Second-ever Nebraska regulated mountain lion hunt set for 2019
The season will provide a harvest opportunity for up to eight mountain lions in two sub-units within the Pine Ridge of northwestern Nebraska.
Reports: Farm Bill passed by House a mixed bag for sportsmen, conservation
According to reports, while there are some positive provisions for conservation and sportsmen’s access in the bill – the single largest source of federal conservation funding – it also includes a number of provisions that would undercut long-term conservation benefits to headwaters, forests, and wetlands.
Missouri expands CWD management zone, curtails deer feeding
Management zones upped from 41 to 48 counties; agency will require landowners and hunters to stop feeding deer and placing minerals for them, starting July 1.
Despite winter exodus, elk pour through Wyoming migration bottleneck
Monitoring elk traveling along the migration route is part of a new Wyoming effort to determine if wapiti are returning to the Gros Ventre River country in summer and fall.
Smelt die-off not expected to impact walleyes on North Dakota's Lake Sakakawea
Extent of the outbreak won't be known until a summer smelt population survey, but Game and Fish isn't overly worried.
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DNA results show mysterious canine is a wolf
Confusion about the animal might be due to the condition of the animal and the photos, which seemed to show short legs and big ears. Inspection revealed a relatively normal-looking, dark-brown wolf.
Environmental, fishing groups sue Oregon over coho salmon
Say logging in the state's two largest forests is threatening the survival of salmon that breed in streams flowing through the coastal region.
Mulching isn’t just for curb appeal
Mulching isn't just for curb appeal, mulching is an important soil management practice covering the soil surface.
Third-generation National Park Service employee goes from reintroducing Isle Royale wolves to new Yellowstone boss
Cam Sholly replaces Dan Wenk, who said he was being forced out by the Trump administration following a dispute over bison.
Federal agency considers dropping wolf protections – again
Wolf numbers total about 3,800 in the western Great Lakes states of Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Grizzly killed by black bear hunter in northwestern Montana
Hunter from Pennsylvania; another grizzly dies from eating pesticides in north-central Montana.
The Minnesota raccoon watched ’round the world [videos]
Thanks to social media, #MPRraccoon captivated the planet for one night, before eventually retiring to the Minnesota River bottoms countryside.
North Dakota upland bird harvest numbers take a hit
Drought conditions and not as many hunters in the field last fall meant fewer pheasants, sharp-tailed grouse and Hungarian partridge in the bag.
Becoming a better angler 202: fish-fighting skills
Lose enough big bass, walleyes, or pike, and eventually everyone figures out how to coax their catch into a net.
Another look at a top all-American bass-fishing presentation: wacky rigging [video]
In part 2 of this exclusive two-part tackle and technique blog, “T3” shares additional tips for this prime largemouth and smallmouth tactic.
Interior Department allots more than $250 million for national park infrastructure projects
Includes project at Valley Forge National Historical Park in Pennsylvania and New York's Statue of Liberty National Monument.
Federal biologists look to boost Mexican wolf genetics
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is hopeful that tactic, called cross-fostering, will aid in the recovery of a species that was nearly eliminated and now numbers just over 100 animals in the United States.
Suit says Washington state allows bear hunts using banned methods
According to the lawsuit, the state has authorized about 900 black bears to be killed since 2010 using bait, dogs and traps.
Hunting won't be expanded on South Dakota wildlife refuge
Interior cited overwhelming public opposition for its decision, saying Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge in northeastern South Dakota is widely valued as a sanctuary for migratory birds and other wildlife.
Yellowstone lake trout mystery: The work of an environmental vandal or did the fish swim there?
Yellowstone Lake chief fisheries biologist investigating a case of trespass not transport after seeing how fish are invading high-elevation lakes in Glacier National Park.
Montana officials seek information on dead grizzly; hikers shoot Wyoming bear in self defense
In Wyoming, it marked the second time in recent weeks that a female grizzly with cubs was killed in the state.
Retaliatory tariffs: 10 percent on U.S. boats exported to Canada
The Trump Administration's decision to implement 25 percent tariffs on steel and 10 percent tariffs on aluminum from Canada, the European Union and Mexico will ultimately impact U.S. boats exported to Canada.
New Hampshire groups offer lead tackle buyback in bid to protect loons
Several states, including New Hampshire, have struggled to grow their loon numbers, and lead poisoning has been blamed for stunting recovery.
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