Invasive Species

  • Oregon and Washington will also take on feral pigs

    Ralph Maughan

    Idaho’s feral hog population has been reduced to 20. OR, WA hope to duplicate that success- The suspected source of the pigs is California where they are an invasive species causing some significant damage. Oregon and Washington to reduce, hopefully eradicate, feral pigs. Seattle Times. AP

  • Wild pigs becoming a problem in Southern Idaho

    Ralph Maughan

    I hope they can eliminate every last one of these exotic pests. Until recently Idaho was free of them. I wonder about the history. How did they get into Idaho? Wild pigs becoming a problem in S. Idaho. KTVB. By Scott Evans

  • Unwelcome Invaders: Wild Pigs Pose a Serious New Threat to Idaho

    Ken Cole

    Exotic species threatens agriculture, the environment and wildlife There has been a growing problem in central Oregon from wild pigs and now they are showing up in Idaho. This is a real threat to the ecology of Idaho and should be taken very seriously by the Idaho Fish and Game. Unwelcome Invaders: Wild Pigs Pose…

  • Oregon ranchers hit by rustlers finding a surprise this winter: returning cows

    Ken Cole

    One of the problems with Christopher Columbus style ranching. You put them out in the spring then “discover” them in the winter. Poor animal husbandry in remote areas can lead to all kinds of problems for ranchers, cattle, wildlife, and habitat alike. It’s just one reason that these Great Basin desert areas are unsuitable for…

  • A "carp rodeo"

    Ralph Maughan

    Nevada ‘Carp Rodeo’ aims to cull invasive species. Associated Press

  • Livestock–the elephant in the room when it comes to weeds

    Ralph Maughan

    The role livestock plays spreading wildlife harming weeds in the Rockies should be obvious- Livestock–the elephant in the room when it comes to weeds. By George Wuerthner. New West. – – – – – My comments: Weeds are of great harm to ungulates. Rangeland cattle in particular are culprits. They cause bare patches of soil…

  • Pythons in Florida Stalked by Hunters and Tourists Alike

    Ralph Maughan

    Burmese pythons, an exotic invasive snake, is raising a ruckus in the Everglades- Pythons are just one of many exotics, mostly released pets, that are destroying the Everglades’ orginal ecosystem, but oddly, making it a weird and interesting place. Pythons in Florida Stalked by Hunters and Tourists Alike. By Damien Cave. New York Times.

  • Goldfish invade Eastern Oregon trout lake

    Ralph Maughan

    Lake at the base of Steens Mountain to be poisoned and restocked with trout- Goldfish invade Eastern Oregon trout lake. Associated Press

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