January 12, 2009

Three Kansas white-tailed deer taken by hunters during the 2008 deer season have tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in analysis of tissue samples collected in recent weeks by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. The three affected deer were taken in Decatur County. One of the deer was killed by a Colorado […]

Frankfort, Ky. – This weekend, January 17 and 18, “Kentucky Afield” television looks at hunting methods that pair man with dogs, raptors and success. We’re reminded in this episode that animals hunt, too. Predator/prey relationships exist in every corner of the wilderness. In Jefferson County, Dave Campbell, who works with elephants at the Louisville Zoo,

Q: Winter heating bills have been relatively high the past couple winters. How can planting trees help lower energy bills in the winter and summer? A: Shade trees can reduce air conditioning bills by nearly 25 percent and reduce annual fuel bills by up to 20 percent. Also, trees around the community help keep us

Lansing, Mich. (AP) — The nonprofit Michigan Wildlife Conservancy wants state lawmakers to approve a bounty of up to $75 on feral pigs throughout the state. The conservancy’s Executive Director Dennis Fijalkowski estimates that if the numbers of wild pigs aren’t kept in check through hunting, the population could grow to about 50,000 within two

Bismarck, N.D. (AP) — Anglers who enjoy ice fishing are finding it tough going on some popular North Dakota lakes because of the heavy snow this winter. Many anglers have pulled ice houses off Lake Sakakawea bays. Officials say access also is difficult on neighboring Lake Audubon, and anglers have a hard time moving their

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation officers remind ice anglers that all fish houses, dark houses, and portable shelters placed on the ice and left unattended overnight must be properly identified. “Some people abandon or burn shelters as the March 1 or March 16 removal date draws near, creating an eyesore and a potential

The NJ DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Endangered and Nongame Species Program (ENSP) is seeking information on inland nesting colonies of herons. Colonies that are located on the marsh islands along the Atlantic coast are easy to identify and monitor, but those in inland areas are more difficult to detect. ENSP is therefore seeking