15 U.S. states where black bears are raiding bird feeders the most
Bird feeders are one of the most reliable “easy calories” attractants a black bear can find in a neighborhood….
15 U.S. states where feral hog damage is starting to hit suburbs
Feral hogs aren’t just a back-40 problem anymore. When sounders get established near growing metros, they start doing what…
15 U.S. states where mountain lion encounters are rising near trailheads
If it feels like more trail systems are posting cougar warnings lately, you’re not imagining it. A lot of…
If you see a bear in your yard, wildlife officers say do this
First move is simple and it keeps people out of trouble: get everyone inside (kids and pets first), give…
If you hear coyotes close at night, this is the mistake to avoid
When coyotes light up close to the house, people do one of two things: they panic and start doing…
If a bobcat shows up near your house, do this first
First thing: don’t run at it and don’t corner it. Bobcats almost always want out, and the quickest way…
The most dangerous animals you can run into near water
Waterways, whether freshwater lakes, rivers, or coastal areas, are home to some of the most diverse and dangerous wildlife…
The backyard wildlife that injures more people than you’d expect
When we think of wildlife injuries, we often picture encounters with dangerous animals like bears, snakes, or mountain lions….
15 U.S. states where copperheads are common but most people never notice
Copperheads are the snakes people live around for years without realizing it. They’re not loud, they don’t usually advertise…
15 animals that don’t back down (even from a bullet)
If you’ve spent any time around hunters, ranchers, or folks who do predator control, you’ve heard some version of…