A pack of wolves, in the dark, which are not afraid or intimidated, is not an enjoyable encounter. The lack of respect for humans is a bad indicator of things to come.
Wolves in Northern Wisconsin a Reminder to Stay Armed
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Boone & Crockett Club Approves New Position on Wolf & Grizzly Bear Management
The Boone and Crockett Club support the delisting of recovered wolf and grizzly bear populations and resuming state management of the two species.
Local Journalism Ignores Facts, Pushes Anti-hunting Activism
Local news outlets often choose to ignore readily-available data and instead “report” on a topic using only one-sided activist talking points
Polar Bears Kills Mother and Child in Alaska
A polar bear killed a mother and child in an Alaskan village. This doubles the documented number of people killed by polar bears in Alaska.
Hunting Successes Plenty as 2022-2023 Season Wanes
Whether it was ducks, bucks, pheasant, or other game, the renaissance of American hunting that began a few years ago is growing.
Officials React to Coyote Infestation in Massachusetts
An infestation of coyotes in Massachusetts has resulted in a town calling for the killing of the pests by skilled marksmen from the federal department of Agriculture.
Polar Bear Attack on Russians Stopped with Handgun and Rifles
A Russian research expedition had serious problems with polar bears in the Svalbard archipelago in the summer of 1990. When a polar bear attempted to break into an occupied cabin, it was killed.
Graphic Evidence of Bears Killing Young Bears
A recent video from Yellowstone Park shows a mature Boar brutally attacking and mortally wounding a sub-adult bear. Killings of young bears by mature boars is a common occurrence.
Bear Attack Stopped by Man with Knife, Tarzan Style
Tom Tilley killed a 200 lb black bear that stalked him and his dog, Sam. Sam placed himself between Tom and the bear. The bear grabbed Sam, and Tom killed the bear with his knife, Tarzan style.
Radical Group Petitions for Total on Ban Lead Ammo & Tackle in Wildlife Refuges
Hunters & anglers are the backbone of fish & wildlife funding in America, & yet, ignorantly PEER rejects this argument out of hand…
Polar Bear Attack Stopped with .500 Magnum
On March 5, 2005, two people were attacked by a polar bear in the Svalbard Archipelago. One of them stopped the bear with a .500 Smith & Wesson Magnum.
Bear Attack in Alaska Stopped with .40 S&W Pistol
A black bear attack on a family in an Alaskan park was stopped with a Smith & Wesson .40 caliber pistol. Pictures and interview with Weatherly Bates.
Two Successful Defensive uses of .22 Mag Against Bears
Then his oldest yelled, “Bear!” and James turned around. The bear was about six feet from him. It had been within 3-4 feet of his back…
NY’s New Ammo Registry Threatens Conservation
It’s only been two weeks since New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul’s expanded gun restriction laws took effect.
Polar Bear Attack in Canada found in FOIA Incident
In 1983, a worker for Panarctic Oil was attacked by a sow polar bear and her cub. In heroic actions worthy of a science fiction movie, his colleagues rallied and saved his life.
FOIA Details on Polar Bear .22 Pistol Defense Failure
Information from an FOIA request has revealed details on the .22 caliber pistol defense failure which occurred in Svalbard, Norway, in 1996.
Book Review: The Wolves of Alaska – A Fact-based Saga, by Jim Rearden
The Wolves of Alaska A Fact-based Saga is a well-written & easy-to-read way to absorb the truth about wild wolves. It is a must-read if you are interested in wolves and population management.
Canadian Faces Charges for Defensive Shooting of Black Bear in Jasper Park
On August 6, 2022, at about 1 p.m., a hiker In Jasper National Park was approached to within about 100 feet by a black bear.
Alaskan Bear Story of Old Groaner, The Myth Grows and Grows, Part IV
In the final segment of the series on the legend and myth of Old Groaner, the author speculates on the actual attack and details how the legend has grown in the era of the Internet.
Bear Spray Fatality: Camper Used Bear Spray, was Killed by Grizzly Bear
The fatal grizzly bear attack on Leah Lokan in Ovando, MT, was a fatal failure of the use of bear spray to defend against a grizzly bear. The report by the IGBC documents the failure.
Two Geologists, Two Dangerous Bears, One Gun, Two Outcomes
Two field geologists in Alaska. Both are women. Both encountered dangerous predatory black bears. One had a gun, one did not.
Grizzly Bears are Migrants to the Lower 48
Grizzly bears were not in the lower 48 states in North America before humans. Humans were here first.
Coyote Attack in Dallas Leaves Child in Critical Condition
A toddler was severely injured in a rare attack by a coyote in the Dallas, Texas, metroplex.
Gun Industry Generates Over $15 Billion for Conservation
NSSF marked a milestone achievement when firearm and ammunition manufacturers topped $15 billion in contributions
76% of Documented Handgun Defenses Against Bears Happened Since 2000
The number of documented incidents where people fire handguns in defense against bears increased dramatically after 1960. The numbers remain insignificant compared to bear populations.
First Recorded Fatal Polar Bear Attack in the United States
For some reason, the man appeared reluctant to shoot. The bear was almost on top of him before he finally did. And then he only wounded the animal….
Killing The Shepherd Documentary Highlights the Empowerment of Wildlife Conservation
The documentary film, Killing the Shepherd, tells the amazing story of rebounding wildlife populations and the empowerment of the peoples of Shikabeta Kingdom, Zambia.
WI: Governor Evers Defies Natural Resources Board, Rule of Law, on Wolf Hunt
In 1967 the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board was formed from two previous boards, to oversee the Department of Natural Resources.
Flurry of Bear Attacks Recorded Recently
Six different bear attacks happened in North America from 27 September to 2 October 2021. Five were attacked by grizzly bears, one by a black bear.
Canada: Coyote Attacks Finally Trigger Official Response in Vancouver
Attacks on humans by urban coyotes have skyrocketed in Vancouver, Canada. The B.C. Ministry of Forests has decided to cull 35 coyotes in Vancouver.