Officials Pursue Trespassers on Protected Elk Winter Range
After being alerted by residents who observed a pair of hikers traversing the closed slopes of Mount Jumbo Missoula officials took chase in an attempt to bring the two men off the mountain. The area above the “L” monument on Mount Jumbo is closed and prohibits travel during the winter months spanning from December […]
The Majestic and Protected White Deer of Eastern Iowa
Traditionally known for its resident whitetail deer adorning antlers that could make any hunter weak in the knees, the state of Iowa is also home to a special, yet little-known species of deer. Believed to be descendants of an escapee from a captive heard roughly 20 years ago, eastern Iowa’s white deer have become […]
Four Bighorn Sheep Killed After Mixing with Domestic Sheep
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released a statement Thursday indicating that the department had to remove four bighorn sheep that had mixed with domestic sheep. In an attempt to curb the spread of disease, officials followed Fish, Wildlife and Parks policy that dictates the killing of sheep. When wild and domestic animals mix, the […]
Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Free-Ranging Whitetail for First Time in State History
While confirmed cases of chronic wasting disease(CWD) among whitetail deer do exist in the great state of Texas, in the past they have been reserved for deer housed in breeding facilities, until now. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announced Wednesday that they have detected the degenerative disease in a hunter harvested 1 […]
Arizona’s Cervids Clear of Chronic Wasting Disease
Following numerous confirmed cases in states such as Minnesota, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Arkansas and Texas of the neurodegenerative disease that affects deer and elk species, some good news has surfaced out of Arizona. As with many other states across the nation, final counts and tests are being conducted as results are released. In the […]
Report Indicates Northern Yellowstone Elk Population Stable
Results from the recently released elk survey conducted by the Northern Yellowstone Wildlife Working Group displayed promising results for elk in Yellowstone National Park’s northern range. Marking an increase of nine percent from last year’s numbers, state, and federal wildlife biologists counted 5,349 elk in the region. The promising results indicate a stable population […]
Two North Dakota Deer Test Positive for CWD
A mule deer doe and a mule deer buck taken during the 2016 deer gun season from unit 3F2 in southwestern North Dakota have tested positive for chronic wasting disease, according to Dr. Dan Grove, wildlife veterinarian for the State Game and Fish Department. Since 2009, the total now stands at nine deer to test […]
Environmental Group Sues Colorado Over Plan to Kill Lions & Bears
An environmental group known as WildEarth Guardians has sued the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department (CPW) as well as the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission over a plan to remove mountain lions and black bears to support struggling mule deer populations. Home to one of the best-documented mule deer populations in North America, Colorado’s […]
Sixth Minnesota Deer Tests Positive for CWD
An adult doe tested positive for the degenerative chronic wasting disease, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced last week. Joining a pair of does and three adult bucks, this marks the sixth case of the disease in the southeastern region of the state since November. The most recent specimen was acquired through the […]
Hunters, Conservation Groups Come Together to Feed Hungry Deer in Utah
A coalition has been formed in part of the Bear Lake Valley, situated in northern Utah to help hungry deer get the nutrition they need during what has been a harsh winter. With more than 30 inches of snow on the ground paired with extremely cold temperatures, deer in the area have very little […]