Oregon’s Wolf Population Continues to Flourish
Entering Phase III of wolf management, Oregon Fish, and Wildlife documented the third year of seven or more breeding pairs in the eastern region of the state. “Moving into Phase III is a significant milestone towards the recovery of gray wolves in Oregon,” says Russ Morgan, ODFW wolf biologist. “It shows how successful wolves […]
British Columbia Farmer Fined for Shooting Four Grizzly Bears
A complaint logged in 2014 led to a massive two-year investigation that eventually saw a B.C. farmer laid with six charges including killing wildlife out of season, unlawful possession of dead wildlife, failure to report killing wildlife, failure to state location of wildlife killed, and resisting or obstructing an officer from conducting their duty. […]
Montana Grizzly Delisting Inches Closer as Resolution Clears Final Vote
A Montana house resolution passed a final vote of the House this week in the state’s continued push to see the management of grizzly bears moved back to Montana’s wildlife agency. Sponsored by Rep. Steve Gunderson, R-Libby, House Joint Resolution 15 cleared its first vote of the full House on Tuesday and final vote […]
Day One: Secretary Zinke Signs Orders to Expand Access to Public Lands
WASHINGTON – Today, on his first day on duty, Department of the Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke (pronounced ZINK-ee) issued two secretarial orders which expand access to public lands and increase hunting, fishing, and recreation opportunities nationwide. These orders deliver on promises made by both President Donald J. Trump and Secretary Zinke to expand access to […]
The Outdoor Industry Praises Senate Confirmation of Ryan Zinke as Secretary of the Interior
In a 68-31 vote yesterday, former U.S. Representative Ryan Zinke was confirmed as the 52nd Secretary of the Interior. Testifying before congress in January, the former Navy SEAL and self-proclaimed “Teddy Roosevelt Republican” is set to face a number of particularly vexing challenges as he begins his term. After decades of underinvestment in America’s […]
Drone Wreaks Havoc on Elk National Refuge
In a crucial time for large mammals such as elk, a drone operator launched his unmanned aircraft into the sky and flew over a wintering herd of elk on the National Elk Refuge in Wyoming. As the state of Wyoming has been plagued with more than twice as much snowfall this season, elk, deer, and […]
Alaska Biologists Reaching Out to the Public to Help Count Anchorage Moose
Anchorage wildlife biologists are trying to get a handle on the city’s moose population and for the first time, are reaching out to the public for help. While aerial surveys are typically the best method for assessing moose populations across North America, doing such within a city such as Anchorage comes with a number […]
Oregon Land Transfer Bill Bites the Dust
In another small win for public lands in America, a Central Oregon congressman withdrew his sponsorship of yet another controversial bill that would likely be the first step toward selling off our cherished public lands. Just the same as Rep. Jason Chaffetz of Utah felt the immense pressure of sportsmen and women along with […]
Vehicle Collisions with Bison a Growing Concern in Grand Teton National Park
With an estimated population of approximately 670, the Jackson bison herd that resides in Grant Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton Nationa Forest, and National Elk Refuge has been a cause for concern with heavy snowfall in the area this winter. As snow accumulates, bison and other large mammals move to lower elevations to find food […]
Bison Officially Return to Banff National Park
February 1, 2017 will forever be remembered as a historic day in Canadian conservation history. Parks Canada announced earlier this week that they successfully released 16 healthy plains bison into a soft-release pasture in Banff’s Panther Valley. It is here where the large mammals will spend the following 16 months before being eligible for a […]