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Wolverines captured by Trail Camera in NE Oregon

Wolverine researcher Audrey Magoun captured two wolverines feeding at a camera trap in Wallowa Mountains of Northeast Oregon. Just five days earlier she had discovered tracks. The photos were taken on Apr 2 and 13, 2011. http://www.dfw.state.or.us/news/2011/april/042511c.asp Audrey literally wrote the book on using trail cameras to identify and monitor wolverines without capturing them.  

Oufitter backs switching to copper ammo

Since researchers at Craighead Beringia South have been able to document a rise in lead levels in ravens and eagles during hunting season, it’s gotten a little easier for outfitters and environmentalists to see eye-to-eye, at least on the issue of lead poisioning. The Jackson Hole News and Guide reports that Kelly outfitter B.J. Hill [...]