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Kansas man stumbles on human skeleton while searching for deer antlers

March 20, 2023

Kansas man stumbles on human skeleton while searching for deer antlers

A Kansas man was searching for deer antlers on Saturday afternoon when he stumbled on human skeletal remains, according to the state Bureau of Investigation.

Connecticut hunter accused of skinning, beheading pet German shepherds claims he mistook dogs for coyotes

March 2, 2023

Connecticut hunter accused of skinning, beheading pet German shepherds claims he mistook dogs for coyotes

Michael Konschak told authorities he killed and skinned what he thought were two coyotes, but later discovered they were a Connecticut family's pet German shepherds.

Montana hunter who mistook husky pup for a small wolf gets 6-month deferred sentence: report

March 1, 2023

Montana hunter who mistook husky pup for a small wolf gets 6-month deferred sentence: report

Montana hunter Amber Rose Barnes, who boasted about shooting and killing a husky she believed to be a wolf, reportedly received a six-month deferred sentence on a misdemeanor charge.

Hunter in Georgia recovering after three dogs attacked him 'in a complete frenzy'

February 18, 2023

Hunter in Georgia recovering after three dogs attacked him 'in a complete frenzy'

A man in Georgia is recovering after three dogs attacked him in January while he was hunting. The man suffered 298 puncture wounds in addition to a severed ligament.

Members of Congress troll social media with hunting photos after Sen. Daines was put in 'Twitter jail'

February 7, 2023

Members of Congress troll social media with hunting photos after Sen. Daines was put in 'Twitter jail'

Multiple Republican members of Congress took to Twitter on Tuesday to defend Montana GOP Sen. Steve Daines after the social media giant locked and suspended his account.

Animal rights groups march in protests to urge more protection for hunting dogs

February 6, 2023

Animal rights groups march in protests to urge more protection for hunting dogs

Animal rights groups in Spain are protesting for more protection for hunting dogs. The Spanish government is sponsoring a new animal welfare law, which has sparked the protests.

Tyler Doyle missing: Search for South Carolina duck hunter who washed overboard enters 11th day

February 6, 2023

Tyler Doyle missing: Search for South Carolina duck hunter who washed overboard enters 11th day

The frantic search for missing South Carolina duck hunter Tyler Doyle, last seen slipping from his swamped jon boat on Jan. 26, has crossed state lines.

Iowa bowhunting couple sentenced in Nebraska poaching case

January 18, 2023

Iowa bowhunting couple sentenced in Nebraska poaching case

A bowhunting Iowa couple were sentenced for conducting hunts at a Nebraska location where the illegal trafficking of wildlife had commonly occurred.

In Nevada, $1,000 reward offered in search for suspect in deer poaching case

January 13, 2023

In Nevada, $1,000 reward offered in search for suspect in deer poaching case

A reward of $1,000 is being offered in exchange for information leading to an arrest in a deer poaching case in Nevada. Authorities believe a mule deer was killed illegally.

France's government unveils plans to tighten hunting safety rules, no outright ban instituted

January 9, 2023

France's government unveils plans to tighten hunting safety rules, no outright ban instituted

New plans to tighten hunting regulations in France were instituted by the country's government. An outright ban that activists were hoping for was not instituted.