The Wildlife News

January 2010

  • Well-known female cougar dies from plague. Carcass found in Grand Teton National Park.

    Ralph Maughan

    This cougar was the fifth plague victim in recent years in the Greater Yellowstone- Well-known female cougar dies from plague. Carcass found in Grand Teton National Park. By Cory Hatch. Jackson Hole News and Guide. The plague is generally carried by rodents. I wonder how common it is among the rodents of the Greater Yellowstone.

  • IGBC meets on new grizzly plan for North Casades

    Ralph Maughan

    Focus today, Jan. 12, is on Yellowstone grizzlies after Judge Molloy relisted them- Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee drafts new plan for grizzly bear recovery in Rockies, Cascades. AP More on the meeting: Grizzly panel [IGBC] says it can’t meet judge’s requirements for delisting. By Rob Chaney. The Missoulian. I have been reading this claim ever…

  • Pickup driver kills 8 bighorn on highway west of Anaconda, Montana

    Ralph Maughan

    Driver given a misdemeanor. Said sun in his eyes- Eight dead bighorn, including two trophy rams. By John Grant Emeigh. Montana Standard.

  • Utah Senate Bill calls for removal of all wolves that may enter the state.

    Ken Cole

    It appears that some Utah legislators are reactionary too. One line of the bill states that “[t]he division shall capture or kill any wolf it discovers in the state, except for a wolf lawfully held in captivity.” At the bottom of the bill is the Legislative Review, which is written by the Office of Legislative…

  • 260 Human Caused Wolf Mortalities in Idaho for 2009

    Ken Cole

    Preliminary wolf mortality numbers from the Idaho Fish and Game released. Officially, a total of 273 wolves died in Idaho from all causes. 260 were human caused mortalities which is up 120 from last year resulting in a 178% increase in overall mortality. Also from the report: From September 1 through December 31, 135 wolves…

  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife misses deadline on jaguar recovery plan

    Ralph Maughan

    On last day of court-ordered deadline, USFWS does not announce plan, but asks for an extension- U.S. Fish and Wildlife misses deadline on jaguar recovery plan. By Susan Montoya Bryan. Associated Press.

  • Idaho biologists recovering from helicopter crash

    Ralph Maughan

    Cause of crash is still not known- Idaho biologists recovering from helicopter crash.  The Associated Press Although this has been discussed and we have been told a good investigation of matter has taken place over the last three days, the AP article says the cause of the crash is not know. It was a wolf,…

  • Giving bison to Turner isn't legal

    Ken Cole

    Buffalo Field Campaign and Gallatin Wildlife Association speak Stephany Seay, media coordinator for the Buffalo Field Campaign, writes a letter in response to the Casper Star Tribune’s poorly researched op-ed of December 30th titled “Turner ranch plan is the best way to save bison“. Giving bison to Turner isn’t legal Stephany Seay – Buffalo Field…

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