furbearer
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Jay Butfiloski, the furbearer and alligator program coordinator with the state’s Natural Resources Department, could not be reached on Tuesday.
From New York Times ● Jul. 4, 2023
Historically, trapping has brought many furbearer species, such as the American beaver, to the brink of extinction.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 7, 2023
The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife supports the town’s plan to eliminate the coyotes, said Dave Wattles, the black bear and furbearer project leader with the division.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 15, 2022
"When they show up here, the noise level will go up a couple decibels," said John Olson, a retired furbearer biologist for Wisconsin, as he stood by the thawing tarp.
From Salon ● Jan. 12, 2022
“We’re starting to see animals like the black bear on a regular basis,” said Vince Evelsizer, a furbearer biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 21, 2018
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