Aoudad Parts Of Big Bend National Park To Close For Removal Of Non-Native Sheep Texas’ war on wildlife and biodiversity continues. CLICK HERE for the “Rest of the Story” on this insanity. NOTE: this article was originally published to National Parks Traveler’s Apple News Channel. It was written by By NPT Staff. A few areas of Big Bend National Park in Texas will
climate change Nobel Winner Refutes Climate Change Narrative, Points Out Ignored Factor According to the Nobel laureate quoted below, the models used to predict global warming assume the world’s atmosphere has no clouds. But cloud cover over the oceans – which cover most of the planet – increases if temperatures rise, offsetting the warming effect of atmospheric carbon many fold. This massive inaccuracy
Bio-Diversity Hunting Wild Pheasant in Idaho We join Bret Wannacott on private land in Idaho to hunt wild pheasants. We discuss how to gain access to private land by building relationships with land owners. Plus we delve into the tradition of hunting as Bret’s dad joins us (and Bret has a surprise for him). And
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 9/26/2023 Ranchers taking a stand on synthetic meat. California looks to beavers for help. Wildlife killing contests damge the future of ethical hunting. And more.
Cattle Where’s the Beef? Ranchers Take Stand Over Synthetic ‘Meat’ Label Calling BS on fake meat and its hucksters. NOTE: this article was originally published to TheEpochTimes.com on August 25, 2023. It was written by Matthew Lysiak. American cattlemen are readying for a fight to protect the definition of the word meat from producers of synthetic cellular-based beef alternatives.
Bio-Diversity Dropping the Fences Episode 2: RAIN Episode 2: After reading the signs, Johnny’s predictions of good rain come true after seven years of drought. Within weeks the veld is transformed in a great renewal as seeds that have lain dormant for years come to life. It’s time for Veronica to learn more about regenerative
Beaver California Aims to Tap Beavers, Once Viewed as a Nuisance, to Help With Water Issues and Wildfires Quoting the article below, “There’s been this major paradigm shift throughout the West where people have really transitioned from viewing beavers strictly as a nuisance species, and recognizing them for the ecological benefits that they have.” NOTE: this article was originally published to APNews.com on July 24, 2023.
"Invasion Biology" Wildlife Killing Contests - The Movie The polite and restrained movie appearing below is not anti-hunting. In fact, it should be mandatory viewing for all hunters and wildlife lovers. While most of the contests target predators, each shot fired damages the legacy—and future—of ethical hunting. Why? These contests have nothing to do with
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 9/19/2023 Cowboys are back. Meet the horses that built Britain. Bear activity, conflicts pick up in Teton Area. And more.
cowboy cool The Old West Is New Again Once again, “If you ain’t cowboy, you ain’t cool.” NOTE: this article was originally published to NYTimes.com on August 24, 2023. It was written by Emma Goldberg. A cultural mash-up brings together Barbie, Beyoncé and the gang from “Yellowstone.” When Navied Mahdavian, a cartoonist, and his
Bio-Diversity Farmer Videos Grizzlies Frolicking On His Potato Farm These animals were probably orphaned cubs. They became increasingly aggressive through the summer. They were killed by IGFA agents in early September. NOTE: this article was originally published to CowboyStateDaily.com on July 27, 2023. It was written by Mark Heinz. Normally grizzlies are spotted in mountainous country, but their
"Invasion Biology" One Creature Changed the Countryside and Our Lives More Than Any Other. Meet the Horses That Built Britain As discussed in the article below, horses evolved in the Americas, and crossed to Europe and Asia during previous ice ages. Domestic horses are central to human civilizations – including those of North America. NOTE: this article was originally published to BBC Countryfile’s Apple News Channel. It was written by
American Pine Marten After Dinner Guest: American Pine Marten “When we cook on the porch this voracious little guy shows up. NOTE: this post was originally published to this site on March 17, 2021
Bears Bear Activity, Conflicts Pick up in Teton Area “As discussed below, human-bear conflicts are usually caused by food left out by humans, and for that reason can mostly be managed. Quoting the authors, “A few miles northwest of Jackson, the recent incident in Ashton illustrates what can go wrong when bears enter areas with unsecured attractants.” NOTE:
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 9/12/2023 Combating the fuels of wildfire with horses. Market solutions to problematic small growth timber. Greek authorities target arsonists for starting forest fires. And more.
"Invasion Biology" Fuel, Fire, and Wild Horses Wildfire continues to devastate the American West at increasing rates. According to some, the plan that could combat the danger of forest fire lies in the complicated history and present role of the wild horse. Naturalist rancher William E. Simpson II, Michael Perez, and Pulitzer Prize winning author David Philipps
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 9/5/2023 A tragic human / bear encounter near Yellowstone. Using carbon credits to encourage landowners to engage in better forestry practices. How do you teach a bear to stay off your property? And more.
"Invasion Biology" Everybody Knew the Invasive Grass of Maui Posed a Deadly Fire Threat, but Few Acted As discussed below, the Lahaina fires were caused by excessive dry fuel accumulated over many years. The only sustainable way to control this dangerous buildup is by grazing. But common sense is stopped by opposition to ‘non-native’ animals, which includes ANY animal that grazes. NOTE: this article was originally
bear attack Woman Is Killed by a Bear Near Yellowstone, Officials Say As discussed below, grizzly populations are expanding, and human-grizzly conflicts are increasing. This inevitably leads to more bears being killed by agencies charged with removing problem bears and humans defending themselves. It also prompts unprovoked, illegal bear shootings by people who fear the bruins and despise the agencies who
Really Deep Thoughts If a Tree Falls in the Forest...? “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” is a philosophical thought experiment that raises questions regarding observation and perception. Physicists and philosophers have debated this for centuries. Thanks to Idaho Fish and Game, we now have the
Newsletter Restoring Biodiversity - 8/29/2023 Scientists dispute EPA climate regulation science. Only 2% of listed endangered species have actually recovered. And more.
habitat restoration Carbon Offset Market Opens to Small Southern Timberland Owners Here is a good article about using carbon credits to encourage private landowners to engage in better forestry practices. While most carbon credits are environmentally and economically dubious, if we insist on these subsidies, let’s direct them towards holistic practices that reduce fire hazards while improving soil fertility. NOTE:
bear Hunter Conflicts Pitchstone Waters' Trespass Suppression Associate Pitchstone Waters’ Trespass Suppression Associate Another quick view of the bear…
Cattle Meat Consumption and Longevity As discussed below, it turns out that eating meat is good not bad for people’s life expectancy. Wait long enough and you’ll see most medical ‘facts’ debunked. But as a matter of common sense, why would anyone think that carnivores shouldn’t be carnivorous? NOTE: this article was
Conservation Incentivizing Wildlife Stewardship The Endangered Species Act has prevented 99% of listed species from going extinct, but only 2% of listed species have actually recovered. Property & Environment Research Center (PERC) believes we can do better. NOTE: this video was originally published to Pitchstonewaters.com on February 8, 2021
