Washington state approves killing of 2 wolves that prey on cattle
The state of Washington on Friday authorized the killing of two wolves in the Togo pack in Ferry County because of repeated depredations of cattle grazing in the Kettle River…
Read More...Judge upholds lethal removal of cattle-killing grizzlies
A federal judge has upheld U.S. Forest Service grazing plans that allow the lethal removal of grizzly bears that are caught killing cattle in the Bridger-Teton National Forest of Wyoming.
Read More...Mexican wolf plans spur strong opinions, debate
Many people care about the future management of Mexican wolves, judging by the 40,000-plus public comments submitted during a Fish and Wildlife Service review period that expires tonight. The public…
Read More...Range rider working to protect grizzlies, livestock in Gravellys
Following calls from landowners for additional conflict prevention capacity at the 100+ person meeting convened by WLA near the Gravelly Range in Montana in November, an additional range rider has…
Read More...Study reveals impacts of climate change on migrating mule deer
When drought reshuffles the green-up of habitats that mule deer migrate across, it dramatically shortens the annual foraging bonanza they rely on. That is the main finding of a new…
Read More...Researchers take aim at the “Murder Hornet’, threat to bees
USDA staff at the Agricultural Research Service are searching for the Asian giant hornet (AGH) in hopes of preventing a serious threat to the U.S. beekeeping industry. “If AGH were…
Read More...U.S. delays repairs for Idaho road in grizzly bear habitat
U.S. officials will delay the repair of an impassable northern Idaho road in important grizzly bear habitat near the Canadian border because of a lawsuit filed by environmentalists, according to…
Read More...Rule change would cause more migratory bird deaths — FWS
The Trump administration’s proposed narrowing of Migratory Bird Treaty Act protections will have a “likely negative” impact on birds that includes “increased” mortality, according to a Fish and Wildlife Service…
Read More...From beetles to butterflies, Scientists and landowners are working together to bring endangered insects back from the brink
Stories of an “insect apocalypse” came to a head in 2018 as scientists sent out the alarm on the dramatic loss of populations around the world. But there’s another less-told but equally…
Read More...Hunting for game wardens: A shortage of conservation officers threatens wildlife
States are facing significant shortages of conservation officers, who help protect natural resources and wildlife. The COVID-19 global health pandemic has triggered major budget cuts, further threatening funding for environmental conservation and could result in…
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