Researchers: As lake levels rise, so do mercury levels in Wisconsin fish
The state DNR already recommends limiting intake of fish from most of the state’s 15,000 lakes because of mercury.
Associated Press
Record lake levels swamp Erie’s landscape
Tidelike motion is continuing to flow in, changing the landscape along the shoreline in Erie County in ways not seen since the mid-1980s, when the water levels of Lake Erie and the other Great Lakes were last at such high levels.
Plan would expand hunting, fishing in wildlife refuges
Under the proposed expansion at sites in 46 states, the number of wildlife refuges where hunting would be allowed would increase by five to 382 while fishing would be allowed at 316 locations.
Arizona turns to muskies to bulk up bass fishery
Hope is tiger muskies will eat small bass, allowing anglers to have larger bass to catch in upcoming years.
A cormorant kingdom grows, and ‘This problem is only just starting’
In mid-May, as many as 10,000 cormorants counted on the Astoria Bridge – a major jump from the 3,400 the state counted last year.
Former Montana guide gets lifetime hunting ban for poaching
Also ordered to pay $33,050 in restitution to the state of Montana.
Audit: Game Commission didn’t track royalties from oil, gas
Auditors said the commission should consider its “full financial position” when making a budget or considering an increase in hunting license fees.
Oregon ranchers blame eagles for livestock deaths
State and federal reports say predation of livestock by eagles is rare on the North Coast. Many people don’t report it or are not sure it’s a bald eagle that did the killing.
Caterwauling cats: The sight – and sounds – as pair of Canada lynx face off [video]
BANGOR, Maine — A Maine man who was scouting fishing locations came across a rare sight: A pair of Canada lynx facing off on a dirt road. Daniel Wadleigh, of Belgrade, tells the Bangor Daily News that the two cats were so focused on their showdown that they didn’t notice him Friday night. He stopped his truck and shot video…
Conservation Congress rejects CWD bounties idea
Board delegates worried over creating a bounty system and the amount of payouts and believe the DNR should continue researching CWD.
With hunting in limbo, grizzlies on the move in U.S. Rockies
Run-ins with bears are happening in agricultural areas where the fearsome animals hadn’t been seen for decades, raising tensions in communities over the grizzly’s status as a federally protected species in the U.S. outside Alaska. They now occupy almost 27,000 square miles, a range that has grown 34 percent in the past decade.
DNR board OKs bear revisions, disallows hounds in new zone
The revisions mark the first updates to the management plan since 1980.
Fight over wolf hunting in Minnesota is heating up again
MINNEAPOLIS — The last time the federal government removed endangered species protections for wolves in Minnesota, the state held recreational hunts aimed in part at culling the population. The open seasons between 2012 and 2014 were controversial, yet backed by both Democratic and Republican leaders, including DFL Gov. Mark Dayton. Now, as the federal government prepares to cut gray wolves…
Officials: Asian carp DNA found near Lake Michigan
But a follow-up search turned up none of the invasive fish.
Wolf’s comeback in U.S. triggers debate on protection levels
Trump administration proposal to take the iconic symbol of the wild off the endangered species list has exposed divisions among states.
In Montana, antler hunters swarm wildlife area by horse, foot and car
With antlers both valuable and collectible, the hunt is a major holiday for many and an obsession for others.
Illinois wildlife biologist aims to save prairie chickens
The birds once numbered in the millions across the state but there are now about 200 left.
Pilot program aims to detect harmful blooms in Finger Lakes
Authorities say newly installed technology on Owasco, Seneca and Skaneateles Lakes will quickly detect changing water-quality conditions that could indicate a harmful algal bloom, or HAB, is developing.
‘This is basically the Olympics of taxidermy’
Taxidermists, enthusiasts flock to Missouri for world championships.
North Dakota’s Lake Sakakawea: ‘Overall, the fishery has probably never been in better shape’
North Dakota Game and Fish biologists have been conducting their annual spring walleye spawning operations on Lake Sakakawea in recent days and the results have been extremely good, maybe the best ever in the history of the state’s biggest body of water.
High water in Great Lakes spells trouble for endangered bird
The most recent count last year turned up 67 breeding pairs of the sand-colored birds. That’s an improvement from the low point of 12 pairs in 1990 but a slight drop from 76 pairs two years ago.
Federal agency renews Twin Metals mine leases in northeastern Minnesota
Trump administration OKs opening Boundary Waters area to copper mining.
DNR: No buck-only counties for 2019 deer season
It’s reportedly a sign that deer are becoming more abundant, especially in northwestern and southern Wisconsin.
Otter Tail County to host 2020 Governor’s Fishing Opener
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Otter Tail County will host the 2020 Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener. The opener will be held May 7-10. Thumper Pond Resort will serve as event headquarters. Explore Minnesota, the state’s tourism promotion office, organizes the annual event along with a host committee. The 73rd annual Governor’s Fishing Opener will be hosted by a committee of volunteers…
State officials wipe out deer on Portage County farm
Six of the depopulated deer tested positive for CWD.
For first time, flathead catfish bests 50-pound mark in Pennsylvania
New state record tips scales at 50 pounds, 7 ounces.
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