August 2010
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The classic studies of Isle Royale moose and wolves reveals more than predator/prey relationships. Arthritic Moose Offer Insights into Nutrition. Audubon Magazine Blog
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Population explosion of voles in the Magic Valley The area around Shoshone has been experiencing a population explosion of voles. I saw plenty of them at Silver Creek Preserve last weekend. It also seemed that there were plenty of harriers, red tailed hawks, and short eared owls around too. Idaho growers try to curb emerging…
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New fires dwindling with cooler weather. Most of the 312,595 acres burned is due to the massive cheat grass fire in southern Idaho. The Long Butte Fire burned 306,000 acres since Saturday night. Idaho wildfire update: 312,595 acres burning as of Friday. Idaho Statesman Update Aug. 29 (Sunday)– Southern Idaho wildfires continue to grow However,…
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Rocky Mountains Elk Foundation’s CEO David Allen’s annoying hysteria about wolves causing the “biggest wildlife management disaster since the 19 Century buffalo slaughter” is discredited- 2010 Big Game hunting forecast. By Christine Peterson. Casper Star-Tribune staff writer trib.com. Posted at the trib: Thursday, August 26
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Giant oil machinery on U.S. Highway 12 not the only such issue in the northern rockies- Folks will recognize that Cody Coyote has posted a number of comments here about this Montana and by geography, Wyoming, issue. Now there is a full length article. Montana’s Plan to Haul Gold on the Chief Joe Highway Riles…
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My personal opinion is that moderate groups could sit down and work out a new wolf delisting plan. Of course, this would require the state governments to change their wolf management plans if they want to participate in wolf management. Unfortunately, state politicians are probably not among moderates, especially with an election coming up. Questions…
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Decision to remove took decades. Decades more before salmon runs will be restored- Despite these “minor” delays, this is a bit of very good news. Contract to remove Elwha dams goes to Montana firm. By Lynda V. Mapes. Seattle Times staff reporter
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Rather than pursue a grizzly bear restoration that puts bears’ welfare first, the feds are appealing a district court decision to keep grizzlies protected under the Endangered Species Act, taking that decision to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. From the Endangered Species Act: The term ‘‘endangered species’’ means any species which is in danger…