The statewide quota is 251 wolves for the season. By statute, the season could run through Feb. 28. If possible, rinse with tap water before leaving the river.
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Kluberton said that an entry level, open access fishery in the Bering Sea seemed to respond to requests the board heard. A parallel fishery also operates in state waters in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands, which generally follows federal rules. In 2006, the board created a state waters Pacific cod fishery that is southwest of the new fishery, in the Aleutian Islands, which also takes 3 percent of the BSAI ABC. That fishery had a GHL of 20.7 million pounds in 2012, although...
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The berries typically go to buyers in Immokalee and other agricultural centers, where both legally and illegally obtained berries are sold. The poachers reach through thin fan-like leaves to the berries clumped around the tree's thick, winding trunk, where they could encounter snakes or stinging insects. Since there was no evidence to tie the driver to the berries, he was allowed to leave. Arrests are rare.
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In California, the birds are found in Inyo, Alpine and Mono counties. Federal biologists estimate that about six groups of birds are occupying about half of their historical range. The bird, also called the "prairie chicken," is dependent on sagebrush and is in peril because of habitat loss.
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...the bikeway that is specifically impinging on the orchids and sensitive habitat and requiring CDOT to take action. That affected ground, located in the area where South Boulder Creek crosses under the highway, includes ideal habitat for the Ute ladies'-tresses orchid, a perennial plant with small white or ivory flowers, and the Preble's meadow jumping mouse, a small water-loving rodent with large hind feet suited to leaping. Both are federally listed as threatened species. CDOT...
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A bill to hold FWP responsible for such damages was vetoed by Gov. Steve Bullock. "The bottom line is landowners in Montana want to be part of the solution to restoring bison," Denowh said. "It's already happening. Private entities and tribes are restoring bison." Under its original plan, FWP had proposed having an EIS finalized by next winter.
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Since the 1950s, hunters have been required to register deer at stations. Though time-consuming, the practice enabled the DNR to collect important physical data on harvested deer. The action team recommended an aggregation only if it retained current DMU boundaries so historical information would be valid. The DNR has 134 deer management units.
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He couldn't see or hear or smell because his head was so badly burned. Three other adult bears were found dead nearby, Mcleod said. Local populations of bears, deer and other relatively common animals are expected to recover.
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He and his wife run Creekside Outdoors in Forestville in Chautauqua County. On any given day, the 500-acre site with a high fence includes up to 100 Eurasian boars for the 200 boar hunts he hosts each year.
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