15 U.S. states where bobcats are more common than people think
Bobcats have a reputation as ghost cats you only see on game cameras in the Southwest. In reality, they’re…
Chronic wasting disease debate persists after record harvest totals
Deer hunters can have a strong season and still walk away feeling uneasy, and chronic wasting disease is a…
Animals that spook hunters more than they admit
Most hunters like to think they’re unfazed by whatever the woods throw at them, but time spent sitting still…
Signs you’re not as alone in the woods as you think
A lot of hunters assume that if they don’t see another person, they’ve got the woods to themselves. In…
The states with the highest venomous snake bite reports
Venomous snakebites aren’t evenly spread across the map, and neither are the reports. Between poison control calls, ER visits,…
Why animals behave differently during hunting season
Animals don’t suddenly get smarter when hunting season starts. What changes is pressure, and pressure forces fast adaptation. The…
The predators expanding into new areas faster than most people realize
Predators don’t always “move in” with some dramatic announcement. Most of the time, they expand one drainage at a…
The wildlife myths that get people hurt every year
Wildlife doesn’t have to be terrifying to be dangerous. Most bad encounters start the same way: you believe a…
The wild animals most likely to stand their ground instead of running
Most wild animals want nothing to do with you. They hear you, smell you, and fade off like smoke….
The Most Dangerous Wild Animals That Could Show Up in Your Backyard
Backyard danger usually isn’t some movie scene. It’s a trash can tipped over at dusk, a dog barking at…