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Lynx died of natural causes DURANGO, Colo. – A lynx that was found dead on a ski slope Jan. 8 at the Purgatory Ski Resort died of natural causes, Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced Wednesday. The lynx was seen by dozens of people at the ski area and a video of the cat was viewed …
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RMEF Marks 8th Consecutive Year of Record Membership MISSOULA, Mont.—The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation rings in 2017 with an all-time record of 222,235 members. “We are extremely grateful for all our members, volunteers, partners, and other sportsmen and women who support our conservation mission,” said David Allen, RMEF president and CEO. “This continual growth is …
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Game Commission to meet Jan. 12 in Santa Fe SANTA FE – The New Mexico Game Commission will meet Jan. 12 in Santa Fe to consider numerous matters including presentation of a draft recovery plan for Gould’s turkeys and Gila Monsters. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, in the Santa …
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COLORADO SPRINGS -- The Arkansas darter is a two-and-a-half inch native perch found throughout southeastern Colorado, Kansas and a few other states. On Oct. 6, 2016, after a 12-month finding, these fish were official categorized as “ not warranted” for federal listing by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, bringing some relief to more than …
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December 5, 2016 (Washington, DC) - Last week, state legislators from 30 states representing the National Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses (NASC) network joined the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) and others from the sportsmen conservation community in Biloxi, Mississippi for the 13th Annual Sportsman-Legislator Summit. Themed, "Access: the Key to Advancing Our Sporting Traditions," this annual …
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EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The National Wild Turkey Federation recently entered into a five-year cooperative agreement with the Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office aimed at improving wildlife habitat and maintaining resilient landscapes. The agreement between the two partners could provide up to $400,000 of federal funding toward habitat management efforts in Colorado. “We are grateful and …
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Department seeking next generation of conservation officers SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is seeking qualified men and women to join the next generation of conservation officers who protect and conserve the state’s wildlife and natural resources. The Department is accepting applications for game warden trainees with a starting pay of …
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Conservation easements in Southwest Colorado protect wildlife habitat DURANGO, Colo. – A long-term effort in southwestern Colorado has led to the protection of large swaths of prime wildlife habitat in what is known locally as the Glade. The area is located in central Dolores County, north and east of the town of Dolores. Over the …
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Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo to Feature New Interactive Activities MISSOULA, Mont.—New interactive displays and activities will entice sportsmen and women at the 2016 RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Exposition. The expo runs December 1-10 upstairs in the South Halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center in conjunction with Cowboy Christmas during the 10 days …
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Innovative conservation leader joins Bass Pro Shops to expand national conservation efforts Bob Ziehmer joins Bass Pro Shops as Senior Director of Conservation SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Bass Pro Shops today announced that Bob Ziehmer has been named Senior Director of Conservation and Lead Director of the Johnny Morris Foundation. Ziehmer brings more than 25 years …
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