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Showcasing the DNR: The search for Michigans ghost cat Karen Cleveland and Cody Norton,   March 6, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 1of11 Contractors for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game show a member of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources cougar team how to draw a blood sample from an immobilized cougar. From left, Sam Smith, Boone Smith and Matt Borg, all from the contractors team. (Michigan Department of Natural Resources/Courtesy Photo) Show MoreShow Less 2of11 A cougar is capture...

Providing coverage of Alaska and northern Canadas oil and gas industry Prudhoe gas treatment plant hits snag SES Midstream appeals division’s decision on Deadhorse lease to DNR commissioner; Ray Latchem says project is shovel ready Kay Cashman Petroleum News SES Midstream’s plan to begin construction of a small compressed natural gas and sales quality natural gas plant at Deadhorse to serve the local oilfield support contractors and Norgasco, the local gas distribution firm, has run into perm...

Providing coverage of Alaska and northern Canadas oil and gas industry AOGCC rules KLU wells P&A’d; requires site clearance, bonding Kristen Nelson Petroleum News The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission has ruled on applications from Furie Operating Alaska to change the status of three offshore exploration wells within the Cook Inlet Kitchen Lights unit. The wells, KLU Nos. 1, 2A and 4, were suspended by a previous operator in 2012 and 2013 with 15 fe....     [additional news subje...

Providing coverage of Alaska and northern Canadas oil and gas industry Preliminary finding for NS Foothills area Kristen Nelson Petroleum News The Alaska Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Oil and Gas said Feb. 24 that a preliminary written finding of the director for the North Slope Foothills areawide oil and gas lease sale is available for public comment. Best interest findings for the state’s five areawide sale areas — Alaska.... You must be logged in to view this story. Please ...

HAMMOND, Ind. (AP) — State environmental officials are warning the public to avoid a...

When he went to Wolf Lake Monday, Leo Mores, of Robertsdale, was shocked at all of the waterfowl corpses. He said he found more than 20 dead geese, ducks and coots and gathered their corpses. City staff then picked up the remains form the park.  Provided by Provided by Stacey Cycak Beason and Leo Mores HAMMOND — Environmental officials warned the public to avoid Wolf Lake as an investigation is underway into the dozens of dead waterfowl reported in the area.  On Thursd...

Preliminary results of a study testing white-tailed deer spleens for presence of neonicotinoid pesticides show exposure of deer throughout the state, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

HAMMOND — After several dead geese and ducks were discovered around the northern portion of Hammonds Wolf Lake, multiple agencies have launched an investigation into the mysterious string of deaths.  The Indiana Department of Natural Resources began getting reports of dead waterfowl in the area mid-February, said DNR Director of Communications James Brindle.  "We have received multiple reports of sick or dead geese at Wolf Lake," Brindle said.   Officials were unable to say exa...

Caseville Fire Department works to maintain Rush Lake grass fire Paige Withey, Scott Nunn, paige.withey@hearstnp.com, scott.nunn@hearstnp.com March 4, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail Approximately 80 acres of grass land was burned overnight after an all terrain vehicle reportedly caught fire in the Rush Lake game area on Wednesday, March 3. According to Caseville Fire Chief Ben Willenberg, a nearby property owner had been riding his four-wheeler in the area when the ATV caught fire. The individual ...

Searching for antler sheds can be a fun end of winter pastime March 4, 2021 Finding deer sheds is a great way to get outside and enjoy the last days of winter while assessing the deer in your area. Photo by Sam Smith Michigan has an abundant deer population, and many people enjoy searching or hunting for antler sheds as a late winter outdoor activity. The antler cycle is controlled by photoperiod, or day length. Male deer grow antlers rapidly in spring and summer. After the breeding season, as ...