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MISSOULA, Mont.-So far in 2012, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has allocated $1,258,888 for habitat stewardship and protection projects in six key elk states. The figure represents a significant increase from 2011. More than 139,000 acres should be conserved for elk and other wildlife in 2012 as a result of these initial allocations. Read more
Anja Heister, executive director for Footloose Montana, a Missoula-based nonprofit organization trying to ban trapping in Montana, says a trapper’s decision to pose for a photograph crosses ethical boundaries and is inhumane.
In response, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game completed an investigation into the incident and concluded that the trapper did not commit any legal violations.
Decide for yourself here…
Phoenix, Arizona police are looking for an animal, who bit an unsuspecting Target shopper’s foot Tuesday. The animal is on the loose and has been described as a black-haired animal weighing approximately 170 pounds. They even know his name: Tialun Yuan and his photo and the weird account is here…
Michigan wildlife biologists are investigating the deaths of two moose in western Marquette County but indicate foul play isn’t suspected. The cow and yearling were Read more
In an ongoing study by Mississippi State University in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, much has been learned about whitetail fawn mortality. Yes, weather is a factor, and so are wolves, but the number one killer of fawns is here…
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – The powerful new NWTF Turkey Hunting Toolbox is now available for iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch. The official NWTF Turkey Hunting Toolbox has everything a turkey hunter needs in one phone app. Read more
Whitefish, Montana – An anti-hunter turned himself in to police Friday for shooting two deer in downtown Whitefish. Tarn W. Sandelin, faces charges of negligent endangerment, criminal mischief and discharging a firearm in city limits. Find out more about this loser here…
Cougars and wolves are like present in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, says Dennis Fijalkowski, executive director for Bath-based Michigan Wildlife Conservancy. However, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources says there’s no real evidence. Tell that to Bob and Nancy Dalley, who claimed to have seen a wolf on their property near Manton. No pics or tracks yet, but the debate is here…
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced that there will be a two-week moose hunting season in Game Management Unit 26B in the Brooks Range starting on Monday and ending April 15th. Read more
