Ontario Conservation Officer Attacked by Trio of Anglers
In a routine license and catch check, a veteran Ontario conservation officer found himself “fearing for his life,” after an altercation broke out on a frozen Ontario lake last winter. The conservation officer and the accused anglers; Alex Friel, 20, Steven Friel, 43 and Garry St. Jean, 46, were in court this week as part […]
Idaho Couple Intercepts Grizzly Bear Chasing Cyclist
Making their way through British Columbia, Cassie Beyer and her husband, Donald Poster were traveling down Highway 93 just outside of Radium Hot Springs, B.C. when they spotted something that prompted an immediate response. “I’d never seen anything like it,” Beyer told the Idaho Statesman. The unnerving sight of a juvenile grizzly bear chasing a […]
BC Man Bare-Knuckles Attacking Grizz
A resident of Qualicum Beach, British Columbia and BC Ferries captain, Randal Warnock was on his way to captain a ferry run when he decided to take a break and stretch his legs on a remote beach north of Vancouver Island. Just north of the Cape Caution area, Warnock anchored his boat and began to […]
Nearly $300k in Fines Handed Out in One of Quebec’s Biggest Poaching Busts
A network of 30 poachers was brought down by the Canadian province of Quebec’s Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks last month in one of the provinces biggest poaching busts on record. “It’s definitely in the top 3 of anti-poaching operations in Quebec,” Lieutenant Luc Alarie of the Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks told […]
Study Reveals How Female Elk Get Better at Avoiding Hunters as They Age
While any seasoned hunter is bound to tell you that big animals get big by not being shot, recent research has confirmed that notion, at least within the female elk population. A study conducted by University of Alberta researchers Mark Boyce, Henrik Thurfjell and Simone Ciuti found that female elk certainly do adjust their behavior, […]
British Columbia Police Alerted to Crocodile Sightings
When we think about crocodiles, we think about far-reaching, tropical locales such as Mexico or Australia. Despite knowing better, residents in Surrey, British Columbia were sure to have spotted what they believed to be a crocodile lounging in a nearby marsh. After a number of these reports came in, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police stepped […]
Northern B.C. Family Fights Off Pair of Grizzlies
Enjoying a satisfying evening of working on his garden at his home outside of Atlin, British Columbia, Rick Cowan was about to retire for the evening with his girlfriend when some unannounced visitors suddenly arrived. Spotted by his girlfriend from inside the home was a grizzly bear duo heading right for the house. “[My girlfriend] […]
Aggressive Deer Prompt Warnings from Police on Vancouver Island
For hunters, the spring is a magical time of year as we bear witness to many of our familiar big game species growing in size. Known to many as the fawning season, this is the time of the year when fawns and calves from deer, elk, and moose begin to ‘drop’ and hopefully become recruited […]
Canadian National Park Considering Hunting to Manage Elk Herds
Surrounded by fencing, Elk Island National Park just outside of Edmonton, Alberta is facing a conundrum of sorts regarding the growing populations of its enclosed wildlife. As elk, moose and bison populations continue to flourish in the park, officials are growing concerned about the effect the amount of grazing is having on the ecosystem. The […]
Alaska Officials Asking Public to Report Mule Deer Sightings
It’s no secret to most that mule deer are travelers, often migrating thousands of miles in search of better climate and more feeding options. In somewhat of an unprecedented migration or travel route, mule deer are beginning to show up in the Alaskan interior, a place not typically known for mule deer, but one that […]