Wyoming Representative Cynthia Lummis has introduced a bill in Congress to expand paddle sports in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, forcing the Park Service to open many more waterways […]
State-Sponsored Wolf Killing Ends in Idaho
Faced with looming court challenge, Idaho halts unprecedented program POCATELLO, ID — Faced with a looming deadline to defend its actions before a federal appeals court, the Idaho Department of […]
Why Thinning Forests is a Poor Wildfire Strategy
Much of the current political discussion about forest thinning and many of the efforts being implemented or proposed for federal forest lands are aimed at reducing large severe wildfires. It […]
Plan to spend millions vaccinating Greater Yellowstone elk and bison is a tired idea
Only difference is this time they might get some real money to waste- Although the appropriation of $35-million to chase Greater Yellowstone elk and bison and try to vaccinate them […]
Hearing on Idaho’s “Wolf Control Board” at 1:30pm MST Today.
The House Resources and Conservation Committee will hold a hearing on the introduction of legislation that will establish the “Wolf Control Board” proposed by Governor Otter in his State of […]
IDFG to Senate: About 600 Wolves in Idaho. A 30% Decline Since 2009
Yesterday, according to a Magic Valley Times-News report, Jeff Gould of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game told the Senate Resources and Environment Committee that there are about 600 […]
Dr. Jeremy Bruskotter Offers Some Very Good Insight Into the Implications of Idaho’s Wolf Management
Dr. Jeremy Bruskotter has published a very insightful article about wolf perceptions in Idaho and how the Idaho Department of Fish and Game may be alienating the very people who […]
Do you have some interesting wildlife news? Jan 22, 2014 edition
Our readers find lots of news, and they have many comments. Please post yours below as a comment –“Leave a reply.” Here is the link to the old thread that’s […]