Bycatch and habitat loss have imperiled sea turtles world wide. “Trawlers are completely indiscriminate. The target might be shrimp but for every pound of shrimp that might comp up with […]
Arizona might close 2/3 its state parks-
Idaho’s governor wants to transfer state parks to Dept. of Lands. Folks fear loss of access to the Henry’s Fork- Arizona may shut down two-thirds of state parks. Associated Press […]
Idaho's Silver Creek is pristine after all — mercury scare was based on faulty data
One of Idaho’s most famous fishing streams has always been safe- This is certainly good news. I know the first time I ever saw Silver Creek I had been to […]
Idaho senate committee approves Fish & Game fee hike
Looks like ID Fish & Game may get their tag fee increase- Key Idaho Senate Committee approves increase 8-1. Idaho Statesman staff.
Idaho Fish and Game submits revised fee increase proposal
Projected revenue increase revised from 20 down to 15%- Under the proposal basic fish and hunting licenses would not change. Tags, however, would increase by varying percentage amounts. Story in […]
Poaching on the rise as the economy sinks
This is entirely predictable- . . . and you can bet most state legislatures will do nothing about it. Black-market meat – Illegal killing of animals on rise as economy […]
Human fishing and hunting is accelerating evolution of species
Result is mostly toward smaller and shorter-lived individuals- Human fishing and hunting accelerating evolution of species. Fishing and hunting by humans is accelerating the speed of evolution in some species […]