Monthly Archives: October 2012

Minn., Wis. wolf hunts show different approaches to management

by Stephanie Hemphill, Minnesota Public Radio October 29, 2012 ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota’s first-ever regulated hunting season for wolves opens this weekend. Wisconsin’s wolf hunt has been under way for almost two weeks. When it comes to wolves, Minnesota … Continue reading

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Potential Habitat Impacts from Proposed Crop Insurance Subsidies

            Wildlife Management Institute   October 16, 2012 While it remains to be seen whether the 112th Congress will pass a new Farm Bill before the end of the session, it is clear that direct federal … Continue reading

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Asian carp DNA triggers new Chicago River fishing expedition

By Dan Egan of the Journal Sentinel Oct. 9, 2012   Even as Michigan lawmakers lambaste the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for not moving fast enough to develop a permanent plan to stop Asian carp from swimming up the … Continue reading

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Minnesota: DNR asks court to allow disputed wolf hunt to proceed

By Steve Karnowski Associated Press TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press  Posted:10-4-12 TwinCities.com  State officials have asked the Minnesota Court of Appeals to reject an attempt by animal welfare groups to block the resumption of wolf hunting in the state. The lawsuit by the … Continue reading

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