Abstract Worldwide, native predators are killed to protect livestock, an action that can undermine wildlife conservation efforts and create conflicts among stakeholders. An ongoing example is occurring in the western United States, where wolves (Canis lupus) were eradicated by the 1930s but are again present in parts of their historic range. While livestock losses to wolves represent a small …
Study shows effectiveness of nonlethal wolf deterrents
A seven-year study of the Wood River Wolf Project shows nonlethal deterrents to have been more than three times as effective as lethal control in reducing depredation on sheep. The study’s results were published in the February issue of the Journal of Mammalogy. The paper’s seven authors include people involved in the project, which seeks to protect up to …
Idaho Fish and Game Humanizes Elk Herds by feeding 20,000 animals this winter
Basically All that Idaho Fish and Game has done is Humanize Elk, and other species with their Feeding. Idaho needs to wake up and realize they are hurting more than helping. TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) This winter prompted Idaho Fish and Game to spend more than $650,000 to feed big game, the most since 2003. With nearly 110 feed sites …
SB 1027 trophy hunting Grizzly Today in Boise
SB 1027 hearing Today in Boise Idaho there is a hearing on SB 1027 (trophy hunting Grizzly) East Wing Room 40 at 1:30 pm in the lower level of the state Capitol Our Apologies for the Short Notice, it was emailed to us at 11 pm Lastnight. If anyone can attend please do so, and please let us Know we can send …