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- Colorado ranchers awarded $350k for wolf depredation 🐺
Colorado ranchers awarded $350k for wolf depredation 🐺
+ Maine cutting coyote season in half, the floor-shopping whitetail, Teddy's bear season and hammock chillin'
In the event that the weekend wasn’t quite long enough for you, here’s to hoping that your favorite dispatch from the outdoor world can give you 5-or-so minutes to prep yourself for yet another week.
So, without further adieu, let’s grab that coffee or whiskey (no judgement) and get caught up on the outdoor news and views from the past few days.
Here's what's worth reading about today:
Making it rain - Colorado officials approve nearly $350K in rancher’s bills 💸
Season cut in half - Maine might cut coyote hunting in a big way ✂️
Carpet shopping - Deer wanders into a flooring store, shows itself around 🛍️
Teddy’s bear season - Louisiana approves second straight bear season 🧸
Trying to relax - Watch as a bear has a frustrating time trying to chill 😎
GONNA NEED A BIGGER BUDGET
COLORADO OFFICIALS APPROVE NEARLY $350K IN PAYOUTS TO RANCHERS FOR WOLF DEPREDATION
In a saga that continues to roll on out in the west, Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners have approved substantial payments totaling over $343,000 to two Grand County ranchers as compensation for losses incurred due to wolf predation. The payout announcement comes just a couple of months after Colorado ranchers hurled over $580,000 worth of bills at the commission with hopes of repayment and delaying the pending 2025 wolf releases.
While the letter and claims did not deter officials from hastily releasing captured wolves and reintroducing more wolves from Canada, it does look as though the commission is trying to make right by affected ranchers.
Despite the goodwill, the truth remains that this significant payout has now pushed the Colorado Wolf Depredation Compensation Fund’s budget to its absolute limits…
QUICK HITS // FROM AROUND THE WEB
New bill would shorten coyote hunting season in Maine: A new bill is taking aim at coyote hunting in Maine. Right now, coyotes can be hunted year-round except on Sundays under Maine law. The bill would shorten the hunting season to October 1 through March 31. Read the full story.
Arkansas Deer harvest totals raise by 4% nearing 200K total: The total harvest for the 2024-25 season stands at 199,863, a 4% increase from last year’s 192,392. After a sharp decline in 2019-20, numbers have steadily risen. Read the full story.
Deer wanders into Virginia business making it not just another day at the office: 'It was amazing': Southpark Carpet & Flooring experienced an unexpected surprise Saturday afternoon when a deer found its way into the warehouse. Employees were busy at their desks when the uninvited guest made its entrance. Read the full story.
Louisiana set to expand 'Teddy Bear' hunting season after first harvest in two generations: Louisiana is set to expand its second black bear hunting season in two generations with 26 total permits to be granted and two more areas open to hunters in 2025. Read the full story.
Pittsburgh using sharpshooters to reduce deer overpopulation in parks: The city of Pittsburgh has been trying to reduce the overpopulation of deer in city parks. The city now says bowhunters aren't doing enough, so they're taking a more aggressive approach and deploying sharpshooters. Read the full story.
VIDEO // SOME THINGS JUST HAVE TO BE SEEN
😎 Honestly, this bear is my spirit animal. I lived on an island in the Caribbean for a stint back in my 20s. We had a hammock on the porch. I hated that damn thing.
The energy he channels when he freaks out at the end is all too familiar to me…
MONDAY MEME // HOLD ON JUST A MINUTE NOW
WANDERINGS // A SFW GLIMPSE OF OUR BROWSER HISTORY
You ever have that dream? You know, the one where you turn it all off and just vanish to a tropical island (or other such remote location) and live out the rest of your days cheerfully and without worry? Well, if you are so positioned, there is is a company that specializes in helping people vanish. I teach my kids the three ‘yeses’ in life: “yes, sir”, “yes, m’am” and “yes, please” in an attempt to ensure they are raised with a hint of good character. And this video of a young man who accidentally hit his neighbor’s truck with a ball and gave a masterful apology, is another example of parents doing a great job. Last week I was cursing my guidance counselor for not telling me I could climb trees and chase mountain lions. Well, I’m not sure this is a job I want, but it’s worth noting that guidance counsellors should be made aware that there are people out there with the job title of “Dinosaur Erection Specialist”.
EYE CANDY // PICTURES > WORDS
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