Minnesota and Midwestern moose will not be listed as a federally endangered species, putting to bed a petition that’s been under review for five years. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ruled Tuesday that there was little that differentiates the moose that have been struggling in Minnesota – the northwestern subspecies of moose – and […]
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Petition: Support Bill to Protect Wildlife From Being Killed by Cars on Roads and Highways
Roads and highways are fascinating creations. Their architecture and construction is truly quite genius. Most people have probably found themselves driving or riding on a road thinking how amazing and convenient they are. And they are, but they do present serious challenges to the wildlife we coexist with. Wildlife are severely hurt and killed in […]
Slain ‘town moose’ with twins reportedly results in two charged
According to a post by the Lake City Silver World Newspaper, two individuals have been charged in connection with the killing of a well-known and beloved Lake City moose. The incident occurred on October 4, when the mother moose with twins was killed on private land. It was reportedly determined that while the woman who […]
102 large animals illegally poached in Utah since August, wildlife officials say
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah wildlife conservation officials say 102 large animals in the state have been poached, and more than 900 citations have been issued for various hunting violations since Aug. 1. The numbers come as officials say they are working to crack down on illegal hunting in the state.The Utah Division of Wildlife […]
Beaver
An unexpected sighting last week was a Beaver at very close range in the middle of the day. I have seen a few signs recently that Beavers are out and about despite the snow and ice (which must make it difficult for them to come in and out of their lodges). Seeing the animal today […]
The Fur is Comin
The coats of mammals are essential to regulating their core temperature. It’s really a marvel of adaptation when you look at the color, length, molts, patterns and distribution each mammal has which is what in large part makes each unique. There is one thing we can generalize, mammals coats become their most luxurious in winter. […]
Alaskan Moose Adventure ’18
Alaska Moose 22-27 Oct, 2018 $2190 This will always remain one of my all time favorite adventures! It’s time to head back to see my northern cousin, the Alaskan Moose. In talking with colleagues up in AK, it would seem that the slow change in temps has changed the habits of the mating in the […]
If you love me, why am I dying?
Hey there, people-friends. I’ve been on the road, on the go, since early September. Before that, since February, I was out in the boonies running after sage-grouse. So that’s my excuse for the lack of posts. I’ve been wandering around Nevada, Wyoming, Utah, eastern California, Idaho, and now I’m hunkered down in New Mexico for […]
