A mountain lion was filmed on a trail camera recently as it tried to catch spawning rainbow trout in Montana’s Blackfoot River. It was a surprising find for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials. “I’ve never heard of a mountain lion fishing,” … [Read More]
Predator Hunting
Appeals Court Backs Minnesota DNR on Wolf Regulations
A court decision issued yesterday by the Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ authority to set wolf hunting and trapping seasons. “This decision affirms that the DNR, as directed by the Legislature, set the … [Read More]
The 2nd Annual World Predator and Wild Hog Expo is Coming up!
The Second Annual World Predator and Wild Hog Expo & Modern Sporting Arms Expo will be held in Waco, Texas later this month. The convention will take place at the Waco Convention Center from Friday, April 19 through Sunday, April … [Read More]
Video: Raccoons Attack Coyote
Raccoons can be pretty ornery, but something really got under the skin of the two ‘coons that decided to take on a coyote in this trail cam video. The video comes from Full Draw Hunt’s Facebook page. “A good … [Read More]
Wolf Killed in Kansas Is First Documented in State Since 1905
Coyote hunters shot an animal in northwest Kansas this December that they later believed was too large to be a coyote. It turns out they were right. Following tissue testing, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has confirmed that the … [Read More]
Japan Officials Consider Introducing Wolves to Control Deer Population
By Alan Clemons This story out of Japan just seems too weird to be true. Japan, if you didn’t know (and we didn’t!) has a big population of deer. Not whitetails, but sika deer. Apparently they’re so great in number … [Read More]
Russia Paying for Top Wolf Hunters
Russia has a wolf population problem, and it’s willing to pay hunters to help control it. Wolf packs have been moving closer and closer to Siberian towns in recent years to prey on livestock, including horses and domesticated reindeer, according to … [Read More]
Alaskan Trapper Attacked by Wolf
A wolf charged an Alaskan trapper on a snowmobile last week near Tok, Alaska. Lance Grangaard, 30, was checking his trapline when the wolf attacked. “I turned in time to stick my arm up,” Grangaard told the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. “A single … [Read More]
Mouth Calls Will Work for ‘Coons, But Be Wary
Q: I would like to get started on ’coon calling. I would like to use mouth-blown calls. What are the best calls? Do you change calls from early season to late season? When is the best time to call? [Read More]
Michigan State Senate Passes Bill Classifying Wolves as Game Animal
Michigan has taken a step toward opening hunting and trapping seasons on wolves. The Michigan State Senate voted 23-15 Thursday in favor of a bill that would classify wolves as a game animal in the state. The bill will now go … [Read More]
