WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT -- After four years of development, extensive public review -- and lingering controversy -- the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission will consider adopting a plan for managing wolves as they re-establish breeding packs on the east side of the state. The commission, currently…
ENDANGERED SPECIES -- Despite considerable controversy over the proposed Washington Wolf Conservation and Management Plan, it's likely to be approved this weekend by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission. Read my previous blog post for links and details. The major point of contention is the…
BOATING - New restrictions on motorized boating went into effect last weekend on Missoula area rivers, including parts of the Clark Fork, Bitterroot and Blackfoot. On the Clark Fork, motorized travel is prohibited year-round through Missoula, from the old Milltown Reservoir area to just above…
WATERFOWL -- She’s back! A wood duck once again is bringing the “White Christmas” spirit to Riverfront park. The mystery has been solved about the wood duck bringing a white Christmas spirit to Riverfront Park. Some speculated it was an albino, others suggested the duck…
PREDATORS -- A southwestern Montana sportsman’s group is hoping to encourage wolf hunting in the Bitterroot Valley by holding a drawing for a rifle from among the names of those who successfully bag a wolf in December. Ravalli County Fish and Wildlife Association President Tony…
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