A historic tree that predates the dedication of the Washington Monument toppled outside of the iconic structure this weekend, and now efforts are being made to try to save it.
Word on the street says that hunting is on a national downward trend. That “word” clearly hasn’t reached the hillside haunts of New Hampshire, as thousands of Granite State hunters and trappers still take to the woods each spring and fall to take part in the outdoor pastimes that have been integral to rural New England life. (Photo | Governor Sununu Facebook) (Photo | Governor Sununu Facebook) As of this past weekend, those thousands of hunters include New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, who lent support to a mentored turkey hunt this past weekend as part of a fundraiser for residents in need.
Raccoons are synonymous with urban life. Known throughout North America’s hunting and trapping community as a staple fur-bearing resource for their fur (and in some cases, meat), these furry masked bandits continue to adapt and thrive in the suburban-sprawl of human civilization. As a newly released video report from Tech Insider suggests, the raccoon (Procyon lotor) continues to keep the wildlife control industry busy in almost every major city in North America.
If you live in the Northeast, you’re probably aware of what local biologists dubbed a “squirrel-nado” increased rodent presence last year. Based on current trends, I have some predictions as to what New England’s wild-woods may be in for this summer.
In 1972, former President Richard Nixon declared National Arbor Day to be celebrated on the last Friday in April. However, some states have designated different dates to ensure the trees are planted at the best time for growth.
Most of our larger native mammals are, more or less, associated with forest. Some appreciate edge or mixed habitats, but all are primarily woodland creatures. Their ebb and flow is largely a reflection of the ebb and flow of woodland, human exploitation, and urbanization.