Wildland Conservation and Local Economies Apr 17, 2012 at 11:00 am Macalester Economic Department; Carnegie Hall, Room 304 In this lecture by Spencer Phillips, a natural resource economist who has been with The Wilderness Society’s scientific team since 1992, we will present concepts surrounding the economic value of wildlands, discussContinue Reading

As a hunting season in 2012 approaches, here are some questions to consider and discuss with your fellow Minnesotans: 1. If the hunting season allows for baiting and trapping, what prevents moose or fischers or other endangered or declining species in MN from being trapped and killed? 2. In certainContinue Reading

Long Lake, MN: Walking through Wolsfeld Woods today there was a 6″-plus paw track (no claws) on the path. Possibilities: cougar, bobcat, or lynx. My guess? Cougar, I guess. Comparing tracks: Cougar Tracks vs. Bobcat Tracks vs. Lynx Tracks The cougar (or “mountain lion”) has been frequently sited in Minnesota butContinue Reading