Divers toil to rid Connecticut’s Lake Quassapaug of milfoil
A new setup works like a vacuum cleaner, with a diver pulling out the weeds and feeding it up to the boat for disposal.
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More Idaho elk dead after eating ornamental Japanese yew
About 50 pronghorn died near Payette in mid-January, and before that, seven elk died in the Boise foothills.
Despite massive fish kill, outdoors provides economic boost in Montana in ’16
Even more business expected in 2017, although issues such as invasive mussels a cause for concern.
Delaware implements federal Snow Goose Conservation Order
The order was first issued in 2009 and it’s continuing to help reduce and stabilize the snow goose population, which officials say is causing extensive damage to some wetlands and agricultural areas.
Parasite in Yellowstone fish-kill found in 2 more rivers
That brings the number of Montana rivers where it’s been found to 10.
Will deer sterilization thin a local herd?
Ohio pilot program will be featured on “Daily Planet,” which airs on Discovery Channel in Canada and the Science Channel in the United States.
Wildlife of the Black Hills: Educational displays to be centerpiece of new Deadwood welcome center
Acquiring suitable hides and antler sheds from reputable vendors is also on the city’s agenda.
Bumblebee now an endangered species
It’s the first bee of any kind in the contiguous 48 states to receive the grim title. So what can be done?
Judge asked to lift hold on Yellowstone dam to protect sturgeon
For decades, pallid sturgeon have been prevented from reaching hundreds of miles of upstream spawning habitat because of an existing rock weir at the proposed dam site.
Moose permit auction raises money to send kids to conservation camps
The $133,000 will help send more than 600 Maine children to conservation camps in the state, serving children ages 8 through 17 and providing outdoor and classroom experiences.
In Maryland, canvasback duck ‘represents the hunting culture of the area’
The ducks, which use the Chesapeake Bay as a winter migration destination and have a longstanding history in Maryland, could be the next symbol of the state.
Bid to re-establish pronghorns on historic New Mexico rangeland continues
More than 100 relocated from private northern New Mexico ranch.
Way-back machines rule during vintage snowmobile races
About two dozen vintage snowmobile races are held across the nation’s northern tier each year, with most of the machines built before 1985.
Judge supports plan for expanding Au Sable River trout farm
Would allow Harrietta Hills Trout Farm LLC to raise its output to 300,000 pounds of trout annually at its Grayling facility — up from 20,000 pounds a few years ago.
Invasive aquatic weed cropping up across Great Lakes region
The weed mats can be a nuisance to boaters and anglers, and scientists also concerned about starry stonewort’s potential to harm native plants, fish habitats and other aquatic ecosystems.
Wyoming eyes hike in hunting, fishing license fees
Legislature denied request for a license fee increase in 2013.
Bill seeks to outlaw coyote-hunting contests in New Mexico
The measure would make the contests illegal in the state but not prevent landowners from hunting the predators on their property.
Idaho hunting, fishing license fee hike shot down
Would have been first increase in 13 years; agency searching for possible alternatives.
Limestone dumped into Detroit River for sturgeon habitat
Experts say reefs are attracting egg-laying females, but because sturgeon mature slowly, it could take decades to determine whether efforts are boosting population.
Deer sterilizations complete, but culling drawing protests in Ann Arbor
Effort is expected to decrease local deer population about 20 percent a year.
Land deal could mean vast public outdoor possibilities along Montana’s Bighorn River
The 425 acres is important for maintaining stable populations of deer, pheasant, wild turkey and other wildlife, and addition would expand hunting, fishing, other recreational opportunities.
Southern Cal officials eye wildlife corridors to protect grounds, habitat
Board developing policies for a swath of territory as large as 170,000 acres.
For first time, non-motorized watercraft users may pay fees in Oregon
A one-week permit would cost $4, an annual permit would cost $12, and a two-year permit would cost $20.
Idaho hunters bag more game, but wildlife agency struggling
In 2015, Idaho hunters killed nearly 70,000 deer and about 25,000 elk, numbers not matched since the 1990s.
Disease killing ducks, other birds at Washington state wildlife refuge
Includes about 500 birds, mostly mallards but also great blue herons, belted kingfishers and northern harriers at McNary National Wildlife Refuge in south-central Washington.
Utah wildlife officials brace for winter poaching
The state steps up wildlife patrols from December through February.
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