Cattle producers pass resolution | Deer, elk and wolves pressure grasslands and cattle herds
VERNON, B.C. — Doug Fossen used to think it was a treat to see an occasional elk crossing his range in the southern interior of British Columbia. Not anymore. “We are getting herds of 50 or 60,” he said. Exploding populations of deer, elk and predators are driving B.C. ranchers to distraction as they fight […] Read moreTag Archives Wildlife
Farmers keep the spirit of flight alive
Hawks rescued | Farmers delivered babies to Alberta Birds of Prey Centre, which helped them recover
When Pam Bergen heard that personnel from the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre had released Swainsons hawks into the wild last month, she cried. They were tears of joy that came months after she had shed tears of sadness over widespread destruction she saw July 26. A storm bearing golf ball-sized hail struck Pam and […] Read more
Pilot project tests fencing options
BONANZA, Alberta — With a herd of 75 wild elk and a smattering of deer and moose wandering through the bush north of his farm, Bill Wilson thought his days of swath grazing and bale grazing were over. However, a new fencing technique has allowed Wilson to once again inexpensively graze his cattle without wildlife […] Read more
Leave it to beavers
TWIN BUTTE, Alta. — Senator Nicole Eaton may not have considered the beaver’s role in mitigating the effects of climate change when she suggested last year that the polar bear replace it as one of Canada’s national symbols. But yes, to its attributes of being busy, industrious, persistent and a great swimmer, the beaver can […] Read more
