Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology

FWCB People in the News

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Hunters aren't the worst threat to wolves' survival


Well, they are hunting wolves out West this fall, and many people think it's a shame. Commentary by Adjunct Professor L. David Mech.

Minnesota Public Radiotiger

Bangladesh forms first tiger plan


The Tiger Action Plan aims to save an estimated 300-500 tigers in the Sundarbans mangrove forest. The plan was drawn up by the Bangladesh Forest Department and the Wildlife Trust of Bangladesh with help from the Zoological Society of London, the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the University of Minnesota. BBC-UK

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Monarch butterfly population threatened by tree loss from an infestation of bark beetles in Mexico


The infestation is causing foresters to cut down thousands of infected fir trees. Monarch Lab Director Dr. Karen Oberhauser discusses the efforts underway to protect the population. Discovery Channel Canada

Polar bear research on Baffin IslandPolar Bear


Conservation Biology graduate student Seth Stapleton, the Mittimatilik Hunters and Trappers Organisation, and scientists from Parks Canada and Government of Nunavut recently completed intensive aerial surveys of the steep coastlines of Sirmilik National Park on northern Baffin Island.

Siku Circumpolar News Service

Nearly three-quarters of Minnesota anglers target walleyes, by far the No. 1-sought species in the state, according to a recently completed angler survey...

The University of Minnesota conducted the survey of 1,600 anglers for the Department of Natural Resources to gauge their opinions on a wide variety of fishing issues, including bag limits, slot limits, where they fished and what they considered a successful outing. Star Tribune

 

Monarch ButterflyMid-to-late August is a peak time to spot monarch butterflies in Minnesota...

Minnesota's monarch butterfly population is 38 percent below average this summer, according to preliminary statistics from Karen Oberhauser, who leads the University of Minnesota's Monarch Lab. Minnesota Public Radio

 

A different school of fish

In its first year of existence, the University Bass Fishing Club has fielded a group of about 10 college students who love to fish and know how to catch bass. Despite their lack of resources, they have had success in the highly competitive college bass fishing arena. Star Tribune

 

A fishing owl stalks a river for a nighttime meal

This Animal Planet film clip features the research of graduate student Jon Slaght who studies Blakiston's Fish Owl in Russia. Discovery.com

 

Monarch ButterflyIt is known as the globe skimmer or wandering glider, but no one ever knew just how far this remarkable dragonfly could actually travel...

Professor Karen Oberhauser, a monarch butterfly specialist at the University of Minnesota, said that when the monarch's journey was confirmed, people were astounded. The Independent - UK

Black Headed Ibis

Breaking barriers in carp research

Early in the morning and late at night fish are on the move between Lake Susan and Rice Marsh Lake, according to Chris Chizinski, who works in Peter Sorenson's lab in the University of Minnesota. Eden Prairie News

 

Monarchs on Kare 11

Monarch ButterflyKaren Oberhauser, Director of Monarchs in the Classroom and the Monarch Lab at the University Minnesota, on Kare 11 to explain why butterflies are so beneficial, how to help attract them to your yard, and how to inspire kids' interest in science with butterflies. KARE-TV


Fishy DNA

Fish geneticist Loren Miller explains why some Lake Minnetonka crappies get so large. Minnesota Conservation Volunteer

 

Local curators would like to spend a night at their museums watching these objects come to life.

Bell Museum's Katie Speckman speaks about what Beavers have to offer Twin Cities kids. Star Tribune

 

 

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Upcoming Field Classes

Winter 2010

Thailand: Large Mammal Survey Design - Field Techniques


Students will get an overview of Thailand's culture and conservation challenges, and then focus on applying a set of well-developed field survey and conservation tools. Dr. Dave Smith and Peter Cutter teach the course.


Spring Break 2010

FW 3565 Fisheries and Wildlife Ecology and Management: Field Trip


Eight-day field trip to Wyoming and points en route during spring break. Emphasizes broad range of fisheries and wildlife management, including big game, waterfowl, endangered species.

FW 5625 Wildlife Handling and Immobilization for Research and Management


Prereq: General Biology, grad student, vet med student or FW senior

Practical techniques to maximize human/animal safety and encourage effective operations. Preparation procedures, legal responsibilities, capture drugs/delivery systems, safety measures, ethical issues, basic veterinary procedures for handling wildlife. Field course. Uses live animals.