Great Lakes wolf cascading effects Wolves may generate cascading effects through changes in coyote distribution. January 6, 2017 Rachel Tilseth These changes benefit hares and foxes, while also reducing the deer mouse population in some years. Journal of Mammalogy Article Source: greatlakesecho.org Foxes join #TeamWolf versus #TeamCoyote By Karen Hopper…
predator deterrent Uncategorized Advances made in wolf deterrents October 27, 2016 Rachel Tilseth Local rancher claims state-sponsored killing isn’t needed Source Idaho Mountain Express If ranchers around the West don’t make more use of nonlethal deterrents to predation on livestock, they risk losing…
New study proves gray wolf should remain protected Wolves should remain protected according to a new study from Princeton-UCLA July 27, 2016 Rachel Tilseth Princeton-UCLA study finds gray wolves should remain protected. Researchers from Princeton University and the University of California-Los Angeles who investigated the genetic ancestry of North America’s wild canines have concluded…
No science behind coyote killing contests Thinning out coyotes by killing them doesn’t work and only leads to more predation on livestock July 23, 2016 Rachel Tilseth No science behind coyote killing contests. The Wisconsin coyote is considered to be a furbearer and is hunted year-round. The Wisconsin coyote has been classified as vermin that is harmful…
Coyote Hunter on trial for animal cruelty charges in Michigan Michigan coyote hunter on trail: charges stem from a YouTube video of hunting dogs attacking and killing a wounded coyote. Jury finds not guilty… April 28, 2016 Rachel Tilseth Update: Friday 4/29/16 (there is no justice for this coyote) Bessemer – After about two hours of deliberation, a 12-person jury cleared Jason Charles Roberts, 35, of Ironwood, of all…