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Beaver bounty leads to act of cruelty in Sask., but no cruelty charges laid

A man is being fined under hunting regulations after RCMP discovered a brutalized beaver in Watrous, Saskatchewan. The community, which is part of the Regional Municipality of Morris, has a beaver control program in effect – often, these programs offer a reward or stipend for every animal killed, which is proven with an identifying piece …

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Beaver Blotter: June 23, 2014

Traps in Toronto suburb lead to warning The Oakville & Milton Humane Society is warning residents of the Toronto suburb after a spate of reports of wildlife being caught in Conibear and leg-hold traps. An affluent community, many wildlife conflicts are resolved by humane wildlife control companies like Gates’ AAA Wildlife Control. But unsuspecting residents …

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It’s time to reignite our call – ban the leg-hold trap in BC now!

Since the 1930s, APFA has called on the government to rid our provinces of these horrific devices – man-made instruments that are designed to hold an animal against their will, sometimes for days at a time. Though minor modifications have been made to the devices since then – minuet spacing between the clamps or thin …

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WikiLeaks style website helps fight crimes against animals

It was only a matter of time: a new website, styled after the infamous WikiLeaks, is helping law enforcement agencies track down and crack cases involving crimes against animals. The Guardian is reporting that the site, WildLeaks, was created by security expert Andrea Crosta, who was responsible for unveiling an ivory smuggling ring operated by …

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Wildlife are not pets – not even a moose in a trailer park

Sometimes you don’t want to write a blog – you see something that’s so ridiculous, you figure there’s no chance anyone will believe it. But sometimes, there’s a media outlet that already did the dirty work. The Times Colonist is reporting that biologists are reminding residents of Alaska that moose are not pets. Actually. “They …

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US company provides another co-existence tool

Their marketing may lean toward the hyperbolic, but the folks at Predator Guard have the product to make it worthwhile. A solar-powered, motion-activated light system that can be strategically placed at various heights and positions (depending on the animal), the Predator Guard deterrent product seem like another great tool for ranchers, farmers, landowners and municipalities …

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Moose sightings increase, but populations down in Newfoundland

Sightings of moose running through downtown St. John’s makes people think their populations are on the rise. But one expert is saying the opposite is true. According to the CBC, who interviewed Department of Environment and Conservation director John Blake, it’s important for residents to understand that humans are moving in on moose territory – …

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