Hunting

Wisconsin 5 days ago

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.

LIFESTYLE 5 days ago

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 November 26

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 November 21

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 November 21

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 November 16

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 November 16

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.

WILD NATURE November 15

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.

Iowa November 13

Illinois hunter dead after being shot in face, Iowa's second fatal hunting accident this fall

An Illinois man waterfowl hunting Iowa's Bays Branch Wildlife Area was killed over the weekend after being shot in the face by someone in his hunting party.

Illinois November 13

IL man fatally shot in the face during hunting trip, officials say

An Illinois hunter died after being shot in the face during a hunting trip just north of Panora, Iowa, police say. He died before he was able to be taken to a hospital.