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A local group called PEACE is pushing a petition to criminalize hunting, fishing, and pest-control activities in Oregon, claiming it would end animal-cruelty exemptions; supporters say the move would upend wildlife management and pest control, while opponents warn of potential economic and practical consequences.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.