NORFOLK — Roger Johnson and his wife were hiking near Haystack Mountain State Park when they came upon a young beaver caught in a steel trap near a small pond and instinctively went to investigate.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos reminded residents on Thursday of the extended beaver trapping season dates for Central and Western, New York.

Stowe’s Memorial Park, seen here in April 2023, has become a flood zone thanks to the efforts of overachieving beavers, whose construction projects have raised concerns and water levels. File photo by ...

Despite warnings against meddling with wildlife management, the Oregon Legislature has voted to prohibit beaver trapping in impaired waterways on public lands. Democratic lawmakers who supported House ...

Beaver trapping would be prohibited along impaired waterways on public lands in Oregon under a bill that’s headed for a vote in the House. Supporters of House Bill 3932, including environmental and ...

As hunting season begins for beavers this year, people across the state of Iowa are recognizing the importance of beavers and their contributions to the environment. “They’re nature’s engineers, and ...

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As a wildlife damage specialist for the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, I’ve accepted the fact that odd odors are just part of the job. From handling skunks to hard working interns that haven’t ...

NEW YORK (WWTI) — New Yorkers are being reminded of season date changes for trapping in portions of the state. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced on November 25 new ...

COQUILLE, Ore. — Coquille police say a young man broke his leg after stepping into a beaver trap near Sturdivant Park. Police Chief Janice Blue told The World newspaper of Coos Bay that the man’s dog ...

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- After hearing testimony from about 30 people, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission denied a petition on a 3-3 tie vote Friday that would have initiated rulemaking to consider ...

NEW YORK (WWTI) — Don’t forget! The beaver trapping season has been extended in some parts of New York. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos reminded ...