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black bear in dumpster NPS

Conservation

Alaska Wildlife Officials Kill Four Black Bears at a Homeless Campground in Anchorage Alaska Wildlife Officials Kill Four Black Bears at a Homeless Campground in Anchorage

By Keegan Sentner

Kentucky alligator

Conservation

Kentucky Game Officers Confiscate the Gator of Greasy Creek Kentucky Game Officers Confiscate the Gator of Greasy Creek

illustration of yellowfin cutthroat CPW

Conservation

Yellowfin Cutthroat Trout Went Extinct in Colorado 120 Years Ago. But Now Researchers are Hoping to Rediscover Them Yellowfin Cutthroat Trout Went Extinct in Colorado 120 Years Ago. But Now Researchers are Hoping to Rediscover Them

fishermen have organized a shark tournament in Florida and protesters are angery

Conservation

Florida Shark Fishing Tournament Sparks Protests and Death Threats Florida Shark Fishing Tournament Sparks Protests and Death Threats

A collection of poached Kansas deer recovered in a poaching investigation.

Conservation

Kansas Poaching Investigation Ends in Charges Over Illegal Killing of Trophy Mule Deer, Turkeys, and Antelope Kansas Poaching Investigation Ends in Charges Over Illegal Killing of Trophy Mule Deer, Turkeys, and Antelope

By Natalie Krebs

black bear cubs relocated CPW

Conservation

Colorado Couple Comes Home to Find a Black Bear in Their Kitchen Colorado Couple Comes Home to Find a Black Bear in Their Kitchen

By Keegan Sentner

skulls, old cavern boutique in montreal

Conservation

Montreal Wildlife Trafficker Busted with Three-Toed Sloth, Crocodile Heads, and Human Skull Montreal Wildlife Trafficker Busted with Three-Toed Sloth, Crocodile Heads, and Human Skull

By Keegan Sentner

Conservation

This Bill Would Repeal Excise Taxes on Guns and Ammo. Both the NSSF and NRA Oppose It This Bill Would Repeal Excise Taxes on Guns and Ammo. Both the NSSF and NRA Oppose It

By Natalie Krebs

Ohio DNR vehicles

Conservation

Man Who Shot Ohio Game Warden Sentenced to Nearly 10 Years in Prison Man Who Shot Ohio Game Warden Sentenced to Nearly 10 Years in Prison

By Kristen A. Schmitt

Wild hogs in Hawaii

Conservation

Hunters Oppose Plans to Sterilize Wild Hogs in Hawaii Hunters Oppose Plans to Sterilize Wild Hogs in Hawaii

A Michigan man was tracked down by DNR after shooting multiple deer from his car.

Conservation

Michigan Man Says He Shot and Abandoned Numerous Deer to ‘Relieve His Frustration’ Michigan Man Says He Shot and Abandoned Numerous Deer to ‘Relieve His Frustration’

Florida black bear killed by sheriff's deputies.

Conservation

Florida Wildlife Officers Clash with Sheriff’s Deputies for Shooting Black Bear That “Was Never a Safety Hazard” Florida Wildlife Officers Clash with Sheriff’s Deputies for Shooting Black Bear That “Was Never a Safety Hazard”

NAWA would help fund mule deer and other wild game habitat.

Conservation

The House Passed a Bill That Could Provide $1.4 Billion in Wildlife Funding Every Single Year The House Passed a Bill That Could Provide $1.4 Billion in Wildlife Funding Every Single Year

By Kristen A. Schmitt

A whitetail deer in the woods.

Conservation

High Deer Densities and Low Hunter Numbers in the East Could Mean Drastic Changes in Whitetail Management and Funding High Deer Densities and Low Hunter Numbers in the East Could Mean Drastic Changes in Whitetail Management and Funding

Feral pigs in Italy.

Conservation

Could Wolves Save Rome From Its Feral Pig Problem? Could Wolves Save Rome From Its Feral Pig Problem?

The biggest python ever captured in Florida.

Conservation

Largest Python Ever Captured in Florida Is Nearly 18 Feet Long Largest Python Ever Captured in Florida Is Nearly 18 Feet Long

Oregon elk poachers.

Conservation

Social Media Photo Leads to Charges for Men Who Poached Trophy Elk Social Media Photo Leads to Charges for Men Who Poached Trophy Elk

ODWC finds gator in north Oklahoma

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Game Wardens Trapped and Killed an Alligator That Mysteriously Showed Up in Northern Oklahoma Game Wardens Trapped and Killed an Alligator That Mysteriously Showed Up in Northern Oklahoma

screengrab DeSantis Python press conference

Conservation

In the Most Florida Press Conference Ever, Governor DeSantis Promotes This Year’s Python Challenge In the Most Florida Press Conference Ever, Governor DeSantis Promotes This Year’s Python Challenge

By Keegan Sentner

Two men were fined and sentenced for shooting a golden eagle.

Conservation

Two Idaho Poachers Banned From Hunting and Possessing Firearms for Killing a Golden Eagle Two Idaho Poachers Banned From Hunting and Possessing Firearms for Killing a Golden Eagle

Florida panthers in Southern Florida are killing tons of deer.

Conservation

Study Finds Panthers Are Now Top Predator of Whitetail Deer in Southwest Florida Study Finds Panthers Are Now Top Predator of Whitetail Deer in Southwest Florida

Brown bears fall off mountain.

Conservation

Watch: Brown Bear Attacks Sow in Brutal Fight Over Cub, Dies After Both Fall Down Mountain Watch: Brown Bear Attacks Sow in Brutal Fight Over Cub, Dies After Both Fall Down Mountain

Two red foxes died of avian flu in Utah.

Conservation

Two Red Foxes in Utah Test Positive for Avian Influenza Two Red Foxes in Utah Test Positive for Avian Influenza

By Keegan Sentner

This doe died just feet from and animal hospital on Long Island.

Conservation

New York Public Hunting Area Set to Close After Hunter Shoots Whitetail Too Close to Wildlife Rescue Center New York Public Hunting Area Set to Close After Hunter Shoots Whitetail Too Close to Wildlife Rescue Center

Florida men charged after poaching deer at night.

Conservation

Two Florida Men Arrested for Poaching Deer in a Subdivision with a Pellet Gun Two Florida Men Arrested for Poaching Deer in a Subdivision with a Pellet Gun

combo bear trombone screengrab

Conservation

Canadian Music Teacher Scares Bear Off Campus with a Trombone Canadian Music Teacher Scares Bear Off Campus with a Trombone

By Keegan Sentner

A cow moose charged two hikers.

Survival

Colorado Sheriff’s Deputy Shoots, Kills Charging Cow Moose Colorado Sheriff’s Deputy Shoots, Kills Charging Cow Moose

By Joe Genzel, Tyler Freel

Menominee River

Conservation

Three-State Fish Poaching Probe on the Menominee River Results in 29 Citations Three-State Fish Poaching Probe on the Menominee River Results in 29 Citations

griz kills moose calf Glacier NP

Conservation

Watch: Grizzly Stalks and Kills Moose Calf in Glacier National Park Watch: Grizzly Stalks and Kills Moose Calf in Glacier National Park

a flock of sheep at Seedskadee

Conservation

143 Sheep Die Trying to Escape Two Wolves in Idaho 143 Sheep Die Trying to Escape Two Wolves in Idaho

cougar close-up NPS

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Mountain Lion Enters California High School, Is Trapped Inside Empty Classroom Mountain Lion Enters California High School, Is Trapped Inside Empty Classroom

By Kristen A. Schmitt

riparian brush rabbit in California

Conservation

Deadly Virus Spreads to Endangered Rabbit Populations in California Deadly Virus Spreads to Endangered Rabbit Populations in California

By Keegan Sentner

Black bear in Shenandoah NP

Conservation

After Canceling Its Spring Bear Hunt, Washington Sees Bear Conflicts in the Suburbs After Canceling Its Spring Bear Hunt, Washington Sees Bear Conflicts in the Suburbs

Mexican gray wolves will have no cap on population thanks to a new plan from the USFWS.

Conservation

Wildlife Officials Eliminate Population Cap on Mexican Gray Wolves Wildlife Officials Eliminate Population Cap on Mexican Gray Wolves

Colorado wildlife officers saved this doe from what could have been a fatal accident.

Conservation

Watch Colorado Wildlife Officers Rescue a Doe Trapped Between Two Cargo Containers Watch Colorado Wildlife Officers Rescue a Doe Trapped Between Two Cargo Containers

By Keegan Sentner

Endangered 400-Pound Stingray Caught and Released

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Endangered 400-Pound Stingray Caught and Released Endangered 400-Pound Stingray Caught and Released

bald eagle perched on top of a peak

Conservation

Bird Flu Has Reached Oregon and Washington Bird Flu Has Reached Oregon and Washington

By Keegan Sentner

Manatees in Florida have become victims of the state's poor water quality.

Conservation

Hundreds of Florida Manatee Deaths Spur Federal Lawsuit and Cleanup Funding from State Government Hundreds of Florida Manatee Deaths Spur Federal Lawsuit and Cleanup Funding from State Government

Hunting black bears in Alaska comes with the need to obtain many licenses and have a resident or licensed guide come with you if you're from out to state.

Conservation

“The Bear Whisperer” Host Charged With Poaching Black Bear in a National Park, Airing the Footage on His Show “The Bear Whisperer” Host Charged With Poaching Black Bear in a National Park, Airing the Footage on His Show

Polar Bear That Wandered into a Town Only 200 Miles from the Maine Border Is Killed by Authorities

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Polar Bear That Wandered into a Town Only 200 Miles from the Maine Border Is Killed by Authorities Polar Bear That Wandered into a Town Only 200 Miles from the Maine Border Is Killed by Authorities

Man frees deer from fence

Conservation

Video: Texas Man Tries to Free a Deer Stuck in His Fence with a Pool Skimmer, Folding Chair Video: Texas Man Tries to Free a Deer Stuck in His Fence with a Pool Skimmer, Folding Chair

A pack of Gray Wolves standing in the snow in a national park.

Conservation

Wyoming’s Gray Wolves Fully Recovered Beyond Original Parameters. NPS Is Still Worried About Hunting Near Yellowstone Wyoming’s Gray Wolves Fully Recovered Beyond Original Parameters. NPS Is Still Worried About Hunting Near Yellowstone

A 7 foot sturgeon caught in a canal was released to Lake Walcott in Idaho.

Conservation

Fish and Game Officials Capture and Relocate 8-Foot White Sturgeon in Idaho Fish and Game Officials Capture and Relocate 8-Foot White Sturgeon in Idaho

Ohio commissioner candidate floats the idea of a hunting season for feral cats.

Conservation

Could This Ohio County Actually Instate a Feral Cat Season? This Local Politician Wants One Could This Ohio County Actually Instate a Feral Cat Season? This Local Politician Wants One

A trapped saved a gator from a python in the everglades.

Conservation

Watch This Florida Trapper Save a Gator from the Grip of a Burmese Python Watch This Florida Trapper Save a Gator from the Grip of a Burmese Python

Deer numbers in urban and suburban parks are through the roof in D.C. and Maryland.

Conservation

NPS Considers Adding Wolves or Bears to Washington D.C. Area to Reduce Deer Population? Not Really NPS Considers Adding Wolves or Bears to Washington D.C. Area to Reduce Deer Population? Not Really

California Is Building the World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing. It Could Prevent Mountain Lion Inbreeding

Conservation

California Is Building the World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing. It Could Prevent Mountain Lion Inbreeding California Is Building the World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing. It Could Prevent Mountain Lion Inbreeding

By Keegan Sentner

Why I’m Killing My Lawn and Turning My Yard Into Wildlife Habitat

Conservation

Why I’m Killing My Lawn and Turning My Yard Into Wildlife Habitat Why I’m Killing My Lawn and Turning My Yard Into Wildlife Habitat

By Scott Einsmann

Gobies Have Officially Invaded the Hudson River. That’s Bad News for Striped Bass

Conservation

Gobies Have Officially Invaded the Hudson River. That’s Bad News for Striped Bass Gobies Have Officially Invaded the Hudson River. That’s Bad News for Striped Bass

red wolf and whitetail deer

Conservation

Could Red Wolves Actually Improve Deer Populations and Hunting in the Southeast? Could Red Wolves Actually Improve Deer Populations and Hunting in the Southeast?

By Christine Peterson

male wolf from OR imnaha pack

Conservation

Washington Wolf Numbers Are Up and Livestock Depredation Is Down, But the State Still Spent $1.4 Million on Conflicts Washington Wolf Numbers Are Up and Livestock Depredation Is Down, But the State Still Spent $1.4 Million on Conflicts

By Keegan Sentner

More Than 1,500 Pheasants, Quail, and Ducks Euthanized as Texas Confirms Bird Flu Outbreak at a Commercial Game Bird Operation

Hunting

More Than 1,500 Pheasants, Quail, and Ducks Euthanized as Texas Confirms Bird Flu Outbreak at a Commercial Game Bird Operation More Than 1,500 Pheasants, Quail, and Ducks Euthanized as Texas Confirms Bird Flu Outbreak at a Commercial Game Bird Operation

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

Conservation

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

Wild burros brought in to target wolves.

Conservation

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

black bear in tall grass USFWS

Hunting

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

fall creek poached doe OR

Conservation

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

Conservation

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

whitetail deer in michigan

Conservation

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

mexican wolf usfws

Conservation

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

By Kristen A. Schmitt

bobcat fights python everglades

Conservation

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

A mountain lion in Boulder Colorado under a porch.

Conservation

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

Python cowboy in Florida iguana hunting.

Conservation

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

"hank the tank" via facebook

Conservation

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

The Nutria Rodeo in Venice, Louisiana.

Conservation

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