LIFESTYLE April 11 Rare gray wolf killed during hunt in Michigan, officials launch investigation A Michigan hunter reportedly thought he had set a new record after harvesting a large coyote, but it turned out to be a gray wolf and the incident is currently under investigation.
Maine March 28 Top court upholds Maine's Sunday hunting ban The Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled Thursday that the state's longstanding ban on Sunday hunting is constitutional, dismissing a lawsuit asserting the contrary.
Republicans March 28 As gray wolves terrorize farms and ranches, GOP lawmakers demand endangered species delisting FIRST ON FOX: A group of House Republicans is calling on the Biden administration to delist the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act, pointing to conflicts with ranchers and farmers.
Nevada March 25 Nevada to launch first-ever moose hunting season in effort to limit 'explosive' species growth Nevada is preparing for its first moose hunting season due to a significant increase in the moose population. The hunt aims to manage the growing numbers.
Montana March 13 Montana man pleads guilty after creating giant hybrid sheep and selling them for captive hunting: DOJ A Montana livestock ranch owner pleaded guilty to felony crimes after scheming to clone and breed giant hybrid sheep to be sold to game ranches, mainly in Texas.
Tennessee March 1 Tennessee man jailed for using spotlight to hunt deer, threatening landowner A Tennessee man has been sentenced to jailtime and issued a lifetime hunting ban over the illegal poaching of 15 deer and threats he made to a landowner whose property he hunted on.
Wisconsin February 29 Wisconsin Gov. Evers signs deer hunt license price hike into law Democratic Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin signed a bill Thursday raising the cost of bow and crossbow deer hunting licenses for non-residents of the state.
Washington February 27 Washington man to plead guilty in 'killing spree' of over 3,000 birds, illegal sale of feathers Travis Branson of Cusick, Washington, intends to plead guilty to charges alleging he helped kill some 3,600 birds, many of which are considered prized by Native tribes.
Pennsylvania February 23 Pennsylvania man convicted of using drone to help hunters find deer carcasses Joshua Wingenroth, 35, of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, has been convicted of violating state hunting laws for using drones to help hunters locate deer carcasses.
Digital Originals February 23 Florida law allowing residents to stand their ground against ‘crack bears’ is one step closer to reality Florida is close to allowing residents to shoot bears in self-defense as a bill dubbed “the cocaine bear bill" on social media makes its way through the state legislature.