Do they come much worse than this in U.S. poaching? Nicholaus Rodgers, an assistant hunting guide, was fond of capturing cougars and bobcats and deliberately injuring them before releasing them. […]
Washington State to try to manage cougars based on science instead of politics
When cougar incidents spike, a general hunt is not the answer, but what is? In the past in Washington State and other states too, the common solution to an increasing […]
Bad year for Florida Panther deaths
2012 was a record year for Florida panther deaths- Twenty-six of the rare Florida panther were killed this year, a record, though one that should be set in perspective — […]
“No-kill” movement for feral animals a grave danger to wildlife and even people? (updated)
Growing movement said not to work, resulting in disappearance of wildlife and spread of disease- There is a new movement of sorts that does not believe that feral animals, primarily […]
Hunter’s trail camera picks up some amazing photos of cougars in Western Montana mountains
Ravalli Republic publishes photos of 4-member cougar family in Sapphire Mountains- The Sapphire Mountains are the range on the east side of the Bitterroot Valley. Outside of the immediate area […]
A difference on wildlife between Montana’s gubernatorial candidates
Republican Hill sees wildlife in terms of hunting; Democrat Bullock takes a more expansive view of the value of wildlife- The view of governors on wildlife makes a big difference […]
Killing too many cougars actually worsens cougar-human conflicts says 13-year Washington State study
Big old cougar toms keep “law and order” in the woods- The finding of this study might surprise many people, but it only confirms what a number of small studies […]
USDA-Wildlife Services manipulates stats to downplay their use of lethal control of wildlife
Wildlife Services has high average non-lethal record for all animals, but not for large carnivores- Lately there has been a lot of media critical of USDA-Wildlife Services; often called by […]