All articles tagged with #hunting
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Mass.gov
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced public listening sessions in Massachusetts to gather input on expanding hunting opportunities, including Sunday hunting, crossbow use, and setback distances, aiming to balance wildlife management, public health, and outdoor traditions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Yahoo News Canada
Researchers captured footage of orcas in the Gulf of California hunting juvenile great white sharks, flipping them upside down to extract their livers, demonstrating advanced hunting strategies and social learning among orcas, and highlighting that even top predators like sharks can be prey.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
In Ohio and the Midwest, infectious diseases like chronic wasting disease and epizootic hemorrhagic disease are causing significant deer mortality, threatening local economies dependent on hunting tourism and raising concerns about environmental and public health impacts, although the broader deer population remains resilient.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by MeatEater
This week's MeatEater Turtle theme focuses on a hunting game where players try to beat Jani's time of 2 minutes and 55 seconds in four attempts, encouraging comments and practice through an online platform.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Two elk hunters, Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko, were killed by lightning that struck a nearby tree while they were in the San Juan Wilderness Area, Colorado, after failing to check in with loved ones. Their bodies were found after a weeklong search, and they were not directly hit by lightning but were electrocuted as the current traveled down the tree. Authorities advise avoiding standing under tall trees during storms.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
Two out-of-state hunters, Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko, were killed by lightning while hunting in the San Juan Wilderness Area in southern Colorado. Their bodies were found a week after they went missing, with no signs of trauma, and it is confirmed that lightning was the cause of death. The incident highlights the dangers of lightning strikes during outdoor activities in Colorado.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Denver Post
Two elk hunters in Colorado were killed by a lightning strike while in the wilderness, with the coroner confirming they were not directly struck but died from ground lightning. The hunters, both experienced outdoorsmen, were found a week after going missing, and their deaths highlight the unpredictable dangers of nature.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
After a week-long search, the bodies of two hunters in Colorado were found with no signs of trauma; their identities and cause of death are still under investigation.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Tampa Bay Times
Florida's wildlife agency has approved the first black bear hunt since 2015, allowing up to 187 bears to be killed over a 23-day season in December, following public debate and setting the stage for future hunts.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Guardian
Wildlife groups condemned Florida's decision to allow a black bear hunt, citing concerns over animal cruelty, flawed science, and habitat threats, despite the state's claims of managing overpopulation. The hunt, approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, involves methods like bait traps, archery, and dog packs, and has sparked significant public opposition and controversy over conservation efforts.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by MeatEater
The article promotes a hunting-themed game by MeatEater Turtle, challenging players to beat Jani's record of 37 seconds in two attempts, and encourages engagement through comments and account creation.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by MeatEater
MeatEater Turtle features a hunting-themed game where players try to beat Jani's record of 3 minutes and 20 seconds within four attempts, encouraging comments and practice to improve skills.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by BBC
The world's oldest boomerang, dating back 40,000 years and made from mammoth ivory, was discovered in Poland, challenging the notion that boomerangs are exclusive to Australian Aboriginal culture and providing new insights into early human ingenuity and hunting practices.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KSDK.com
Missouri is experiencing a suspected bird flu outbreak, killing numerous waterfowl and prompting the Missouri Department of Conservation to issue warnings to hunters. Similar reports have emerged from Kansas and Iowa. Concerns about human infections have risen, with the CDC advising farmworkers in contact with infected animals to undergo testing. The outbreak was initially detected during waterfowl surveys, and officials are awaiting test results to determine the extent of the virus spread. Hunters are advised to take precautions, such as avoiding contact with dead birds and properly disposing of waste, to prevent further spread.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Indian Defence Review
New research suggests that the Clovis people, who migrated to North America around 13,000 years ago, heavily relied on mammoths for food and clothing, which may have contributed to the mammoths' extinction. The study, using isotopic analysis, found that mammoth meat constituted a significant portion of the Clovis diet, challenging previous assumptions of a more diverse diet. The findings also highlight the importance of consulting Indigenous communities in archaeological research, as demonstrated by the researchers' collaboration with tribes in Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho.