Oregon wilderness area remains public after RMEF purchase
Associated Press
February 27, 2017
The Montana-based elk foundation identified the land as a priority because it lies between elk summer and winter ranges.
National
Montana Senate tells Wyoming to stop feeding elk outside Yellowstone
Associated Press
February 27, 2017
Issue is over concerns the feeding grounds increase the transmission of diseases that can be spread north into Montana.
Utah deer capture, relocation program aids homeowners, families in need
Associated Press
February 27, 2017
Some 35 deer were killed and 28 were reportedly relocated through the program in Provo, which ran from October to December.
Environmental, fishing groups sue to save migrating salmon
Associated Press
February 27, 2017
Hope is to provide cooler habitat for migrating fish in the Columbia River system of Washington and Oregon.
Stampede! Drone causes 1,500 elk to charge in Wyoming
Associated Press
February 27, 2017
Washington, D.C., man gets $280 ticket after he launched the drone from a highway pullout and flew it over the resting elk herd.
Montana considers asking Congress to lift grizzly protections
Associated Press
February 27, 2017
Federal wildlife officials are considering removing protections for grizzlies in and around Yellowstone National Park. This resolution would take that further and seek to declassify bears in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem and the Cabinet-Yaak
Game officials: 28 pronghorns poached in eastern Idaho
Associated Press
February 27, 2017
The animals were left to waste in fields near Monteview, a small community about 50 miles northwest of Idaho Falls.
In Washington state, one-day smelt season a bust
Associated Press
February 27, 2017
Saturday’s short season was intended to serve as research fishery, but also to keep a minimal connection between the public and once-plentiful species.
Realtree to sponsor Outdoor News’ long-running Wood Duck Challenge
Staff Report
February 27, 2017
For the past 27 years, youth groups including 4-H, Scout troops, and school classes have participated in the program, geared toward constructing and installing wood duck nesting boxes by youths.
