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Wolverine tracks confirmed in Wallowa County for first time
April 22, 2011


Wolverine tracks in the snow, April 17, 2011. Dr. Magoun’s glove is at left for size comparison.
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ENTERPRISE, Ore.—For the first time in recorded history, biologists have confirmed that tracks found in the Wallowa Mountains of Northeast Oregon are those of a North American wolverine.
Researcher Dr. Audrey Magoun found the wolverine tracks in the snow on April 17 while hiking to a remote camera site set up to detect wolverines. She followed the tracks for about a mile until they left the river bottom headed into the high country.
“From the size of the track, it is probably a male,” said Magoun who has dedicated her career to studying wolverine since she received her Ph.D. in 1978.


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Thanks.. wolverines are fascinating critters

 

[RVTECH]

I saw one on Paulina Peak about 20 years ago. It ran across the road as we were on our way up. I confirmed it with ODFW at the time and they told me I wasn't seeing things and there were a few around there.

 

[cyclesurvival]

I saw one 2years ago comming down the north side of satus pass. it was huge, had to do the doudle take to realize what it was. I count myself lucky in getting to see one of gods special creatures.

 

[RVTECH]

had to do the double take to realize what it was.

So did I. Mine kind of 'hopped' across the road and at first I thought it was a small bear - but having seen many bears I never saw one move like that but I will never forget the big, furry paws.

 

[cyclesurvival]

I was thinking the same thing, then realized it was way to short legged to be a bear (seen plenty off them) it just kinda of just humbled along. its was in no hurry.

 

[RVTECH]

Hunter S. Thompson allegedly hand feeding a Wolverine in his yard - you decide.