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Idaho grizzly bear attacks hunter in 'surprise encounter'

A hunter in Idaho was attacked and bitten by a grizzly bear during what officials described as a “surprise encounter.” The incidentunfolded Sunday in Island Park as the individual and his friend were hunting elk in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, according to Idaho Fish and Game. Island Park is located near Yellowstone National Park and...

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Hunter of beloved 'Hollywood Buck' in Virginia faces jail time, loses hunting license for 25-plus years

A hunter in Virginia is facing jail time and more after pleading guilty to killing a well-known and beloved deer on the premises of the historic Hollywood Cemetery. Two hunters were involved in the killing of the “Hollywood Buck,” each facing separate charges. Jason Walters of Richmond, Virginia, pleaded guilty to all 20 misdemeanors that...

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Colorado ranchers call on officials to lethally remove wolves

Several Colorado livestock producers have sent letters to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and Governor Jared Polis calling for wolves to be lethally removed. The ranchers are making the plea as they say wolves are preying on and killing their cattle while arguing that non-lethal methods are not effective. Twenty-four cattle and sheep have been...

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American hunters warned as eagle population faces serious threat

Officials who are monitoring incidents affecting the eagle population in the United States are revealing a lingering danger that could cause a decline in the birds’ presence. Todd Katzner, a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) wildlife biologist based in Boise, Idaho, told Fox News Digital via email that lead exposure of raptors, involving eagles and vultures,...

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Viral Harris-Walz camo hat raises $1 million, draws NRA scorn

The viral camouflage hat sported by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz shortly after he accepted the nomination has raised close to $1 million for the Harris campaign. A camouflage hat with orange embroidery spelling out “Harris/Walz” hit the official Harris campaign store after Walz was pictured wearing it Tuesday, selling out its initial inventory of 3,000...

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Colorado residents to vote on hunting ban of mountain lions, other wild cats

A proposal that would ban the hunting and commercial trapping of mountain lions along with other wild cats will soon be on the Colorado ballot. The Colorado Secretary of State’s Office confirmed to Fox News Digital that Proposed Initiative #91, “Prohibit Trophy Hunting,” has more than enough signatures to qualify for the general election on...