Emergency Depredation Hunts Approved in Nevada
The compounding effects of two summers of raging wildfires in the state of Nevada have made the decision to increase antelope and deer harvests relatively easy for the Nevada Department of Wildlife. With an additional 500 square miles of winter range destroyed by wildfires burning in Elko County, the Department announced over the weekend that […]
Idaho Spending $650K to Feed Big Game Animals This Winter
Cold temperatures paired with heavy snowfall has plagued animals in the western United States this winter, causing state wildlife agencies and conservation groups to take matters into their own hands to ensure the survival of our treasured wildlife. Officials in Colorado have been baiting deer and elk at strategic locations to keep animals away […]
Familiar Toxic Shrub to Blame for 50 Dead Pronghorn in Idaho
Hot on the heels of news surrounding the death of eight elk just a couple of weeks ago, The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has reported that the very same cause of death is to blame for a herd of 50 pronghorn antelope. That cause is a toxic shrub known as Japanese Yew, […]