WILDLIFE
'Wild' turkey hanging out in Hawthorne
Word has it that a wild turkey has been hanging out at the BP gas station and the Covered Wagon restaurant in Hawthorne. “People are, like, how cool is that to have a turkey around your business?” said Elizabeth Dolsen, a clerk at the BP station on U.S. Highway 53. But Greg Kessler knows better. Kessler, Department of Natural Resources area wildlife manager at Brule, says the hen is most likely not a wild turkey but a tame one.By Sam Cook , March 09, 2010
Group challenges sage grouse finding
An environmental group is challenging Interior Department plans to classify sage grouse as a candidate for protection and not as threatened or endangered.March 08, 2010
'Wild' turkey hanging out in Hawthorne
The hen turkey is mostly likely a tame, wild-colored bird that escaped or was released.March 08, 2010
Continue bovine TB prevention as status improves
ST. PAUL — Results from a recent USDA review have returned with overall positive indications for Minnesota’s bovine tuberculosis (TB) program. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health, with help from its partners, is working aggressively to again upgrade Minnesota’s bovine TB status levels.By Ryon S. Walker, University of Minnesota Extension , March 08, 2010
Birds have communal ways to weather winter
What do small birds, such as chickadees, do to stay warm when the temperature drops below zero?
By Steve Maanum , March 06, 2010
Tracking a winter outdoors adventure
We have had enough winter this year to last a lifetime.By Walter Scott , March 06, 2010
New mic emits bear facts
ELY - Ely bear researcher Lynn Rogers has installed a new microphone at the den of Lily the hibernating black bear.By John Myers, Duluth News Tribune , March 01, 2010
Prairie chickens were part of our heritage
During spring, I mark some special nature days – including a trip to prairie chicken blinds so I can photograph the spring courtship activities.
By Steve Maanum , February 27, 2010
Timber management is a life-long project
ast spring I set a goal for myself. Over a period of several years, I planned to clear all the timber of undesirable trees, thin out the overcrowded ones, and open up areas to improve browse for wildlife as well as being able to one day harvest some timber.By Walter Scott , February 27, 2010
DOUG LEIER COLUMN: March: Hopefully it's mellow and short, eh?
In like a kitten and out like a lamb. I know that’s not exactly how the traditional saying goes, as I’m substituting a kitten in place of lion to describe the month of March. At least, that's how I'd like to see March unfold, with a beginning, middle and end less like January and more April-ish.February 26, 2010
Walk on the wild side: Woman raises zoo’s wolf pack
Nicole Lee entered the wolf compound and was immediately set upon by five large canines.
February 22, 2010
Few options to make winter easier on SD pheasants
MADISON, S.D. (AP) — Wildlife officers say the harsh winter has been tough on South Dakota's pheasants, but there's little more that can be done to help them through it.February 21, 2010
Grand Rapids man changes how polar bears are counted
As an adjunct associate professor of conservation biology at the University of Minnesota, Dave Garshelis is supervising a four-year population study of polar bears for the government of Nunavut, a vast territory of northern Canada.
February 21, 2010
Backyard to Backwoods: Kids need the outdoors for many reasons
On Feb. 9 First Lady Michelle Obama was interviewed on ABC’s “Good Morning America” program. She was discussing a “Let’s Move” campaign designed to fight against obesity in children.
By Steve Maanum , February 20, 2010
‘Roadsides Are for the Birds’ poster contest offered by DNR
Minnesota students in grades 7 and 8 have until April 7 to portray their view of the importance of roadside wildlife habitat through a statewide poster contest.February 19, 2010
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give the critters a break
As if two feet of snow and -30someodd degrees isn't bad enough, some wildlife is intentionally chased and harassed by snowmachines. Don't get me wrong, this is a case of one small apple NOT ruining the whole bunch. It's not all snow-riders. But we don't need any of it going on. The full rundown is p
Posted by: Doug Leier on Jan 6, 2010 at 4:58 AM | North Dakota Outdoors and beyondNorth Dakota climate change
Most people take a step back when they read 'climate change' but fear not...don't be afraid. This post is not going to make you shake your head. Here's a group from North Dakota which lists the ND Farmers Union, Ducks Unlimited and North Dakota Wildlife Federation in it's run down of partners. Pers
Posted by: Doug Leier on Jan 5, 2010 at 5:02 AM | North Dakota Outdoors and beyondabout the weather
It'll be easy to mentally book mark 2009-10 blizzard and deep freeze. Christmas brought two feet of snow and New Years rung in -30 below temperatures across the region. My neighbor Burdell will attest as we shoveled last Sunday when I exclaimed, "first comes the snow...then we'll get the cold&
Posted by: Doug Leier on Jan 3, 2010 at 6:59 AM | North Dakota Outdoors and beyondleave baby animals alone
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department emphasizes a simple message to well-intentioned humans who want to pick up and rescue what appear to be orphaned baby animals – don’t touch them. Whether it is a young fawn, duckling, cottontail rabbit or a songbird, it is better to just leave
Posted by: Doug Leier on May 26, 2009 at 3:41 AM | North Dakota Outdoors and beyond
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