WILDLIFE NEWS OF THE DAY - 032509

A discussion about raptors who feed on those who frequent feeders in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley leads off Wildlife News Of The Day; followed by a story about an award-winning Pennsylvania raptor sanctuary which is celebrating its 75th anniversary. A golden eagle that was rehabilitated at the Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine has been released. Chronic Wasting Disease has been detected in the deer population in Kansas, something of concern to livestock owners, since it is a disease some livestock can also contract. Wisconsin wildlife officials are soliciting public feedback on deer hunting in that state, as the next two articles show; and Idaho Fish and Game Commissioners have laid out the rules for hunts in that state this year. A woman in Montana had a fatal encounter with a deer on the road; but in Minnesota, several snowmobilers who had deliberately run down deer were in court. Help for wild horse and burro populations is on the horizon, as the next article shows; and an interesting article from King County, Washington, where wildlife officers are using some innovative methods to keep bears out of communities there. Endangered clouded leopards being cared for in a Virginia zoo produced a pair of offspring, although they will have to be closely watched, as mothers sometimes kill their offspring; while residents of an upstate New York community are debating whether a photo depicted a house cat or a cougar. A bizarre incident from Sydney, Australia, where a ringtail possum apparently shed its pelt to escape a situation. Georgia wildlife officers are reporting more rabies cases in that state. The housing market downturn has provided a golden opportunity for Florida's coyotes; and a community outside of Houston, Texas, is having problems with coyotes making off with their pets. In an article from Madison, Wisconsin (which includes some comments by a UC Davis researcher), residents discussed increased problems with coyotes. And finally, an offbeat tale about a Massachusetts writer's quest to see coyotes close-up.

Hawks sometimes attack at feeders

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary celebrates 75th anniversary

Now-healthy golden eagle returns to wild today in Wabasha

Ten CWD-positive deer reported by KDWP

DNR holds deer herd management hearing

2008 Deer Season Review Meeting

Idaho wolf hunt set for this fall; fewer deer and elk permits available

Marion woman dies after collision with deer

Prosecutors want to combine trials in snowmobile deer slaughter

Hope for iconic horses

A bear walks into a 'burb, but state's new bear dogs scare him out again

2 rare clouded leopard cubs born at zoo in Va.

DEC captures photo of ‘big cat’

Ringtail possum scared out of its fur

Two more rabies cases in North Hall: one cat, one raccoon

Coyotes may be new residents in abandoned homes

Numerous coyote sightings, pet deaths concern residents

West Side Residents Report More Coyote Sightings

Mee beep! Don’t run from coyotes