WILDLIFE NEWS OF THE DAY - 022409

In wildlife news today, a University of Nebraska facility provides useful advice for people dealing with wildlife incursions; while a Florida animal rescue shelter is feeling the pinch of a contracting economy. The bad economy is also a concern for wildlife officials around Cape Cod, after the state eliminated the $150,000 raccoon rabies vaccine program funding. A report from Arkansas about the occurrence of rabies in that state last year is next up; followed by one from Louisiana, where evidence points to a hawk strike that may have caused a helicopter to crash. After reporting the 8th cougar kill of the season, North Dakota wildlife officials concluded the hunting season in the western part of the state; and cougar hunting in north-central Montana has been concluded, as well. A possible cougar sighting threw Terra Haute, Indiana, officials into action; and Toronto officials swung into action when a resident's pet was attacked by coyotes. A woman and her dog were attacked by a trio of coyotes in Denver, Colorado; and the first coyote has been killed in Greenwood, Colorado, following the City Council's approval to hunt them.


Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management Provides Solutions

Animals, Expenses Squeeze Rescue Founder

Budget nips Cape raccoon rabies vaccine

Rabid skunk reported in Amity

Doomed helicopter may have struck hawk before Morgan City crash that killed 8

Mountain Lion Season Closed in Western ND

Mountain lion hunt closed

Officials take precautions following reported cougar sighting near Meadows Elementary

Coyote attacks prompt city to take action

3 Coyotes Surround, Attack Denver Woman

Greenwood Village makes first coyote kill