The snowy owl is the iconic species, but there are plenty of other superb owls to be seen in winter throughout Manitoba, Donna Gamache writes.
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Winter is the best time to see owls in Manitoba
The snowy owl is the iconic species, but there are plenty of other superb owls throughout the province
Canada’s import ban on Avix bird control system ruffles feathers
Despite proven results and global use, Health Canada’s moratorium on the avian flu laser tool remains
Canadian producers’ access to Bird Control Group’s Avix laser system remains blocked despite efficacy studies and certifications, as avian flu deaths rise.
Researchers stay on trail of bovine bird flu’s origin
A new discovery in the Netherlands, the first such finding outside the U.S., highlights the need for ongoing vigilance and risk assessment
Canada’s dairy cattle herd is so far spared from avian flu, and work continues to contain its spread in the U.S., but the disease is far from gone.
Manitoba sunflower plant gets local owners
Scoular’s sunflower and bird feed plant in Winkler, Man., bought by Orenda Commodity Services Ltd. out of Ste. Agathe
Scoular’s sunflower and bird feed plant in Winkler, Man., bought by Orenda Commodity Services Ltd. out of Ste. Agathe.
Manitoba crop insurance expands wildlife coverage, offers pilot programs
High participation rate underscores importance of insurance in risk management
New crop insurance coverage is available to Manitoba farmers.
Five new CWD cases confirmed in Manitoba
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been found in five more Manitoba deer, including in two new municipalities without previous cases
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been found in five more Manitoba deer, including in two new municipalities without previous cases of the disease.
Electric fence to keep mice out of combines
Rodent Shield Systems, shown at Germany’s Agritechnica 2025 show, meant to reduce mice and rat damage while combines are in storage
Rodent Shield Systems reduces off-season damage in stored combines from mice and rats via an electric fence.
Hunting with whiskey jacks
Canada jays, or whiskey jacks, make for bold little deer hunting pals to liven up long periods waiting in the blind for a potential shot
Canada jays, or whiskey jacks, are bold little deer hunting pals that don’t mind getting close, if it means a piece of the offal or deer fat left over from a successful forest hunt in Manitoba.
Manitoba launches CWD tracking tool
A newly launched digital dashboard allows hunters to track where chronic wasting disease has been confirmed in Manitoba
A newly launched digital dashboard allows hunters to track where chronic wasting disease has been confirmed in Manitoba
Mastering Manitoba’s late-season bird hunt
Grouse and partridge hunters in Manitoba still have over a month in their season, and late-migrating waterfowl still offer prime, late-fall hunting chances before the ice fully closes in
Manitoba hunters still have plenty of hunting opportunities left in fall 2025 for grouse, partridge and even waterfowl like ducks and geese.
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