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January 9, 2012

European bats could offer white nose solution

Montpelier, Vt. (AP) – A scientist studying the mysterious fungal ailment killing millions of bats across Vermont, New York and other states says the experiences of European bats that have been infected with a similar fungus that they’ve survived could provide lessons in the best way to control white nose fungus. Most scientists believe the […]

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Northern Plains hit hard by deer-killing disease

Billings, Mont. (AP) – White-tailed deer populations in parts of eastern Montana and elsewhere in the Northern Plains could take years to recover from a devastating disease that killed thousands of the animals in recent months, wildlife officials and hunting outfitters said. In northeast Montana, officials said 90 percent or more of whitetail have been

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ND: Winter BOW Event Has Openings

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program has openings for one-day winter workshops Jan. 26-27 at Cross Ranch State Park, Center, and Feb. 24, 25 and 26 at Lake Metigoshe State Park, Bottineau. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are offered at Cross Ranch. Snowshoeing and tracking, winter survival and cross-country skiing are

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FL: Youth Waterfowl Days Feb. 4-5! Plan to take a kid duck hunting!

A Youth Waterfowl Permit is a type of limited entry permit that is required in order to participate in some designated youth only waterfowl hunts. Click theApplication Worksheetbutton at the bottom of the page for specific areas and hunt dates. Cost:$0.00 Issuance Method:These permits are issued by random drawing. Remaining permits will be offered on

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Washington Fish and Wildlife appointee draws fire

Spokane, Wash. (AP) – The appointment of an Eastern Washington environmentalist to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has upset some rural officials, who say their small-town values are unfairly being pushed aside in favor of big-city views about what’s best for nature. Okanogan County commissioners this week sent a letter to Gov. Chris Gregoire

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AL: Ultra-light-led Migration of Whooping Cranes on Hold in Alabama

The 2011-2012 ultra-light led migration of whooping cranes in the eastern population is currently on hold in Alabama. The Service’s partner managing this portion of the effort, Operation Migration, is cooperating with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to resolve regulatory issues about the flight. The group has applied for a waiver to exempt them from

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Operation Cyberwild Leads to Dozen Criminal Cases Alleging Illegal Sale of Endangered and Protected Species through Internet Sites

LOS ANGELES – Federal and state authorities have filed criminal cases against a dozen people who allegedly used Internet sites to illegally sell endangered species and other wildlife protected by federal and state law, including fish, birds and exotic animal pelts. The charges are the result of Operation Cyberwild, a task force investigation conducted by

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ASMFC Summer Flounder, Scup and Black Sea Bass Board Approves Draft Addendum XXII for Public Comment

Addendum Considers 2012 Black Sea Bass Recreational Measures Arlington, VA – The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Management Board (Board) has approved Draft Addendum XXII for public comment. The Draft Addendum proposes a program wherein the Board divides the recreational black sea bass coastwide allocations into state-by-state management

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