Punxsutawney Phil’s on Hit List
It’s true we can’t do much but complain about the weather but one Ohio prosecutor wants the “weatherman” dead. See his indictment here…
Category: Wildlife
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Michigan’s Wild Turkey Success Story Continues
When Michigan began rebuilding its wild turkey population in the 1950s, Allegan County was the center of the effort. Birds were brought in from Pennsylvania and were released there. But as the population grew and expansion became a possibility, Michigan wildlife managers began looking north.
“A long time ago it was thought that turkeys needed Read more
Supreme Court Reverses Devastating Decision to Forest Wildlife Habitat
Coraopolis, PA – The Ruffed Grouse Society applauds the U.S. Supreme Court in its decision to reverse a 9th Circuit Court ruling to further regulate forest management — a judgment that was potentially devastating to forest wildlife habitat. The reversal makes a strong statement against additional and unnecessary permitting of forest management practices and is good news for forest wildlife. Read more
Wolf Numbers Down in Montana
“The overall numbers are down slightly from last year in the Bitterroot, but we are seeing a few more packs,” she said. “The pack sizes are smaller, which is what you might expect with hunting and trapping” said FWP wolf specialist Liz Bradley. Details here…
Youth Entries in B&C Records Up 126 Percent
MISSOULA, Mont.- Young hunters age 16 and under have taken 152 Boone and Crockett-qualifying trophies over the past three years. That total represents a 126 percent increase over the previous three-year period. Read more
Bushnell Introduces Three New HD NatureView Cameras
Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for 65 years, has introduced a new line of high quality camera traps for recording wildlife activity. The NatureView Cam HD product line allows wildlife enthusiasts to remotely capture high-quality images and high definition (HD) videos generally unattainable in-person. Read more
Auction to Help Writer/Photographer Bob Humphrey
Writer and fellow Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) member, Bob Humphrey has suffered a severe eye injury and needs as much help as we can offer. If you are in need of some outdoor gear, check out this auction site and bid generously, if you are so inclined.
Commission Backs and End to Wolf Protections
Some Western lawmakers are pushing to have wolves removed from endangered species protection nationwide. Of course, the usual suspects are opposed, but that’s to be expected. To them, there will never be a time when wolves should not be protected. The battle begins here…
DNR announces first members of Natural Resources Commission Youth Conservation Council
GW: Say what you will about the NRC and/or DNR, but one thing they’ve been is open-minded. Now, everyone – including young adults – has a voice. Good luck to our young leaders.
Last year, the Department of Natural Resources put out the call to find a cross-section of young people interested in Michigan’s great outdoors and in sharing their ideas about how to get new generations invested in the future of Michigan’s natural resources. Last week, at the regular monthly meeting of the Natural Resources Commission in Saginaw, the DNR was proud to announce the first 18 people selected to serve on the .
Ranging in age from 14 to 18 and hailing from all parts of the state, the first members of the Natural Resources Commission Youth Conservation Council are: Read more
How to Call Turkeys
Mossy Oak Pro Staff Tracy Groves offers a few turkey calling tips here…