New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos reminded residents on Thursday of the extended beaver trapping season dates for Central and Western, New York.

The NYSDEC is encouraging beaver trappers to visit specific Wildlife Management Units and a state forest in Western New York where trapping large beavers can be a two-handed task. Photo courtesy of ...

COLUMBUS — Beaver and river otter trapping permits on managed areas for the 2022-23 season will be issued via in-person lotteries on Oct. 8, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR ...

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NORTH BROOKFIELD — Selectmen this week approved payment of a $450 bill for beaver-trapping services incurred by a Hillsville Road resident whose septic system was threatened by flooding. Dale Kiley, ...

Oregon lawmakers have approved a limited ban on trapping beavers, despite opposition from state wildlife managers. (Courtesy Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife) Despite warnings against meddling ...

Stowe’s Memorial Park, seen here in April 2023, has become a flood zone thanks to the efforts of overachieving beavers, whose construction projects have raised concerns and water levels. File photo by ...

PORTLAND, Ore.— The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission today rejected a petition filed by the Center for Biological Diversity, scientists, and other conservation groups to permanently close ...

LIKELY TO HAVE SHORTER STAYS. A NEW BOUNTY PROGRAM IN POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY OFFERS MONEY FOR PEOPLE WHO CATCH BEAVERS. THE COUNTY SAYS IT WANTS HELP STOPPING THE DAMAGE THE ANIMALS CAUSE. EACH CATCH IS ...