Your Daily Wisconsin Outdoor News Update – Feb. 19, 2018
Things are looking good for the state’s rare natural communities.
February 19, 2018
Trial of fish skins to treat bears burned in California wildfire appears effective
GOLETA, Calif. — Officials tracking two bears that were badly burned in the largest wildfire in California history say the animals are settling back into their home in the wild after receiving unusual treatment for their injured paws. Recent photos and GPS tracking data show the female bears appear to be in good health as
New York state parks attendance again up, tops 71 million
Projects for this year include completing the upgrades to Niagara Falls State Park, the first state park in the nation.
Midwest scientists pitch in to help endangered Mexican wolf population
They say artificial insemination holds promise for the Mexican wolf as well as other species that are close to extinction.
Wyoming lawmakers pass on sage grouse hunting restrictions
Bill could have resulted in less hunting of the imperiled, ground-dwelling bird.
Idaho utility continues bid to negate Oregon fish law
BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho utility is challenging a decision by federal regulators rejecting its request to negate an Oregon law requiring fish passage as part of relicensing for a hydroelectric project on the Snake River. Idaho Power on Friday petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to review the
Your Daily Minnesota Outdoor News Update – Feb. 19, 2018
DNR names conservation officer of the year.
Exhibit puts focus on worldwide poaching
The National Museum of Organized Crime & Law Enforcement (known as The Mob Museum) in Las Vegas opened several new displays last week, including one on the international trade in poached wildlife. I volunteer at the museum during winter months and I found the new exhibit fascinating. You might ask what poaching has to do
