Man Receives Record $1.6 Million Deer Trafficking Fine
Benjamin N. Chason, 61, of Climax, Georgia, was found guilty for his involvement in an Ohio case.
A Taxidermist Could End Elephant Poaching Forever
A taxidermist’s skill with dead animals could lead to more living ones. National Geographic hired the Michelangelo of taxidermy” to create a fake, GPS-tracked tusk to follow the routes poachers take. If successful, it could lead to more elephants–and, consequently, more elephant hunting opportunities.”
Dog-Killing Cat
A mountain lion attacked a poodle in a suburban backyard–thirty minutes outside downtown Los Angeles.
The Other End of CWD Testing
Live testing for chronic wasting disease is possible and preferable to killing deer.
Tickborne Allergy Affecting Deer Meat Consumers
QDMA says a lone star tickborne allergy to the carbohydrates in deer meat could lead to numerous reactions–even death.
Deadline Looms for Sage Grouse
An Endangered Species decision is set for September.
Devil Dog
An urban coyote in Minnesota is jumping fences and attacking pets. Five dogs are dead already.
Grizzly that Killed Yellowstone Hiker Put Down
Arrangements are being made to relocate the sow’s cubs to a zoo.
Who Watches the Watchers?
The EPA has taken responsibility for the Gold King disaster, but local fish were in trouble long before the spill.
Cell Phones are Replacing Sat Phones in the Backcountry
New technology is enabling cellphones to replace the bulky satellite phones of yesteryear.