Category Archives: Species Management

Asian carp DNA found near Lake Michigan

Leonard N. Fleming, The Detroit News Published 9:42 p.m. ET May 19, 2019 The DNA of six Asian carp were detected in Illinois just a few miles from the shore of Lake Michigan, sounding alarm bells among those hoping to … Continue reading

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New DNR grants target deer disease — before disease targets us

Neal Rubin, The Detroit News Published 12:01 a.m. ET April 22, 2019 Russ Mason isn’t saying chronic wasting disease will spread from deer and their brethren to other species, including our own. He’s careful about that. But “evidence is mounting,” … Continue reading

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Recovery of the Gray Wolf

The gray wolf, an iconic species of the American West, had all but disappeared from landscape in the lower 48 states by the early 20th century. Now it roams free in nine states and is stable and healthy throughout its … Continue reading

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Largest monarch population since 2007 announced

Monarch Joint Venture Jan.30, 2019 The eastern North American monarch population estimate for the winter of 2018-2019 reports a population size of 6.05 hectares, as announced today by WWF- Mexico and the Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas (CONANP). This … Continue reading

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CWD battle heats up in Minnesota

CWD battle heats up in Minnesota: Fatal deer disease keeps spreading, has crossed species By John Myers / Forum News Service on Jan 13, 2019 at 2:04 p.m.   This emaciated deer in Iowa County, Wis., was later confirmed to … Continue reading

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