1987 Mountain Goats Olympic National Park Port Angeles Original Press Photo

Description: An original press photograph from the archives of the venerable 150 year-old Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Type & Size: A 11x8" original photograph.Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.A captivating image of two mountain goats traversing a ridge in Olympic National Park near Port Angeles, Washington. The landscape captures the goats amidst a natural backdrop, highlighting their role within the park's ecosystem. This photograph, taken circa January 1987, provides a glimpse into the wildlife management issues of the time.In the 1980s, the presence of mountain goats in Olympic National Park became a concern due to the damage they caused to the park's natural environment. The park officials considered various measures such as trapping, shooting, and sterilization to maintain the park's delicate ecological balance. This photograph not only captures the goats but also reflects the conservation challenges faced by the park authorities.Text present on photo:{ADVANCE FOR PMS, TUESDAY, FEB. 3 WITH MOUNTAIN GOATS} (SEATTLE-Jan. 28) --DAMAGING THE PARK-- A pair of mountain goats make their way along a ridge in the Olympic National Park near Port Angeles, Wa. Park officials are considering trapping, shooting and sterilization programs in an effort to control the goats which have been destroying the park's delicate natural balance. (AP LaserPhoto) (brs40200file/news) 1987 (undated file photo) - - - The press photo archives contained a mix of silver gelatin and wire photographs from sources such as Associated Press Wirephoto. Generally B&W images with no typed text on them in this archive are silver gelatin images, and photos with typed text are wire photos. All images are vintage and original to their era.

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