Photos and video reveal recently translocated wolves of Isle Royale [video]
Four wolves hailing from extreme northeastern Minnesota already are consuming moose carcasses on the Lake Superior island.
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Zebra mussels confirmed in popular Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis [video]
A Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board watercraft inspector contacted the DNR after finding two juvenile zebra mussels on a sailboat as it was being removed from the popular Twin Cities lake formerly known as Calhoun.
Bull moose fight it out in Adirondacks [video]
A pair of bull moose fight on a remote road on conservation easement lands in the northern Adirondacks (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation video) Categories: Nature, New York Videos Tags: Adirondacks, Moose, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Wolf relocation effort begins at Isle Royale National Park [video]
Officials say another gray wolf captured in Minnesota for relocation to the park has died “despite the best efforts of the attending veterinarians” after being trapped, sedated and driven to a holding facility for a medical exam.
On olden pond: DNR mainstay again helps kick off Great Minnesota Get-Together
Fish pond remains one of the most popular attractions at the Minnesota State Fair.
Louisiana whooping crane reintroduction gets major boost [video]
Five chicks are the most to hatch in one year in the nascent project, which launched in 2011.
Governor debate highlights final weekend of Game Fair [videos]
Tim Walz and Jeff Johnson share their views on hot topics concerning the outdoors and conservation.
2018 Summer Lower Fox Demo Farm Field Day [video]
The Lower Fox Demonstration Farms Network is a Great Lakes Restoration Initiative project designed to showcase and demonstrate leading-edge conservation practices that improve Great Lakes water quality by reducing phosphorus from entering Green Bay and Lake Michigan. The partnership is the first of its kind in the Great Lakes region and it consists of eight producers within the Fox River…
Bolstering rare captive trout brood stock – through ‘cryopreservation’
For rare, native trout, “it’s like backing up your data. You store off-site what’s precious, and we’re confident that this is good for Apache trout conservation.”
Hearing unusual wetlands sounds? Maybe it’s a hidden bittern [video]
These common though elusive wading birds intrigue birders and lakeshore owners around the country during the heart of summer.
The Minnesota raccoon watched ’round the world [videos]
Thanks to social media, #MPRraccoon captivated the planet for one night, before eventually retiring to the Minnesota River bottoms countryside.
Birding world a-Twitter over a grand convergence at Tadoussac, Quebec [video]
Morning flight phenomenon during migration results in hundreds of thousands of warblers and other species for a bird-watching shangri-la.
New York unveils finalized CWD plan [video]
The plan proposes regulatory changes and new actions to minimize the risk of CWD entering or spreading in New York state, the DEC says.
Images, video: Barred owl nest in Minnesota
Most people have heard the distinctive call of the common barred owl, and the early nesters likely have young thinking about fledging already in mid-May.
Deer ice-surfs its way to safety, and into Mainers’ hearts [video]
ALLAGASH, Maine — A video of a deer surfing an ice flow down river before nimbly jumping to safety is causing a sensation. The young deer was shared widely on social media on Monday as it floated downriver near the tiny town of Allagash, Maine. More than 70,000 people had watched the video by Tuesday morning. The Bangor Daily News…
‘Bizarre’ case of dozens of dead geese in Idaho parking lot [video]
Then this week, someone else reported finding 60 dead geese on the roof of a self-storage company. While the cause wasn’t immediately apparent, it came after a storm with lightning and large hail.
Birder’s perspective: Why did the bald eagle land on the Seattle Mariners pitcher? [videos]
A seasoned birdwatcher and bird-of-prey professional offers her perspective at the bizarre scene from the Minnesota Twins 2018 home opener.
Eagle Cam update: Cruel winter taking its toll [video]
Thanks in part to this long-lasting winter and cold temps, there may not be any eaglets in the nest at all this year.
DNR funding pitch: Minnesota outdoor recreational facilities, buildings in need of repair – and soon [video]
According to the DNR, the broken water line at Jay Cooke State Park is among the growing list of repairs needed throughout the state for hundreds of roofs, dilapidated bridges, washed out roads and culverts and the like. (Minnesota DNR)It’s become an annual early-spring tradition for the Minnesota DNR – a tour of a popular Minnesota state park. But it’s…
DNR: Take action now to reduce bear problems [video]
(Michigan DNR)As black bears start to become active, the Michigan DNR advises property owners to be bear conscious. “The ideal situation is for a bear to walk past your property, not find a food reward and move along on its own,” said DNR wildlife communication coordinator Katie Keen. “That’s the best way to live with bears and not encourage conflict.”…
Eagle Cam 2018: Now comes the wait for eaglets [video]
Wait for expected third egg is over.
Recent mountain lion encounters may indicate healthy, even expanding population in Idaho [video]
Video shows Fish and Game conservation officers releasing a cat from a trap.
Nebraska study: ‘We hope to understand the factors limiting mule deer in the state’ [video]
Data from this study will help determine survival rates and mortality factors, habitat use, home range size and movements of adult female and fawn mule deer in southwest Nebraska. Another goal of the study is to understand why mule deer population density changes so abruptly in the study area.
Hunting deer – and spotting an American marten [video]
While participating in Minnesota’s gun deer season outside of Ely in the Superior National Forest, Wisconsin Outdoor News columnist Patrick Durkin made a relatively rare observation for most deer hunters – an American marten on the hunt. Durkin was able to get a bit of video on the little predator on a cold early November day. For more on Durkin’s Minnesota deer…
New TU short film casts light on Pennsylvania’s wild trout streams
Trout Unlimited hopes “86,000 Miles of Streams” will raise awareness and encourage action in support of coldwater conservation amid ongoing natural resource developments.
Bats: A Halloween symbol, yes, but so much more, too [video]
Halloween wouldn’t be the same without bats. Neither would the world we live in. In the above video, get a glimpse into the lives of big brown bats, little brown bats, northern long-eared bats, and a disease called white-nose syndrome. Then meet the biologists working to give our bats a fighting chance. Categories: Nature Tags: Bats for the Future Fund
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