Wildlife authorities in Georgia are warning about ‘zombie deer disease’ after the state’s first case. A white-tail deer in Lanier County contracted the devastating neurological disease, according to officials with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division. Chronic Wasting Disease is the official name for the ailment, which is only known to affect […]
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33,000 Bucks Raised to Rebuild Deer Shelter for Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
From Alaska comes the story of a wildlife rehab center that got its hooves on a few bucks to help out their deer following a recent storm. On January 6th, 2025, a storm with winds exceeding 80 mph swept through the Portage Valley and destroyed the Sitka black-tailed deer shelter at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center […]
Two lynx caught after illegal release in Scotland – here’s what happened
Two Eurasian lynx were spotted just after 4pm on Wednesday 8 January in the Drumguish area of the Highlands in Scotland. Wildlife conservationists from the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) worked overnight with the police to capture the big cats, and condemned the illegal release “in the strongest possible terms”. “We set live trail […]
Tule Elk at Point Reyes to Gain Freedom as Fence Removal Begins
After decades of debate and advocacy, the Tule elk of Point Reyes National Seashore will soon be free to roam beyond the confines of their enclosure at Tomales Point. The National Park Service is preparing to dismantle the two-mile-long, eight-foot-tall fence that has restricted the elk since 1978. This move comes after extensive public feedback, […]
Michigan man with history of hunting violations charged again
OTSEGO COUNTY, MI – A problem hunter with a history of wildlife violations is in more trouble with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Cecil Edward Day, 59, of Johannesburg was arraigned in the Otsego County 87-A District Court on Nov. 19. He is charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of […]
Wisconsin Authorities Investigating Deer Poaching Ring Involving Teenagers and Adult Woman
Three teenage boys and a 36-year-old woman are suspected of shooting and killing more than 100 deer over a wide area in eastern Wisconsin. According to the Fond du Lac County sheriff’s office, the illegal activity took place from spring 2023 through July, spanning Fond du Lac, Dodge, and Washington counties. The suspects allegedly used […]
Drones Prove Useful for Marsh Deer Counts
Drones provide a cost-effective, minimally invasive way for researchers to study threatened marsh deer populations and their habitat. Marsh deer (Blastocerus dichotomus) are the largest cervid species in the Neotropics and occupy wetlands, savannas and grasslands in South America. In the Pantanal wetland in Brazil, these deer face a number of issues, including habitat reduction […]
‘Australia’s next rabbit plague’: calls for feral deer in Victoria to be considered a pest instead of wildlife
Land holders and managers along with landcare and environment groups want Victoria to remove protections for feral deer, as booming populations wreak havoc on agriculture and the local environment. Jordan Crook, from the Victorian National Parks Association, said recognising deer as pests – alongside foxes, rabbits and pigs – would bring Victoria in line with […]