Threats
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Could predation slow the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease? A study conducted in Colorado, where chronic wasting disease (CWD) has become widespread among deer and elk, indicates that mountain lions prey selectively on infected individuals over healthy deer. I think that healthy populations of large carnivores like wolves and mountain lions could help slow the…
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Lawsuit’s aftermath forces Idaho’s Land Board set rules allowing conservationists to lease state grazing lands- The Western Watersheds Project was born when Jon Marvel outbid a rancher at a state grazing lease auction, and the Land Board gave the lease to the rancher anyway*. Finally, Idaho’s Land Board is apparently going to let other interests…
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George Wuerthner, ecologist, writer, photographer, will be the featured symposium presenter in Pocatello, Idaho- This will be of interest to SE Idaho outdoor enthusiasts. Here is the story on the Nov. 16 presentation from the Idaho State Journal. Public lands v. Private Recreation. By Jimmy Hancock. Idaho State Journal. The headline is misleading because Wutherner…
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After her suspension and all the evidence against her claims from the very laboratory she supervised, this is amazing. New, longer version of the story. Suspended UI prof repeats sheep claims in journal. By John Miller. Associated Press Writer. – – – – The blog has posted many articles about Bulgin her discredited claims that…
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The Carbon the World Forgot — the boreal forest- “The boreal forest stores more carbon than any land-based ecosystem on the planet, according to a new report that says the Amazon is no match for Canada’s boggy bush.” It turns out that a major reason is all peat under the trees. Too many carbon sequestration…
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Wildlife is the third most common reason for crashes on I-70- Story 1. New Web site launched to track wildlife along Interstate 70. Sky Hi Daily News. Story 2. Colorado officials and advocates conserving wildlife by stopping roadkill. By Caroline Griesel. Examiner How many readers have hit large animals? Maybe I should ask how many…
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This is a brief, but important update on the story we ran earlier this year on the 800 pound grizzly poached on the Rocky Mountain Front in Montana. Reward now $11,000 for information about grizzly poaching. Great Falls Tribune staff. Here is the original story from the blog. Giant, 800 pound grizzly illegally killed on…
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Moose was well known to local residents- The moose was left to rot/be scavenged Cardwell is on the Jefferson River east of Whitehall. Story. Moose poached.