Barred Owl and Spotted Owl Resources

WWRA is providing these resources to aid individuals and facilities with their decision making regarding Barred Owl rehabilitation. We feel the choice to rehabilitate Barred Owls is deeply personal, reflecting the ethics of the organization and individuals who are part of it. These resources do not reflect any organizational stance on behalf of WWRA. Sign-in to see these member-only resources.

WDFW Public Fact Sheet: 12/2024

WDFW created a 2-page public fact sheet regarding the Barred Owl management plan.

Click here to view the PDF.


WDFW Commission Meeting: 12/13/24

This commission meeting included a Spotted Owl resilience briefing, starting at the 52-minute mark.

Click here to view the presentation.


Confronting the Barred Owl Invasion: 10/26/24

Emilie Kohler (WDFW, Spotted Owl Species Lead) gave a presentation about the impacts Barred Owls have on Spotted Owl population and ecosystem dynamics at the 2024 WWRA Annual Conference.

Click here to view the presentation.