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…
The regions producing the most record-book animals lately
If you want a realistic shot at a book-caliber deer, some regions simply give you better odds. Boone and…
Where elk herds are expanding—and where they’re shrinking
Elk numbers aren’t moving in one simple direction. Some herds are booming, pushing past objectives and opening more tags….
The states with the densest deer populations per square mile
If you want to know where you’re most likely to lay eyes on deer—not just big numbers on a…
15 U.S. states where bears are most likely to target campsites
Bears don’t “target” campsites because they’re hunting people. They target your stuff—coolers, trash, dog food, grease, toothpaste, baby wipes,…
15 states with the most black bear encounters reported each year
When you talk to wildlife officers, one thing is clear: black bear encounters are no longer a “backcountry only”…
15 mistakes hikers make that turn wildlife encounters into real problems
Most wildlife encounters don’t start with a “bad animal.” They start with a bad setup. People surprise animals, get…