunters were very effective in the control of these large preadators

Kerry Quimby-Zenich

They are frequenting neighborhoods, and killing livestock again, there are too many. Something has to be done. First adult, next a child!?

34%

No, it's cruel.

Oregon voters were right 25 years ago, it’s inhumane!

Oregon voters were right 25 years ago, it’s inhumane! Show Less

6 Comments

Rachel Clara Smith

Killing is cruel!

Ka San

I agree with Leslie (again). it's inhumane, except for trackig a suspected killer cat.

suzie peterson

Hunting with hounds isn't sport hunting.

Donna Reed

I'm not even sure the one that is suspected of killing the woman really did it. They have found no trace or scent to say one was there. Maybe murder by pitbull ?

Shelley Coming

Humans are the very reason this happens. We are encroaching on their territory.

Leslie Ann

It's wrong. Inhumane. BUT... in case you need to track a specific cat as it attacked someone, I would say it's ok.

Should there be better vetting of candidates and reporting in the voters pamphlet?

Asked by KTVZ

55 Votes

Should there be better vetting of candidates and reporting in the voters pamphlet?

96%

Yes Yes

4%

No No

96%

Yes

2 Comments

Lisa York

EVERYTHING submitted by the candidates for inclusion in the voter's pamphlet should be thoroughly vetted!!!

Marie Gilbert

Because he is an elected official and should be 100% honest.

4%

No

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Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?

Asked by KTVZ

1,005 Votes

Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?

10%

YES YES

90%

NO NO

10%

YES

3 Comments

Louis Vaday

This made an error! I voted NO and it recorded yes! They shouldn't {and ALL} shouldn't be allowed on all public land because they do not follow rules! Dumping garbage, open flames during fire season, over extending time stay, etc. And now because of them our insurance is going up and land value goin

Lee Daggett

There humans too

Brad Hunter

Because they are steam rolling the homeless

90%

NO

21 Comments

Tammy Salka

The homeless are not residents, they are squatters!

Kayla Sulak

These people have had MONTHS of notice. Nobody ever told them it's acceptable to post up long-term there, so they shouldn't have planted their belongings out there if they have no way to move it. This sets a bad precedent if they're allowed to stay.

Richard Williams

I can no longer use this area of public land for fear of walking into a homeless camp or being attacked by their "pets". This land is for all of us to use, not just the homeless.

Joanna Lee

Safety should be the biggest concern here. If these people are homeless, they can travel to another area to reside. Forest service doesn't always implement preventative measures. So this being one of the times they do. Its important to make sure it happens. Before there is anymore devastating fires.

Shane Murray

The homeless have trashed the forest out there. It makes me sick

Greg Deadbolt Leach

Time to move these people to the Attorneys and Judges front lawns!!!

Karen Thrower

The China Hat area has been badly damaged and disrespected by campers.

Jeannie H.

How is this their "home"? Have they paid property tax like the rest of us? How is this state even justifying this?!?!

Nancy

They’ve had plenty of time to move. Why can the homeless trash/burn our beautiful forest? Tax paying citizens are only allowed to camp for 14 days! What about the homeowners rights near China Hat, they need to feel safe in their own community! This has gone on way too long and I’m surprised!

Lynn Marie Leehmann

If you look at the Federal Regulations for camping on Federal land it states only 14 days. These people have over stated their welcome, they need to go and they have known about this for at least six months.

Brad Aimone

It is ironic the Bend Equity Group has filed a lawsuit to block the closure. Where is the indignation for the horrible environmental damage done by these campers who’ve violated the USFS long standing limit of a 14 day stay in a primitive camp site?

Nancy Roquero

This has gone on too long. The forests near Woodside community and other neighborhoods need fire protection and protection from the homeless with guns and vicious dogs and the garbage left behind. The homeless have had plenty of notice.

Lisa York

the USFS has been planning this burn since Oct 2019... more than enough time for the homeless/advocacy groups to come up with a plan to move...

Debbie Boyd

This has been going on for way too long & it is ridiculous to postpone as they have known this needs to be done. The forest needs to be protected & these do gooders are too late to the game & so much time & money spent on homeless with ZERO results. We need DOGE. for Oregon!

Marie Gilbert

We live near China Hat and the fear of fire and crime is constant. Plus the forest is being destroyed by illegal cutting of trees, garbage and toxins

Bendlover

I haven't felt safe hiking or biking there for years due to the aggressive homeless people out there.

Pam

We need to ensure that the lands are managed for the enjoyment/needs of all peoples, not a select few

pamcuny

I worry every year WHO is in the woods starting fires, whether deliberate or unintentional consequences…

Jeff Sanders

I live near China Hat and used to love going out the with my dog. Once weapons started be pulled on people that stopped. I want my forest back. Good riddance to the whole lot. Don't ever come back.

Latterdaysaint

There needs to be more homeless shelters in the city!

Kim Kahl

The danger of fire starting in this area is incredibly high and impacts large subdivisions. It is mandatory to close this area for the safety of all. This should not be a place for camping to be allowed as it has been.

KTVZ

Should Oregon again allow hunting cougars with hounds?

66% Yes, absolutely. Yes, absolutely.

34% No, it's cruel. No, it's cruel.

66% Yes, absolutely.

34% No, it's cruel.

Should there be better vetting of candidates and reporting in the voters pamphlet?

96% Yes Yes

4% No No

96% Yes

4% No

Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?

10% YES YES

90% NO NO

10% YES

90% NO

66%

Yes, absolutely. Yes, absolutely.

34%

No, it's cruel. No, it's cruel.

66%

Yes, absolutely.

34%

No, it's cruel.

96%

Yes Yes

4%

No No

96%

Yes

4%

No

10%

YES YES

90%

NO NO

10%

YES

90%

NO