Yellowstone wolf pack's leaders hit by hunting Nov 3, 2009
When another pair of wolves laid down stakes in her territory, she killed the mother and picked off the pups while the invader's mate howled nearby in frustration and fury ... But successful wolves are not known for their geniality ... As the alpha female of the Cottonwood Creek pack, she also was equipped with a radio collar so wildlife biologists could track her movements, making her one of Yellowstone National Park's best known wolves. (Montana Standard, MT)
Biologist: Killing collared wolves harms research Nov 2, 2009
The killing during hunting season of two collared wolves will affect a study examining wolf pack dynamics in and around Yellowstone National Park, a park biologist says ... Ed Bangs, wolf recovery coordinator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, said the loss of the two collared wolves _ from a population perspective _ is insignificant considering the park has 120 wolves ... Last winter, she joined with other wolves and her daughter in a new region and in the spring had four pups within a... (Montana Standard, MT)
Montana hunters asked to test animals for disease Nov 2, 2009
GlenHorn50 wrote on Nov 1, 2009 9:13 AM:" ANY game that can out run fifty packs of wolves ,,,Every SportsPersons 300 short magnums and a couple hundred thousand and counting 80 mile an hour cars and trucks don't need no testing ,,,,They just need to be CLONED ! ". TOP JOBS. (Montana Standard, MT)
Wolves, moose and biodiversity: An unexpected connection Nov 2, 2009
Moose carcasses, like the ones on which wolves are feeding in lower map, produce pulses of nutrients that. Moose eat plants; wolves kill moose ... Joseph Bump, Rolf Peterson and John Vucetich report in the November 2009 issue of the journal Ecology that the carcasses of moose killed by wolves at Isle Royale National Park enrich the soil in "hot spots" of forest fertility around the kills, causing rapid microbial and fungal growth that provide increased nutrients for plants in the area. (EurekAlert!)
Featured in Sports: Hustlin' Owls win home openerAlso: Yankees up one game in Series; Rockets top Blazers Nov 1, 2009
The Red Wolves, who were ranked No. 26 in the NAIA Division II men s national basketball poll, gave OIT all it wanted, and more, and held a 75-72 lead with less than three minutes to play. Joseph Foster, playing his first game with OIT, scored on a layup to give the Hustlin Owls a 78-77 lead, an advantage they would not relinquish. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Landowners increasingly shut down popular spots Nov 1, 2009
NUMEROUS REASONS The issues prompting landowners to shut off their land ranges from wolves, grazing and group affiliation to more philosophical disagreements. A ranch owner who was enrolled in block management pulled out of the program because he disagreed with FWP buying a ranch near Billings to be managed as a state park and wildlife management area. (Montana Standard, MT)
Salmon present deadly hazard to dogs Oct 31, 2009
Only canids dogs, wolves, foxes, coyotes are affected by the bacteria, Gillin said. And only salmon-type fish such as steelhead and trout anadromous fish that swim upstream to breed seem to provide a suitable home for the fluke. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Chugiak 4, South 3 Oct 31, 2009
Anne Hopkin shot a 282 and Gordon Smith a 281 for the Wolves. The Dimond B Team completed the sweep, winning by a score of 1,093 to 1,065. (Anchorage Daily News)
The Hunt for Tuna: A Tough Catch Oct 31, 2009
"These are the wolves, grizzly bears, lions and tigers of the ocean. If you take the top predators out, the ecosystem begins to get out of balance." On land, when top predators like lions or wolves die off, lesser ones like baboons or coyotes flourish, throwing an entire food chain off. The same goes for oceans. (Time.com)
Seawolves keep their perfect October intact Oct 30, 2009
Facing her former team, sophomore Jackie Matthisen once again had a big night, hammering 18 kills and adding a career-high 19 digs to lead the Seawolves volleyball team to its eighth consecutive win ... The Seawolves lost the first set and trailed 20-16 late in the second before finishing on a 9-2 run ... The Seawolves jumped to leads of 11-4 and 20-11 in the third set before holding off a Wolves rally to escape with the win. (Anchorage Daily News)
10 Halloween-flavored treats for home viewers this weekend Oct 30, 2009
Amazingly, there's no DVD of this pop-cultural benchmark, though there are plenty of roaming teen wolves every Friday night (not just Halloween) to fill the void. Posted. (USA Today -- Life)
Click to read:Coyote Maul Victim was Budding Music Star Oct 30, 2009
Coyotes, which also are known as prairie wolves, are found from Central America to the United States and Canada ... I backpack alone with a walking stick 2" in diameter and 6 ft tall. I'm fairly certain that predators take this into account when they make their 'fight or flight' decision. Mountain Lions are the main thing to worry about, but in northern climes Grizzly Bears, Wolves and Coyotes are also something to worry about. I recommend this technique to all smaller folks walking in the wild,... (CBS News)
What Happens When Wild Boars And Fallow Deer Snack On Genetically Modified Corn? Oct 29, 2009
23, 2009) A Spanish researcher has analyzed the preferences of wolves from the north east of the Iberian Peninsula to demonstrate that, in reality, their favorite prey are roe deer, deer and wild boar, ahead. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Turnout, harvest low on hunting season opener Oct 29, 2009
Because the quota of 12 wolves for southern Montana has been met, the season closed at sunset Monday. Here's a recap of the Laurel game check station data for opening day, Oct. 25: number of hunters (231) 198, white tail deer (31) 14, mule deer (58) 45, antelope (3) 2, elk (1) 2, hunter success percentage (40. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
Controversy stalks wolf hunt Oct 29, 2009
Four of the pack's 10 wolves are thought to be dead ... When another pair of wolves laid down stakes in her territory, she killed the mother and picked off the pups while the invader's mate howled nearby in frustration and fury ... But successful wolves are not known for their geniality. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Animals zapped by downed power line near Eureka Oct 29, 2009
The carcasses of five whitetail deer, four black bears, two wolves, one coyote and a turkey vulture were found in the area. "We're just thankful there weren't any two-legged creatures up there, except for the turkey vulture," Pitman said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Canadian coyotes kill folk singer Oct 29, 2009
Coyotes are also known as prairie wolves. Ms Mitchell - touted as a rising star in the folk music scene - was nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award earlier this year in the youth category. (BBC News -- Americas)
Shooting of collared wolves minimal, but affects research Oct 28, 2009
BILLINGS Although he called the loss of two collared wolves in the Cottonwood pack minimal in the grand scheme, Yellowstone National Park wolf biologist Doug Smith said their absence will affect the park's research ... "It's our best study area. It does affect the situation a little bit more." But Ed Bangs, wolf recovery coordinator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, said that the loss of the wolves is biologically inconsequential, since wolves die all the time and packs dissolve ...... (Montana Standard, MT)
Letter: More on wolves and the deceased albino coyote Oct 28, 2009
Just a thought: If we can protect wolves in Montana wouldn't it make sense to protect albino animals as well. I would say that one-of-a-kind animals are much rarer than wolves. (Montana Standard, MT)
Letter: Come summer, wolves could be least of rancher problems Oct 28, 2009
Word has it that by late summer of next year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service just might give the farming and ranching community in the Big Hole Valley and in the northern Rockies generally much more to fret about than wolves. USFW is poised to rule on the status (endangered. (Montana Standard, MT)
Letter: Tax dollars should not subsidize ranching Oct 28, 2009
Nowhere in your coverage of a wealthy rancher's demands that more wolves be killed or a hunter's shooting of a small, beautiful albino coyote did I see the other side to these stories. I suggest that your reporters and readers go to such Web sites as and to get facts from renowned wildlife biologists who have studied these animals for decades. (Montana Standard, MT)
Thrashers lines without Kovalchuk; Krog recalled Oct 28, 2009
The Thrashers recalled forward Jason Krog from the Chicago Wolves of the AHL to take Kovalchuk spot on the roster ... Krog is second on the Wolves in points, has played the longest in Anderson s system and has the most NHL experience not sure what else there is to figure out ... Krog has been best player on Wolves this year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Wolves Lose Their Predatory Edge In Mid-life, Study Shows Oct 28, 2009
27, 2009) Although most wolves in Yellowstone National Park live to be nearly six years old, their ability to kill prey peaks when they are two to three, according to a study led by Dan MacNulty and recently published online by Ecology Letters ... The finding challenges a long-held belief that wolves are successful predators for their entire adult lives ... "Wolves are not perfect predators," says MacNulty, a postdoctoral researcher in the College of Biological Sciences' Department of Ecology,... (Science Daily)
Chugiak tops Eagle River Oct 28, 2009
Chugiak's Kensey Timberlake finished in the top three in all four individual events to lead the Mustangs past the Wolves 178. 85 to 120. (Anchorage Daily News)
Hunters hit wolf quota (27) Oct 28, 2009
Kirkland had seen wolves on a couple times earlier this fall while archery hunting for elk in the West Big Hole. And he figured the pack would still be there come Sunday, when rifle season for deer, elk and wolves opened ... "I was shaking, even after all these years of hunting." Kirkland was among 11 hunters who killed wolves Sunday on the opening day of the statewide season, which coincided with the opening of deer and elk season. (Montana Standard, MT)
West bests Lady Cats in three Oct 28, 2009
The Lady Wolves may have had more on the line Tuesday as West needed a victory against Plano Senior to keep the upstart Lady Wildcats from sweeping the season series and taking the No. 3 playoff seed in District 8-5A.. Times, circumstances and players may have changed, but the end result didnt as West ended the 2009 regular season the same way it did in 2008: with a victory, as the Lady Wolves bested the Lady Wildcats, 25-19, 25-19, 27-25 ... The Lady Wolves dropped the point, but found the... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Real "Wolfman" Shares His Story Oct 27, 2009
Wildlife Preservationist Shaun Ellis Lived with Wolves; Says He Feels Like He's One of the Pack ... Wildlife Preservationist Shaun Ellis, author of "The Man Who Lives With Wolves," spoke to Harry Smith about what he's learned living with wolves and how he became part of the pack ... (CBS) Shaun Ellis, a wildlife preservationist, has eaten, slept and even lived with wolves. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Montana concludes wolf hunt Oct 27, 2009
The Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks earlier had suspended a back-county hunt in a remote area north of Yellowstone National Park after nine gray wolves were shot. That hunt raised controversy because four of the wolves belonged to Yellowstone's much-studied Cottonwood pack -- including the alpha male and female ... An additional four wolves were shot in southern Montana after the general hunt got under way Sunday. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Klamath Falls pair arrested in pit bull attack Oct 27, 2009
Rosey Glasses wrote on Oct 26, 2009 11:16 AM:" herenkelso; my daughter has two of the most lovable pits, it is my lab one must be worried about, she turns to kujo when she feels that someone is where they shouldn't be (in neighbors field) or feels my grandkids are threatened. I wish folks would quit blaming the breed and researcfh, most that attack are either raised poorly, or taught poorly. In many cases they are just plain trained to attack for ill reasons. They are a loyal good breet, much... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Mont shuts down wolf hunting for much of state Oct 27, 2009
Montana has a statewide quota of 75 wolves, including 12 for south-central and southeast Montana. Nine of those 12 were taken in an early season hunt adjacent to Yellowstone National Park. (Montana Standard, MT)
Never forget who that masked man was Oct 25, 2009
His kind of town Chelios, by the way, hooked on last week with the Chicago Wolves, hoping to keep his legs fresh for another NHL stint later this season. The New York Post reported late in the week that the Rangers, carrying only six defensemen, wanted Chelios to stay ready with their Hartford affiliate, but he turned the offer down to remain in his hometown Chicago. (Boston Globe)
Want to see lots of wolves? Just head to Palmer Oct 25, 2009
Want to see lots of wolves ... Want to see lots of wolves ... The theme of the show is wolves. (Anchorage Daily News)
Iberian wolves prefer wild roe deer to domestic animals Oct 25, 2009
A Spanish researcher has analysed the preferences of wolves from the north east of the Iberian Peninsula to demonstrate that, in reality, their favourite prey are roe deer, deer and wild boar, ahead of domestic ruminants (sheep, goats, cows and horses). Wolves (Canis lupus) have been pursued by humans for centuries due to their supposed "addiction" to livestock ... However, the study by Isabel Barja, sole author and researcher at the Universidad Autnoma de Madrid [Autonomous University of... (EurekAlert!)
Monday, Oct. 26th Marks the First Annual Planet Wide Moon Howl Oct 25, 2009
Come one, come all, children and wolves of all ages. The 1st Annual Planet Wide Moon Howl is well, it's pretty much what it sounds like. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Prep Roundup (Oct. 23): Monarchs run away with GSHL cross country title Oct 24, 2009
T wolves take down Kelso. VANCOUVER Jenna DeRosier pounded six kills and Mackenzie Hass added five, but it wasn t enough as Kelso fell to Heritage 25-12, 25-18, 25-14 in GSHL 4A volleyball Thursday. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Dog Universal Pagan Symbol of Loy... Oct 24, 2009
Both domestic and feral dogs are or were domesticated grey wolves, carnivorous members of the canidae family ... People noticed that wolves were pack animals and hunters as they were, so, when the opportunity arose, they found either a cub or an injured wolf to domesticate in order to help them hunt ... Alchemists had symbols of wolves devouring dogs because they represented antimony purifying gold. (Suite101.com)
Chugiak 4, E. River 3 Oct 24, 2009
Shane Exterkamp shot a 280 for Wolves squad, which outshot the school's A Team. Chugiak 4, Eagle River 3. (Anchorage Daily News)
2 wolves left in hunting quota Oct 24, 2009
Three wolves had been taken as of Wednesday ... Published: Friday, October 23, 2009 11:51 PM MDT IDAHO FALLS -- As of Wednesday, just two wolves remain available for hunters in Idaho's Upper Snake Zone, which includes Fremont, Madison and Teton counties ... Hunters in the Upper Snake Zone that butts up against Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks are allowed five wolves in the season that started Oct. 1 and ends when the quota is taken or when five wolves are killed. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Stockgrowers apologize for poor relations Oct 24, 2009
He also thanked Schweitzer for his stance on wolves that helped put them back under state management and allowed The start of wolf hunts that ranchers hope will both trim their numbers and drive the animals away from ranching areas. "I believe there is a place in the ecosystem for wolves, but that's not in our calving pens," Schweitzer, who has been in the ranching business, told Hougen. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Letter: Message to albino coyote Oct 24, 2009
regulator1 wrote on Oct 23, 2009 5:15 PM:" Should have fed him to the wolves..... ". acd wrote on Oct 23, 2009 3:19 PM:" Thanks for the laugh, hope you didn't waste to much of your time on this ridiculous letter. ". (Montana Standard, MT)
Camille Paglia Oct 23, 2009
No, the airheads of Congress will keep their own plush healthcare plan -- it's the rest of us guinea pigs who will be thrown to the wolves. With the Republican party leaderless and in backbiting disarray following its destruction by the ideologically incoherent George W. Bush, Democrats are apparently eager to join the hara-kiri brigade. (Salon)
Rancher halts public hunting Oct 23, 2009
Fred Hirschy said Thursday he's fed up with Montana allowing too many wolves to roam and wants the predators numbers dramatically brought down ... "We want more people on the ground and we want the people on the ground that can shoot some wolves." He said after years of inaction by FWP following repeated attacks on his cattle, he saw no other option but to pull out of the block management program, which pays landowners to allow public hunting on their land ... "The sentiment expressed today is... (Montana Standard, MT)
Josh Lieb of 'Daily Show ' puts his wit to 'Unspeakable Evil' Oct 23, 2009
Stewart also wrote a blurb for the novel (with no help from the author or the show's other writers, Lieb says): "If War and Peace had a baby with , and then left the baby to be raised by wolves, this book would be the result. I loved it.". The novel was born during the TV writers' strike in 2007. (USA Today -- Life)
Cox: Key to beating Florida is passion Oct 23, 2009
To suggest putting in Murray and wasting his redshirt at this point in the season is truly laughable, in addition to the fact that he would probably struggle mightily to be thrown to the wolves against the number 1 ranked team in the nation. Cox ain t Joe Montana, but he is servicable. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Weekend Primer: Huguenin picks every game Oct 23, 2009
(1-5) at Arkansas State (1-4), 7 p.m. THE BUZZ: Arkansas State was considered the No. 1 challenger to Troy in the Sun Belt Conference race, but the Red Wolves are 0-2 in league play and are basically out of the running. They now need to focus on becoming bowl eligible. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Top ready-made autumn adventures Oct 22, 2009
You'll keep an eye out for elk, wild turkey, and Mexican gray wolves among the mountain streams and plunging rocky canyons, spending nights curled up in top-quality lightweight tents. Cost: $1,800 per person ($200 discount if you bring your own gear), seven days. (CNN)
Leaping wolf snatches photo prize Oct 22, 2009
With a great deal of patience and careful observation of the wolves' movements, he succeeded in taking the award-winning photograph ... When he started planning the photograph, he feared that he might not be able to get close enough to the Iberian wolves. (BBC News)
Cats edge Boyd in 10-9 thriller Oct 22, 2009
As a whole, the Lady Wildcats won four of their six singles contests and heading into Fridays finals contest with the Wolves, Lazarine anticipates an edge for his girls. Everybody knows about the tradition West has, he said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Caught by a leech Oct 22, 2009
posted Sept. 17 Why is it exactly that you want wolves ... com's poll question, "Would you want wolves in your state?" ... The answer "No way" leads the way with 40 percent of the 2,800-plus votes, but the "Yes" at 38 percent and the "Sure, we already have some" at 15 percent gives those wanting wolves a 53 percent majority. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
F&G ends wolf hunt in 3 zones Oct 21, 2009
Department of Fish and Game officials are allowing for a total of 220 wolves to be killed across the state, but the kills are divided up into 12 hunting zones ... In the Palouse-Hells Canyon zone, the limit is five wolves and hunters have taken two ... And in the McCall-Weiser zone, 12 of the allowed 15 wolves have been shot, including one illegally. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Burlington's spooky stories Oct 21, 2009
When they stopped they looked more like wolves werewolves than ugly gerbils. They slowly moved towards Annie. (Burlington Union, MA)
Refs could be back in time for season Oct 21, 2009
Chris Chelios, the 47-year-old defenseman who spent 25 years in the NHL, signed with the Chicago Wolves of the AHL. Tennessee football coach Lane Kiffin officially signed his six-year, $14. (Boston Globe)
Va. may fill its own hills with Rocky Mountain elk Oct 21, 2009
More than 1,300 gray wolves were removed from the endangered species list in Idaho and Montana this spring following a costly federal restoration effort ... Hunters in the two states have killed at least 48 wolves since Sept. 1 ... The states have a combined 1,350 wolves. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Wash. offers payments for wolf kills of livestock Oct 20, 2009
With ranchers in Washington concerned about gray wolves, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife is proposing what may be the most generous compensation for livestock losses in the West ... It also offers full value for animals that are considered "probable depredation" by wolves on grazing sites of 100 acres or more and half the value of the animal on sites less than 100 acres ... State or federal officials would determine whether wolves were responsible or likely responsible for the kills. (Longview Daily News, WA)
SIRIUS XM To Launch 'Halloween Radio' Oct 20, 2009
Halloween Radio will broadcast catchy, creepy, fun, scary sounds beginning at 5:00 pm October 30, including creaking doors, wolves baying, footsteps, bubbling potions, a fog horn, breaking glass, the sounds of being chased through the woods, eerie screams, the echo of dripping water, a heartbeat and thunder ... Martha Stewart Living Radio will also welcome experts on the myths and legends of vampires, witches, werewolves, zombies, as well as a team of ghost hunters. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Denali crash pilot in stable condition at Seattle hospital Oct 19, 2009
Initially, both the pilot and the biologist -- a well-known advocate for Alaska wolves -- were presumed dead. The week brought a rollercoaster of emotions, Fister said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Foes seek ruling in wolf case Oct 19, 2009
AP file photo If environmental groups succeed in their effort to have wolves placed back on the endangered species list, this years wolf hunting seasons in Idaho and Montana may be the best shot many hunters get to try to kill a wolf in one of those states ... If environmental groups succeed in their effort to have wolves placed back on the endangered species list -- an outcome which a federal judge has indicated is likely -- this year's wolf hunting seasons in Idaho and Montana may be the best... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Coyote season kicks off with a bang Oct 19, 2009
The results of the study published last month were no surprise to those who work closely with the animals: Eastern coyotes likely bred with Canadian wolves at some point, producing a predator that could not only chase field mice and squirrels but also hunt in packs to take down deer. The species grew larger and more wolflike, with a broader skull better adapted to hunting deer, according to an Associated Press story on the study. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
JIM DODSON: What Next in Kiddie Sequels? Oct 18, 2009
Mowgli, the plucky man-cub raised by wolves in the jungle, now successful new media consultant based in Bangalore, returns to the jungle of his boyhood to help his old pals Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther -- now partners in an award-winning eco-tourism theme park -- fend off a hostile takeover bid by the ruthless and once-defeated tiger, Shere Khan, Asia's leading commodities broker. With help from an aging Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, dean emeritus of Mongoose University School of Economics, the... (The Pilot Newspaper)
Hunting season put coyotes in the crosshairs Oct 18, 2009
The results of the study published last month were no surprise to those who work closely with the animals: Eastern coyotes likely bred with Canadian wolves at some point, producing a predator that could not only chase field mice and squirrels but also hunt in packs to take down deer ... Roland Kays, the museum's curator of mammals, and Jeremy Kirchman, curator of birds, co-authored a study published last month in the journal Biology Letters explaining how cross-breeding with wolves helped... (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Pilot tried to rescue biologist Oct 18, 2009
ANCHORAGE - As wildlife advocates mourned the plane-crash death of Gordon Haber - the biologist who spent 40 years documenting the lives and societies of Denali's wolves - his pilot was recovering Friday in a burn center in Seattle after hiking 20 miles back to civilization ... ANCHORAGE - As wildlife advocates mourned the plane-crash death of Gordon Haber - the biologist who spent 40 years documenting the lives and societies of Denali's wolves - his pilot was recovering Friday in a burn center... (Juneau Empire)
No wolves killed in S. zone Oct 18, 2009
POCATELLO -- Fifty-five wolves have been killed by hunters since Idaho's inaugural wolf hunting season kicked off Sept. 1, but the Southern Idaho zone is the only one of the state's 12 hunting zones that has yet to register a kill ... There are wolves in the zone, but not in large numbers, which would-be wolf hunters know by now ... "But they're not the dumbest animals." There have been wolf sightings in the Southeast corner of the state, but no documented packs, according to Idaho Fish and Game... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
East's Wicks sets school mark in 50 free Oct 17, 2009
Chugiak girls hang on to best Wolves 99-94. Eagle River won the final two events, but the Chugiak girls hung on to defeat the Wolves 99-94. (Anchorage Daily News)
Burned pilot hiked all day to reach help Oct 17, 2009
"He thought it was a person, I thought it was wolves," Rodrick said in a telephone interview today from Denali Park ... Since the early 1990s, Haber has done extensive research on wolves in and around the park, with his work often sponsored by wildlife-protection organizations. (Anchorage Daily News)
Mission Wolf back by popular demand Oct 17, 2009
Maggie is one of the wolves coming to Harwich Community Center next week ... After last year s Mission Wolf event at Harwich Community Center drew some 750 people eager to see live wolves and hear about efforts to protect their population and habitat, the program is back by popular demand for two shows on Tuesday, Oct. 20 ... Mission Wolf, a nonprofit sanctuary caring for around 35 wolves in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, tours the nation to educate the public on the ecology, behavior and need to... (Harwich Oracle, MA)
