In Alaska, 7 bears killed so far this year in defensive shootings
Associated Press
June 16, 2017
The total climbed after two bears were fatally shot overnight Tuesday in separate incidents.
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In Colorado, a moose warning after attack on women, dog
Associated Press
June 16, 2017
Incident involving cow and her two calves is state’s 15th moose-human conflict report since 2013.
Pure Fishing names new CEO
Staff and News Reports
June 16, 2017
Neil Eibeler has replaced John Doerr as CEO of Pure Fishing. Eibeler has been with Newell Brands for 16 years, including as president of Irwin Tools since 2001 and president of Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP)
Big wind and waves scuttle halibut trip, so monster rainbows suffice
Tim Lesmeister
June 16, 2017
Weather can waylay the best-laid plans of hunters and anglers, but developing a backup plan makes for memorable days afield.
Wyoming coalition seeks ban on cyanide traps to kill coyotes
Associated Press
June 15, 2017
The animal rights and conservation groups petitioned earlier this week amid recent incidents where dogs in Wyoming and Idaho were killed by the traps.
Aldo Leopold Foundation teams with Bast Durbin Advertising on hunting book
Staff and News Reports
June 14, 2017
Slinger, Wis. — The Aldo Leopold Foundation (ALF) has retained the services of Bast Durbin Advertising to help market and create a new book titled “A Conservationist’s Guide to Hunting.” “We have several goals for
Derick Prelle new president, CEO at Mills Fleet Farm
Staff and News Reports
June 14, 2017
APPLETON, Wis./BRAINERD, Minn. — Mills Fleet Farm, a midwestern, value- based retailer of lifestyle merchandise serving active, outdoor families and suburban and farm consumers, has announced the appointment of Derick Prelle as president and Chief
NWTF celebrates release of Wildlife Restoration Act funds
NWTF
June 14, 2017
EDGEFIELD, S.C. — Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke formally announced the release of $1.1 billion from the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act on Tuesday, June 13 that will continue to support fish, wildlife and habitat
Monument review includes oceans, tribal lands and Sequoias
Associated Press
June 14, 2017
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke made his first recommendation Monday: Proposing a reduced size for the Bears Ears National Monument in Utah.
