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Agricultural producers and landowners face a January 4 comment deadline on a proposed information collection extension for wildlife damage management programs. www.regulations.gov #Agriculture #WildlifeManagement
November 2, 2026 at 10:41 PM
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Always interpret the density map alongside local monitoring, confirmed records, data quality, and uncertainty indicators.

The map offers a European overview, while local data show ground realities. Together, they strengthen monitoring, risk assessment, and #WildlifeManagement.
November 3, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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Irvington is taking a bold step to secure a $200,000 grant aimed at enhancing deer management and restoring the natural beauty of Irvington Woods—will this grant reshape our local ecosystem?

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Irvington seeks $200,000 regional grant to expand deer-management and understory restoration
Trustees authorized application for a $200,000 Understory Regional Resilience grant to extend deer-management measures, add infrared imaging for population estimates, and expand scientific monitoring of understory recovery across Irvington Woods and neighboring villages.
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November 4, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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Angier residents are raising alarms over privacy and safety as the town grapples with Muscovy duck management and surveillance camera concerns.

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Angier board packet includes USDA guidance on Muscovy ducks and records prior public privacy concerns about Flock camera system
The packet provides USDA/NCSU guidance on Muscovy ducks and non‑lethal and lethal control options, and minutes record extensive resident concerns about Flock license‑plate reader cameras; staff recommend drafting a written Flock policy and the Board is scheduled to discuss ducks at Jack Marley Park on November 2, 2026.
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November 1, 2026 at 2:32 AM
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Buncombe County's bear population is booming, leading to a surge in risky human interactions—are we prepared to tackle this growing challenge?

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State biologist urges Asheville to fund bear‑resistant carts, tighten penalties and step up outreach
Ashley Hobbs of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission told the Asheville City Council that Buncombe County accounts for roughly 38% of the state's human‑bear calls and urged the city to restore funding for bear‑resistant trash carts, strengthen penalties for intentional feeding and expand BearWise education.
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October 30, 2026 at 2:57 AM
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Tennessee park officials are using unconventional methods like paintball guns and even tasers to deter bears and keep visitors safe!

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Presenter details use of paintball guns, firecrackers and tasers to deter bears
The presenter described nonlethal aversive methods used in park visitor areas—paintball guns, firecrackers and brief tasings—and explained how those measures aim to reinstate fear and reduce food-conditioned behavior in bears.
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October 29, 2026 at 3:15 AM
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Relocating bears from the Great Smoky Mountains might seem like a solution, but shocking data reveals only 19.4% survive, with nearly half falling victim to hunters or conflicts.

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Presenter says relocated bears face high mortality, questions efficacy of relocation
The presenter summarized GPS and ear-tag studies showing relocated bears have low survival (about 19.4% annual survival) and high rates of harvest or conflict; the presentation argues relocation often shifts risks onto bears and asks communities to focus on preventing food conditioning.
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October 29, 2026 at 3:11 AM
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Montgomery County's deer population is soaring, prompting urgent discussions on innovative solutions like urban archery and sharpshooting to keep our community safe.

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Christiansburg hears state briefing on rising deer numbers, explores options including archery and sharpshooting
Town officials and Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources staff briefed the public on above-target deer populations, management tools used by the state, and next steps including outreach, data collection, and potential localized control such as urban archery or kill-permit sharpshooting.
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October 30, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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A heated debate unfolds as Utah commissioners consider a controversial ordinance allowing nighttime thermal imaging for coyote hunting to protect livestock.

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Commission directs staff to draft ordinance to allow nighttime thermal hunting for predator control
After public comment and discussion with the conservation officer, the commission voted to direct the sheriff's office, county attorney and interested members of the public to draft a night-hunting ordinance that would allow thermal-imaging and night-vision equipment for coyote control and begin the public hearing process.
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October 28, 2026 at 4:28 AM
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Panelists in Pasadena reveal how simple changes at home can dramatically reduce coyote encounters in your neighborhood.

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Panel urges residents to remove backyard attractants, secure pets and report sightings
Panelists said most conflicts start with food, water or shelter attractants—pet food, birdseed, fallen fruit, garbage—and recommended steps including securing pet food, using catios, picking fruit promptly, and reporting loitering or repeated sightings to the city's reporting system.
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October 29, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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A daring public release of a captured bear at Chimney's Picnic Area aims to reshape its behavior using crowd noise, paintballs, and firecrackers—will it work?

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Presenter described public on-site release at Chimney's Picnic Area to retrain bears
The presenter described a staged release at Chimney's Picnic Area—bringing a captured, drugged bear out at noon, then using paintballs, firecrackers and crowd noise to reinforce negative associations with people and reduce repeat visits.
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October 29, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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A local commission has taken a significant step toward allowing nighttime thermal hunting to combat coyote threats, igniting a heated debate on safety and wildlife management.

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Commission votes to move forward with drafting ordinance to allow nighttime thermal hunting for predator control
After public comment and staff discussion, commissioners voted to begin drafting an ordinance authorizing nighttime thermal imaging/night-vision hunting for coyote and pest control, directing the sheriff's office, county attorney and interested public to help draft the measure and plan a public hearing.
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October 29, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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Wildlife population patterns derived from the ENETWILD density model also act as key info for #WildlifeManagement decisions and as a shared reference.
October 26, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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Bears are hungry for food, not trouble—remove the attractants and watch them disappear!

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Presenter urged residents to remove bird feeders and unsecured food to reduce conflicts
The presenter closed by urging residents to remove attractants—bird feeders, unsecured trash and pet food—stressing "If you get rid of the bird feeders, you get rid of the trash... the bear will leave" as the most effective prevention.
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October 29, 2026 at 3:14 AM
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MINNESOTA | DEER SEASON OPENS NOV. 7

The DNR forecasts improving herds in much of the state, with new disease-testing and firearm rules.

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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Releases Deer Hunting Outlook as November 7 Firearms Opener Approaches | MinneapoliMedia
Minnesota expects over 400,000 deer hunters for the November 7 firearms opener, with varying regional herd conditions and new disease surveillance requirements.
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October 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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These guys (& gals) are fun to see in person . . . from a safe distance away which respects this WILD animal's personal space.
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October 24, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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Ranchers are demanding better data and transparency from MidPen regarding mountain-lion attacks on livestock, raising questions about trust and management strategies.

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Ranchers press MidPen on mountain-lion depredation, data and trust
Ranchers told the Agriculture Advisory Committee they distrust current predator-damage verification and want better data and responsiveness; MidPen said it contracted USDA Wildlife Services for independent livestock-loss verification and offered nonlethal deterrence and reimbursement programs.
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October 27, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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Carter County's upcoming meeting promises exciting developments, from public bid openings to a controversial resolution on black bear harvest quotas!

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Bid openings, timber project and bear-quota resolution on Carter County Board's Oct. 21 agenda
The Carter County Board of County Commissioners was scheduled to meet Oct. 21, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m.; the posted agenda listed bid openings for hospital and courthouse work, a presentation from a senator's regional representative, a Forest Service briefing on the Chalk Butte timber project, a resolution on black bear harvest quotas and several work-session items including a proposed camping ordinance.
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October 26, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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Mississippi's commission has just elevated the minimum size for commercial spotted seatrout, raising it from 14 to 15 inches and increasing the annual catch limit—what does this mean for local fisheries?

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Commission adopts increased commercial spotted seatrout size and quota limits
The commission moved to adopt revisions to Title 22: commercial minimum length raised from 14 to 15 inches, annual commercial catch increased from 50,000 to 70,000 pounds, and finfish sales endorsement threshold raised from $1,000 to $2,000.
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October 25, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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Complex deer management and intricate permitting could shape the future of Creebelly's restoration efforts in surprising ways.

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Consultants flag deer, hunting options and permit complexity for Creebelly stewardship
The consultant team told the committee that deer management, potential controlled hunting and MPDS/NPDES permitting for stream restoration will be significant long-term management and regulatory issues.
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October 24, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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Community members in Colorado are demanding a moratorium on wild-horse roundups and greater transparency from the BLM regarding management practices that impact both the horses and local ecosystems.

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Public commenters press for moratorium on roundups and greater BLM transparency
Multiple public speakers asked the advisory committee to press for a moratorium on roundups, independent monitoring of AML and range conditions, and clarity on how USDA and BLM fertility-control funds will be used.
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October 24, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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Colorado is taking a bold step for wild horses with a new permanent program and dedicated advisory committee to ensure their future!

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Colorado creates permanent wild‑horse program at Department of Agriculture; advisory committee convenes
The Colorado Department of Agriculture on Friday convened the new Wild Horse Advisory Committee created by recent state legislation, reviewed the program’s statutory scope and pledged funding and staffing steps including a donor‑funded program manager and ongoing fertility‑control support.
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October 24, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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Relocating bears might seem like a solution, but experts warn it often just shifts the problem—leading to tough decisions about euthanizing those who pose a safety risk.

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DEC: relocation rarely works; dwellings, repeated food rewards drive euthanasia decisions
Milo told the CAC that relocating habituated bears often shifts the problem and that DEC euthanized two bears in Shandaken this year and a landowner shot one with a DEC permit; he described permits for non‑lethal hazing and thresholds for removal.
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October 24, 2026 at 2:26 AM
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Bear sightings are increasing in Shandaken, with harvest numbers up significantly this year—what does this mean for the local wildlife and community?

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DEC biologist: harvest, complaint maps show high bear activity around Shandaken
John Milo, DEC Region 3 bear biologist, told the Shandaken CAC that regional maps and harvest data show sustained bear densities and higher complaint counts in Shandaken; he cited unit‑level harvest increases and gave rough population estimates for the Catskills.
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October 22, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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A South Miami resident's heart-wrenching account of a 14-foot crocodile attacking his dog has ignited calls for urgent action to protect the community from these large predators.

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Residents urge action after crocodile kills dog; commission asks staff to follow up with Fish & Wildlife
After a resident presented photos and described a dog killed by a large crocodile in a South Miami canal, multiple residents requested grates or other barriers at culverts and more active removal/relocation; the commission asked staff to coordinate with Fish & Wildlife (FWC) and explore tracking and mitigation options.
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October 22, 2026 at 11:15 PM