Wildlife groups investigating mysterious bird deaths in D.C. region
The condition appears to effect only young blue jays and grackles, not other species or animals.
North Dakota survey: Water index drops 80%, duck numbers down 27%
But given the drought that is gripping North Dakota — along with much of the prairie pothole region — it’s not surprising that the state’s breeding duck estimate is where it's at.
Kansas seeing more mountain lions, black bears, elk
Kansas went 103 years, from 1904 to 2007, without any confirmed sightings of mountain lions. But the state has since seen 36, including 12 last year and three this year.
U.S. wildlife managers tout Mexican wolf cross-fostering efforts
A record 22 captive-born Mexican gray wolf pups have been placed into dens in the wild in the southwestern U.S. to be raised by surrogate packs.
Study: Hundreds of lakes in U.S., Europe losing oxygen
Authors say it could lead to increased fish kills, algal blooms and methane emissions.
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Chance to shoot bison at Grand Canyon draws 45K applicants
They're vying for one of a dozen spots to help thin a herd of bison at Grand Canyon National Park.
Bill to kill up to 90% of Idaho wolves heads to governor
Backers said changes to Idaho law could help cut the wolf population from about 1,500 to 150, alleviating wolf attacks on cattle, sheep and wildlife.
Grizzly kills backcountry guide near Yellowstone
The large male bear was later shot and killed when it charged wildlife workers investigating the attack.
CWD test developed by scientists
The new method utilizes a piece of tissue from the animal's ear for testing. Previously, more invasive tests had proven effective but difficult to collect, including a rectal sample or biopsy of lymph nodes.
It's official: North Dakota has a new state walleye record
It's the first 16-plus-pounder recorded in the state.
Gray wolf confirmed in Nebraska – for only third time in more than a century
Genetic testing showed the animal, killed by hunters, originated from a population of wolves found in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.
Judge: U.S. agency illegally paid for Colorado predator hunt
Program to kill dozens of mountain lions and black bears was an experiment to determine if the predators were partly responsible for declining mule deer populations.
Scientists: Grizzlies expand turf but still need protection
The bears now occupy about 6% of their historical range in the contiguous U.S., up from 2% in 1975.
Bighorn boom in North Dakota
"It’s likely there are more bighorns today than before North Dakota’s statehood in 1889." But will the all-time record count mean more hunting licenses?
Maine looks to further increase Moose permit numbers in bid to curb tick infestation
The number of moose permits has increased by hundreds over the past few years. Tens of thousands of hunters apply for the permits via an annual lottery system.
Bald eagle populations soar in lower 48 states
The number of American bald eagles has quadrupled since 2009, with more than 300,000 of them now residing in lower 48.
Return of the condor?
The endangered California condor could return to the Pacific Northwest for the first time in 100 years.
Hunting tips: Prepping for your spring turkey hunt
Turkey hunting can be as simple or complex as you make it. Here are some things to get you started in the right direction for your spring hunt.
Alaska opens first-ever raffle for hunting permits in bid to offset virus losses
The permits will allow buyers to hunt species such as brown bears, caribou or musk ox, Alaska's Energy Desk reported.
Wyoming convenes emergency panel after zebra mussels found
Panel to scrutinize algae balls and other aquarium products amid concern that an invasive mussel species could have found an unexpected route into state waters.
Wild population of endangered Mexican wolves keeps growing
Once on the verge of extinction, the rarest subspecies of the gray wolf in North America has seen its population nearly double over the last five years.
Some states look to amp up wolf policies
Wolf hunting policies in some states are taking an aggressive turn, as Republican lawmakers and conservative hunting groups push to curb their numbers and propose tactics shunned by many wildlife managers.
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