15 states where wolf territory is pushing into new hunting zones
Wolves aren’t “back” in the Lower 48—they’re still spreading out, and a lot of that expansion is landing right…
The animals most likely to charge when you think they’re calm
Out in the field, the animals that hurt people the worst usually aren’t the ones acting wild. They’re the…
15 states where black bears are showing up in backyards more often
Black bears showing up on porches and checking trash cans isn’t a freak thing anymore—it’s how a lot of…
15 U.S. states where coyotes are moving deeper into suburbs
Coyotes have gone from “something you hear about out West” to regular guests on doorbell cameras, golf courses and…
15 states where feral hog damage is getting expensive fast
Feral hogs started out as somebody else’s problem. Now they’re on crop fields, pastures and timber tracts in more…
15 U.S. states where cougar sightings are rising near small towns
Cougars haven’t suddenly discovered a love for cul-de-sacs; we’ve pushed more houses into their travel routes, and they’re adapting….
15 states where invasive species are wrecking habitat fast
Every state has invaders chewing on habitat, but some are getting hammered harder and faster than the rest. Between…
The states seeing the biggest spike in nuisance wildlife complaints
The spike in “problem animal” calls isn’t your imagination. State agencies, USDA Wildlife Services, and even city animal-control budgets…
States where predators are reshaping deer movement patterns
If you’ve hunted long enough, you’ve watched whitetails act different when something higher on the food chain shows up….
15 states where coyote populations are outpacing control efforts
Coyotes were supposed to be “controlled” a long time ago. Instead, they’ve expanded their range to 49 states, increased…