by News Staff | May 9, 2016 | General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
Mono County Sheriff’s Office press release With the warming weather and thawing snow, Mono County is experiencing an increase in wildlife activity. Although this trend extends through the entire county, Crowley Lake and June Lake have been the hot spots for bear...
by News Staff | May 6, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Department of Transportation District 9 Director Tom Hallenbeck cautions the traveling public to slow down and watch for deer. (press release) As the weather begins to rise in the high country, the deer population is moving to their summer feeding grounds. To reduce...
by News Staff | Mar 25, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
It seems like only yesterday that they went to sleep in their dens, but the bears of Mammoth Lakes have already come to life. Bear Man Steve Searles gave the Mammoth Town Council the wildlife word at their recent meeting. Searles said that the local bobcats and...
by News Staff | Aug 24, 2011 | Entertainment/Local Events/Activities, General Misc. Stories, Government Agencies/Utilities
The following is a press release from the Eastern Sierra Land Trust: A critical piece of wildlife habitat for the Round Valley mule deer herd has been preserved by the forward-thinking of some local property owners. “I have always been interested in land...
by News Staff | Jun 25, 2011 | Government Agencies/Utilities
A word of caution from Caltrans – slow down and watch for deer. Last month, migrating deer crossed paths with several vehicles. Caltrans has just issued tips for avoiding animals on the road. They say to stay alert, awake and sober. Watch for deer crossing...