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Oklahoma graduate student dies in ‘unfortunate’ duck hunting accident, officials say

December 12, 2023

Oklahoma graduate student dies in ‘unfortunate’ duck hunting accident, officials say

A 24-year-old hunter had tried to retrieve a duck at Sooner Lake in Oklahoma when he hit a drop off and water overcame his waders, officials said.

Mississippi boy, 11, killed by sister during 'tragic' rabbit hunting accident

December 6, 2023

Mississippi boy, 11, killed by sister during 'tragic' rabbit hunting accident

An 11-year-old boy was fatally shot by his 12-year-old sister during a hunting accident in their grandparent's home in Jones County in Mississippi on Saturday.

Wisconsin reports 18% deer kill decline this hunting season

November 28, 2023

Wisconsin reports 18% deer kill decline this hunting season

Wisconsin has reported that hunters killed 17.6% fewer deer this year's nine-day gun season, which ended Sunday, when compared to figures from last year.

Prehistoric women believed to be hunters, not just gatherers, in new study of hormones and genetics

November 28, 2023

Prehistoric women believed to be hunters, not just gatherers, in new study of hormones and genetics

Newly published research suggests females were doing more than just cooking and taking care of babies in prehistoric times. Women are believed to have been hunters as well.

Nebraska woman gets marriage proposal after killing big buck on hunting trip

November 26, 2023

Nebraska woman gets marriage proposal after killing big buck on hunting trip

A Nebraska woman gets a marriage proposal shortly after killing a big buck on a hunting trip.

Maine and Massachusetts could soon see bans lifted on Sunday hunting

November 21, 2023

Maine and Massachusetts could soon see bans lifted on Sunday hunting

Maine and Massachusetts, the last states with bans on Sunday hunting, may soon see the laws lifted after a proposed lawsuit by Maine's highest court, officials say.

Wisconsin deer hunt's underwhelming opening weekend blamed on warm weather, lack of snow

November 21, 2023

Wisconsin deer hunt's underwhelming opening weekend blamed on warm weather, lack of snow

Suppressed deer movement blamed on weather conditions led to an underwhelming 92,050 reported kills during the opening weekend of Wisconsin's nine-day gun season.

Wisconsin declines to charge bow hunter who killed cougar in self-defense

November 16, 2023

Wisconsin declines to charge bow hunter who killed cougar in self-defense

Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources has announced that it will not pursue charges against a bow hunter accused of killing a cougar in Buffalo County.

Wisconsin soon to open gun deer-hunting season through Nov. 26

November 16, 2023

Wisconsin soon to open gun deer-hunting season through Nov. 26

Wisconsin will open its nine-day gun deer-hunting season this Saturday, with the outlook for this year's hunt considered mixed despite its proximity to breeding season.

Biden admin plan to release predator near rural communities faces widespread opposition: 'A huge threat'

November 15, 2023

Biden admin plan to release predator near rural communities faces widespread opposition: 'A huge threat'

The Biden administration is facing blowback from the cattle and agriculture industries in addition to local governments over a plan to release wild grizzly bears in Washington.