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Study shows sharpshooting can control CWD

Posted on February 15, 2016 by admin

February 12, 2016 Beckie Joki Outdoors Writer While there are many unknowns about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), several studies have been done that may shed some light on which control efforts seem to be most effective. CWD was found in Illinois … Continue reading →

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Can Our Moose Be Saved

Posted on February 9, 2016 by admin

When a moose goes down in the North Woods, it’s hauled out to a U lab. Researchers are finding hope for saving moose, but with tough tradeoffs. Story by Josephine Marcotty, photos and video by Brian Peterson Star Tribune February … Continue reading →

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Gov. Dayton proposes poachers be charged with felonies

Posted on January 20, 2016 by admin

  Tougher penalties would apply to illegal taking of wildlife valued at $2,000 or more. By Dennis Anderson Star Tribune January 15, 2016 — 9:06pm     Frustrated by fish and game poachers who get a “slap on the wrist” … Continue reading →

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US Issues Rules to Protect Bat Threatened by Fungal Disease

Posted on January 18, 2016 by admin

  By john flesher, ap environmental writer TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Jan 13, 2016, 3:27 PM ET  The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it had updated interim rules that accompanied a decision last April to designate the northern long-eared … Continue reading →

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83rd MAFWA Directors’ Annual Meeting – Save the Date!

Posted on December 31, 2015 by admin

The 83rd MAFWA Directors’ Annual Meeting will be held Sunday, June 26 – Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at the Chase Park Plaza, Saint Louis, Missouri. For more information, click here. The MAFWA Directors’ Meeting is for senior level management of natural resources … Continue reading →

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