Looks like a bear turd, from a bear that has been eating mostly meat... I suppose it could possibly be from a cougar, but they usually paw the ground around it and cover it up a little bit, so I am thinking bear scat for sure. Especially in the area "south" of Corvallis.
This is 100% NOT elk poo! If you think this is elk poo then wow! you need to get out more....
This is 100% NOT elk poo! If you think this is elk poo then wow! you need to get out more....