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Mountain lion shot in Boise, Idaho

Officials with Boise State University say a mountain lion that has been seen in southeast Boise over the past couple of days has been shot and killed.

Sportsmen get the opportunity to donate to Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry through license sales

Beginning this week, sportsmen will have the option to donate $1 to Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry when they purchase their Arkansas Game and Fish Commission license.

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

Mountain Lion Visits Boise, Idaho

A young mountain lion was spotted at two different locations near Boise's Broadway Bridge early this morning.

Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Grizzly trapping to start in Montana's Madison Range

Wildlife officials plan to trap grizzly bears in southwestern Montana starting Monday and are warning outdoor enthusiasts to be aware of possible increased bear activity.

Oklahoma student archers help break world record and bring home high ranks in competition

The popularity of archery among school-aged students continues to grow through the National Archery in Schools Program and even through books and movies that are popular among youth such as The Hunger Games, and The Avengers

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

Investigation complete on whooping crane killing in Indiana

Indiana Conservation Officers, with assistance from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service agents, have completed an investigation into the killing of a male whooping crane in early January in Knox County.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Habitat work underway to conserve rare New England cottontails of New Hampshire

For the New England cottontail, mild winter conditions were a stroke of luck – a lack of snow made it easier for them to hide and find food. For the biologists who are surveying cottontails, the same conditions made it maddeningly difficult to find evidence of their presence.

New Hampshire Fish and Game Department

Routine Investigation Results in Vermont Wardens Seizing 107 Pot Plants in Morrisvi

Vermont State Game Warden Jason Batchelder investigated a Fish and Wildlife complaint in April that involved visiting a house on Almeron Drive in Morrisville.

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department

Keep the “Wild” In Wildlife; Hands Off Young Animals

Spring and summer are wonderful times to enjoy wildlife in South Dakota, but the Game, Fish and Parks Department warns that well-meaning wildlife encounters can be potentially lethal to baby animals.

South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks

Minimize Deer Damage to Gardens and Landscaping

With spring upon us, many Mississippians are planting gardens and working hard to beautify their property. However, white-tailed deer find many garden and landscape plants very appealing and can often force gardeners to battle deer for their prized plants.

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks