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Citing Chronic Wasting Disease, Texas Posts New Rules for Deer Carcass Disposal
The Texas Park & Wildlife Commission will implement new statewide deer carcass disposal regulations, saying they want to limit the risk of transmitting chronic wasting disease, or CWD. According to an announcement, the commission approved the regulations during its May meeting. Blaise Korzekwa, the department's White-tailed Deer Program Leader, explained...
California Hikers Almost Die After Running Out Of Water On Trail
Sometimes nature can be a cruel mistress. Many people love the outdoors whether it be hitting the lake, hunting, or hiking the trails. However, with summer months comes a brutal often unforgiving heat. If you don't prepare yourself then you can end up in serious danger and potentially even dying. Two California hikers almost died after running out of water while on the trail.
Black Bear Hunter Accidentally Kills Grizzly in Area Not Known for Grizzlies
Wildlife officials say a hunter mistakenly shot a grizzly bear while looking for black bears in Idaho's Panhandle Region. According to an announcement, the incident happened on June 10 in an area not commonly used by grizzlies. In the statement, Idaho Fish & Game explained that after the hunter killed...
Firefighters Perform Mountain Top Rescue After Dog Gets Bit By Poisonous Snake
It was a rush to save one dog's life after this man's best friend ended up own the wrong end of a venomous snake. A copperhead snake bit the dog while it and its owner was on a mountaintop in Connecticut. It led to a tense mountaintop rescue that proves some will stop at nothing when there's a pet in need.
Six Winners Of Louisiana Hog Hunting Contest Accused Of Cheating
Who says that cheaters never win? They just get arrested afterward. Louisiana wildlife officials arrested and charged six men in a state-ran hog hunting contest. They alleged that the six men committed fraud by cheating in the competition. According to state officials, the men turned in wild hogs that they caught in Texas.
Man Who Yellowstone Employees Witnessed and Photographed Trespassing Into Thermal Area Gets 7 Days in Jail
Trespassing into a thermal area at Yellowstone National Park is a big deal. While the land is delicate and sensitive, it's also incredibly dangerous. The water, warmed by geothermal activity, can be boiling hot, acidic, and toxic. That's why a Wyoming federal court decided to make an example of a Washington man who prosecutors say flagrantly violated the rules.
Twitter Frenzy Follows Kristi Noem's Appearance with Ted Nugent
A few weeks ago, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem released a memoir in which she admitted to killing her dog because it was bad at hunting and she "hated" it. She said she shared the story to demonstrate her ability to make tough choices, but many speculated she was trying to boost her profile with former President Trump, who supposedly hates dogs.
A 60 Foot Fall Leaves An Alabama Teen Stuck In Italy With No Way Home
One Alabama teen is trapped in Italy following a tumble off a 60-foot cliff. The 18-year-old went on a dream Italy vacation that ended terribly. Hayden Hill made the foolish decision of jumping from a 60-foot cliff near a popular beach area. He was looking for the entrance to the beach and didn't realize how steep of the drop it was.
Fun Day At The Beach Turns Tragic When Waves Sweep 10-Year-Old Out To Sea
A fun beach trip to Lake Erie turned into a tragedy. Sadly, the rip current swept a 10-year-old out to sea while the family was enjoying the water. Authorities launched a multi-day search of the lake to try to find the boy. However, sadly, the Conneaut Police Department confirmed that they recovered Hunter Ebie's body.
Apple Rolls Out Trail Maps Feature, But It’s No AllTrails — Yet
This week, Apple revealed the new iPhone with a host of new features, including the new operating system iOS 18, but what caught our attention was the new trail map feature. As first reported by SF Gate, Apple buried the hiking app under other upgrades that come with iOS 18. In fact, in Apple's press materials, the trail maps feature was listed as merely "additional." In short, it might become more popular than the creators intended.
Video Shows a Deer Crashing into a Bus for a Change
People are used to the idea of a car hitting a deer, but it turns out that it happens the other way around, too. Video emerged this week of a deer crashing into a bus in Warwick, Rhode Island. According to an announcement from the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority,...
Feds Looking for Person Who ‘Dismembered’ Dolphin
Federal authorities are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for "dismembering" a bottlenose dolphin in New York City. According to Tuesday's announcement, officials with the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society responded to a report of a dead dolphin at a beach at Far Rockaway in Queens, New York. When they arrived on May 27, they found the dolphin missing its dorsal fin, a pectoral fin, and tail. They also released an image of the animal (seen above), showing the brutality of the crime.
YouTube Makes Sweeping Changes to Firearms Policy
Later this month, YouTube will change its firearms policy by prohibiting certain how-to videos and adding age restrictions for other gun content. Supporters of the change say it's a step in the right direction as concerns about DIY guns are on the rise. Whereas critics say it's the result of a plot to silence gun rights advocates and advance an anti-gun agenda.
Rodeo Decides Fate Of Bull That Escaped And Injured Several People
One rodeo is having to make a difficult choice after a bull escaped from the arena and injured several people in the stands. Party Bus, the three-year-old bull in question, just had his first and last rodeo. After injuring three people in a crowded rodeo arena, the rodeo made the...
Decades Long Mystery Solved When Plane From 1971 Found At Bottom Of Lake Champlain
Well, we can chalk up one mystery as finally being solved. The wreckage from a private plane that crashed in 1971 has finally been discovered some 50 years later. Experts believe they found the wreckage at the bottom of Lake Champlain in Vermont. Let's rewind back to 1971 — Jan....
Study: Turns Out, Elephants Give Each Other Names
A group of researchers published a study this week saying elephants use "vocal labels" to refer to each other. In other words, they give each other names. In an announcement, Dr. Mickey Pardo, the lead author of the study, explained that the findings pave the way for a deeper understanding of elephant thinking and communication.
Woman Swallowed By Quicksand While Walking On Beach
A romantic walk on the beach turned into something out of a horror movie. One woman found herself caught in real-life quicksand while walking on the beach. Jamie Acord said that she was walking with her husband when the incident happened. It occurred at Popham Beach State Park in Phippsburg, Maine.
Former Utah Wildlife Commissioner Under Investigation for Allegedly Baiting Mule Deer
A former Utah Wildlife commissioner is under investigation for allegedly baiting a mule deer. According to the Utah Investigative Journalism Project, a report named Wade Heaton as a suspect in a state investigation. Investigators allege that Heaton committed several baiting violations on Heaton Ranch in Kane County. Heaton resigned last...
Colorado Man Kills Deer Attacking His Pregnant Daughter
Wildlife officials say a Colorado man shot and killed a deer as it attacked his pregnant daughter. According to the announcement, the incident happened on June 7 in the family's fenced-in backyard near Colorado Springs. Officials say the woman, who has not been identified by name, heard screaming, looked outside,...
Wildlife Officials Warn of ‘Unprecedented’ Elk Attacks in Estes Park
Wildlife experts say elk during calving season are extremely protective of their young. More often than not, though, they might charge and chase, but this season, experts say there has been an "unprecedented" number of attacks in Estes Park, Colorado. "Cow elk with young calves are known to be aggressive,...
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