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.
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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.
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.
Auburn bass fishing team suspended for COVID violations
Auburn’s team is one of the country’s top-ranked programs. Several former members have gone on to compete in professional bass fishing competitions.Auburn University has suspended the school’s bass fishing team over allegations that it repeatedly violated COVID-19 policies. A memo to team members says the suspension is for the rest of this year, Al.com reported. The team violated the travel…
Return of the condor?
The endangered California condor could return to the Pacific Northwest for the first time in 100 years.
City known for motorcycle rally mulling man-made lake
STURGIS, S.D. — A man-made lake with amenities for all ages could be coming to Sturgis. It all began when the city began discussing some sort of outdoor aquatics venue within the city. The city made a call for citizens to serve on a committee to discuss a splashpad. But it was evident early on that committee members did not…
More birders sighted in Central Park this spring migration
The pandemic, which shut so many people inside their homes, has led to an increased appreciation of nature in general, and of outdoor activities like hiking, gardening and birding at locations across the county.NEW YORK — This spring, longtime Central Park birder and naturalist Gabriel Willow is feeling a little less nervous than he did a year ago. Standing on…
Popular Adirondack trailhead will require reservations
Reservations will be required starting May 1 for the 70 parking spots at the Ausable Mountain Reserve lot for access to trails across the reserve’s 7,000 acres. Walk-in users without a reservation will not be permitted.
Historic river pollution threatens coastal Great Lakes fish
Contamination from long ago still holds risks for coastal areas of the Great Lakes.
Coyote that attacked 5 people in Bay Area captured, killed
MORAGA, Calif. — A coyote that attacked five people, including a 3-year-old girl, in the San Francisco Bay Area was captured and euthanized, wildlife officials said Friday. The coyote was captured and killed Thursday, “very close to one of the attack sites,” Fish and Wildlife Capt. Patrick Foy told the San Francisco Chronicle. DNA results later confirmed it was the…
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.
First whooping crane ever hatched at foundation in Wisconsin dies
Foundation officials said the crane, named Gee Whiz, died on Feb. 24 of natural causes. He was 38 years and nine months old. A whooping crane’s average life expectancy in captivity is about 25 years.
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.
Fishing for monsters ‘out of the abyss’ in Susquehanna River
YORK, Pa. — They come to the Susquehanna River to fish for something they’ve only heard about. The biggest fish in the river, the biggest in Pennsylvania – the kind of thing that almost doesn’t seem like it should even be here. The flathead catfish phenomenon continues to grow. It’s common to catch them from 20 to 30 pounds each,…
Elk spur a tourism boom in northwestern Pennsylvania
Elk tourism, like many outdoor activities across the country, appeared to be pandemic-proof. The ability to have a personal safari without leaving your car caused traffic jams last year in Benezette.
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.
Wildlife hit hard during Southern freeze
Biologists are concerned about monarch butterflies, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in December designated as a candidate for endangered or threatened status because of a sharp decline in recent decades.DALLAS — As many people in the southern U.S. hosted neighbors who had no heat or water during the vicious February storm and deep freeze, Kate Rugroden provided a…
Dammed, drugged, poisoned: River fish species struggle to survive
These three species illustrate the challenges facing the watershed and the importance of mitigating human impact on the waterways.
Wolf tracked near Yosemite National Park for first time in 100 years
Gray wolves were eradicated in California early in the last century because of their perceived threat to livestock.
Report: Outdoor activities soared in Wisconsin during pandemic
Nonpartisan policy think tank: State and local officials should consider increasing investments on parks, public lands, boat ramps and other green space to handle the higher demand.
Hunters, trappers blow past Wisconsin’s wolf kill target
Harvest exceeds wolf target by nearly 100 animals – and in less than three days after season shut down early.
In Wisconsin, 3 more charged in sturgeon caviar investigation
Prosecutors also charged the DNR’s top sturgeon expert with obstructing the investigation.
Wisconsin DNR to recommend harvest quota of 200 wolves
A Jefferson County judge ordered the state DNR to start the hunt now. That means the DNR will have to rush to establish quotas and issue permits before the season window closes at the end of February.
More than two dozen anglers rescued from ice floe on Lake Superior
The anglers waited for news of their ice fishing gear, which was floating up the North Shore. A fire official took down anglers’ contact information and said they would try to recover the equipment.
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