Outdoor News Bulletin

July 2013

Unmanned Aircraft System for Wildlife Research

June 2013

New Study Spotlights Challenges to Conservation Planning Goals in the Prairie Pothole Region

Senate Passes Farm Bill

Draft Conservation Strategy Charts Course for Grizzly Bear Delisting in Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem

Massachusetts Moose Research

May 2013

Reminder: Input Invited for the 79th (2014) North American Conference

House and Senate Move Forward on Farm Bill Deliberations

Project Focuses on Vulnerabilities of the Northeast to Climate Change, 4 Reports Completed

Gulf Coast Prairie Landscape Conservation Cooperative Moves to Expand Science Support

Worth Reading: DEERLAND - America's Hunt for Ecological Balance and the Essence of Wildness

Assessing Lake Shrinkage in Alaskan National Wildlife Refuges

April 2013

Everglades Snail Kite

Remarks by WMI President, Steve Williams, at the 78th North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference

WMI's Grinnell Awarded to Gary Taylor

RCN Supported CRUISE Tool Helps Estimate Daily Streamflow in the Connecticut River Basin

Funding for Ag Conservation Programs a Mixed Bag in Continuing Resolution

Input Invited for the 79th (2014) North American Conference

Western States and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announce Request for Proposals for Sage-Grouse Conservation

Niobrara Confluence and Ponca Bluffs Conservation Areas Environmental Reviews Available for Comment

March 2013

Updated North American Conference Schedule

New Study Documents Grassland Conversion

Wolves Are Back in Washington's "Wedge"

Next Generation Mitigation Workshop at the North American

Sportsmen's Groups Urge Action on Climate Change

Restoring Whooping Cranes to Southwest Louisana

February 2013

States Initiating Research on Moose Declines; Minnesota Halts Hunt

Climate Change Challenges Foundations of Wildlife Management

Working Group Taking a Closer Look at Allegheny Woodrats

Conference Special Session to Offer Guidance on Communicating Climate Change to Hunters and Anglers

Panel Discussion to Highlight Women in Conservation

Farm Bill Implications of CBO Projections

January 2013

Alaska Stream and Lake Temperature Monitoring Workshop Assesses Climate Change Challenges to Fisheries Management

Farm Bill Extension Included in Fiscal Cliff Deal

78th Conference Special Session to Look at Landscape Conservation in North America

Impacts of Energy and Ag Development on Private Land Wildlife to be Discussed at the 78th North American

Researchers Collaborate on Elk Management in the Western US

December 2012

Montana Considers New Management for Elk and Brucellosis in Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

New Report Touts Importance of Public Lands to Jobs in the West

Sportsmen's Act Stumbles at Finish Line

Slim Chance Remains for Farm Bill in 112th Congress

The Baldassarre Legacy - Updated "Ducks, Geese and Swans of North America"

November 2012

Outdoor Ballot Initiatives Win Big on Election Day

California's Strategic Vision for Fish and Wildlife Leads to New Initiatives and New Name

Potential of Conservation Issues in Lame Duck Session of Congress

Farm Bill Prospects in the 112th Congress

78th North American Special Session to Explore the Role of Public Trust in Wildlife Management

Wildlife Management Short Course - Colorado State University - March 2013

October 2012

Supreme Court Decides Not to Hear Roadless Rule Case

DOI Secretary Signs Record of Decision for Chokecherry/Sierra Madre Wind Farm

Potential Habitat Impacts from Proposed Crop Insurance Subsidies

Great Plains LCC Identifies Playa Lakes As Next Science Focus

Worth Reading: Nothing Daunted

September 2012

Wildlife-Related Recreation Report Shows Increase in Participation

Widespread EHD Outbreaks Anticipated Due to Drought

Idaho Fish and Game Engages Thousands in Wildlife Summit

Cooperative Habitat Project Receives Prestigious Award

FWS Partners for Fish & Wildlife Program Celebrates 25th Anniversary

August 2012

New Research Suggests Outdoor Cats Kill More Wildlife Than Previously Thought

Learn About Young Forest in New Book, Website

Wildlife Agencies Urged to Engage in Wildland Fire Planning

Farm Bill Stalls During August Recess

Happy 75th to the Wildlife Restoration Program

Correction

July 2012

BLM Issues Final EIS on Massive Wyoming Wind Complex; Bills in Congress Would Establish Renewable Royalty System

Farm Bill Update: Senate Passes Bill, House Introduces Their Version

RESTORE In, LWCF Out of Final Transportation Bill

Special Sessions Set for 78th North American, March 25-30, 2013

June 2012

Senators Introduce Package of Sportsmen's Bills

Efforts Underway to Conserve Lesser Prairie Chickens

CRP General Sign-up Period Ends

FWS Announces Refuge Acquisitions from Migratory Bird Stamp and NAWCA Grants

Senate Moves Farm Bill to Floor

80th North American Conference Slated for 2015

May 2012

Senate Committee Passes Farm Bill

Sportsmen's Bill Stirring Controversy

Fourth Human-Bear Conflict Workshop Draws International Crowd

Colorado, USDA Release Final Roadless Plan

Transportation Update

April 2012

Senate Includes RESTORE Act on Transportation Bill

Cholera Kills Thousands of Waterfowl in Klamath

Conservation Compliance: A Key Component of the Farm Bill

Blohm Receives George Bird Grinnell Award

Workshop Focuses on National Landscape Conservation Effort

Mule Deer Working Group Releases Outreach Materials

March 2012

Input Invited for 78th (2013) North American Conference

New Website for the New England Cottontail

Florida Explores the Public Trust Doctrine

FWS to Target Funds to U.S. Prairie Pothole Region

USDA Announces New CRP Initiative and General Sign-up

FY 2013 Budget Process Begins

White House Hosts Conference on Conservation

February 2012

Agencies Release National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy

Conference Special Session to Focus on Adapting Conservation to Social Change

DOI Establishes Everglades Headwaters NWR and Conservation Area

77th North American Conference Special Session Explores Ways to Broaden and Strengthen Funding for Conservation

Path for Farm Bill Reauthorization Taking Shape

Northeastern Regional Conservation Needs Grants Program Releases 2012 Request for Proposals

Jodi Stemler to Serve as New ONB Editor

December 2011

Hog-hunting Television Shows and Silver Bullets Won't Fix the Nation's Wild Pig Problem

Montana and Idaho Adapting Wolf Harvest Strategies