Recent Wildlife Articles
California's Plan to Kill All Island Deer Sparks Unlikely Alliance
Something unusual is happening off the coast of Southern California. A plan to wipe out every mule deer on Catalina Island has brought together groups that rarely see eye to eye. Hunters who've pursued these animals for decades are standing alongside animal rights activists, both demanding answers
How an 11% Tax on Hunting Gear Protects Wildlife
The next time someone purchases a rifle, a box of ammunition, or a new fishing rod in America, they're doing more than just preparing for a weekend outdoors. They're funding one of the most successful wildlife conservation systems in the world. While it might seem counterintuitive that hunters and
Elk Overflow Forces Drastic State Action
Western states are facing a peculiar wildlife management crisis. Elk populations are thriving across the region, but hunters who purchase tags can't reach them. The animals have settled onto private property where landowners restrict access, creating a standoff that's forcing state agencies to take
Wyoming's Bold Move to Save Bighorn Sheep
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department just dropped a documentary that's getting serious attention from hunters and wildlife enthusiasts across the West. " Carrying Capacity: The Hunt for Resilience " went live online January 19th, and it's already sparking conversations about one of the toughest cha
Saving Nevada’s Bighorn Sheep: A Conservation Triumph
In the rugged deserts of the Las Vegas Valley, a crisis unfolded in early 2025 that threatened the survival of the desert bighorn sheep. A brutal drought, stretching over 200 days without measurable rain, had left the landscape barren, stripping away the sparse vegetation these resilient animals d
Can Roadkill Save Colorado’s Wolves and Ranchers?
Colorado’s grey wolf reintroduction, launched in 2023, has stirred up a mess of challenges for wildlife officials, ranchers, and the wolves themselves. The state’s attempt to bring back these predators has sparked heated debates, with tensions running high between protecting livestock and ensuring
