As a longtime promoter of local native wildlife, I have always been intrigued by native animals adapting to the urban environments of Salt Lake City. Native deer, doves, and ducks all do well and whole herds of mule deer now live well within city limits. Many mourning doves now raise their young in our neighborhoods and no longer migrate south as they had done for millennia. … [Read more...]
The Murder of Crows
You can now shoot crows in Utah, thanks to the Wildlife Board's 3-2 vote in favor of the new hunting season. But amid the public outcry and for the first time in its history, the Board will convene another public hearing. Read about the controversy at UtahOutsider. … [Read more...]