Recent Wildlife Articles

The waters surrounding Nantucket may define its character, but lately it's what's happening on land that's capturing attention. The island's deer population has exploded to levels that state wildlife officials describe as staggering, and the community's response is breaking records in ways nobody a

After weeks of nonstop downpours that turned every coastal river into a chocolate milk torrent, the Pacific Northwest finally caught a break. The rain stopped, the skies cleared, and now the long-awaited dry stretch is here. For steelhead anglers who have been watching gauges and waiting for the ri

In the crisp woods and open fields of Minnesota, the 2025 deer season turned out to be one for the books. Hunters across the state came home with more success stories than in recent years, marking a solid rebound in deer numbers that many outdoorsmen have been waiting for. This uptick isn't just ab

For years, Missouri hunters have lived with a quiet tension over how the state handles chronic wasting disease in the deer herd. On December 15, the Missouri Department of Conservation made it official: they are stopping the targeted removal program that used sharpshooters to take out deer in spots

Every winter, a unique event unfolds on the frozen surface of Black Lake in northern Michigan. It's the state's lake sturgeon spearing season – an outing so brief that it often wraps up before most folks finish their morning coffee. For 2026, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has set the

Out in the rugged landscapes of western Colorado, something big is stirring—literally. Wild bison, those massive icons of the American frontier, are getting a fresh shot at survival thanks to a new approach from Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). But this isn't just about saving animals; it's openi

For hunters across the Midwest and beyond who look forward to Missouri's spring turkey season every year, big changes are on the horizon. The Missouri Department of Conservation, or MDC as it's commonly known, has rolled out some updates to the rules that could shake up how folks plan their trips a

Picture this: You're out in the woods during spring turkey season, heart pounding as you hear that distant gobble. You've got your call ready, hoping to bag a big tom. But what if those hunts are quietly tipping the scales in ways that could change the game for future seasons? A new study out of th

In the rugged expanses of southwest Wyoming, where the crisp winter air meets vast reservoirs, a call to arms is going out to fishermen everywhere. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is rallying anglers to step up and tackle a persistent problem: invasive species that threaten local waters. This

Which Fish Can You Eat Without Guilt? Image credit: Gentleman's Pursuits/Canva Guys, let's face it – we all love a good grilled fish on the weekend