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Federal Subsistence Board Just Voted on Closing 60 Million Acres of Public Land in Alaska to Non-Local Moose and Caribou Hunters

Federal Subsistence Board Just Voted on Closing 60 Million Acres of Public Land in Alaska to Non-Local Moose and Caribou Hunters Federal Subsistence Board Just Voted on Closing 60 Million Acres of Public Land in Alaska to Non-Local Moose and Caribou Hunters

Fishing pressure is dwindling tuna stocks.

Tuna Stocks Are Being Overfished According to a Recent Sustainability Report Tuna Stocks Are Being Overfished According to a Recent Sustainability Report

The Rhino Bond could save black rhinos.

A $150 Million Wildlife Bond Could Help Save Africa’s Endangered Black Rhino A $150 Million Wildlife Bond Could Help Save Africa’s Endangered Black Rhino

Tennessee Wildlife Officials Relocate a 500-Pound Black Bear Living Near Tusculum University

Tennessee Wildlife Officials Relocate a 500-Pound Black Bear Living Near Tusculum University Tennessee Wildlife Officials Relocate a 500-Pound Black Bear Living Near Tusculum University

After years of mule deer hunting, the author has realized how adaptable and resilient these animals are.

Memoirs of a Mule Deer Hunter Memoirs of a Mule Deer Hunter

MI DNR walleye egg collection

Michigan DNR Will Collect 24 Million Walleye Eggs from the Muskegon River to Support Local Rivers and Lakes Michigan DNR Will Collect 24 Million Walleye Eggs from the Muskegon River to Support Local Rivers and Lakes

getty retro california pig hunters

California Hunters Push Back on Wild Pig Bill They Say Is a “Slippery Slope” to an Anti-Hunting Agenda California Hunters Push Back on Wild Pig Bill They Say Is a “Slippery Slope” to an Anti-Hunting Agenda

zavodnik walleye bust MDNR

Minnesota Walleye Poacher Busted with 10 Times the Legal Limit, Warden Says He Kept Them to Serve During Vikings Games Minnesota Walleye Poacher Busted with 10 Times the Legal Limit, Warden Says He Kept Them to Serve During Vikings Games

Josh Widhelm NGPC

Florida Resident with a History of Hunting Violations Sells Nebraska Property to Stay out of Jail Florida Resident with a History of Hunting Violations Sells Nebraska Property to Stay out of Jail

By Kristen A. Schmitt

A fish dealer was convicted of selling invasive carp illegally.

Wisconsin Fish Dealer Convicted of Illegally Selling, Transporting 9,000-Plus Pounds of Invasive Carp Wisconsin Fish Dealer Convicted of Illegally Selling, Transporting 9,000-Plus Pounds of Invasive Carp

Wild burros brought in to target wolves.

Officials Give Six Wild Burros to Colorado Ranch, Hoping to Protect Livestock from Wolves Officials Give Six Wild Burros to Colorado Ranch, Hoping to Protect Livestock from Wolves

By Keegan Sentner

Rats are a big invasive species problem in Alaska.

Rats Are One of Alaska’s Worst Invasive Species. Centuries Later, Wildlife Managers Are Working to Eradicate Them Rats Are One of Alaska’s Worst Invasive Species. Centuries Later, Wildlife Managers Are Working to Eradicate Them

black bear in tall grass USFWS

Washington State Just Voted to Cancel Its Spring Black Bear Season, Despite a Population of at Least 25,000 Bears Washington State Just Voted to Cancel Its Spring Black Bear Season, Despite a Population of at Least 25,000 Bears

A white sturgeon released in

Video: 11-Foot White Sturgeon Caught (and Released) in Coastal Canada Video: 11-Foot White Sturgeon Caught (and Released) in Coastal Canada

Florida pompano bust

Gill Netter Busted for 2,611 Pompano Over the Limit, Underscoring Frustrations Among Florida Sport Fishermen Gill Netter Busted for 2,611 Pompano Over the Limit, Underscoring Frustrations Among Florida Sport Fishermen

fall creek poached doe OR

Think Poachers Get Off Easy? Oregon Just Hired Its First Anti-Poaching Special Prosecutor to Crack Down on Convictions Think Poachers Get Off Easy? Oregon Just Hired Its First Anti-Poaching Special Prosecutor to Crack Down on Convictions

HPAI wild birds map

Avian Flu Spreads Across Southeastern U.S. and Beyond, Killing Hundreds of Wild Birds Along the Atlantic Flyway Avian Flu Spreads Across Southeastern U.S. and Beyond, Killing Hundreds of Wild Birds Along the Atlantic Flyway

By Kristen A. Schmitt

A California man took two bear cubs from their den.

Northern California Man Pleads Guilty to Taking Two Bear Cubs from Their Den Northern California Man Pleads Guilty to Taking Two Bear Cubs from Their Den

mckenzie river map BLM

The House Just Passed an Act That Will Make It Easier for Hunters to Find and Access Public Lands The House Just Passed an Act That Will Make It Easier for Hunters to Find and Access Public Lands

By Andrew McKean

whitetail deer in michigan

Michigan Parks Authority Culls 330 Deer Around Detroit, Donates Nearly 10,000 Pounds of Venison Michigan Parks Authority Culls 330 Deer Around Detroit, Donates Nearly 10,000 Pounds of Venison

Wyoming wildlife crossing sign

There’s an App for That: Wyoming’s New Roadkill App Makes Salvaging Dead Game Easier There’s an App for That: Wyoming’s New Roadkill App Makes Salvaging Dead Game Easier

national elk refuge usfws

Is USFWS About to Walk Back Its Expansion of Hunting on Federal Land Because of Lead Ammo? Is USFWS About to Walk Back Its Expansion of Hunting on Federal Land Because of Lead Ammo?

By Andrew McKean

Illegal black bear baiting site

Montana Man Convicted of Hunting Violations Still Wanted on Charges Related to Illegal Black Bear Baiting Montana Man Convicted of Hunting Violations Still Wanted on Charges Related to Illegal Black Bear Baiting

By Natalie Krebs

mexican wolf usfws

Mexico Releases Four More Wolves into the Wild Mexico Releases Four More Wolves into the Wild

By Kristen A. Schmitt

bobcat fights python everglades

Watch: Bobcat Fights a Python, Steals Its Eggs Watch: Bobcat Fights a Python, Steals Its Eggs

vermont moose usfws

Vermont Will Issue 100 Moose Tags This Fall to Reduce Tick Problems Vermont Will Issue 100 Moose Tags This Fall to Reduce Tick Problems

By Kristen A. Schmitt

checkerboard public land

Want to Understand the Corner-Crossing Issue? Listen to These Podcasts from Randy Newberg Want to Understand the Corner-Crossing Issue? Listen to These Podcasts from Randy Newberg

By Andrew McKean

Virginia Will Finally Allow Sunday Hunting on Public Land

Virginia Will Finally Allow Sunday Hunting on Public Land Virginia Will Finally Allow Sunday Hunting on Public Land

By Kristen A. Schmitt

A study will healp researchers determine mallard health in the Atlantic flyway.

A New Telemetry Study Could Solve the Mysterious Decline of Atlantic Flyway Mallards A New Telemetry Study Could Solve the Mysterious Decline of Atlantic Flyway Mallards

By Kristen A. Schmitt

Goliath grouper season now open.

Florida Moves to Officially Lift 32-Year Ban on Goliath Grouper Fishery Florida Moves to Officially Lift 32-Year Ban on Goliath Grouper Fishery

whitetail buck glacier NP

First Possible Case of Deer Spreading COVID-19 to a Human Discovered in Canada First Possible Case of Deer Spreading COVID-19 to a Human Discovered in Canada

acid mine drainage

British Columbia’s Mega Mine Gold Rush Threatens Wilderness, Salmon, and the Outdoor Lifestyle in Southeast Alaska British Columbia’s Mega Mine Gold Rush Threatens Wilderness, Salmon, and the Outdoor Lifestyle in Southeast Alaska

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is home to waterfalls and scenic vistas, along with 40 miles of river, 100+ miles of trails, and 70,00 acres of huntable land.

If the Delaware Water Gap Is Designated as the Country’s Newest National Park, What Does That Mean for Hunters? If the Delaware Water Gap Is Designated as the Country’s Newest National Park, What Does That Mean for Hunters?

Weed Growers: The Evolution of Food Plots, Roundup Spraying, and Deer Habitat Management Weed Growers: The Evolution of Food Plots, Roundup Spraying, and Deer Habitat Management

By Christine Peterson

NPS personnel fishing the Buffalo National River.

50 Years Ago, the Buffalo Became Our First National River. How Well Have We Conserved Our Rivers Since? 50 Years Ago, the Buffalo Became Our First National River. How Well Have We Conserved Our Rivers Since?

By Keegan Sentner

Washington to close all steelhead fishing.

In Unprecedented Move, Washington State Announces Full Emergency Closure of Steelhead Fishing on Coastal Rivers In Unprecedented Move, Washington State Announces Full Emergency Closure of Steelhead Fishing on Coastal Rivers

A mountain lion in Boulder Colorado under a porch.

Colorado Officials Dart and Relocate a Mountain Lion Discovered Under a Porch in Boulder Colorado Officials Dart and Relocate a Mountain Lion Discovered Under a Porch in Boulder

criminal stuffs two crossbows down his pants

Video: Florida Thief Stuffs a Ravin Crossbow into His Pants, Walks Out of Hardware Store Video: Florida Thief Stuffs a Ravin Crossbow into His Pants, Walks Out of Hardware Store

Lily a working dog can smell wildlife scents.

“Working Dogs for Conservation” Is Training Rescues to Sniff Out Conservation Problems “Working Dogs for Conservation” Is Training Rescues to Sniff Out Conservation Problems

Python cowboy in Florida iguana hunting.

Iguana Hunter Kills Giant Invasive Lizards in Florida Iguana Hunter Kills Giant Invasive Lizards in Florida

A moose fell through the snow and ice in Alaska, where it was rescued by snow machiners.

Video: Alaska Snowmachiners Rescue Bull Moose That Fell Through the Ice Video: Alaska Snowmachiners Rescue Bull Moose That Fell Through the Ice

A rare sturgeon washed up on a beach near Boston.

Endangered 5-Foot Sturgeon Washes onto Beach Near Boston with a Rope Around Its Tail Endangered 5-Foot Sturgeon Washes onto Beach Near Boston with a Rope Around Its Tail

seedskadee sunset usfws

Survey Says Vast Majority of Western Voters Care Deeply About Public Lands Survey Says Vast Majority of Western Voters Care Deeply About Public Lands

A big white sturgeon tried to swallow a smaller sturgeon on the Fraser River.

Volunteer Spots a 5-Foot Sturgeon with a Smaller 1.5-Foot Sturgeon in Its Mouth. Both Fish Were Still Alive Volunteer Spots a 5-Foot Sturgeon with a Smaller 1.5-Foot Sturgeon in Its Mouth. Both Fish Were Still Alive

"hank the tank" via facebook

Wildlife Officials Want to Euthanize a California Black Bear That’s Damaged 38 Properties. Bear Advocates Want to Send It to Colorado Wildlife Officials Want to Euthanize a California Black Bear That’s Damaged 38 Properties. Bear Advocates Want to Send It to Colorado

bowhunting montana

Is Hunter Recruitment Really Hurting Hunting Opportunity in the West? Here’s One R3 Coordinator’s Take Is Hunter Recruitment Really Hurting Hunting Opportunity in the West? Here’s One R3 Coordinator’s Take

montana moose poacher receives lifetime hunting ban

The 41-Year-Old Montana Man Who Poached This Trophy Moose Received a Lifetime Hunting Ban The 41-Year-Old Montana Man Who Poached This Trophy Moose Received a Lifetime Hunting Ban

California anglers returned this sturgeon to the water after it was illegally caught.

After Spending Two Hours in the Back of a Toyota, an Endangered Green Sturgeon Was Returned to a California Waterway After Spending Two Hours in the Back of a Toyota, an Endangered Green Sturgeon Was Returned to a California Waterway

grasslands for ranching South Dakota

The Feds Are Spending $1 Billion on New Ag Projects That Should Also Help Wildlife Habitat The Feds Are Spending $1 Billion on New Ag Projects That Should Also Help Wildlife Habitat

Lying About Their Utah Residency for Better Tags Cost These Hunters Thousands—Plus Felony Charges for Fraud

Lying About Their Utah Residency for Better Tags Cost These Hunters Thousands—Plus Felony Charges for Fraud Lying About Their Utah Residency for Better Tags Cost These Hunters Thousands—Plus Felony Charges for Fraud

duck hunter and midwestern sunset

Sportsmen, Gun Owners Generated a Record $1.5 Billion in Conservation Funding Last Year Sportsmen, Gun Owners Generated a Record $1.5 Billion in Conservation Funding Last Year

pronghorn at seedskadee NWR

Wyoming Rancher Busted for Selling Poached Pronghorn and Mule Deer as Beef Jerky Wyoming Rancher Busted for Selling Poached Pronghorn and Mule Deer as Beef Jerky

gray wolf in the snow

Judge Orders Federal Protections to be Restored for Gray Wolves Judge Orders Federal Protections to be Restored for Gray Wolves

The Nutria Rodeo in Venice, Louisiana.

Welcome to the Nutria Rodeo: The Most Insane, Bloody, and Fun Conservation Effort in America Welcome to the Nutria Rodeo: The Most Insane, Bloody, and Fun Conservation Effort in America

wisconsin deer hunt

Let’s Not Forget, the Midwest and South (Not the West) Are the Heartbeat of Hunting in America Let’s Not Forget, the Midwest and South (Not the West) Are the Heartbeat of Hunting in America

By Alex Robinson

A captive red wolf

USFWS Will Release Nine Red Wolves on North Carolina National Wildlife Refuges USFWS Will Release Nine Red Wolves on North Carolina National Wildlife Refuges

Chronic wasting disease has been found in Louisiana.

Louisiana Buck Tests Positive for CWD, Making it the First Confirmed Case in the State Louisiana Buck Tests Positive for CWD, Making it the First Confirmed Case in the State

By Natalie Krebs

West Virginia poaching bust.

Two Former Deputy Sheriffs and Six Others Face 223 Charges in West Virginia Poaching Case Two Former Deputy Sheriffs and Six Others Face 223 Charges in West Virginia Poaching Case

By Natalie Krebs

A bowhunter debating arrows with a pro shop employee.

A Rookie’s Guide to Hunting Social Media A Rookie’s Guide to Hunting Social Media

american wigeon

Avian Flu a Growing Concern in North Carolina as Officials Confirm More Cases in Wild Ducks Avian Flu a Growing Concern in North Carolina as Officials Confirm More Cases in Wild Ducks

A man admitted to poaching deer because they ate his trees.

South Dakota Man Fined $13,300 for Poaching 14 Deer Because They Were Eating His Pine Trees South Dakota Man Fined $13,300 for Poaching 14 Deer Because They Were Eating His Pine Trees

By Natalie Krebs

wolf in fresh snow

British Columbia Will Extend Its Controversial Wolf Cull Program to Help Mountain Caribou British Columbia Will Extend Its Controversial Wolf Cull Program to Help Mountain Caribou

Podcast: Andrew McKean and Randy Newberg Discuss Montana’s Elk Management Controversy Podcast: Andrew McKean and Randy Newberg Discuss Montana’s Elk Management Controversy

Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Program

Angler Made $61,000 Last Year Catching Pikeminnow in the Columbia and Snake Rivers Angler Made $61,000 Last Year Catching Pikeminnow in the Columbia and Snake Rivers