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Oregon Awards $82,720 in Wolf Damages

April 5, 2012

The Oregon Department of Agriculture, working with Governor Kitzhaber’s office, has approved $82,970 in funding appropriated by the 2011 State Legislature for county-level work to implement the Oregon Wolf Depredation Compensation and Financial Assistance County Block Grant Program. Funds have been distributed to eight counties east of the Cascade Mountains for actual livestock losses caused by wolves and for proactive efforts to prevent wolf impacts on livestock. Read more

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Colorado SP Celebrates Bald Eaglet Hatch

April 5, 2012

BRIGHTON, Colo. – Join Barr Lake State Park’s celebration of the hatching of this spring’s clutch of eaglets. For over 25 years, bald eagles have nested in Barr Lake’s wildlife refuge. The habitat of Barr Lake is perfect for one pair of nesting bald eagles because of the park’s large old cottonwoods, rich food sources, and little disturbance. Read more

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RMEF: $1.2 Million for Habitat Work in Six States

April 5, 2012

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

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Idaho Wolf Trapper Offends Critics

April 4, 2012

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…

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Black-haired Animal Bites Target Shopper

April 4, 2012

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…

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Michigan Moose Deaths Investigated

April 3, 2012

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

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Whitetail Fawn Killers Studied in Michigan

April 3, 2012

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…

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Improve Your Hunting with New NWTF iPhone App

April 2, 2012

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

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Slick City Poacher Popped

March 31, 2012

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…

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Cougars and Wolves in Southern Michigan?

March 31, 2012

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…

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