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“Holliday Article” by Michael Trace

Early Sonoran "Elephant" Hunters

“Gomphotheres were members of the diverse, extinct family Gomphotheriidae. Gomphotheres were one of several elephant-like animals common in North America. These disappeared abruptly with the arrival of early indian hunters on the American continent, about 14,000-years ago. NOTE: this paper was originally published to Academia.edu. It was written

Chronic Wasting Disease

Chronic Wasting Disease Test Developed by Scientists

“A very good discussion of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and a new test for live animals. NOTE: this article was originally published to APNews.com on April 17, 2021. It was written by Brent French. BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Scientists have developed a new way to test live animals for chronic

Aransas National Wildlife Refuge

Whooping Cranes Are Nesting in Texas for the First Time in Over a Century

“Whooping Cranes seem to be continuing their slow recovery. NOTE: this article was originally published to TexasMonthly.com on April 23, 2021. It was written by Asher Elbein. Feature photo is via U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service “Headquarters” Flickr page and is published here using CC 2.0 license

City of Spokane Uses 200 Goats for Fire Prevention

Quoting Spokane’s Parks Director, ” (Goat grazing) is an economically and ecologically friendly way to manage brush density.” NOTE: this article was originally published to KHQ.com on May 14, 2021. SPOKANE, Wash. – Starting Friday, about 200 goats will be on the job to help reduce fire risk in natural

"Invasion Biology"

Utah Mountain Goat Statewide Management Plan

“The National Parks Service is on a mission to eradicate wild goats from Teton and Yellowstone Parks, based on “competition”. Utah disagrees with their premise. Quoting Utah’s goat management plan, “Even where both (bighorn and goats) are present, resource partitioning (competition) appears to minimize conflicts (Laundre 1994). Specifically, there

Burning But Not Learning?

horses and wildfire

Burning But Not Learning?

“According to ecologist-rancher Bill Simpson, animal impact, especially from wild horses, will better control wildfires and preserve fisheries than prescribed burns and dam removals. Here is an original point of view on a topic that needs fresh thinking. NOTE: this article was originally written by Capt. William E. Simpson II

The Farm Subsidy Paradox

Quoting the article below, “Our government rewards practices that increase industrialization and degrade arable land – charting us on track for another Dust Bowl.” NOTE: this article was originally published to regeneration.works on June 4, 2021. It was written by Parker Hughes. Policy: Congress first authorized federal crop insurance as

America’s Never-Ending Battle Against Flesh-Eating Worms

“The history of the screwworm eradication program. This program is the single most important reason Texas has so many deer. NOTE: this article was originally published to TheAtlantic.comIt was written by Sarah Zhang. The Florida Keys are a place where deer stand next to children at school-bus stops. They

A Death Of Ethics: Is Hunting Destroying Itself?

A Death of Ethics: Is Hunting Destroying Itself?

Quoting the article below, “Hunting historians today say Theodore Roosevelt, as a student of science, would embrace the knowledge that touts predators’ important ecological role. They say he would be opposed to predator-killing contests and be appalled by the practice of running down wolves and coyotes on snowmobiles. NOTE: this

California wildfires

Wildfires Threaten Urban Water Supplies, Long After the Flames Are Out

The article below discusses the long term effect of catastrophic forest fires on drinking water. The authors say that 2/3 of America’s drinking water comes from forests. The fires greatly increase soil erosion and this harms water quality. It fails to mention the environmental harm done by the

Woman Is Killed in Montana Bear Attack

Woman Is Killed in Montana Bear Attack

Limited bear hunting would make bears fearful of humans. Increased fear would help prevent bear attacks like the one described below. A healthy respect for people would also make poaching bears harder. Because hunters have always provided the lion’s share of financial support for wildlife conservation and restoration, we

First Gray Wolf Pups Since 1940s Spotted in Colorado

“Quoting the article below, ” Wildlife advocates see wolf reintroduction in Colorado as a vital step in restoring the wolf more quickly to habitat stretching from the Canada to the Mexico border.” NOTE: this article was originally published to APNews.com on June 9, 2021. ENVER (AP) — Colorado has its first

Emergency Order Issued After 6 Breeding Facilities Test Positive for ‘zombie Deer’ Disease

Chronic Wasting Disease

Emergency Order Issued After 6 Breeding Facilities Test Positive for 'Zombie Deer' Disease

The article below discusses Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) which is spreading through Texas and the West at an accelerating rate. As we have written in the “Philosophy” section of this blog: “Confinement livestock operations take animals off the range where they efficiently convert the sun’s energy in the form

Why Italians Are Growing Apples for Wild Bears

Why Italians Are Growing Apples for Wild Bears

Most valued wild species receive supplemental feed in some form. This is true of waterfowl, deer, elk, upland game birds and even park pigeons fed by little old ladies. Why not bears? Growing things like apples which bears and many other species can eat is different than feeding them artificially.

Dam Dumps Mask Record-low Snake Flows

Dam Dumps Mask Record-low Snake Flows

“Because water is managed regionally across the West, and first allocated to the earliest-dated permits, states like Utah which was farmed before Wyoming and Idaho, are getting are getting priority water from states upstream. The rivers are full from the reservoir draw-downs, but the water is headed out-of-state. NOTE: this

The Rise of Aquaculture and the Threat of Floating Feedlots

The Rise of Aquaculture and the Threat of Floating Feedlots

Aquaculture was once thought to be the key to saving wild fish stocks. As discussed in the article below, it turns out to be fraught with unintended consequences. NOTE: this post was originally sent by email by The Regeneration Weekly on June 13, 2021. It was written by Parker Hughes.