Michigan fall turkey applications on sale through Aug. 1
The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that applications for fall turkey hunting licenses are on sale through Aug. 1. Read more
Category: Wildlife
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Osprey flourish in southern Michigan: A story of success
Nearly wiped out in southern Michigan at one time, osprey (Pandion haliaetus) are now recovering within the state due in large part to the concentrated efforts of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Huron Clinton Metroparks, Detroit Zoological Society (DZS), DTE Energy and more than 100 volunteers. Read more
Put the Odds in Your Favor with Tink’s Predator Scents
The same qualities that keep predators such as coyotes, bobcats and foxes at the top of the food chain also make them difficult to hunt. Not only are these predators intelligent, but they have remarkably keen senses that alert them not only to potential prey, but to the hunters in their area. Tink’s predator lures manipulate their unbelievable sense of smell to work in the hunter’s favor. Irrisistible to predators, these scents help to level the playing field a bit. Read more
Bear hunting convictions reversed by Michigan appeals court
In 2010, two Michigan men used trained hunting dogs to help Todd Yoder, an American Indian who was allowed to hunt for bear a month beyond the normal hunting season. Turns out, it wasn’t against the law. The story is here…
Duck Populations Hit All-Time High
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North America’s total spring duck population is the highest ever recorded, according to the annual Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey released Tuesday.
Conducted each May by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Canadian Wildlife Service, the survey puts the duck population at 48.6 million birds. That represents a 7 percent increase from 2011’s record number of 45.6 million. Read more
Desert Tortoises Truly in Need of Adoption
PHOENIX – A unique, fascinating, low-maintenance and educational pet can be had through the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Tortoise Adoption Program, conducted in partnership with the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and the Phoenix Herpetological Society.
If you have a yard, but little time for a dog, this well-mannered critter might be just the answer to having a household companion. Read more
Bald Eagle Numbers Soar
The bald eagle population is increasing in Florida, which continues to be one of the top spots in the lower 48 states for bald eagles to nest and raise their young. Read more
California Politicians Give Anti’s a “Do-Over,” Pass Anti-Hunting Bill
(Columbus) – Today, the California Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee held a special hearing specifically to revote on Senate Bill 1221, a bill banning the hunting of black bears and bobcats using hounds. The Committee passed the bill by a vote of 8-4, with one abstention. Read more
Avoid Mosquito Bites and DEET This Summer
GW: No foolin’, these things work!
Bedford, MA – Experts predicted a record number of mosquitoes this summer and consumers want DEET-free repellent options such as ThermaCELL lanterns and appliances so they do not have to worry about topical chemicals. ThermaCELL, the most effective area repellent available, has been approved by the EPA and found to be highly effective in tests conducted by the U.S. Department of Defense. Read more
Sierra Club is Against Trapping
In a May 19th written statement from the Sierra Club’s Board of Directors, the group has officially gone on record as opposing nearly any and all forms of trapping—period.
The official statement concealed on the group’s website notes that:
“The Sierra Club considers body-gripping, restraining and killing traps and snares to be ecologically indiscriminate and unnecessarily inhumane and therefore opposes their use.” Read more