America's Rabid Bears: cases rare - a concern nonetheless?

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

January 3, 2019

Conservation, Discussion, Hunting, Legislation, National, New England, New Hampshire, Predator Management, North America, Public Relations, Science & Biology, Wildlife Management, Headlines

America's Rabid Bears: cases rare - a concern nonetheless?

The confirmation of a black bear infected with the rabies virus is the first in North Carolina’s recorded history. Only four cases of rabies in wild black bears has been documented in the continental U.S. since 1999. The discovery comes as bears seem to be popular in headlines Nationwide, and as their populations swell in the Northeast.

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

October 24, 2017

National, New England, New Hampshire, Public Relations, Featured Article, Reference Article, Legislation

Do No Harm?

Jeff Traynor, A.C.E.

October 24, 2017

National, New England, New Hampshire, Public Relations, Featured Article, Reference Article, Legislation

Recent studies have found that impact from tourism and recreational activities are the fourth-leading cause of wildlife listed as threatened or endangered, right behind impact from nonnative species, urban growth and agriculture. Interestingly enough, regulated hunting and trapping activities aren't even on the list.