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Controversial plan to kill thousands of owls along West Coast

The barred owl is an invasive species that threatens the spotted owl, which is endangered. Now, a plan that includes shooting barred owls in Washington, Oregon and California is in jeopardy. Editor's note: At 2:55, Julia Smith mentions "obtaining permits to control spotted owls for the purpose of protecting spotted owls." WDFW points out she misspoke and meant to say "to control barred owls for the purpose of protecting spotted owls.