CSI Critter: birding forensics on a snowy owl feather
Bird watchers or any outdoors recreationalist can find amazing wildlife and birding clues from the damage predators inflict on their prey.
December 5, 2016
Archer takes trophy buck during gun season [Photo]
By Darren WarnerContributing Writer The buck was old. Later, the hunter’s taxidermist would point out that the buck had nothing but stumps left in its mouth, feeble remains of the sound choppers it had in its prime, and estimate the buck to be at least 8 1⁄2 years old. Yet on a snowy November afternoon,
Commissioners say semi-autos not likely for deer in PA
Harrisburg — The first part of the issue is decided. On Nov. 14 state lawmakers sent House Bill 263 to Gov. Tom Wolf for his signature. It removes the prohibition on hunting with semi-automatic rifles and air rifles in Pennsylvania. He didn’t sign it immediately, and there was some question if he would. On Nov.
South Dakota elk herd to be reduced, studied for CWD
By Seth TupperRapid City Journal Rapid City, S.D. (AP) — Gun-propelled nets streaked down from helicopters and engulfed wild elk in late November in Wind Cave National Park, as researchers began trapping animals in order to perform a long-term study of a fatal disease. The researchers are capitalizing on an opportunity to monitor the effects
Muskie anglers score on open water of Mille Lacs [Photo]
Aitkin, Minn. — For the second fall in a row, some hefty muskies have been reportedly pulled out of Lake Mille Lacs. Continued open water opened up opportunity for muskie anglers willing to put up with what can be tough fishing conditions. The muskie season closed Dec. 1. For the second year in a row,
