It is getting harder and harder to deny the effects of CWD. https://wyofile.com/hunting-tweaked-to-target-mule-deer-departing-the-worlds-most-cwd-infected-herd/
I just bought a house in ponderosa forest next to grass and shrubland. The previous owner is the VFD chief for the neighboring county. Very few trees within 100', metal roof, 1,500 gallon water tank on site...insurance agent was here yesterday to take pictures. Fingers crossed.
It is nearly impossible to know what this administration wants because of the whiplashing statements and priorities, on all issues, not just conservation. Fortunately, maybe, that lack of consistency has made them less effective at destroying our public (and private) lands.
Does CRWM have the funding and is there a legal path to fight this and future commission decisions? The commission is a total sham right now - not a single legitimate hunter, the outfitter rep has never outfitted a day in her life, the governor has directly worked against the department...I...
I know no one here will be surprised that Randy is putting out amazing content, but this one really hit home for me. For every acre of habitat lost due to human disturbance, deer a giving up another 4.6 acres of habitat because they don't want to be near oil wells etc...