Category Archives: Wildlife Legislation

Potential Habitat Impacts from Proposed Crop Insurance Subsidies

Posted on October 17, 2012 by admin

            Wildlife Management Institute   October 16, 2012 While it remains to be seen whether the 112th Congress will pass a new Farm Bill before the end of the session, it is clear that direct federal … Continue reading →

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Minnesota: DNR asks court to allow disputed wolf hunt to proceed

Posted on October 4, 2012 by admin

By Steve Karnowski Associated Press TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press  Posted:10-4-12 TwinCities.com  State officials have asked the Minnesota Court of Appeals to reject an attempt by animal welfare groups to block the resumption of wolf hunting in the state. The lawsuit by the … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin debates use of dogs to hunt wolves

Posted on September 27, 2012 by admin

September 09, 2012 5:00 pm  •  Associated Press MADISON — As Wisconsin prepares for its first wolf season, hunting groups say using dogs to track wolves is essential to success. Animal welfare advocates counter that the state needs to do … Continue reading →

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