Furbearer Conservation

May 22, 2019

Bobcat Season Proposal, Conservation, Cultural Heritage, Discussion, Hunting, Legislation, National, New Hampshire, North America, Predator Management, Public Relations, Wildlife Management, Hunting & Trapping

Cat Fight: Colorado bobcat hunting ban rejected by state officials

Furbearer Conservation

May 22, 2019

Bobcat Season Proposal, Conservation, Cultural Heritage, Discussion, Hunting, Legislation, National, New Hampshire, North America, Predator Management, Public Relations, Wildlife Management, Hunting & Trapping

Yet another state has been the lucky recipient of the “traveling bobcat circus” that seems to be making its North American Tour. “Cat fights” over bobcat hunting have recently bubbled to the surface in New Hampshire, Vermont, Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana - just to name a few. It now appears we’re on the “West Coast leg” of the show - with California and Colorado facing demands for restrictions from similar players.

Furbearer Conservation

April 14, 2019

Discussion, Hunting, Legislation, New England, Predator Management, Public Relations, Wildlife Management, Headlines

Vermont's first rabid coyote attack confirmed by Health Department

Furbearer Conservation

April 14, 2019

Discussion, Hunting, Legislation, New England, Predator Management, Public Relations, Wildlife Management, Headlines

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 8, 2019

Discussion, Hunting, Legislation, National, North America, Predator Management, Public Relations, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management, Headlines

"Tube-man hazing" fails to thwart Oregon wolf pack depredation

Furbearer Conservation

April 8, 2019

Discussion, Hunting, Legislation, National, North America, Predator Management, Public Relations, Wildlife Control, Wildlife Management, Headlines

A pair of wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube men are out of a job after they failed to deter gray wolf depredation at a cattle ranch in Butte Falls.

Editorial

March 17, 2019

Conservation, Discussion, General Trapping, Legislation, Hunting, List, National, North America, Public Relations, Predator Management, Hunting & Trapping, Hunting Culture

A future up for grabs: Have you taken the Hunting Pledge?

Editorial

March 17, 2019

Conservation, Discussion, General Trapping, Legislation, Hunting, List, National, North America, Public Relations, Predator Management, Hunting & Trapping, Hunting Culture

A future up for grabs: Have you taken the Hunting Pledge?

The reality is that decisions on the direction of regulated hunting activities are being increasingly dominated by those with a hands-off approach to conservation. Luckily, we have national organizations like the Sportsmen’s Alliance here to help.

Furbearer Conservation

March 7, 2019

Discussion, Hunting, Legislation, New England, North America, Predator Management, Public Relations, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Control, Headlines

Teen attacked by coyote in Massachusetts neighborhood.

Furbearer Conservation

March 7, 2019

Discussion, Hunting, Legislation, New England, North America, Predator Management, Public Relations, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Control, Headlines

A 16-year-old girl says she’s “fortunate to be alive” after reportedly being attacked by a coyote outside her Massachusetts home on Sunday evening. The attack occured as debates about coyote management in the Northeast are intensifying.