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Indiana Angler Allegedly Tries To Cheat Bass Tournament With Pre-Caught Fish
They say that cheaters never prosper, and that is certainly true. One Indiana angler is in hot water and legal trouble after allegedly trying to cheat during a bass fishing competition. Authorities are accusing the angler of using pre-caught fish. The fisherman allegedly hid smallmouth bass that he caught the...
Blue Crabs Are Invading Italy With Experts Proposing One Delicious Solution
A delicacy to many in North America, blue crabs are becoming a big issue over in Italy. The crabs are an invasive species proving to be a headache for locals and a threat to the Italy's environment. However, there's a solution to this issue — one many Southerners including myself have realized over the years.
Kangaroos Fear This 'Super Predator' More Than Any Other Species
Australian wildlife like kangaroos and wallabies fear humans more than any other predator, according to a new study published by the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B. Researchers say their findings reinforce other research showing wildlife around the world seeing man as a "super predator." "These results greatly expand...
Turkey Hunter Gets More Than He Bargained For — A Full-Grown Charging Moose
Sometimes, you're the hunter, and then other times you are the prey. One turkey hunter got more than they bargained for when they tried to hunt the fowl near Blackfoot, Idaho. The hunter came face to face with a full-grown moose and barely lived to tell the tale. The hunter inadvertently came across a mother moose and her two calves.
Denali National Park Denies Telling Worker To Remove American Flag
A U.S. senator alleged that officials with the National Park Service forced a construction crew to remove an American flag from their vehicle at Denali National Park and Preserve ahead of Memorial Day weekend. But the Park Service says that the incident didn't happen. The controversy started on May 24...
WATCH: Charging Moose Smashes Into Woman Walking Her Dog
Someone better call animal control because there's a wild moose on the loose. In a now-viral video, a moose went on a reign of terror in the Russian streets of Salavat. The moose roamed the streets for several days in fact. I like to think that it disappeared into the shadows a bit like Batman every time the game wardens tried to track it.
Missing Oregon Survivalist Leaves Behind A Bizarre Message In The Valley Of Death That Has Authorities Baffled
One Oregon survivalist has been missing for nearly 10 years, but there's still plenty of questions that remain. Justin Alexander Shetler disappeared in Parvati Valley of India in 2016. He was carrying just a walking stick he turned into a flute and a woolen wrap. No one has ever seen him again.
Best Memorial Day Fishing Rods & Reels Deals for 2024
Memorial Day weekend is upon us and so are some annual traditions. While we grill our burgers, drink our American beer, and honor our fallen troops, we also keep an eye out for the best Memorial Day fishing rods and reel deals. A fishing rod and reel are essential fishing...
Not Even Fences Will Save You From These Alligators
While the North has grizzlies, the Southeast has its own nightmare in the form of alligators. These animals are strong and fast and have a very strong bite. How strong? Well, the bite of an alligator is 2000 pounds per square inch. It can also grow to 500 pounds as well. Combine that with very sharp teeth, and well, you get the picture.
One Brazen Hunter Causes Colorado City To Ban Hunting Within City Limits
The city of Golden, Colorado, closed a legal loophole earlier this month that allowed hunting within city limits. The new ordinance comes about eight months after an incident in which police stopped a bowhunter staked out near a residential area. The city council adopted the measure in a unanimous vote on May 14.
South Dakota Family Contracts Brain Worms After Eating Undercooked Bear Meat
Be warned this story gave me the creepy crawlies. I'm not a big fan of worms, much less the thought of worms in my brain. However, one South Dakota family contracted parasitic brain worms after eating undercooked bear meat. Nine members of the family members gathered together in South Dakota...
This Wolf May Be A Better Fisherman Than You — WATCH Amazing Video
When you find the perfect fishing hole, few will give it up. That seems to be true for multiple animals, including wolves. At least, that's what a new trail cam video from Voyageurs National Park shows. In a video shared by the University of Minnesota-based Voyageurs Wolf Project, a breeding...
Fish Rarely Seen by Humans Washes Up on Oregon Beach
Fish wash up on the beach all of the time, but rarely are they fish that live thousands of feet below the ocean's surface. Yet, that's what happened in Oregon recently. The historic Seaside Aquarium shared images of a deep-sea angler fish called the Pacific football fish found by a beachcomber at Cannon Beach, located about 80 miles west of Portland.
California Mom's Hunt For Seashells Leads To A $88,000 Fine
One California mom's beach trip ended with a stiff fine. The mother and her children went hunting for seashells on the beach, but they ended up with a $88,000 fine. Collecting seashells is a popular pastime for many beach-goers. It's also relatively harmless, so what gives? Well, it turns out that the kids had mistakenly collected clams, not seashells.
'Survivor' Announced Its Seasons 46 Winner, And Fans Are Angry
Survivor has just finished its 46th season, and as usual with these sort of things, there's a good amount of controversy. The show found its winner in Kenzie Petty. However, fans feel that Kenzie didn't deserve the big win. Throughout the season, Maria seemed pose to win at the end....
Puerto Rico Are Battling Giant Invasive Snakes: "We Have a Serious Problem"
From the sounds of it, Puerto Rico is starring in its own horror movies. Snakes, why didn't have to be snakes? The territory is battling giant invasive snakes, and things aren't going well. The territory has a problem with boa constrictors and pythons. These giant snakes have been attacking and...
Ohio School Knew Teacher Watched Monkey Torture Videos But Did Nothing
The story of the Ohio man who pleaded guilty to creating monkey torture videos is even more messed up than originally reported. According to local media, the school system where Ronald Bedra worked had received reports from co-workers about his fetish but did nothing about it. Earlier this month, an...
Chilling Videos Show Utter Devastation After Deadly Iowa Tornado
Iowa's governor issued a state of emergency after storms and tornadoes ripped through 15 counties this week, leaving an unknown number of people dead as well as homes and other property destroyed. Gov. Kim Reynolds said in a statement that officials are still assessing the damage as first responders aid...
'Naked & Afraid XL' Survivalist Opens Up About Having Autism In Emotional Moment
Naked & Afraid XL has an all-new season with survivalists trying to make it out in the wild. However, one survivalist is opening up about some personal struggles. In an emotional moment, Nathan Martinez opened up to his teammates Lynsey McCarver and Terra Short about having Asperger's Syndrome. Growing up,...
Fishermen Discover An Unconventional Fishing Bait — Cicadas
Okay, hear me out! Out of all the potential for fishing bait, using cicadas is certainly a bold and out-there choice. But some fishermen find it's getting results. You know cicadas, right? Those insects resemble crickets and stay buried in the ground for years at a time. Every so often, you get a big emergence of cicadas in the summer time. Given then the abundance of them then, they're pretty easy to find during an emergence. Probably less so at other times, making them more of a novelty bait.
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