From Scientific American: Years of drought and rising temperatures have turned California into a tinderbox. Since 2020 millions of acres have burned across the state. The fires have killed forests and people. But fire also brings life: California’s blazes have renourished soil, supercharged grass growth and set the stage for a top predator to reclaim part of […]
From USGS: Presidential Rank Awards are the most prestigious honor in the federal career civil service. They are given annually by the President to recognize and celebrate career Senior Executives (SES) and senior career employees — Senior Level (SL) and Scientific or Professional (ST) — for exceptional performance over an extended period of time. Recipients of […]
From Elkhorn Media Group: GRANT / HARNEY COUNTY – A collared wolf known as OR 131 has attacked livestock in both Grant and Harney Counties recently. According to the latest ODFW Livestock Depredation Investigation documents, it was confirmed that OR 131 injured a 9-month-old calf that was later euthanized on November 16th, on private land near […]
From AZ Central: Visitors squeezed into a small examination room at the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in Scottsdale as Cruz, a 7-year-old Mexican gray wolf, underwent his annual health checkup. The wolf slept under sedation on the exam table, and aside from the occasional twitch, appeared oblivious to the flurry of activity around him. Veterinarian […]
From Route Fifty: Fall can conjure up images of pumpkin spice lattes, flannels and duck boots, but for others, it’s hunting season. As hunters across the country ready their rifles and set their traps, states are reviewing their wildlife management plans to ensure a healthy, sustainable future for their animal populations. Last month, for the […]
From Michigan Farm News: The state’s Natural Resources Commission wants to know more before deciding whether to allow the hunting of wolves — if Michigan’s largest predator is taken off the federal endangered species list. Although protected nationally, the state’s wolf population has stayed stable for the past 12 years. The number ranges between 600 […]
From NBC 9News: JACKSON COUNTY, Colo — For the first time in eight months, Colorado’s wolves have killed livestock — and for the first time, that livestock was sheep. North Park rancher Brian Anderson told the Coloradoan on Saturday that Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed three of his 100-pound lambs were killed by at least […]
From KFKA: Wolves could be roaming in Colorado in just a few weeks. The nonprofit Light Hawk Aviation has agreed to help Colorado relocate wolves from Oregon for free. Normally, it would cost thousands of dollars, but Light Hawk said Colorado’s wolf reintroduction fits with their mission to use aviation to make conservation efforts more […]
From The Observer: LA GRANDE — Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife investigators have confirmed another wolf depredation on livestock in Union County. According to a press release, a 5-month old calf, determined to have been injured by a wolf, was found on private land in the Beagle Creek area of Union County on Friday, […]
From USA Today: DENVER ‒ Colorado officially launches a controversial experiment next month: State officials will release up to 10 gray wolves as mandated by a 2020 state law that unleashed proverbial howls of protest from opponents. Wolves have long been a divisive species, particularly in rural areas where many farmers and ranchers consider them an unacceptable […]
