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Severe Drought Conditions Devastate Fish Populations on West Coast
High temperatures in the Pacific Northwest during late July and early August have biologists concerned about the health of sockeye salmon and other fish affected by the heat. Last month Oregon wildlife officials made the unprecedented decision to restrict fishing for salmon, trout, steelhead, and sturgeon. Several days later, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) also announced several new rule changes, along with increased efforts to minimize the effect...
Video: Hiker Comes Face-to-face with Mountain Lion
There's a saying that if you spot a mountain lion, they want to be seen. Cougars are naturally stealthy and rarely reveal themselves to passing hikers, but this man visiting Montana's Glacier National Park seems to have caught one off guard. However, what started off as delighted fascination quickly gave way to alarm as the mountain lion crouched down and advanced on the hiker. All done nonchalantly right on the trail.
Looks like this cat needs to go back to cougar school.
https://youtu.be/rNO2CUGPSl8
Fortunately, the hiker was able to dissuade the cat from coming any closer with...
Kentucky Man Arrested for Shooting Drone Hovering over His Property
A man in Hillview, Kentucky was arrested last week after he used a 12 gauge shotgun to bring down a drone flying over his house. William Merideth, 47, told reporters that he first noticed the drone on Sunday night when his daughters pointed it out hovering over his neighbor's house. When it begin to fly over his own property, Merideth said it made him uncomfortable.
"Is he looking at the girls, the young girls? Or is he looking for something to steal? It's an invasion of privacy," Merideth told Read more »
PETA Calls for Hanging of Dentist Who Shot Cecil the Lion
Last month, a dentist from Eden Prairie, Minnesota shot and killed a 13-year-old male lion in Zimbabwe, drawing what can only be described as international outrage after government officials confirmed that the act was illegal and involved a beloved tourist attraction named Cecil.
Almost overnight, Walter Palmer found himself one of the most sought-after men in the world. After arresting the professional hunter who guided Palmer and the landowner that facilitated the trip,...
Video Captures Incredible Shark Attack on Angler’s Fish
We've seen a lot of videos that show opportunistic sharks making quick work of an angler's catch, but this has to be one of the most incredible. Reportedly fishing in Australian waters, these anglers could only watch as a shark attacked their fish from below and viciously pulled it from the line. The video's poor quality makes it hard to identify the species of fish or shark involved.
Many sharks are more than happy to take some fish off the line, and this can be especially frustrating to anglers who have spent long hours on reeling in a prized catch. However, many fishermen consider...
The BAREBOW! Chronicles: Dead in His Bed
Because of what a horror my first hunt for the species had turned out to be, I approached my second muskox hunt (in late August of 2001) with a certain amount of trepidation. Just how tough would it be for me to kill one of these wild oxen of the Far North with only a “stick and a string?” I was worried. Yet, as hardy as muskoxen were reputed to be, I just had to believe that even the biggest bull out there would succumb quickly to my Savora broadhead if it struck him through the heart or the lungs!
My destination that fourth week of August was Banks Island, the most...
Headnets vs. Face Paint: Which is Better for Hunting?
My buddy Paul was sitting across from me eating dinner with his face completely covered with several colors of paint: black, brown, olive, and tan. Other guys at the table started poking fun at the odd sight, and Paul looked a little sheepish as he realized he had forgotten to remove the paint before sitting down to eat.
But Paul made a pretty good comeback with some interesting statements that rang true about the importance of hiding the glow of your face from game animals. He believes that your face is often the first thing they see, so making your face blend in is just as important...
5 Tips for Choosing a Taxidermist Within Your Budget
Hunting can be expensive. When you decide to go to a taxidermist, those expenses can increase exponentially, so you want to make sure you'll be getting the most value for your money. Here are five common-sense tips to follow when looking for a taxidermist and staying within your budget.
1. Beware the lowest price
"You get what you pay for" is a good idiom for just about any purchasing decision, but it can be very accurate when it comes to finding a good taxidermist. Don't be drawn in by by super-low offers that trade away quality in the name of saving a few bucks. Odds are that if you want...
Louisiana Men Cited for Stealing over 500 Alligator Eggs
Officers from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) have cited two men for allegedly stealing alligator eggs and violating other regulations while in a state refuge.
According to the agency, officers stopped Paul Canik, 47, and Christopher Trahan, 24, as the two men were leaving Rockefeller State Wildlife Refuge on July 16. The men were leaving the marsh on an airboat and were hauling a large number of alligator eggs, which officials discovered were taken from a restricted section of the refuge. When...
Video: Man Rides Giant Tahiti Waves with Dirt Bike
No, you didn't read the title wrong.
In this video from DC Shoes, Robbie Maddison takes his dirt bike into a more liquid environment, powering over and through huge Tahiti waves.
It looks like he's got some kind of waterski-like attached to his bike that enables this awesomeness to happen. Check it out for yourself below.
https://youtu.be/lDi9uFcD7XI...
The Best New Trail Cameras for 2015
Trail cameras have completely changed the hunting world. Now, instead of hoping the buck shows up when you’re scouting, you can have photographic proof of when and where he was, and whatever else is going on in your hunting land. The first trail cameras were bulky and didn’t offer great photos, but they worked well enough to change the landscape of hunting. Today’s latest trail cameras have higher megapixel (MP) resolution, and are loaded with features and technology, making them one of the very best tools at your disposal. Read more »
Video: Sad Owl Doesn’t Care It’s Being Attacked by Smaller Birds
Have you ever had one of those days where it seems like everything is going wrong around you, but you just can't find it in you to care?
This owl has certainly had a day like that. This video shows a very sad looking owl (or it might just be trying to sleep since most owls are nocturnal) being pestered by smaller birds.
The smaller birds repeatedly swoop in and strike the owl, but it refuses to acknowledge them. During the entire video the owl never changes its stoic demeanor in spite of the annoying birds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=P6wGSx4RMLU...
Video: Have You Ever Heard an Elk Bark?
The elk hunters out there might be rolling their eyes, but a lot of people don't know that elk can actually bark. Yes, like a dog. They can even growl and, in some cases, give out a roar that sounds more like a bear than one of these graceful creatures.
Generally, a bark is the last thing that any elk hunter wants to hear---it means you've been spotted. A sharp, loud bark is how elk signal possible danger to others, which almost always means you, the hunter with the bow trying to sneak up on it.
If you've never heard it, take a gander at this video from the Read more »
Video: Vintage Film Shows a Lion Attacking a Hunter
Dangerous game hunting is called dangerous for a reason.
This hunting film from the 1950s shows two lion hunters in extremely close range of a lion. The hunters continue to approach the lion with guns drawn, but they wait to fire until the lion charges. That delay just was enough time for the lion to bite the hunter's arm.
Even after the lion was killed, its jaws were still clenched on the hunter's arm, making this one of the closest calls we've seen in a hunting video.
Be aware that the video contains some graphic content.
https://youtu.be/vbhU76kUGMM...
How Two Hackers Took Control of a TrackingPoint Rifle Through Wi-Fi
TrackingPoint's much lauded "smart scope" technology allows even an inexperienced shooter to hit targets a mile away, but is it vulnerable to hacking?
Hacking is not generally a concern for the vast majority of firearms. After all, most firearms don't mount fancy electronic devices. Yet TrackingPoint firearms, with their state-of-the-art technology, may be "taken over" by a hacker working remotely.
Wired reported earlier this week that at least two hackers, husband-and-wife security...
4 Reasons Why the 2015 Shooting Industry Masters Was the Cat’s Pajamas
You might think a sockdolager with all the shooting industry Big Cheeses at some hotsy-totsy gin mill might lead to some Chicago typewriter trouble. Heck, some hard-boiled heavy might have his torpedoes pinch his biggest competitor and take him for a long ride. But no. While there was plenty of giggle water at a swanky speakeasy, the 2015 Shooting Industry Masters was all Ritz.
The Roaring 20s-themed event brought together a group of employees, executives, and competitive shooters all for a great cause. The purpose of the Masters is...
8 Famous Conservationists Who Were Also Hunters
Most hunters know this, but hunting and conservation go hand in hand. This is a list of eight famous hunters who were also staunch conservationists. Many of these individuals' work influenced modern hunting ethics and conservation policies that are still in place today.
1. John James Audubon
The American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter was famous for his detailed studies of American birds and his...
Possible Tennessee State Record Catfish Caught and Released
A high school student from Kingston, Tennessee may have caught the largest flathead catfish in state history, but the teen angler ultimately decided to release the fish back into the water instead of pursuing the record.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) recently shared photos from the catch, which was made back over the Memorial Day weekend in Watts Bar Lake. Troy Powers had spent the day there fishing with his father Mike and neighbor, Derrick Stafford.
"The three...
Video: Is This Live-fire Home Defense Exercise Safe?
How far will you take your home-defense training? Baret Fawbush, the man behind the firework pistol drill that we posted earlier this month, recently uploaded a video of a live-fire home defense exercise in which he shoots several strategically placed targets with his pistol. The shots were made at both targets inside and outside the home, but all the bullets supposedly went into a berm in his backyard.
"Don't try this at home," Fawbush warned emphatically in the video's description....
Michigan’s Summer Crappie Bite is Top-notch
Jim Horn is a bass fisherman, and a good one at that. That’s what he was doing when I met him, more than 20 years ago, and I fished with him a handful of times before I realized that was just part of his game. I found out he’s a darn-good crappie fisherman, too, and every spring I try to make a pilgrimage to Southwest Michigan and meet up with Horn to stroke the crappies.
When I called him recently to see how his bass fishing was going, it didn’t take long before he mentioned he’d stumbled onto a batch of summertime crappies the other day. He asked whether I would like to try 'em. I...