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Gov. Nixon vetoes two bills defining captive deer as livestock

July 8, 2014 Governor points out Missouri Constitution gives Conservation Commission sole regulatory authority over wildlife; says bill provisions are clearly unconstitutional COLUMBIA, Mo. – Gov. Jay Nixon today vetoed two bills that would have redefined the term “livestock” to … Continue reading

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Black Biting Flies Force Loons to Abandon their Nests in Wisconsin

Submitted by Petra Maria Longewag on 2014, June 17 – 13:20 Invasion of black flies has threatened the population of Wisconsin loons, forcing them to abandon their nests in large numbers. The pesky biting insects have caused 80% of the … Continue reading

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Solar Panels Could Replace Roads

  News From the Field Friday, May 9, 2014 Million-dollar Indiegogo campaign hoping to get idea on the ground By: Hannah Weinberger The Brusaws, standing on the prototype parking lot they built with support from the Federal Highway Administration.     … Continue reading

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Minnesota wildlife panel debates ways to reduce lead ammo

By Zach Kayser Forum New Service Posted:   02/06/2014   BEMIDJI, Minn. — If you deer hunt, your bullets may be finding their way into more bodies than you realize. The hot topic at a Minnesota Wildlife Society panel discussion … Continue reading

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Soaring deaths of bald eagles in Utah attributed to West Nile virus

By Daniella Silva, NBC News State wildlife officials announced Tuesday that a rare seasonal outbreak of West Nile virus is to blame for the recent spike in deaths of iconic bald eagles across northern Utah. The Utah Division of Wildlife … Continue reading

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