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  • Battle to control lake trout in Yellowstone lake being slowly won?

    Ralph Maughan

    It looks like progress is being made reducing the numbers of lake trout in Yellowstone Lake. The method is gill neting, however. This takes constant effort and money. The article mentions $400,000 a year, not much comparied to the benefits for human anglers and the many birds and mammals that feed on the Yellowstone cutthroat…

  • Derby wildfire's long-term effect on fish unknown

    Ralph Maughan

    Gains were made on the Derby fire yesterday. While the fire may still explode again, people are beginning to think about the aftermath effects on wildlife. My impression is that this fire has been hotter than the great Yellowstone fires of 1988, and the effects on fish and wildlife may be more severe. An article…

  • So what happened on the central Idaho wildfires?

    Ralph Maughan

    Maybe posts on Aug. 25 made it sound like everything was going to burn up. So? Well, calm and cooler weather made the fires “lay down.” They are still there spreading slowly where their edges have not been contained. However, higher temperatures and strong winds are predicted 8/30 in advance of a cold front. It…

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Edward Abbey

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