Biologists discover rare mussels in St. Croix River
Associated Press
January 4, 2022
Spectaclecase mussels could be more than 100 years old.
National Park Service
Scientists: Pups hopeful sign for Isle Royale wolves
Associated Press
July 14, 2021
The population was 12 to 14 during the last Michigan Tech survey in winter 2020. The latest births would indicate it is higher now, but some older wolves may have died.
Chance to shoot bison at Grand Canyon draws 45K applicants
Associated Press
May 6, 2021
They’re vying for one of a dozen spots to help thin a herd of bison at Grand Canyon National Park.
Relocated Isle Royale wolves making themselves at home
Associated Press
September 22, 2020
They’ve also achieved a primary goal of the reintroduction initiative by reducing the park’s moose herd, which has become too big for its own good, researchers with Michigan Technological University said.
A product of the pandemic? Grizzly encounters up significantly in Yellowstone region
Associated Press
July 29, 2020
Official says there is no straightforward explanation for the increase and it could be chance, but it has not helped that there are more people recreating in the Yellowstone region as the coronavirus pandemic has
Upswing in national park visits good for the country
Jane Beathard
June 29, 2020
Designating (and preserving) our beautiful wild places for the world to enjoy remains the best idea America ever had.
Federal agencies move to increase Alaska hunting, trapping
Associated Press
May 27, 2020
The new rules are designed to allow hunters to kill black and brown bears over bait, black bears including cubs and females with cubs with artificial light at den sites, and wolves and coyotes including
Virus upsets summer plans at Isle Royale
Associated Press
May 27, 2020
The remote island in Lake Superior said it’s delaying the summer opening because of coronavirus restrictions. Camping might become available by late June or July but there will be no ferry service.
Traditional bikers, e-bikers clash over new trail rules
Associated Press
May 19, 2020
Thousands of public land users are flooding the public comment portals in what is emerging as one of the most controversial rules in years for the Bureau of Land Management.
