Hunting
Hunt on for person who wounded bald eagle in Texas
Angelton, Texas (AP) – Volunteers are rehabilitating a wounded bald eagle that two fishermen found after it fell from its nest near the Brazos River. Meanwhile, federal wildlife officers are trying to find the person
2 arrested for killing bears in Mobile County
Mobile, Ala. (AP) – Authorities arrested two members of the Bucks Outdoorsman Hunting Club in north Mobile County on charges of killing three black bears on club property. Kevin Dodd, assistant chief of the enforcement
Pheasant Release Program Applications Due May 15
Landowners interested in raising and releasing ring-necked pheasants this year through the state Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program have until May 15 to submit an application. Under Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Upland Game Bird
Spotted Eagle Fishery – Who’s Out There
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP) have completed annual fish surveys for the last six years at Spotted Eagle Reservoir. Surveys were accomplished using 5-7 hoop nets set for 24 hours. The surveys found a
Ark. House OKs amendment to protect hunting
Little Rock, Ark. (AP) – The Arkansas House has approved a proposed constitutional amendment protecting the right to hunt and fish, despite a lawmaker’s warning that the measure would open up a sport to the
VDGIF Asking Citizens to Assist in CWD Surveillance
Richmond, VA — The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) is asking citizens for assistance with the agencys continuing surveillance for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Since 2002, 4431 samples have been collected by
Virginia Confirms Cases of White-Nose Syndrome in Bats
Richmond, VA — The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) has received results from specimens sent for analysis to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, Wisconsin, and the
Governor announces appointment of Jack Husted to Game and Fish Commission
Phoenix – Arizona Governor Jan Brewer today announced the appointment of Jack Husted to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. “Mr. Husted is very well-versed in wildlife issues,” stated Brewer. “His deep roots in this
Prolonged Texas Drought Impacts Wildlife
Austin, Texas — Despite welcome rains in late March, much of Texas remains parched by prolonged drought of historic proportions, and wildlife die-offs of whooping cranes and deer have been reported. However, experts say native
