The states with the strictest feral hog hunting rules (and why they’re strict)
Feral hogs are one of the most destructive wildlife problems in the country, tearing up crops, pastures and native…
15 U.S. states where mountain lion sightings are getting harder to ignore
Mountain lion sightings feel like campfire talk until you live in a place where trail cams keep catching long…
16 U.S. states where nuisance bears are rising around neighborhoods
Black bears are one of North America’s great conservation success stories—but that success has come with consequences. As bear…
The Most Dangerous Wild Animals That Wander Into Suburban Neighborhoods
Suburban danger rarely looks dramatic. It doesn’t usually involve deep wilderness or deliberate encounters. It’s quiet, familiar animals slipping…
15 national parks with the most reported visitor deaths
Lists of the “deadliest” national parks get passed around social media like campfire stories, but most of them mix…
State parks where you’re most likely to encounter a grizzly
If you’re hoping—or trying hard not—to see a grizzly, “state park” probably isn’t the first phrase that comes to…
Where most bear attacks in the U.S. actually happen
Bear attacks make headlines because they’re rare and dramatic, not because bears are “out to get” people. The risk…
15 states where black bears are showing up in new places
Black bears aren’t moving the way they used to. Instead of staying tucked into big, wild blocks of timber,…
Where hunters are most likely to run into large predators
For most guys, “large predators” means bears, big cats, wolves, and in some parts of the country, alligators. Actual…
States with the highest rate of dangerous wildlife encounters
If you spend much time outside, you already know “dangerous wildlife encounter” usually means a messy mix of deer…