The Wildlife News

April 2008

  • GAO (congressional agency) report rips the bison slaughter.

    Ralph Maughan

    Bison slaughter criticized in report. 1,400 animals from the park removed or killed since February. By Matthew Brown. AP

  • Collapse of the recreational ski village market?

    Ralph Maughan

    Yesterday I posted an article about the bankruptcy of ultra luxury mountain communities — Yelllowstone Club, Promontory, and Tamarack. Here is one of a number still unbuilt, and now being canceled. “An ambitious plan to turn the mostly empty land around Bridger Bowl’s base area into a high-class, king-sized ski, recreation and residential village has…

  • Rancher claims wolves harass cattle gets permit to kill 4 wolves in Wyoming's "protected" zone

    Ralph Maughan

    Two more take permits have been issued for probems near Dubois. Here’s the other side of Wyoming’s new kill-a lot-of-wolves policy. Generous killing of wolves where they are supposed to be protected because of minor or vague wolf problems with livestock — kill permits in the wolves are “trophy game” zone. Cody rancher receives first…

  • Beaverhead Forest Plan revision

    Ralph Maughan

    This southwest Montana national forest is the largest in Montana, with many mountain ranges, splendid backcountry and scenic frontcountry as well. There are many species of wildlife. I could go on, but the important point is that the comment period on the new forest plan has been extended to the end of April. Not only…

  • Idaho Fish and Game News Release. Idaho takes over wolf management

    Ralph Maughan

    Idaho Takes Over Wolf Management News Release. Idaho Fish and Game March 31, 2008 Friday, March 28, Idaho took over management of gray wolves throughout the state. Wolves north and south of Interstate 90 now will be managed as big game animals. But federal officials still play a part in wolf depredation issues. “We are…

  • Idaho Fish and Game investigating shooting of two wolves in eastern Idaho

    Ralph Maughan

    I wonder if this falls under Idaho’s new law that let’s people with animals shoot wolves if the wolves seem to be thinking bad thoughts about their livestock? It’s very irritating to me because there are just a handful of wolves in Eastern Idaho. Idaho Fish and Game investigating shooting of two wolves in eastern…

  • First documented wild cougar adoption ever recorded

    Ralph Maughan

    Wyoming: Cougar mom adopts pair of orphaned male kittens. By Cory Hatch. Jackson Hole News and Guide. It’s almost like a pack of cougar now! Is part of it protection from wolves?

  • Contacting Info

    Ralph Maughan

    ynp4me took the time to gather information about who to contact in Wyoming. It was sent as a comment, but due to the work involved, I am moving it to a post. Ralph Maughan – – – – – – – – I made a quick list of people to contact for Yellowstone.net and then…

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Jim Fowler

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