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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.
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.
Slovak Hunters and Police take to the Skies to Kill Bear that Attacked 5 People
The incident came on the heels of another bear attack just two days earlier that claimed the life of a 31-year-old hiker.
Vermont Backs Down, Heavily Amends Bill After Hunter Pushback
Given the ruffled feathers, the bill was revised before passing the state Senate earlier this week.
It’s Official – We’re Hunting Moose in Nevada This Year
First order of business? Getting that bull-to-cow ratio under control.
California’s First Fatal Mountain Lion Attack in 20 Years Leaves One Man Dead and His Brother in Hospital
The cat has since been ‘dispatched’
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.
Pennsylvania Poacher Nabbed After Shooting Massive Buck in a Cemetery
But the penalty was but a slap on the wrist…
James Bond Latest to Be Charged with Crime in Yellowstone National Park
Well, kind of…
The Making of the Montana Mountain King: Illegal Sheep Breeder Faces Jail Time
Looking to commercialize these sheep, or something very similar to it, 80-year-old Arthur “Jack” Schubarth set out to create his own supersheep to be hunted and sold via his 215 acre ranch.
Iditarod Musher Gets Nailed with Penalty After Speedy Moose Gutting, Still Wins
As part of this year’s edition, one musher has been hit with a massive time penalty after running into a moose and not taking care of business.
Reward for Beheaded Oregon Bighorn Sheep Hits $4,500
Despite being unable to uncover any leads regarding the beheaded bighorn found last fall in eastern Oregon, the investigation just got a bump in funding.
New Details Emerge from Cougar Attack in Washington State
As five cyclists were biking on a trail , the group noticed that they had company. As the cats followed closely behind, it didn’t take long for one to pounce on a member of the group.
The Mystery of Pennsylvania’s Midget Deer
Is it a midget, miniature or misfit? According to residents in one Pennsylvania town, it’s a bit of all three.
After Threatening Land Owner, Tennessee Poacher’s 3-Year Crime Spree Comes to an End
A Tennessee man has been handed a felony conviction after a 3-year poaching spree.
Watching Fox News with Your Florida Deer
A Florida man is facing a slew of violations after inviting one particularly endangered species of deer into his home.
How Not to Sell Poached Elk Meat to a “Russian Dude in Portland”
A Washington man is set to appear in court for wildlife trafficking in the most brazen way possible.
Is it Time to Delist Gray Wolves in Minnesota? One Congressman Thinks So
Posting a gut-wrenching video, Minnesota congressman Pete Stauber continues his appeal to reconsider delisting the gray wolf.
Moose Hunting Coming to Nevada
Having tracked over 100 moose over the past number of years, the agency believes the population is sustainable and one that can support a limited hunting season.
Florida Trio Nailed for Poaching Five Deer from Paved Roads
A homeowner alerted Florida’s FWC after hearing a gunshot near their home and finding a wounded buck in a nearby ditch.
Alaska Man Cited After Harassing Moose in Online Video
As phones continue to get smarter, we tend to, well, get dumber.
The Poachers That Posed as Female Photographers to Score Big Bucks
Posing as a female photographer on Facebook, the men tricked other photographers into revealing specific locations of big deer.
Are People Contracting Tuberculosis from Deer? A New Study Indicates That We Are
A recent study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases has uncovered another mycobacterium causing infection, linked to the most popular game animal on the planet.
Pennsylvania Trio Facing Slew of Charges for Month-Long Poaching Spree
It didn’t take long before both complaints and anonymous tips began to pour in regarding what would soon become one of Pennsylvania’s largest poaching cases.
No Mixer? Catalina Island Officials Flip-Flop on Mule Deer Cull
After announcing a plan to blast ~1,500 mule deer from helicopters late last year, the Catalina Island Conservancy is suddenly thinking of reneging on the deal.
Self-Proclaimed Florida Bear Trainer in Hot Water After Cubs Escape
It’s been over a month since a sheriff’s deputy picked up a pair of out-of-state illegals (no, not that kind), on a Florida highway.
The Heist of the Big Polar Bear – A Canadian Caper
In an event that has authorities scratching their heads with possible motives, it’s also one that’s damn near impossible to believe.
With Elk Numbers in Decline, Yellowstone’s Wolves are Crushing Bison
With Yellowstone’s elk herd disappearing faster than a case of PBR at grandpa’s deer camp, the park’s flourishing wolves have turned their attention to another, larger food source.
Study Reveals That Bigfoot Sightings Tend to Correlate with Increasing Bear Populations
With the ability to uncover a dick bone from a dinosaur in the middle of the desert, it’s hard to believe that not a shed hunter on the planet has come across a bone from a deceased Sasquatch. Let alone any other shred of substantial proof of its existence…
Arrests Made After Illegal Killing of the ‘Hollywood Buck’
It was last fall when locals began to notice the sudden disappearance of their favorite whitetail. Despite their efforts to keep his whereabouts secret, many feared that the deer’s reputation had attracted the attention of potential poachers.
13-Year-Old Boy Killed in Friendly Fire Hunting Accident
In an incredibly unfortunate turn of events, a friendly hunting trip has turned tragic after the unimaginable happened. Setting out into the woods with his
Maui Landowners Can Make $50 for Killing Axis Deer – If They Can Provide the Tail
As part of the evolving problem on Hawaii’s second largest island, residents there are turning their attention away from annoying tourists and concentrating instead on a group of locals they’d like to eradicate instead.
Small South Carolina Town ‘Overrun with Deer’ Planning Cull
As residents claim to host crowds of 20-30 deer at a time in their yards, the novelty of having them around is beginning to wear off as daily vehicle-deer collisions have become a daily occurrence.