Tree of heaven is a hellish invasive species. Could a fungus save the day?
Ailanthus has spread to all but six U.S. states and has gained a foothold on every continent except Antarctica. But there may be a new weapon for fighting back against…
Read More...A rare gray wolf trekked from Oregon to California’s Central Sierra. Not everyone is thrilled
The latest gray wolf to make the long journey from Oregon to California has trekked farther south than any wolf tracked in the last century. He brings either hopes of…
Read More...Monarch butterflies down 26% in Mexico wintering grounds
The number of monarch butterflies that showed up at their winter resting grounds in central Mexico decreased by about 26% this year, and four times as many trees were lost…
Read More...Big questions about grizzlies await Haaland at Interior
(Subscription) The grizzly bear questions will only get tougher for Interior secretary nominee Deb Haaland. If confirmed, the New Mexico Democrat will confront legal, scientific, management and, yes, political challenges…
Read More...Proposed overhaul of New Mexico wildlife agency stalls
Legislation that would have overhauled New Mexico’s wildlife management agency stalled in a Senate committee yesterday after a lengthy debate in which opponents warned that proposed changes to the distribution…
Read More...Colorado should go nice and slow on gray wolf reintroduction, panel says
It will take time to ensure that scientists and ranchers, wildlife activists and the rural Western Slope counties where wolves will be reintroduced all have a say on the divisive…
Read More...Idaho legislation would expand tools for wolf kills
An Idaho state House panel yesterday introduced legislation allowing the use of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, powered parachutes and other methods to hunt and kill wolves year-round and with no limits…
Read More...2020 grizzly bear report card shows almost normal year for conflicts
The final stats have been compiled on Greater Yellowstone grizzly bears for 2020 and with a few notable exceptions, it was a normal year. The annual report of Grizzly Bear…
Read More...30 by 30 could be big win for wildlife, if hunters, anglers, farmers, tribes have a say
The president’s executive order is short on details, but sportsmen’s groups are pushing for it to create more wildlife habitat, and hunting and fishing opportunities. WLA’s policy director Zach Bodhane…
Read More...Amount of grizzly bears captured declines once again
During 2020, G&F captured 26 grizzly bears in 27 capture events in an attempt to prevent or resolve conflicts. Thirteen captures were a result of bears killing livestock (primarily cattle)…
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