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Title: Feral cats make western governor's list of invasive species
Post by: Curly on March 18, 2018, 05:10:13 PM

https://www.ksl.com/?sid=46281492&nid=148&title=feral-cats-make-western-governors-list-of-invasive-species

DENVER (AP) — Weeds, feral cats, insects and other pests are invading the U.S. West, and state governors released a list of the worst offenders Thursday in hopes of helping people recognize and eradicate the invaders before they spread.

The Western Governors' Association cataloged the top 50 invasive species in their region, saying the pests have already caused billions of dollars in damage to agriculture and infrastructure.

"Western governors have said the spread of invasive species is one of the greatest risks to the Western environment," said Bill Whitacre, the association's policy adviser for public lands and agriculture.

Title: Re: Feral cats make western governor's list of invasive species
Post by: jdb on March 18, 2018, 06:05:02 PM

At one time feral cats could be shot on sight in Wyoming, I believe the law read if they were more than 150' from a domicile the Wyoming game Dept encouraged that they were shot