Report says the national wildlife refuges are underfunded. By Mary Pemberton. Associated Press.
GAO Investigation Uncovers Political Meddling by Four Top Interior Officials
Brian Ertz posted a related article about this on May 21. “As Chairman of this Committee, I am forced to conclude that not only has the endangered species program been […]
Nevada sunset. Remote country
Copyright © Ralph Maughan. From the sign that says “next services 98 miles,” drive down U.S. 93. After 30 miles turn off onto a graded dirt road and go 15 […]
Wisconsin wolf population stops growing
537 to 564 wolves at the end of 2007 versus 540 and 577 wolves at the end of 2006. Story in the Chicago Tribune. “DNR: Wis. wolf population could be […]
News Release: ID Fish and Game commission adopts wolf hunting rules
Here is the news release from the Idaho Fish and Game Commission on their wolf hunt decision. Notice that they could start their second year of “wolf management” on Jan. […]
Maughan: I'm back. Thank you Brian!
I just got home from nine days exploring the nearly empty backcountry of Nevada. It was time to get into the outdoors. Spring finally arrived for a week, and it […]
Oil & Gas eyes your public lands
With increasing fuel prices, the oil and gas industry is chomping at the bit to get at vast oil and gas reserves on your public lands. Oil and Gas on […]
Idaho Fish and Game commissioners spite department biologist's own recommendation – raise limit 100 over
It’s higher than the initial proposal, giving some indication of the commission’s temperament. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game Commission has set the limit at what the Statesman claims […]