Tag: wildlife
Conservation efforts are working
I’m not much of a “joiner,” but I do belong to a couple conservation-minded organizations. It has become obvious to me that one of...
Wildlife/outdoors groups to avoid, and to support
Twelve names to remember when it comes to those who would rather all hunting, trapping and for that matter, sound wildlife management strategies, be stopped, include the Humane Society of the United States and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
Border strategies affect wildlife populations
Under the heading of "unintended consequences," border fences are proving to be very effective at disrupting the movements of wildlife.
Gray wolves are no longer endangered species in the Great Lakes...
Give a standing ovation to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a recent decision to remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act in the western Great Lakes region.
Brag About Your Bag: Joshua Moorman
For the past month and a half we've been showing our appreciation for the hunt with our Brag About Your Bag photo gallery. One of the photos we've received is of 11-year-old Joshua Moorman, who shot his first deer, an 8-point basket buck, with a crossbow on Oct. 17.
Nationwide, hunters donate 11 million venison meals
NEWTOWN, Conn. -- When you're passing the turkey and stuffing around the Thanksgiving dinner table, here's a story to tell -- one that would not be possible without the thoughtfulness and generosity of hunters.
Trophies of all types keep memories alive
Among hunters and anglers a trophy is the mount that hangs on the wall. It is the memory of a conquest.
Controversy
It can also be...
Penn State webinar to focus on ways Marcellus drilling affects wildlife
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As the Marcellus natural gas boom has reverberated around Pennsylvania, residents and scientists alike have expressed concern about the impact extensive drilling and associated infrastructure development is having on wildlife habitat.
Warblers galore at Magee Marsh in Oak Harbor
Like most birders, I keep a life list. It is simply a list of the first time and place I saw any particular species....
Wildlife expert warns of ecological risks of natural gas drilling
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- With the unprecedented wave of deep-well, natural-gas drilling occurring across much of Pennsylvania, care must be taken to minimize impacts...
