Handlers that lose dogs to wolves defending their pups can be reimbursed up to $2,500.00 per dead dog (the state's wolf depredation program began in 1985). It's a win-win situation for hound hunters that send their dogs in pursuit of bear during training and hunting. In 2016 thirty-seven bear hunting dogs were killed in the …
FWS issued permits to use endangered tigers and elephants in circuses and for sport hunting
From The Hill: Democrat outraged by endangered species hunting permits By Tim Devaney - 06/27/16 The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is coming under scrutiny from a lawmaker over allegations that it gave trophy hunters permission to kill endangered animals like black rhinoceroses. The FWS also gave circuses permission to mistreat endangered tigers and elephants, …
Bold reflections of the natural world can be seen in the paintings of artist Dimitra Milan
I was immediately drawn in by her bold & expressive style. The art works of Dinitra Milan "expresses herself through rich color and bold designs. Her paintings reflect a dreamy world where anything is possible and fearless subjects harmoniously coexist. Her original art can be found in fine art galleries in Arizona and Hawaii." …
Wolves kill 17 bighorn sheep being raised to sell to hunting clubs and game preserves across America for trophy hunts
If you are running an operation that breeds prized bighorn sheep for stocking game preserves throughout America for trophy hunters why wouldn't you maintain secure fencing? This operation run by sheep farmers Paul and Judy Canik in Butternut, WI, is in wolf country. Will they be reimbursed for their loss? Will they be held accountable to maintain …
In Wisconsin Two Wheatland women said they heard and then saw a cougar Tuesday morning.Â
Source And it's getting closer and closer, and it's red, and it's copper, and it's got the big, fat square face and the long, the long tail," Crystal Hart said. Watch the following video: https://youtu.be/N4Js7x3OUHc Neighbors Crystal Hart and Tara Propeck said there's no doubt in their minds they saw a cougar shortly before 11 …
Life of a wild wolf family in Montana captured on a remote video camera.
A remote video camera captured a wild wolf family in Montana playing at a rendezvous site. The definition of a wolf rendezvous site is a place for puppies to stay while the rest of the family is off hunting. Wolves will leave the pups with a babysitter for safe keeping at a rendezvous site. In …
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A collection of favorite wolf photographs by Canadian Wilderness photographer John E MarriottÂ
Awhile back I messaged John E Marriott and asked if I could use his photographs on my blog. I've been a fan of his work ever since. This blog post is full of my favorite photographs from John E Marriott's Wilderness Prints enjoy the view! Wild Wolf Pup by John E Marriott "I am not formally …
Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots goal is to develop compassionate leaders to make the world a better place for people, other animals and the environment.Â
There's no better way to change the world than empowering youth through education. Dr. Jane Goodall has been doing that for decades through Roots & Shoots programs that engages youth to make a difference in their locial communities. Check out the following course from Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots educational program. Read on: Jane Goodall's …
Foxlights a new tool for non lethal management of wolves in Wisconsin
Source: USDA Experiments With New Tool To Deter Wolves Foxlights Latest Method To Keep Wolves Away From Livestock Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 5:30pm By Danielle Kaeding Wildlife officials in Wisconsin are experimenting with a new tool called Foxlights to help farmers and producers keep wolves away from livestock. They were invented by an Australian sheep farmer …
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2015-16 Wisconsin’s wolf population numbers show a healthy increase.
Wolf population numbers were released on June 16, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The data from 2015-16 winter estimated between 866 and 897 wolves in northern Wisconsin with 222 packs. It's a well know fact supported by scientific data that Wisconsin can support those numbers of wolves. That is as long as people …
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