The population has since grown to 64 wolves in eight distinct packs.
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You may have seen the news that the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), along with other anti-hunting groups and individuals, filed a petition with the Interior Department demanding rules against hunting with traditional ammunition on public lands - one-fifth of the total land area in the U.S. We warned this was coming after their playbook was discovered. After all, this is the same HSUS that is run by Wayne Pacelle, who has made his goals known: "If we could shut down all sport hunting in a moment, we would." (The Kingman Daily Miner, 30 December 1991). "We are going to use the ballot box and the democratic process to stop all hunting in the United States. We will…
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BOZEMAN - As part of ongoing efforts required under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Yellowstone ecosystem, the U.S. Geological Survey would like to inform the public that pre-baiting and scientific trapping operations will continue on private land in the southern Madison Mountains, Montana. In agreement with landowners, biologists, with the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team (IGBST), will be working until July 15th on private land in southwest Montana. Trapping operations can include a variety of activities, but all areas where work is being conducted will have major access points marked with warning signs. It is critical that the public heed these signs. Monitoring of grizzly bear distribution and other activities are vital…
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An FWS document acknowledges that between 1980 and 2012, the lesser prairie chicken's occupied range increased by 159 percent. Yet it's clear that the lesser prairie chicken is actually increasing in number thanks to state-level conservation efforts. No federal intervention is necessary. Thus, the evidence suggests federal officials' true regulatory goal wasn't to increase the number of prairie chickens.
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Amendments would enhance hunting and fishing opportunities in Arizona PHOENIX -- The Arizona Game and Fish Commission voted unanimously today to support two amendments proposed by Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) to the Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2014, to support hunting and sportfishing opportunities in Arizona and across the nation. "Senator McCain continues to be a leading advocate for maintaining and strengthening the state's wildlife management authorities, " said Game and Fish Commission Chair J. W. Harris. "The commission's support of these two important amendments to the Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act is a testament to the Senator's passion for wildlife and commitment to Arizona sportsmen. " The amendments, filed yesterday, deal with National Parks Service wildlife management (including bison at Grand Canyon)…
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SW, Lynnwood June 26: Red Lion Olympia, 2300 Evergreen Park Dr.
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DURANGO, Colo. -- This is the time of year when wild animals give birth to their young and Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks that you not approach, touch or handle young animals. "We know that people are trying to be helpful, but the young animals are best cared for by their own parents," said Renzo DelPiccolo, area wildlife manager in Montrose for Colorado Parks and Wildlife. "The best thing people can do is to leave young wildlife alone." During spring and early summer, people often see young animals that appear to be alone in the forest, in backyards, on or near trails or along the sides of roads. "The animals have not been abandoned. Young animals are often left alone…
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Total payments amounted to $190,000. In response, Feld Entertainment sued the groups under federal anti-racketeering laws known as the RICO Act. According to a statement posted at ringlingbrostrialinfo.com, the court found that the animal rights groups and their attorneys "sought to conceal the nature, extent and purpose of the payments" during the litigation.
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June 12--New Mexicans need to do more with less water, according to Sen. The dam's managers are required to pass through incoming water, only capturing water temporarily in a major flood.
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Co-plaintiffs in the case are Chaves, Eddy, Lea and Roosevelt counties in New Mexico.
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