All articles tagged with #wildlife laws
Idaho Fish and Game operated a check station on I-90 to monitor compliance with CWD transport laws, finding low adherence among hunters, highlighting the importance of understanding and following regulations to protect Idaho's big game herds from chronic wasting disease.
The death of Peanut, a famous pet squirrel, has become a bizarre rallying point for some right-wing figures, including JD Vance and Elon Musk, who have used it to criticize government overreach. Peanut was euthanized by New York's Department of Environmental Conservation due to illegal pet ownership and rabies concerns, sparking outrage and a GoFundMe campaign. The incident has been politicized, with some conservatives blaming Democrats and using Peanut's story to rally support ahead of the 2024 election.
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into allegations that a Wyoming man captured and abused a wolf, sparking global outrage and prompting calls for tougher animal abuse laws. The man, Cody Roberts, was previously cited for violating wildlife possession laws and paid a $250 fine, leading to widespread anger over the perceived leniency of the punishment. The prosecutor addressed concerns about the fine and highlighted the lack of regulations for killing designated predators in certain areas. Wildlife groups are advocating for stricter laws, with one offering a reward for evidence related to the case, while a petition demanding felony charges against Roberts has garnered tens of thousands of signatures.
A Sarus crane, which was nursed back to health by a farmer in India, has been confiscated by officials and moved to a wildlife sanctuary. The farmer found the bird in his field a year ago and expected it to fly back to the wild, but it never did. Under Indian law, it is illegal for individuals to keep Sarus cranes or even feed them. Wildlife expert Samir Kumar Sinha said moving the bird to a sanctuary was the right thing to do, as conservation and compassion are two different things.