ENDANGERED SPECIES

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It's time to help Northland turtles cross the road

Tuesday is World Turtle Day to draw attention to the plight of several species.

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US House committee passes bill to delist wolves

The legislation faces slim chances in the Senate.

May 01, 2023 04:27 PM

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Bills introduced to prohibit any wolf hunting, trapping in Minnesota

The change would remove the option for the DNR commissioner to hold seasons.

February 27, 2023 03:53 PM

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Snares banned in Minnesota's Arrowhead to protect endangered Canada lynx population

Some trappers disapprove of the court decision, but advocates say the new restrictions "will prevent needless, agonizing deaths of these rare cats."

February 21, 2023 04:29 PM

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Wolves in national parks often killed when they roam outside boundary

Half of the deaths among collared wolves at Minnesota's Voyageurs National Park are caused by humans.

January 17, 2023 10:00 AM

By John Myers

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Minnesota DNR adopts new wolf management plan

It remains unclear if or when the state will regain control of species now protected by federal law.

December 20, 2022 11:53 AM

By John Myers

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Group sues feds demanding national wolf recovery plan

The Center for Biological Diversity says current plan neglects huge swaths of current and potential wolf range.

November 29, 2022 12:59 PM

By John Myers

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Northern long-eared bat officially declared endangered

The bat, once common across northern Minnesota forests, has been decimated by white-nose syndrome.

November 29, 2022 10:49 AM

By John Myers

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Wisconsin DNR releases new wolf management plan

The agency says hunting and trapping may continue, even with Wisconsinites' positive views about wolves.

November 10, 2022 04:02 PM

By John Myers

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Wisconsin had fewer wolves last winter

The DNR says about 972 wolves roamed the state in January, down from 1,150 in 2021.

September 29, 2022 01:26 PM

By John Myers

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Lawsuit seeks national wolf recovery plan

The Center for Biological Diversity says not enough is being done to get more wolves in more places.

August 23, 2022 01:56 PM

By John Myers

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Deadline nears to comment on new Minnesota wolf plan

Minnesota DNR wolf pan sets strategy for wolf management in the state.

July 28, 2022 09:09 AM

By John Myers

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Group offers farmers cash not to trap wolves

The Wolf Forgiveness Bonus Program aims to reduce the number of wolves killed near livestock farms.

July 26, 2022 04:29 PM

By John Myers