A man shot and killed a wolf in northern Minnesota after the animal charged him and his dog. The man reported the incident to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials shortly after it occurred during a ruffed grouse hunting trip. The … [Read More]
Tag Archives: Minnesota
Minnesota Lawsuit Will Not Delay Wolf Season
Minnesota will have a wolf hunting and trapping season in 2012. The Minnesota Court of Appeals has struck down a lawsuit attempting to stop the opening of the inaugural season. It will begin Nov. 3. The court found that the … [Read More]
New Lawsuit Aims to Stop Minnesota Wolf Hunting and Trapping Seasons
The Center for Biological Diversity and Howling for Wolves filed a lawsuit today against the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The groups are seeking a preliminary injunction to prevent wolf hunting and trapping seasons. The early season is set to … [Read More]
Trappers Sue Minnesota DNR to Challenge Non-Resident Trapping Ban
Trappers have filed a lawsuit against the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, stating that the department’s restrictions on trapping are unconstitutional. The group behind the lawsuit has distributed a press release detailing the reasons they’re pursuing the case. The full … [Read More]
Editor’s Call: Head to Owatonna
The NTA Convention is a priceless resource for trappers We’re in the dog days, and although trapping season isn’t as far away as it was, it’s still way off out there in the mists of the future. Too far off, … [Read More]
Triathlete Attacked by Otter While Swimming
An otter attack in Minnesota earlier this week is even more unusual than the strange raccoon attack in Washington last week. A triathlete was swimming across a lake when the otter started biting her. Kelly Smith, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, provides … [Read More]
Gray Wolves Removed From Endangered Species List in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin
With gray wolf populations rising well beyond initial recovery goals in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has announced that the wolves have been taken off of the threatened and endangered species list for the Western … [Read More]
