Posts Tagged ‘breeding’

Coyote In Snow
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Examining coyote population dynamics

Coyote populations present a unique quandary to the world of wildlife management, appearing to contradict one of its most basic principles.

Season's End Waterfowl
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Experiencing late-season waterfowl

For many hunters, the season’s end is a grand finale in which waterfowl can put on a display not seen at any other time.

a late-season buck peeking
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Sizing-up trophy antlers

I set out to learn if harvesting large white-tailed deer with impressive antlers reduces the number of large deer in future generations.

a sparrow contemplating being eaten
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Study shows fear affects wildlife

A Western University study discovered that fear of predators can reduce wildlife populations by as much as 50% within a five-year period.

a fallen turkey in the grass
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Doubling down on turkey town

A double on turkeys is quite a feat, but ensure you do it safely. If you miss, just sit tight, it’s not the end of the world, or your day.

a flip book of dog types
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Enjoying dogs of questionable lineage

It’s impossible to ignore that many dogs of questionable lineage not only provide game for the table, but make great sport of it to boot.

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Herd immunity stopped avian cholera in eiders

A Carleton University study released in January detailed how herd immunity was instrumental in stopping avian cholera from devastating the largest breeding population of northern common eiders in the Canadian Arctic, on Mitivik Island in Nunavut.