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Wildlife & Hunting

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Teton Goats Rebound After Hunts, Gunning

Wildlife & Hunting

Teton Goats Rebound After Hunts, Gunning

At least 12 goats have been spotted; park doesn’t have plans to remove them — yet.

Rocky Mountain Goats thrive in some of the harshest environments on Earth

Rocky Mountain Goats: The Fearless High Altitude Experts

From the rugged peaks of the Rockies to the towering cliffs of the Canadian Rockies, Rocky Mountain Goats thrive in some of the harshest environments on Earth

Solar Power Could Come at Expense of Wildlife

“In our transition to renewable energy, we cannot sacrifice biodiversity and habitat. There is tension here, and we need to be mindful of it and plan better for it."

Wolves on the Doorstep Test Sheep Ranchers in Small Town Oregon

The 200 residents of Lostine, Oregon, never expected their small town to become a hotspot for wolf conflict.

Wolverine - The Most Ferocious Animal in the World

Wolverine - The Most Ferocious Animal in the World

While wolverines do have sharp teeth and claws as well as strong muscles, what makes them tougher than other animals remains a bit of a mystery. They just seem ready for a fight. Even with wolves and bears!

A 400-pound adult black bear known to Mammoth locals as “Victor”

A California Town’s Beloved 400-pound Bear Attacked a Woman. Now He’s Dead, and Locals Want Justice

The killing of a large bear known to raid campsites near the Sierra tourist town of Mammoth Lakes has sparked an outcry that many hope will change how state and federal officials manage California’s growing population of habituated black bears and also deal with people who encounter them.

The Last Keeper - Special Interview with Tom Opre

Wildlife Management

The Last Keeper - Special Interview with Tom Opre

Tom discusses the Shepherds of Wildlife Society and their mission to educate the world about wildlife management.

Texas Takes Its First Steps to Protect Its Mountain Lions

While many other states limit hunting of the apex predator, Texas is only now introducing rules to ban canned hunts and require regular checking of traps.

History of Conservation

History of Conservation

There are certain people and organizations — all tied to political leaders — who romanticize the concept of a land with vast wildlife areas from sea to sea.

klamath river after dam removals

California Dam Demolitions a Victory for Some, Devastation for Others

"When people and their livelihoods are given equal weight with environmental outcomes, are dam removals good or bad?"

The Loch Ness Monster Has Company in the Neighborhood: Wild Boars

The Loch Ness Monster Has Company in the Neighborhood: Wild Boars

Local residents say the animals are roaming the roads and hills around the lake, tearing up lawns and terrorizing sheep.

Robert F. Kennedy: The Harmful Effects Of Glyphosate, The Most Common Agrochemical

Robert F. Kennedy: The Harmful Effects Of Glyphosate, The Most Common Agrochemical

We’re living in an age where it’s increasingly hard to avoid exposure to toxins.

Fishing Limit Will Increase Ahead of Lake Poisonings

Fishing Limit Will Increase Ahead of Lake Poisonings

The war on wildlife continues, with a new front opening in Utah.

Wild Horses: Nature’s Survivors in North America

Wild Horses: Nature’s Survivors in North America

Quoting the experts in the film below: “With the reintroduction of wild horses, do we treat them as an exotic species or have we merely returned a native to its homeland?”

New Bison War: Should Buffalo Be Reintroduced to the West?

"Invasion Biology"

New Bison War: Should Buffalo Be Reintroduced to the West?

Our neighbor Dr. Jimmy Labaume passed along this piece on bison. Circle had a great little herd which escaped, got involved in a wreck, and got shot up! It all wound up in a lawsuit. Bison are cool but uncontrollable! Laura says “No more buffalo!” “This is a bit long