Category Archives: fish

Animal Advocates is against fox and coyote penning

Coyote, fox penning is inhumane Virginia Department of Game and Inland FisheriesAttn: Policy Analyst and Regulatory Coordinator Please, ban coyote and fox penning. Capturing, transporting, marketing, and penning wild animals for dog training is inherently cruel, and should be banned … Continue reading

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Ca Dept of Fish & Wildlife finds deer with hair-loss syndrome – Mary Cummins

Deer Hair-loss Syndrome Challenges California Researchers MAY 17, 2013 BY CDFW Low Fawn Survival Rate Impacts Population Researchers at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) are studying a deer hair-loss syndrome across the state. Wildlife experts are calling the issue “hair … Continue reading

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CDFW reminds public to be "Bear Aware."

During “Be Bear Aware” Month CDFW Reminds Public to Stash Food and Trash MAY 13, 2013 BY CDFW Black bear Contact: Carol Singleton, CDFW Communications, (916) 322-8962 May is “Be Bear Aware” Month and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reminds … Continue reading

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Fish & Wildlife created an assurance colony of bats in 2012 to protect them from WNS

Cold War bunkers offer bats refuge from killer disease By Mark KinverEnvironment reporter, BBC News Cold War nuclear bunkers are being given a new lease of life, this time to protect bats against WNS Continue reading the main story Related … Continue reading

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CDFW Reminds the Public about Baby Wildlife they may find, Mary Cummins

CDFW Reminds the Public to Leave Young Wildlife Alone APRIL 10, 2013 Media Contacts: Carol Singleton, CDFW Communications, (916) 322-8962 Fawn During this season of rebirth and renewal, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reminds people to leave young … Continue reading

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Animal Advocates will present at US Attorney’s Office

February 13, 2013 Mary Cummins of Animal Advocates will present at the US Attorney’s Office for their “We Love Wildlife” campaign. From their press release. United States Attorney’s Office Sponsors ‘We Love Wildlife’ Campaign as Part of Ongoing Efforts to … Continue reading

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The public may rescue ill, injured, orphaned wildlife without a permit, Mary Cummins, Animal Advocates

There’s been a bit of confusion when it comes to possession of wildlife by members of the public. In general it is illegal to possess native wildlife, marine mammals or migratory birds without proper permits. There are some exceptions. The … Continue reading

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Thanks CA Fish & Wildlife for saving the cougar! Mary Cummins, Animal Advocates

Animal Control Responds to Mountain Lion in BackyardUPDATE: Tranquilized and Captured on Apple Grove Lane Property Updated 1:20 p.m., January 7, 2013by TYLER HAYDEN (CONTACT) [UPDATE, 1:20 p.m.]: The mountain lion that found itself trapped in the backyard of an … Continue reading

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CADFG officially becomes CADFW today, Mary Cummins, Animal Advocates

Department Name Change Effective Tomorrow DECEMBER 31, 2012 Media Contact:Jordan Traverso, DFG Communications, (916) 654-9937 The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) will become the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), effective Jan. 1. The new name was mandated … Continue reading

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New California animal laws for 2013, Mary Cummins, Animal Advocates

Animal fighting: Maximum fines double from $5,000 to $10,000 for people convicted of causing bears, bulls and roosters to fight with other animals or with humans. Conservation: The state Department of Fish and Game must provide greater emphasis on conservation. Its … Continue reading

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