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From the gills of a Mississippi River catfish: Wisconsin biologist names new parasite after parents

ONALASKA, Wis. — After graduating from college, Eric Leis meant to thank his parents for their support. He never got around to sending a card, but 10 years later he showed his gratitude – by naming a parasite after them. Leis, a biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, published an article last month […]

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After helicopter crash in Utah, more questions arise over chopper use for wildlife monitoring

The case of an elk that died after it jumped in the air and brought a low-flying research helicopter down in Utah highlights the use of helicopters in wildlife monitoring, which has been criticized by animal-rights groups but praised as effective by wildlife managers.

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With fee increases, Alaska fishing license sales drop, but revenue grows

KENAI, Alaska — Sport-fishing license sales dropped in Alaska last year, despite the state Department of Fish and Game recording an increase in revenue from license sales. Division of Sportfish Director Tom Brookover said that the department was expecting the decline in sales because fees rose. Brookover said resident license sales fell by a much

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Alaska governor backs bill to lessen hunting, fishing violations

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — A bill that Gov. Bill Walker has backed would make some of Alaska’s hunting and fishing violations more like traffic tickets than criminal prosecutions. The bill follows a trend in Alaska law of moving some misdemeanor-level crimes to the lesser “violation” category, the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reported. “A criminal conviction is not

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Delaware plan to privately lease public lands concerns hunters

DOVER, Del. — A proposed plan by the Delaware Forest Service to launch a deer management pilot program that includes the private leasing of public lands has area hunters up in arms. In an effort to reduce crop damages and loss from deer, the program announced last week would offer exclusive hunting rights on more

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