Beaver attack in Virginia river rehashes talk of “Zombie Beavers”

July 21, 2019

Discussion, National, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Wildlife Management, A World Without Trapping, Headlines

The Virginia incident is the latest in an over decade-long string of rabid beaver attacks. Being a density-dependent disease, does the influx in beaver/rabies cases highlight a species that is reaching or exceeded natural carrying capacity? Are rabid beavers becoming more prevalent or are we just becoming more aware of rabid beavers?

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

June 19, 2019

Conservation, North America, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Wildlife Management, Headlines

Penn State continues study of mange in bears, with help from local trappers

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

June 19, 2019

Conservation, North America, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Wildlife Management, Headlines

Last year, Penn State researchers announced a focus study on the growing problem of sarcoptic mange among the state’s black bear populations. The study has been led by immunologists and entomologists within Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, which has focused on bear ecology, bear movement, and the animal’s immune response amid an increasing mange presence.

Editorial

March 17, 2019

Conservation, Discussion, General Trapping, Legislation, Hunting, List, National, North America, Public Relations, Predator Management, Hunting & Trapping, Hunting Culture

A future up for grabs: Have you taken the Hunting Pledge?

Editorial

March 17, 2019

Conservation, Discussion, General Trapping, Legislation, Hunting, List, National, North America, Public Relations, Predator Management, Hunting & Trapping, Hunting Culture

A future up for grabs: Have you taken the Hunting Pledge?

The reality is that decisions on the direction of regulated hunting activities are being increasingly dominated by those with a hands-off approach to conservation. Luckily, we have national organizations like the Sportsmen’s Alliance here to help.