Canadian wolves favor salmon over deer meat: study

ScienceDaily (Sep. 1, 2008) — Although most people imagine wolves chasing deer and other hoofed animals, new research suggests that, when they can, wolves actually prefer fishing to hunting. The study shows that when salmon is available, wolves will reduce deer hunting activity and instead focus on seafood.

Deer deaths at golf course a mystery

Judith Lavoie, Times Colonist
Dead baby deer are not the type of hazards golfers like to meet on the course.
But far too many for comfort started turning up at Royal Colwood Golf Club during the last few months.
“They were mainly newborns. We are now working in conjunction with Wild ARC [animal rehabilitation centre],” said Royal Colwood [...]

Quebec cracks down on millionaire poachers

By INGRID PERITZ Scripps News
Thursday, December 07, 2006
The moose were stalked by helicopter and run ragged until they were dazed by noise and wind. Then the beasts were picked off by millionaire gunmen as easily as plastic ducks lined up at a carnival booth.
Even in the pitiless world of game poaching, where deer are fatally [...]

Walk in park turns into wrestling match with deer

Associated Press
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. – A walk in a city park turned into a wrestling match with an infuriated deer for three Sheboygan men who battled with the injured 6-point buck until police came and shot it.
“I just grabbed the horns, which is pretty stupid,” said Anthony Lee, 20, explaining that his first reaction was to [...]

Wildlife News Blogs

Here in Yellowstone Country the critters are constantly making news. Buffalo, bears, and wolves, especially are constantly under attack from small-minded humans. And then there’s this whole escaped elk thing (don’t get me started on that.)
Luckily for those of us who like to read about our critter neighbors, there are a few good sites that [...]