The state Department of Conservation is proposing rate increases for hunting and fishing permits for 2025. If that news sounds familiar, it’s because the state raised the rates for most licenses this year, after nearly two decades years without a change. More regular increases to keep pace with inflation and rising costs is probably theContinue reading “Comment period open for proposed permit price increases”
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Research begins to study impact of black vultures on livestock
Like a parent who would not select a favorite kid, I have trouble isolating one bird as the best of the bunch. I’m frequently wowed by the woodpeckers that flock to my suet feeders in the winter. I’m captivated by the brilliant colors of the cardinals, blue jays and goldfinches. Obviously, eagles and other bigContinue reading “Research begins to study impact of black vultures on livestock”
Jefferson County’s annual bear visit could be early this spring
Because it seems like it’s been spring since the end of February, it’s not a surprise that it feels like summer already, and occurrences you wouldn’t expect until Memorial Day are already on the radar.Jefferson County conservation agent Cpl. Lexis Wilson said she received a call last week from someone curious about the potential forContinue reading “Jefferson County’s annual bear visit could be early this spring”
