July 21, 2019

Discussion, National, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Wildlife Management, A World Without Trapping, Headlines

Beaver attack in Virginia river rehashes talk of “Zombie Beavers”

July 21, 2019

Discussion, National, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Wildlife Management, A World Without Trapping, Headlines

The Virginia incident is the latest in an over decade-long string of rabid beaver attacks. Being a density-dependent disease, does the influx in beaver/rabies cases highlight a species that is reaching or exceeded natural carrying capacity? Are rabid beavers becoming more prevalent or are we just becoming more aware of rabid beavers?

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

May 16, 2019

Conservation, Discussion, National, Public Relations, Suburbanization, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management, North America, New Hampshire, A World Without Trapping

Chicago's raccoon distemper woes (We built the cities... Part Deux)

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

May 16, 2019

Conservation, Discussion, National, Public Relations, Suburbanization, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management, North America, New Hampshire, A World Without Trapping

City officials in the Riverside neighborhood of Chicago have announced warnings of distemper outbreak in the area’s raccoon population - and the hazards posed to residents, as well as non-vaccinated pets.

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

May 1, 2019

New England, Predator Management, Wildlife Management, Discussion, Conservation, Wildlife Control, Public Relations, New Hampshire, Featured Article, Headlines, Nature's Ways

Last year’s rodent “bumper crop” means predator boom this spring

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

May 1, 2019

New England, Predator Management, Wildlife Management, Discussion, Conservation, Wildlife Control, Public Relations, New Hampshire, Featured Article, Headlines, Nature's Ways

Just as the acorn mast abundance of two years ago drove a rodent explosion last year, I’m confident the expansion in rodent presence will drive a “cyclical boom” in New England’s predatory species this year.

Furbearer Conservation

April 14, 2019

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Vermont's first rabid coyote attack confirmed by Health Department

Furbearer Conservation

April 14, 2019

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Priscilla and George Gilman were treated at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury for wounds sustained during the attack. Priscilla Gilman was bitten on the right forearm and left leg, while George Gilman was bitten on the right leg, according to local news reports. The elderly couple also received four rounds of rabies shots.

Furbearer Conservation

April 1, 2019

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Carrying capacity highlighted amid Cougar attack on Vancouver child

Furbearer Conservation

April 1, 2019

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"At this point we believe there may be two or more cougars involved," conservation officer Ben York told reporters on Friday of last week.