Trapping especially has a tendency to be heavily criticized. In contrast, its also an activity that is heavily supported by professionals as an integral tool in the wildlife management playbook. While licensed trappers are often the primary focal point of criticism and scorn, what is NOT often recognized is the working relationship between state agencies, wildlife professionals, licensed trappers, and the general public.
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Coyotes, rats, others, adapt amid human isolation trends in urban areas
Recent coyote conflict highlights coexistence conundrum with charismatic canines
This dichotomy of differing levels with regard for the coyote further polarizes the debate. There’s a lot of people who truly love coyotes, and a lot of people who truly hate ‘em. This makes for quite the balancing act for impartial wildlife professionals when the topics of management, regulated cull, and public safety-driven pest control begin to swirl in the same social cauldron.
Video: Lynx in Canada take on deer, skidders, and each other this winter!
This week, the lynx is the latest to reap social media tidings as two separate videos released by Hinterland Outdoors demonstrate the animal’s insatiable charisma for viral video stardom.