The Wildlife News

Brian Ertz

  • Greater Sage Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus)

    Brian Ertz

  • Another Possible Case of Brucellosis in Livestock, This Time in Wyoming.

    Brian Ertz

    There have been reports today of another possible case of brucellosis in two cattle from Daniel, Wyoming. The tests don’t confirm brucellosis infection, that will require a culture test to determine if the brucella abortus bacteria is present which will take another two weeks. Wyo may have new brucellosis case Casper Star Tribune Here is…

  • Collaboration on the Clearwater

    Brian Ertz

    Another local conservationist adds his voice to a growing chorus of activists on the ground who are learning first hand the consequences to wildlife and wild places when a particular model of conservation sets its backdrop of hand-picked participants at a table, satisfied with quid pro quos rather than strict adherence to the law. Gary…

  • Montana's Brucellosis-Free Status Lost

    Brian Ertz

    Another cow has been found to be infected with brucellosis costing the state of Montana its brucellosis-free status : Sick Cow Costs Montana Its Brucellosis-Free Status – Mathew Brown – AP The cow in question was among a herd in Paradise Valley south of Livingston. NewWest’s coverage reveals the state’s astonishment : Montana veterinarian Marty…

  • Suit Opposes Elk Feeding in Wyoming

    Brian Ertz

    The New York Times details a recent lawsuit filed yesterday by environmentalists to stop the feedlot-like conditions of the National Elk Refuge in Wyoming. Suit Opposes Elk Feeding in Wyoming – New York Times. By Jim Robbins. The spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) threatens wildlife given its recent proximity to the “refuge” and is…

  • Cars and Cows

    Brian Ertz

    Earlier in Oil & Gas eyes your public lands I asked a question of Interior’s plans to “solve” America’s energy woes by opening up vast public lands to the oil & gas industry : Are energy reserves that may or may not be accessible on your public lands worth the cost to wildlife, our environmental…

  • Oil & Gas eyes your public lands

    Brian Ertz

    With increasing fuel prices, the oil and gas industry is chomping at the bit to get at vast oil and gas reserves on your public lands. Oil and Gas on Public Lands Off-Limits to Exploration – ENN Report Offers Road Map for Energy Relief [Bush’s] BLM With climate change, mining, livestock grazing, timber, exotic species…

  • Idaho Fish and Game commissioners spite department biologist's own recommendation – raise limit 100 over

    Brian Ertz

    It’s higher than the initial proposal, giving some indication of the commission’s temperament. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game Commission has set the limit at what the Statesman claims might mean the killing of 500 wolves : Fish and Game commissioners set limit for 2008 wolf hunt – Idaho Statesman As is noted in…

Subscribe to get new posts right in your Inbox

‎”At some point we must draw a line across the ground of our home and our being, drive a spear into the land and say to the bulldozers, earthmovers, government and corporations, “thus far and no further.” If we do not, we shall later feel, instead of pride, the regret of Thoreau, that good but overly-bookish man, who wrote, near the end of his life, “If I repent of anything it is likely to be my good behaviour.”

Edward Abbey

“The continued existence of wildlife and wilderness is important to the quality of life of humans.”

Jim Fowler

“Our forests offer much more than just beautiful landscapes and wildlife. Each one has a different story to tell.”

Raveena Tandon

Latest Posts

×