A lawsuit that trappers filed against the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to challenge the department’s restrictions on nonresident trapping continues to progress through the court system. Bob Moctinski, who is one of the lawsuit’s organizers, posted an update to … [Read More]
Tag Archives: Minnesota
Proposal Would Remove Federal Protection From Wolves in Lower 48
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering eliminating endangered species protections for gray wolves in the Lower 48. The only exception would be for a small group of Mexican wolves in Arizona and New Mexico. If the USFWS agrees … [Read More]
Groups Sue to Stop Wolf Hunting and Trapping in the Midwest
A group of animal rights organizations has teamed up to file a lawsuit in an attempt to bring back federal protections for gray wolves in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. Wolf hunting and trapping seasons opened in Wisconsin and Minnesota in 2012, … [Read More]
Wisconsin Hunters and Trappers Take 18 Wolves in First Week of Season
Wisconsin’s first wolf season, which began last Monday, is off to a surprising start as hunters and trappers have already tagged 18 wolves. “I think 18 wolves in the first week would certainly greatly exceed my expectations,” Fred Strand, a … [Read More]
Minnesota Grouse Hunter Kills Charging Wolf
A man shot and killed a wolf in northern Minnesota after the animal charged him and his dog. The man reported the incident to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials shortly after it occurred during a ruffed grouse hunting trip. The … [Read More]
Minnesota Lawsuit Will Not Delay Wolf Season
Minnesota will have a wolf hunting and trapping season in 2012. The Minnesota Court of Appeals has struck down a lawsuit attempting to stop the opening of the inaugural season. It will begin Nov. 3. The court found that the … [Read More]
New Lawsuit Aims to Stop Minnesota Wolf Hunting and Trapping Seasons
The Center for Biological Diversity and Howling for Wolves filed a lawsuit today against the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The groups are seeking a preliminary injunction to prevent wolf hunting and trapping seasons. The early season is set to … [Read More]
Trappers Sue Minnesota DNR to Challenge Non-Resident Trapping Ban
Trappers have filed a lawsuit against the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, stating that the department’s restrictions on trapping are unconstitutional. The group behind the lawsuit has distributed a press release detailing the reasons they’re pursuing the case. The full … [Read More]
Editor’s Call: Head to Owatonna
The NTA Convention is a priceless resource for trappers We’re in the dog days, and although trapping season isn’t as far away as it was, it’s still way off out there in the mists of the future. Too far off, … [Read More]
Triathlete Attacked by Otter While Swimming
An otter attack in Minnesota earlier this week is even more unusual than the strange raccoon attack in Washington last week. A triathlete was swimming across a lake when the otter started biting her. Kelly Smith, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, provides … [Read More]
