A Shepherd, Montana man lost his hunting privileges for 16 years and will pay fines and restitution exceeding $6,000 after pleading guilty to 16 state and federal charges of poaching mule deer and leaving some parts at a federal recreation area. Brayden Reed, 19, pleaded guilty in Yellowstone County Justice Court to four counts of unlawful possession of deer, two counts of … [Read more...] about Man Charged with Poaching in Yellowstone County Court
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Federal Duck Stamps Soar into Their Debut by USFWS
Hunters, birders, and stamp collectors celebrated as the 2022-2023 Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp – commonly known as the Duck Stamp – went on sale. The new Federal Duck Stamp and its younger sibling, the Junior Duck Stamp, debuted and are now available for purchase. The Federal Duck Stamp plays a critically important role in wildlife conservation. … [Read more...] about Federal Duck Stamps Soar into Their Debut by USFWS
A Brief History of the Victory Garden
As homesteaders, self-sufficiency seems almost folded into our DNA. While the lifestyle has many appeals, one thing in particular that binds us is a deep appreciation for the land, and a desire for a connection to the food that nourishes us. These sorts of virtues have fallen in and out of mainstream appeal over the years, sometimes on a whim, and other times on account of … [Read more...] about A Brief History of the Victory Garden
First Case of Wild Avian Flu in Utah Confirmed
While highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed in domestic birds in Utah last month, the first case of the virus in a wild bird was recently confirmed after a dead great-horned owl tested positive. High pathogenic avian influenza viruses are very contagious among birds, and can cause rapid and high mortality in domestic birds, such as chickens, turkeys and domestic … [Read more...] about First Case of Wild Avian Flu in Utah Confirmed
Hunters Found Not Guilty in Wyoming Corner Crossings Case
Four Missouri hunters were declared “not guilty” by a Wyoming court in a “corner crossing' case that garnered national attention. Corner crossing involves moving from one parcel of public land to another with adjacent corners, when the other two corners are made up of private property. According to Wyofile, "The hunters’ attorneys said Carbon County Prosecutor Ashley … [Read more...] about Hunters Found Not Guilty in Wyoming Corner Crossings Case
