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Coronavirus: Tiger at Bronx Zoo tests positive for Covid-19

Posted on April 6, 2020 by admin

BBC news April 6, 2020 The tiger, named Nadia, is believed to be the first known case of an animal infected with Covid-19 in the US. The Bronx Zoo, in New York City, says the test result was confirmed by … Continue reading →

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Michigan Governor Vetoes of Bad Deer Management Bill

Posted on January 8, 2020 by admin

December 23, 2019 | by National Deer Alliance Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer vetoed House Bill 4687, which would have removed the Natural Resources Commission’s authority to regulate deer baiting and feeding. More specifically, baiting and feeding bans in the state’s … Continue reading →

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Endangered Species Overreach A new rule won’t put more fish and wildlife at risk

Posted on August 20, 2019 by admin

 By The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Aug. 16, 2019 6:51 pm ET A polar bear keeps close to her young along the Beaufort Sea coast in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska. PHOTO: HANDOUT ./REUTERS Perhaps you’ve been reading that … Continue reading →

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Wuestefeld promoted to director of DNR Fish & Wildlife

Posted on August 16, 2019 by admin

For immediate release: Aug. 14, 2019 Indiana DNR Amanda Wuestefeld, who has worked full-time in the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife for more than 25 years, was promoted to division director this week. Wuestefeld replaces Mark Reiter, who retired … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Hosted ‘Midwest CWD Collaboration Meeting’

Posted on August 1, 2019 by admin

Washington D.C. (August 1, 2019)- The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies was pleased to see biologists from several Midwestern states, members of Wisconsin Tribal Nations, plus state and federal conservation groups meet last month to discuss chronic wasting disease … Continue reading →

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