Barren-ground Caribou Survey Results Released 10/06/05
Results from a July 2005 survey show a decline in populations of the Cape Bathurst, Bluenose West and Bluenose East caribou herds. The results were presented to the Wildlife Management Advisory Council (Northwest Territories) at meetings in Whitehorse on September 10th and 11th. [Comments?]
Hunters Charged Under Endangered Species Act 12/16/04
In provincial court in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on Thursday, November 18, 2004, three hunters from Quebec were convicted of killing Red Wine Woodland Caribou - a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The charges result from the incident of April 10, 2003, at which time conservation officers with the Department of Natural Resources seized 14 animals. [Comments?]
Caribou Recovery Support Funding 10/29/04
The Province has committed $800,000, and has appointed Kevin Jardine as Provincial Species-at-Risk Recovery Co-ordinator, to accelerate progress on the recovery of mountain caribou and other species at risk, Water, Land and Air Protection Minister Bill Barisoff announced. [Comments?]
Recovery Strategy Released for Woodland Caribou Herds 08/11/04
The strategy identifies recovery goals and objectives for the Lac Joseph, Red Wine Mountains and Mealy Mountains caribou herds which have suffered population declines. There has also been a decline in the caribou herds’ distribution and use of available habitat. [Comments?]
Illegal Deer Operation Shutdown 02/28/03
Law enforcement officers with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) charged a Clark County man today with operating an illegal deer farm on Big Stoner Road. [Comments?]
Thirty-two Charges Filed For Illegal Caribou Killing 01/16/03
Conservation officers with the Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods have laid a total of 32 charges against four individuals from Badger as a result of alleged violations to the Wildlife Act. The charges include illegal killing of caribou, illegal possession of caribou, illegal possession of a firearm and wilfully allowing big game to spoil.
Public Invited to Participate in Woodland Caribou Signature Site Strategy 12/13/02
The province is inviting the public to participate in developing a strategy for the long-term protection, planning, development and management of the Woodland Caribou Signature Site, Natural Resources Minister Jerry Ouellette announced today. [Comments?]
The Caribou Challenge 02/13/02
The Saskatchewan Environment and Resource Management Group (SERM) has written up an article on the state of woodland caribou. In 1987 SERM closed the sport hunting season for woodland caribou. At that time a survey showed the caribou's range was three-quarters of its historic size and estimated the population had shrunk to half of its traditional number. In 2000 the woodland caribou was added to Canada's endangered species list. Along with the Federal government and other Canadian provinces, SERM is now developing a recovery plan for the woodland caribou.
14 Point Southern Virginia Buck It was opening day of general firearm season for deer. It was unusual that the hunt club had not run dogs through "my block" all day, and it was a perfect day to climb into one of my stands that evening. I have several physical problems relating to my spine and joints, but couldn't resist the temptation of a relaxing, seasonably comfortable afternoon hunt. I decided to get in one of my stands near the edge of a swamp, in mature oak trees.
