No grizzly hunt, no regrets for Montana wildlife officials
Associated Press
March 26, 2018
Meanwhile, Idaho and Wyoming pursuing plans for hunts.
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Growth of Washington’s wolf population slows dramatically, worrying advocates
Associated Press
March 26, 2018
Last year’s count was up just 6 percent from the minimum of 115 wolves – with 20 packs and 10 breeding pairs – reported at the end of 2016. By contrast, wolf populations grew at
Center embracing social impact of Alaska salmon
Associated Press
March 26, 2018
KENAI, Alaska — The University of Alaska is diving into broad social issues tied to salmon, with the hope of finding solutions to longstanding conflicts and future challenges. The University of Alaska Fairbanks’ College of
In Arizona, scientists collect roadkill for golden eagle experiment
Associated Press
March 26, 2018
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A team of Flagstaff biologists are using roadkill to determine if supplementing the food supply could boost egg production among breeding pairs of golden eagles during the winter. For three months this
North Dakota deer hunters see 61-percent overall success rate in 2017
North Dakota Game and Fish Department Reports
March 26, 2018
Mule deer hunters did particularly well, with buck success at 83 percent, antlerless mule deer 86 percent.
Two Prior Lake, Minn., anglers named to Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team
Site Staff
March 26, 2018
Four Minnesotans also named honorable mention; Great Lakes region has strong presence.
Alabama eyes potential economic impact of CWD
Associated Press
March 23, 2018
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A fatal deer disease is inching closer to Alabama, where whitetail deer are the most popular game animal and hunting generates a $1.8 billion yearly economic impact. The Montgomery Advertiser reports that
Missouri investigators seeking information after 7 white pelicans shot
Associated Press
March 23, 2018
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation is investigating after seven white pelicans were fatally shot near the northeast Missouri town of Hannibal. The Hannibal Courier-Post reports that the carcasses of the federally-protected pelicans
A glimmer of hope for moose in northern Maine
Associated Press
March 23, 2018
Hunters might be allowed to harvest more moose this year because of strong survival rates in the northern parts of the state.
