Tag: Minnesota

July 20, 2016

Minnesota Chapter to host wetland habitat workshop

The Minnesota Chapter of The Wildlife Society will host a workshop on Sept. 20, 2016, titled, “Minnesota’s Wetland Habitats: Managing Across a Continuum.” The workshop will take place at Cragun’s...

April 13, 2016

Minnesota considers non-toxic shot rule amid legislative opposition

In an effort to minimize lead deposits on public land, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is considering banning lead shot for small game on wildlife management areas in...

November 20, 2015

MN Chapter Meets with Governor’s Office Regarding Moose

In the spring of 2015, Governor of Minnesota Mark Dayton made the controversial decision to halt the use of GPS radio collars on moose (Alces alces) populations by state agencies...

August 17, 2015

Video: Drones Quicken the Heart Rates of Bears

Humans and bears might not be all that different when it comes to responding to drones flying overhead. A new study shows that when researchers flew these unmanned aerial vehicles...