Staten Island's deer: Another modern wildlife management Petri dish

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

June 6, 2019

Wildlife Control, Predator Management, National, Featured Article, Conservation, Science & Biology, Suburbanization, Politics & Wildlife Mgmt, Hunting, Wildlife Management, Hunting & Trapping

To date, Staten Island has invested $4.1 million into their sterilization project, according to reports released Friday. The city hired wildlife contractors White Buffalo to carry out the project in 2016. It would be the world’s first attempt to curb deer by sterilizing only males, according to media reports. The borough’s herd reached approximately 2,053 individuals in 2017 which amounted to an 8,454% increase in less than a decade.

Furbearer Conservation

April 22, 2019

Conservation, Discussion, New Hampshire, New England, Public Relations, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management

Baby Opossums Get New Lease on New England Life

Furbearer Conservation

April 22, 2019

Conservation, Discussion, New Hampshire, New England, Public Relations, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management

Thanks to my experience as a licensed trapper, I know that this time of year the odds are particularly good for Virginia Opossums (Didelphis virginiana) to be carrying around a litter of newborn young in their pouches.

Jeff Traynor / At Large

November 8, 2018

Science & Biology, Public Relations, Predator Management, Discussion, New England, New Hampshire, Conservation, Wildlife Management, Reference Article, Featured Article, Legislation, Hunting

Predators may not be "controlling" Lyme Disease as some thought

Jeff Traynor / At Large

November 8, 2018

Science & Biology, Public Relations, Predator Management, Discussion, New England, New Hampshire, Conservation, Wildlife Management, Reference Article, Featured Article, Legislation, Hunting

Predators may not be "controlling" Lyme Disease as some thought

They say water is good for your health. Too much water however, is toxic, and can lead to death. North America’s predators are great - but they aren’t Gods. Both top and meso predators alike should be regarded as a key component of wildlife ecology, but also require the same conservation management as other wild species.