Fishing tips: locating and catching pre-spawn slab crappies
Spring is a great time to target white or black crappies as they transition into shallow water around the weed lines.
Wolf's comeback in U.S. triggers debate on protection levels
Trump administration proposal to take the iconic symbol of the wild off the endangered species list has exposed divisions among states.
In Montana, antler hunters swarm wildlife area by horse, foot and car
With antlers both valuable and collectible, the hunt is a major holiday for many and an obsession for others.
'This is basically the Olympics of taxidermy'
Taxidermists, enthusiasts flock to Missouri for world championships.
North Dakota's Lake Sakakawea: 'Overall, the fishery has probably never been in better shape'
North Dakota Game and Fish biologists have been conducting their annual spring walleye spawning operations on Lake Sakakawea in recent days and the results have been extremely good, maybe the best ever in the history of the state's biggest body of water.
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In Wyoming, this hunting opener might be most chaotic of all
National Elk Refuge manager anticipates strong turnout after shed-hunting opening last year had 280 vehicles lined up on the road to the refuge near Jackson, and the refuge is bringing in six extra law enforcement officers.
North Dakota sees major hike in available deer hunting licenses
Increases in all categories add up to 65,500 licenses available to hunters this fall, 10,350 more than last year.
Bison hunts near Yellowstone unsafe, residents say
Once bison leave the park in the Gardiner Basin they can be legally killed during two winter seasons by state hunters, as well as by tribal hunters with treaty rights. Some tribal hunts extend into April. The problem has been that the areas where hunters have the easiest access to bison is relatively small and not far from residences.
North Dakota anxiously eyes continued rebound in deer hunting license numbers
Reaching state-set goal for deer licenses would represent a significant bounce-back from several harsh winters about a decade ago that impacted both the white-tailed deer and mule deer populations. That in turn would mean a boost to the state's economy.
In Tennessee, sturgeon reintroduction program shifts to final stretch
The fish are preparing to spawn on their own in the wild for the first time since the population was eliminated in Tennessee in the late 1970s.
North Dakota set to test invasive species prevention waters
The bill to authorize $1.5 million for an aquatic nuisance species prevention program is awaiting final approval from Gov. Doug Burgum.
Western North Dakota sees dip in mule deer numbers
But population is said to be above objective and remains at a level able to support more hunting opportunities this fall.
Missouri seeing progress in battle against feral hogs
A trapper in Wayne and Bollinger counties reported significant declines in damage from the invasive animals since he adopted trapping technique.
Sick bighorn sheep herd in North Dakota might be improving
Game and Fish Department biologists counted 283 bighorns in a population survey that began last fall and was completed in March to see how many lambs survived the winter. The total number is up 7% from the previous year's count of 265, which was the lowest in a dozen years.
Wolf population declining in Yellowstone National Park
Disease – including distemper, mange and the parvo virus – and packs moving out of the park blamed for the decline; numbers across Wyoming also down.
Spring fever: Off-hours prime tom turkey time
We all love sunrise fly-down, but the best hunting hours to call in a boss gobbler often occur with the sun high in the sky.
North Dakota deer gun hunters find success at 64% clip
And mule deer buck success was 81 percent, and antlerless mule deer was 83 percent.
For first time, walleye busts 16-pound mark in North Dakota
Record that before last year had stood for nearly 60 years lasts about 11 months this time around.
'Epic morel season in Missouri'
Morel mushroom lovers in Missouri could luck out this spring.
Hudson, Upper Mississippi listed among most endangered rivers
American Rivers released its annual report that lists the Gila River in New Mexico as most endangered, followed by the Hudson River in New York and the Upper Mississippi.
Lessons in recognizing a popular upland forest dweller: ruffed grouse
If someone tries to convince you ruffed grouse are chirping from an urban wetland in April or May (or anytime), they’re probably wrong.
U.S. agency reconsidering status of bistate sage grouse
Announces it will reopen the public comment period and reconsider whether to protect the grouse under the Endangered Species Act.
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