BOISE – Organizers of a wolf and coyote-shooting contest in east-central Idaho say they’re looking at other parts of the state for similar contests on U.S. Forest Service land following a federal court ruling. “Having this lawsuit out of the way and having this legal precedent, we will probably consider it a lot greater now,” Steve Alder, Idaho for Wildlife’s …
In harm’s way: Wolves may not risk ‘prey switching’ ecologists say
Ecologists have long observed predators pursue disproportionately more of a plentiful prey species, and less of scarce prey, but change to the latter if it becomes relatively more abundant. Known as “prey switching,” this phenomenon is ecologically important, because it helps to stabilize wildlife populations. But what if the more abundant prey is more dangerous? Utah State University researchers Aimee …
April 20th, 21st 2017 ODFW Commission Meeting Schedule and Minutes
The documents will be presented (for information only, not adoption) at the upcoming Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting on April 21 in Klamath Falls. The draft Plan will also be presented at a second Commission meeting on May 19 at the Embassy Suites Portland Airport. Public comment is welcome at both meetings or at odfw.commission@state.or.us. Below are some highlights from …
New wolf hybrid takes hold in Maine
MORRILL, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — Maine used to be inhabited by wolves which stalked deer and other animals under the canopy of trees. As Europeans moved in and cleared farmland, the wolves were extirpated. They were a threat to livestock and they did not thrive in the open spaces that were created by farms. The Western coyote moved in. This …