Vermont’s moose population struggles despite hunting cutback
Associated Press
December 19, 2017
Scientists say they fear shifting climate conditions are to blame.
National
Massive fish escape over summer prompts cancellation of salmon farm lease
Associated Press
December 19, 2017
SEATTLE — Washington state officials have canceled an Atlantic salmon farm lease belonging to a company that also operates another salmon farm where more than 160,000 adult fish escaped into the Puget Sound last summer.
New Jersey hunters harvest 407 bears in extended season
Associated Press
December 18, 2017
It could be the last hunt in a while as Gov.-elect Phil Murphy, who takes office next month, has said he will halt the hunt pending research into other methods for managing the state’s bear
Maine hunters on the prowl for coyotes – by moonlight
Associated Press
December 18, 2017
AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine hunters are on the prowl for coyotes. The state’s annual “night hunt” for coyotes opened Saturday. It’s legal to hunt coyotes all year, but it’s only legal at night from Dec.
Snowy owl numbers up considerably in Iowa
Associated Press
December 18, 2017
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Snowy owl sightings are up and Sioux City television station KTIV reports that an estimated 50 and 75 snowy owls are in Iowa this winter – considerably higher than an average
Reports of two whooping crane sightings have these birders on a mission
Associated Press
December 18, 2017
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Two endangered whooping cranes have bird enthusiasts searching all over north Florida for a glimpse of the rare, elusive birds. The Gainesville Sun reports that the Alachua Audubon Society is holding its
Swanson Russell promotes 3 in Lincoln, Neb., office
Staff and News Reports
December 18, 2017
LINCOLN, Neb. — Swanson Russell recently promoted three people in its Lincoln office – Brittany Lentz, Jeff Salem and Neale Stadler – according to a news release by the company. Lentz was promoted to account
Illegal trafficking of protected fish to cost two Kentucky men – nearly $71,500
Staff and News Reports
December 15, 2017
Illegal activities spilled into neighboring states; one of the men also charged in Illinois.
End of New Jersey bear season looms – and likely for a while
Site Staff
December 15, 2017
Extension runs through Saturday, and Gov.-elect Phil Murphy is planning a moratorium, which could halt the hunt.
