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Early migration shows loon flight path

Posted on December 17, 2014 by admin

December 16, 2014 By: Chelsea Mongeau Geolocator tag on a common loon. Image: Kevin Kenow, USGS When it comes time to take a winter vacation, even 4-month-old common loons from the Great Lakes region waste no time flying to warmer … Continue reading →

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Cornell University scientists accidentally create ‘buck magnets’ in effort to control deer population

Posted on October 23, 2014 by admin

Nick Canedo on October 16, 2014 at 2:39 PM, updated October 16, 2014 at 4:47 PM Cornell University launched a program in 2009 aimed at satisfying all Ithaca residents by controlling the area’s deer population in an innovative way. Fast … Continue reading →

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Survey shows highest waterfowl population in 59-year history

Posted on July 21, 2014 by admin

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 9:39 a.m. CDT July 18, 2014 A ringed-neck duck MADISON – Waterfowl breeding populations in 2014 are mostly good to excellent in Wisconsin and North America, according to recent surveys by state, federal and … Continue reading →

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Missouri veto resonates through captive deer hunting industry

Posted on July 15, 2014 by admin

  Ryan Sabalow, ryan.sabalow@indystar.com July 14, 2014 X-Factor, a deer owned by Indiana deer farmer Russ Bellar, was bred for his enormous antlers and used as a stud in the fenced hunting industry. (Photo: Photo provided/Russ Bellar ) Missouri Gov. … Continue reading →

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Gov. Nixon vetoes two bills defining captive deer as livestock

Posted on July 10, 2014 by admin

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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