The bills come as a federal court lifted federal protections for gray wolves in Wyoming and the Trump administration moved to lift protections for grizzly bears in and near Yellowstone National Park. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke also is reviewing federal efforts to conserve the imperiled sage grouse in 11 Western states. continue reading ›
A little sleuthing reveals where to find crappies from mid-summer to autumn open-water fishing periods. continue reading ›
Held July 8-15 at the Cardinal Shooting Center, more than 2,300 athletes representing 29 states competed in the shooting disciplines of trap, skeet and sporting clays. continue reading ›
If the rule to allow baiting for hunting wolves goes into effect, Idaho would be the only state in the country to permit it. continue reading ›
Bigger than a wild turkey with some even crazier mating rituals, the world’s largest flying bird remains rare but accessible in parts of the Continent. continue reading ›
Nothing wrecks a great time in the outdoors like insects. Especially biting insects. Mosquitos, black flies, ticks and sand flies are the top of the list of destroyers of summer fun. continue reading ›
The state spent $1.29 million on the operation in 2016, and a total of 2.2 million trout are stocked annually. continue reading ›
Since conservation of the Mexican gray wolf began in the 1980s, the Arizona agency has spent more than $7 million on recovery efforts. continue reading ›
Michigan leads the way among Great Lakes states with grants totaling more than $1 million. continue reading ›
The fish are cut off from their spawning grounds by a wood-and-rock irrigation dam in eastern Montana. They now number about 125 wild fish, and U.S. government officials have acknowledged that the species could go extinct if action isn't taken. continue reading ›
The plaintiffs are 17 tribes, clans and individuals from Montana, South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming, Arizona, New Mexico and Canada, with two more tribes from Nebraska and South Dakota being added. continue reading ›
What may be true in one part of the country – or even one part of a county – may not be true in another. And there are signs that the most common tick-borne illness – Lyme disease – may be occurring at roughly usual levels. continue reading ›
Fishing walleyes with artificial lures or live bait, which is the best? Read the surprising results from a survey of experienced walleye anglers on their tactics. continue reading ›
The first pack hasn't been spotted since May 2016. continue reading ›
Countries and teams that have been invited to participate are the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Mongolia, British Virgin Islands, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Zambia. continue reading ›
For months, outdoor companies and show organizers have said the semiannual extravaganza, which had been held in Utah for two decades, was not much longer for the state. continue reading ›
Among other things, Katahdin area also regarded as a birding hotspot. continue reading ›
Landowners dealing with damage done by deer to their crops, forested land or landscaping can sign up for a program that allows hunting on their property. continue reading ›
Follows one of the coldest and snowiest winters in decades out west. continue reading ›
Use electronics to locate panfish in deeper water during the warmer months of July and August. continue reading ›
Put off ditch mowing, haying, spraying and ATV operation until August to protect upland birds and other wildlife. continue reading ›
But plan to route much of California's mightiest river into two massive tunnels poses new perils for salmon and other struggling native species, too. continue reading ›
Groups include Northern Cheyenne Tribe, Center for Biological Diversity and Sierra Club; say decision to lift grizzly bear protections this summer is flawed because it only involves Yellowstone grizzlies rather than West as a whole. continue reading ›
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