Northwest Manitoba’s Duck and Porcupine Mountains are a top-tier fishing destination, thanks partly to four decades of work by Swan Valley Sports Fish Enhancement Inc.
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Swan Valley fishing group keeps the fish biting in Manitoba’s northwest
Decades ago, local anglers in northwest Manitoba set out to promote and protect their local fishing waters — the result was Swan Valley Sports Fish Enhancement Inc., and their tenacity has paid off into a string of fishing destinations that are the envy of the Prairies
Saskatchewan, Alberta farmers get strychnine against gophers until late 2027
Farmers in Saskatchewan and Alberta are cleared to use strychnine this year and next year against gophers wrecking their fields and pastures.
Manitoba gaining ground on wild pigs
Squeal on Pigs Manitoba report suggests progress is being made in the province against invasive wild pigs
Squeal on Pigs Manitoba reports progress on eradicating invasive wild pigs, but public sighting tips are key to keeping the effort moving.
Manitoba Beef Producers take aim at elk surge, feed losses from wildlife
Producers also flag Crown lands uncertainty, trade risk and rising costs despite strong cattle prices
Resolutions at last month’s Manitoba Beef Producers meeting seek help to rein in elk and deer populations, expand fencing supports and improve compensation for wildlife damage.
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
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.
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.