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Impact Statistics

The impact of wildlife crime is devastating to Oregon and its local communities. According to statistics provided by the OSP:

The consequences of poaching also include lost recreation opportunities, decreased conservation revenues, increased enforcement costs, and the implementation of more stringent regulations.

Top fish and wildlife affected

Crabs

Clams

Bighorn Sheep

Deer

Black Bear

Eagle

Blue Heron

Hawk

Owl

Falcon

Osprey

Sturgeon

Pronghorn Antelope

Wolf

Elk

Duck

Steelhead

Chinook

Examples of impact

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Fish

196 salmon/steelhead, 136 ground fish, 114 warm water fish, 79 trout, 59 sturgeon and 11 halibut were poached in Oregon in 2022.

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Shellfish

2779 clams, 666 crabs and 249 other shellfish/invertebrates were poached in Oregon in 2022.

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Mammals

153 deer, 134 elk, 21 bears, 11 antelopes, 7 furbearer, 6 cougars and 7 wolves were poached in Oregon in 2022.

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Birds

93 upland game birds and 59 migratory game birds were poached in Oregon in 2022.