There are a surprising number of commercial activities that involve native or nonnative wildlife that are, in most cases, born and raised in captivity for many generations. Many people do not realize that a permit is necessary for these activities.   "Commercial activities can cover anything from raising and selling upland game birds to the operation of a zoo or a roadside menagerie," said Tim Feldner, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' commercial wildlife permitting manager. (October 05)

Three Iowa poachers recently into a plea agreement for their part in the poaching of a white-tail buck out of season in Region Seven's Carter County. (September 28)

The image of a Montana game warden saddling up his horse and riding out to patrol the backcountry seems true to the West, but it isn't a common sight.   "I love horses and riding, and we do use them, but horses are a lot of work!" said Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game warden Jim Miller, of Livingston, a warden since 1989. (August 05)