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Barred Owl Shooting: USF&WS Perspective

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An adult spotted owl and two juveniles.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife

Time for a few more words on the shooting of barred owls. 

The process recently began, in an effort to help spotted owls survive in areas where the owls compete for territory.  The move is controversial for obvious reasons. 

We heard recently from a group that opposes the barred owl killings.  Today we visit with Paul Henson of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. 

 

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Geoffrey Riley is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has hosted the Jefferson Exchange on JPR since 2009. He's been a broadcaster in the Rogue Valley for more than 35 years, working in both television and radio.