mule deer
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Warning: Wildlife on Highway

Project to protect wildlife passage across Hwy. 97 sees a reduction in collisions between vehicles and animals
Damian Fagan

Many Central Oregon drivers fall into two categories: those who have hit mule deer and those who know someone who has. Fortunately for both deer and driver, a 4-mile section along Hwy. 97 south of Lava Butte now provides both with safe passage. In June 2012, the Oregon Department of Transportation completed the Lava Butte […]

Posted inOpinion

Letters 8/4-8/11

The Source Staff

IN REPLY TO “POUNDING THE PAVEMENT” (8/5) That’s great. Former “mayor” moves on to represent petroleum companies. And we’re supposed to take what this jackass says seriously? I’m so tired of these dimwits claiming “poor me.” These are the same voices that scream to slash funding every budget cycle (except for the development lobby, of […]

Posted inNews

Near and (Mule) Deer

Experts to discuss the balance between recreation & conservation
Avatar photo Erin Rook

Mule deer can be found in Bend’s backyard gardens and along the highways connecting the city to other Central Oregon towns. In fact, seeing one is so unremarkable that the risks facing them are easy to miss. But wildlife biologists say the species is suffering, and humans are to blame. That simple conclusion should come […]

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