Archive for April 9th, 2010

Gray Wolves and Shira’s Moose Topic of Presentation

Friday, April 9th, 2010 Posted in Assorted Outdoors | No Comments »

Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation invites you to learn about gray wolves and Shira’s moose in Oregon as it kicks off its Spring Speaker Series with a free presentation by state wildlife biologists on Wednesday, April 21 at 7 p.m. in Portland. Both species have a fascinating life history and their stories will be told by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists who study, manage and work with them. Russ Morgan will discuss his work with Oregon’s burgeoning population of gray wolves and Pat Matthews will share his insights about our newest residents, Shira’s moose. Admission is free, but registration is required. Register online at OWHF’s Web site www.owhf.org or call (503) 255-6059. Read more..

Reimbursement Not Sought In Scott Mason Rescue

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The New Hampshire Office of the Attorney General and the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department have decided not to pursue reimbursement of costs for the extensive search and rescue operation on Mount Washington in April 2009 for then-17-year-old hiker Scott Mason of Halifax, Mass. Mason was missing for three days after leaving the Appalachian Mountain Club's Pinkham Notch Visitor Center alone, intending to complete a 17-mile hike in one day. According to his account, he spent several days in the Great Gulf Wilderness attempting a shortcut of his planned route after spraining his ankle during the morning of his first day out. Conditions in the White Mountains became increasingly treacherous over the course of the search; rain and rapid snowmelt made many small streams impassable, requiring search teams to use ... Read more..

Catalog Highlights Minnesota Trails And Parks

Friday, April 9th, 2010 Posted in Recreational News | No Comments »

From exploring North Shore history during a guided bike ride on the newest stretch of the Gitchi-Gami State Trail to enjoying a variety of open-air concerts in scenic settings, anyone looking for affordable fun will find plenty of options from which to choose at Minnesota state parks and trails this spring and summer. The latest edition of the Programs & Special Events catalog lists more than 300 things to do now through the end of August, most of which are free, except for the vehicle permit needed to enter state parks. Permits are $5 for a one-day permit or $25 for a year-round permit. Read more..

FWC Rescues Survivors Of Seaplane Crash On Lake Okeechobee

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Simply by being in the right place at the right time, law enforcement officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) were the first to respond to a seaplane crash Wednesday afternoon on Lake Okeechobee, near Observation Island. The plane departed from Lantana Airport earlier in the day but soon went off radar. The Glades County Sheriff’s Office contacted the FWC for assistance after receiving a report of a plane down. FWC officers quickly launched their boat and were able to pinpoint the plane’s location based on alerts coming from the EPIRB (emergency position-indicating radiobeacon). Read more..