Source: The Canadian Press, December 13, 2018 Despite a $2,860 fine, Tami Lutz called caring for a fawn ‘an experience of a lifetime’ A Saskatchewan woman has been penalized for keeping a fawn at her home and obstructing conservation officers. Tami Lutz was fined $2,680 in Prince Albert provincial court earlier this week after pleading… Continue reading Prince Albert woman fined for keeping fawn at home
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Caught on camera: Deer rescued from icy northern Ontario river
Source: CTV News, December 2, 2018 The rescue of a deer trapped in an icy northern Ontario river was captured on camera. Ontario Provincial Police say firefighters from Greater Sudbury, Ont. conducted the rescue in the Vermilion River about 30 kilometres west of the city centre. In a series of three videos posted to Twitter… Continue reading Caught on camera: Deer rescued from icy northern Ontario river
Hawkeyed wildlife officer saves deer by shooting its antlers
Source: CTV News, November 6, 2018 A hawkeyed wildlife officer has saved the life of a jousting deer with one crack shot to the antlers. Alberta fish and wildlife officer Mike Little has been credited for his marksmanship after two deer became hopelessly entangled by their antlers, just north of Whitecourt. It’s believed the two… Continue reading Hawkeyed wildlife officer saves deer by shooting its antlers
Rare white ‘spirit moose’ captured on video in northern Ontario
Source: Josh Dehaas, CTV News, October 29, 2018 A northern Ontario couple was treated to a rare sighting of not one but two white ‘spirit moose,’ and they managed to capture the magical experience on camera. Nicole Leblanc of Timmins, Ont., tells CTVNews.ca that she and her husband were driving to their camp near Foleyet,… Continue reading Rare white ‘spirit moose’ captured on video in northern Ontario
Photographer captures monkey recreating iconic ‘Lion King’ scene with baby
Source: Adam Frisk, Global News, October 22, 2018 A photographer captured a real-life Disney moment when she snapped an image of monkey holding its baby to the sky, just like it was Simba from the iconic Lion Kingscene. Israeli photographer Dafna Ben Nun captured the scene during a recent trip to Zimbabwe. Her image is reminiscent… Continue reading Photographer captures monkey recreating iconic ‘Lion King’ scene with baby
Wolf warning issued in Banff National Park after female approaches campers
Source: CTV News, September 4, 2018 BANFF, Alta. – A warning is in effect in Banff National Park after a wolf approached campers in a busy campground. Parks Canada ecologist Jesse Whittington says the warning on the Bow Valley Parkway was issued today because a collared wolf entered the Castle Mountain campground at night on Aug. 27.… Continue reading Wolf warning issued in Banff National Park after female approaches campers
B.C. bear climbs into open van with child inside
Source: CTV News, September 3, 2018 A quick-thinking mother in B.C. used her van’s panic alarm to scare off a bear that had climbed into her open vehicle while a child sat inside. Conservation officers say the Coquitlam woman and one of her children went inside to grab some groceries while the other child waited… Continue reading B.C. bear climbs into open van with child inside
Doe’s death leads to desperate adoption drive for 2 fawns
Source: CBC News, July 24, 2018 Babies came into the world on the side of Circle Drive in Saskatoon Two mule deer fawns born under dire circumstances in Saskatoon sparked a hurried adoption drive. The fawns’ mother had been hit by a car on Circle Drive. She gave birth either shortly before or shortly after. The doe ran away… Continue reading Doe’s death leads to desperate adoption drive for 2 fawns
Kindersley Wildlife Federation Update
Last Saturday the Kindersley Wildlife Federation held its annual banquet and awards night. The event recognized the hunting/fishing skills of the game hunters in the area as well as raised funds for the club’s operating costs for the upcoming year. The club was pleased with the evening, and sold-out tickets gave an echo call of… Continue reading Kindersley Wildlife Federation Update
Saskatchewan hunters donate more heads for chronic wasting disease testing
Source: The Canadian Press, February 13, 2018 About 300 samples are needed from one area to study it effectively Saskatchewan hunters are submitting more animal heads to be tested for chronic wasting disease, but a wildlife ecologist says more are needed to get a clearer picture of the spread of the disease. Todd Whiklo, who discussed… Continue reading Saskatchewan hunters donate more heads for chronic wasting disease testing