K-9 Conservation Officer Sniffs Out Turkey Poachers
Resisting the urge to ask the public “who’s a good boy??” the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks announced that a trusty K9 officer brought down a trio of poachers.
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Minnesota’s DNR Opts for Dynamite to Destroy Deer Stands Left in State Forest
An unnecessary use of explosives (is there really such a thing?), has left a number of deer stands blown to smithereens.
Shed Hunter Busted with 1,000 Pounds of Illegal Antlers
As prices for antlers continue to climb, what started as an off-season pastime for many has turned into a for-profit scheme
Louisiana Greenlights First Bear Hunt Since 1987
Announcing the state’s first bear hunting season in nearly 40 years, a handful of Louisiana hunters will get a shot at a black bear this December.
$10,000 in Fines for Tennessee Elk Poacher
Stemming from an incident that took place last November, a Tennessee man has been slapped with big fines, suspensions and probation after being found guilty for illegally killing two elk.
Alabama Man Charged for Telling His Son to Poach a Goose and Later Shooting the Witness
Taking a page out of the book of Gotti, an Alabama man is now facing felony assault charges after shooting a witness to a wildlife crime.
Wyoming Man Cited for Capturing Live Wolf, Bringing it to a Bar and Killing It
Using tape to secure the animal’s mouth, the accused then took the wolf down to the local watering hole. There he paraded the animal around the bar before taking it out back and killing it.
Clearing Alaskan Runways with a $70K Robotic Dog
Only time will tell if we are the ones that end up on a leash and not the other way around.
Gone Vaccinatin’ – How the Michigan DNR Plans to Vaccinate Deer Against Bovine Tuberculosis
We don’t expect any deer to lose their jobs over this particular vaccine, but it’s clear that the Michigan DNR is hopeful that the state’s latest vaccination efforts will take.
original stories
Is The Anti-Hunting Community Getting Too Cozy with State Wildlife Boards?
“Non-consumptive” users are being ushered in on state wildlife boards and, in some cases, imposing their will.
Potential Helicopter Hunt Aims at Removing Invasive Mule Deer from Catalina Island
“The f***in Catalina Wine Mixer!” – Hunters, probably. In what could potentially result in something better than a wine-fueled networking event, the Catalina Island Conservancy
NJ Approves Bear Hunt Through 2028
In a state that holds the most dense populations of both humans and bears, the issue of bear hunting is a contentious one.
VIDEO CONTENT
Watch: Bull Elk Gores Unsuspecting Cow Elk to Death in Rare Footage
In a shocking display of events, he turned on the cow after a singular attempt at mounting her and gored her multiple times.
Watch: Grizzly Bear Snorkels for His Next Meal
A hiker safely captured footage of a massive brown bear snorkeling.
Watch: Developmental Duplication in Whitetails As Deer Walks Around with Two Extra Legs
In a video shared by Steven Rinella, a rare developmental occurrence is on full display. A woman in North Carolina apparently filmed the oddity stating