Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed a bill today to establish the first wolf hunt in the state in the last half century. The season is set to begin on Oct. 15 and run through February. “The swelling wolf population has created … [Read More]
Predator Hunting
An 82-Pound Coyote? Maybe, Maybe Not…
Joe Fleming, of Spillars Cove, Newfoundland, shot an 82-pound canine last week in the Canadian province. Wildlife officials initially believed it was a coyote, but DNA testing is being conducted on the animal to determine exactly what it is. “I … [Read More]
Sand and Song Dogs — Coyote Hunting in Nebraska
If it weren’t for some grass and the occasional yucca plant, I could have swore I was staring into the middle of the Saudi Arabian desert. Let’s just say whoever named this part of northwest Nebraska probably didn’t ruminate long … [Read More]
Mountain Lion Attacks Texas Boy
A mountain lion attack on a 6-year-old boy in west Texas was thwarted by the boy’s father Sunday. Philip Caulfield detailed the attack in a story for the New York Daily News: Rivers Hobbs was walking with his mom and … [Read More]
Virginia Ready to Repeal Sunday Hunting Ban
It looks like predator hunters in the Old Dominion will soon have an extra day to enjoy their sport. [Read More]
Free Magazine: Predator Hunting 2012
Read the Predator Hunting 2012 magazine for free right from the comfort of your computer. This annual favorite, published by Trapper & Predator Caller, contains tons of predator hunting information. [Read More]
Minnesota Considers Wolf Hunting and Trapping Season
by Jacob Edson, F&W Outdoors editor Following last month’s announcement that gray wolves will return to state management in the northern Great Lakes on Jan. 27, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced today that a limited gray wolf hunting … [Read More]
Gray Wolves Removed From Endangered Species List in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin
With gray wolf populations rising well beyond initial recovery goals in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has announced that the wolves have been taken off of the threatened and endangered species list for the Western … [Read More]
Officials Confirm First Bobcat in Northwest Ohio Since 1800s
Ohio wildlife officials have confirmed the first verified report of a bobcat in northwest Ohio since the mid-1800s. Here are the details from Steve Pollick’s story on toledoBlade.com: The wild cat, a young male, was caught in a raccoon snare … [Read More]
Wolf Hunting Success a Dream Come True for Montana Man
The long-awaited Montana wolf season has been open for nearly two months now and the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks says 44 hunters have been successful so far. The quota is set at 220. One of the fortunate … [Read More]
