Wyoming Inches Closer to Grizzly Bear Hunt
With last year’s de-listing announcement, Wyoming officials are taking the necessary steps to properly manage the budding population by proposing possible hunting seasons.
The Continued Spread of CWD: Cases in Missouri, Texas, Pennsylvania and Arkansas
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.
Look Up! It’s Elk Survey Season in Michigan
With another successful season in the books for Michigan’s elk hunters, the state’s Department of Natural Resources is getting fired up for survey season. With hunter harvest data compiled, officials with Michigan’s wildlife management department are gassing up aerial vessels and are ready to once again assess the elk population. It Wasn’t Always Done This […]
$18k in Fines and Weekends in Jail for Texas Poacher
While there is nothing unique or awe-inspiring about illegally killing a wild animal, one recent case of poaching in the state of Texas has put a spin on the punishment involved. As jail time for such offenses continues to gain steam as a mainstream penalty and is often paired with hefty fines, a 34-year-old Texas […]
Seven Deer Poached in Utah
KANE COUNTY (RELEASE) — During the months of October and November, within about a two-week period, seven deer were poached and left to waste in Kane County. The first incident occurred at the end of October. Four deer were found poached within approximately 200 yards of one another. The deer included a doe, a fawn, […]
Montana CWD Hunt Sells Out in 3 Hours
If there was ever a doubt Montana and area hunters would pass up an opportunity to extend their hunt while aiding in the fight against chronic wasting disease, it’s long since passed. As part of a special CWD hunt, set to kick off on Friday, Montana officials released 1,200 special B hunting licenses for sale […]
Special CWD Mule Deer Hunt Proposed by Montana FWP
Following two confirmed cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD), Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has released the details on a special CWD mule deer hunt. Awaiting the approval of the Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunt is a key piece of Montana’s chronic wasting disease plan that is still in the draft process. Labelled as […]
Minnesota Buck Harvested with Ear Tags Reading ‘Don’t Miss’
Shrouded in mystery, Minnesota officials are looking for the person or persons who placed large red ear tags on a 10-point buck that read “Don’t Miss.” The deer was shot a week ago in the Lanesboro area by a licensed hunter inside the state’s special disease management zone for chronic wasting disease. Over the course […]
The Kids Are Alright After Wisconsin Eliminates Age Restrictions for Hunting
A week ahead of Wisconsin’s nine-day gun deer hunting season was set to open, Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill that would afford the right to hunt to anyone in the state, regardless of age. The bill, supported by both Whitetails Unlimited and the National Rifle Association, did away with both the 12-year minimum age […]
10-Years of Poaching Leads to Charges for Twin Brothers
While seemingly proving science’s theory that twins have near identical brainwave patterns, Montana officials have finally put the hurt on a pair of twin brothers after a lengthy investigation. Trophy-Caliber Charges Concentrating their efforts around a Fergus County ranch, investigators believe the two brothers spent the better part of ten years illegally killing trophy-caliber elk. […]