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Rep. Nehls Opposes Controversial Barred Owl Cull Plan

7/24/2025

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Rep. Troy E. Nehls (R-Texas) has taken a stand against a contentious proposal to cull 450,000 barred owls in the Pacific Northwest, raising concerns over the ethical implications and financial burden. This plan, intended to safeguard endangered northern spotted owls, has sparked bipartisan backlash, with critics warning of its impracticality and the dire threat it poses to the spotted owl population.

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Rep. Troy E. Nehls (R-Texas) has taken a stand against a contentious proposal to cull 450,000 barred owls in the Pacific Northwest, raising concerns over the ethical implications and financial burden. This plan, intended to safeguard endangered northern spotted owls, has sparked bipartisan backlash, with critics warning of its impracticality and the dire threat it poses to the spotted owl population.