Historic cleanup of Lower Fox River completed after 17 years
Millions of yards of contamination cleaned from riverbed.
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Washington State kills last 2 members of wolf pack preying on cattle
The pack was responsible for four dead and 19 injured head of cattle since May.
Judge invalidates rollback of law protecting birds
More than 1,000 species are covered under the law, and the changes have drawn a sharp backlash from organizations that advocate on behalf of an estimated 46 million U.S. birdwatchers.
Study looks at decades of bald eagle deaths in Michigan
Shows the leading causes of death for the iconic national bird are being hit by cars and lead poisoning.
A product of the pandemic? Grizzly encounters up significantly in Yellowstone region
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 given them a reason to spend more time outdoors.
U.S. wildlife agency rejects protections for Arctic grayling
The move comes almost two years after a federal appeals court faulted the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for arbitrarily dismissing threats to grayling from climate change and other pressures.
North Dakota man ordered to pay $74K for poaching mule deer
SANTA FE, N.M. — A North Dakota man has been ordered to pay $74,000 in restitution for poaching a trophy mule deer buck in northwestern New Mexico. The state Department of Game and Fish reported Wednesday that Cody Davis also was ordered to make a $3,000 donation to the Operation Game Thief program. Authorities say Davis killed a mule deer…
U.S. moves forward with plan to end wild bird protections
The proposal would end the government’s decades-long practice of treating accidental bird deaths caused by industry as potential criminal violations under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. More than 1,000 species are covered under the law.
Changes in cropping methods, climate decoy pintail ducks into an ecological trap
Important waterfowl species struggling with conditions in the Prairie Pothole Region.
Federal agencies move to increase Alaska hunting, trapping
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 pups during the denning season. Hunters can also kill caribou from traveling motorboats and swimming caribou.
Traditional bikers, e-bikers clash over new trail rules
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.
Federal, state agencies cancel waterfowl breeding, habitat survey
Officials will use long-term data to predict spring 2020 waterfowl abundance.
Reward offered after pets, wildlife poisoned in Wisconsin
Along with dogs, investigators also found dead coyotes, weasels and wolves, and lab tests confirmed the animals were also poisoned.
Illinois experts wonder how pandemic impacts endangered bird
Ornithologists are trying to adjust to a plover summer during the coronavirus outbreak.
Study: Whooping crane crowding shows habitat need in Nebraska, Kansas
Disease outbreaks or extreme weather could cause a catastrophic loss of the crane’s current population, according to the study.
Keeping fire on your side: Working with our neighbors to grow firewise communities
A firefighter maintaining a controlled burn at Necedah National Wildlife Refuge. (Photo by Katie Goodwin/USFWS) Spring sunshine brings warm, fresh days to clean up the yard, hike or drive through the countryside. We at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service know how many of you look forward to your yards and gardens growing and blooming every spring. We feel the…
Minnesota farmer brings conservation ethic to his land
An American woodcock in fall leaves and spring growth. (Photo courtesy of Steve Gifford)America’s public lands are places for wildlife to flourish and people to recreate. We at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service also know that private landowners help provide clean air, water and native habitat across the country. Together, we’ve been growing more places for wildlife and for people. Take a moment to meet one farmer who is…
Minnesota Junior Duck Stamp Contest winners announced
Ashley Kim’s Best of Show artwork. (Photo courtesy of USFWS)The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is a dynamic art and science program designed to teach wetland habitat and waterfowl conservation to students in kindergarten through high school and help reconnect youth with the outdoors. Every student who participates gains…
UIC playing key role in monarch butterfly conservation efforts
The university’s Energy Resources Center will administer a recently-approved agreement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and dozens of energy and transportation-related organizations.
Cattle conflicts prompt killing of endangered Mexican wolves
Documents made public last week show the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service took the action in March after hazing, diversionary food caches and other non-lethal means failed to get the predators to stop killing cattle in two rural areas of western New Mexico.
Mississippi wildlife agency: Group poaches nearly 100 wild turkeys
About 280 wildlife violations were issued to 14 individuals.
More than 50 invasive carp captured on Mississippi River
In response to this discovery, the DNR is working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, the Wisconsin DNR and commercial fishing operators to conduct large-scale netting, studies of the captured carp and increased monitoring.
Environmental groups sue to speed up lake sturgeon status
Hope to force U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to complete a review that could designate lake sturgeon as a federally endangered species.
Minnesota wants anglers to go lead-free to help loons
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency estimates lead poisoning causes about 14% of loon deaths in the state.
Man kills grizzly in self-defense, keeps claws as a memento
But his actions bring charges.
Wisconsin waterfowl hunters may offer thoughts on season framework changes via online survey
More state duck hunters now looking at open-water hunting on Green Bay and Lake Michigan.
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