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VIDEO: Man survives bear attack at Wisconsin cabin Bear chases dog around cabin but then notices and attacks the owner. A shotgun helps the man escape with his life.
Bear spotted foraging in Rumford Residents of at least two Maine communities have reported seeing bears foraging for food in residential neighborhoods.
Wildlife agency dismisses wolf baiting claims KATHRYN HAAKE and MATTHEW BROWN? Associated Press Montana wildlife officials rejected allegations that a Montana rancher and hunting guide illegally baited wolves.
Cougar reported on northeast side of Oskaloosa Mountain lion reports have become more and more common as their numbers climb in the Plains and the animals seek new territory.
Utah hunters take 6,000 coyotes for bounty For more than seven months, the state has been paying civilians $50 for every coyote they kill.
Bear in LA-area suburbia scares swimmers, schools A bear that wandered down from the mountains and into suburban backyards north of Los Angeles had swimmers scrambling from a backyard pool and brought the lockdown of two schools before it was tranquilized.
Ohio sightings of endangered black bear rise The Ohio Department of Natural Resources received 224 sighting reports involving an estimated 93 black bears last year.
Alligator hangs out on front porch on Mother's Day A Florida family started Mother's Day with a surprise on the front porch: An eight-foot alligator hissing back at them.
Hunters use military tactics to kill wild hogs WAYNE CRENSHAW | The Telegraph of Macon The Georgia Environmental Protection Division is funding the removal of wild hogs to prevent water pollution. Rod Pinkston is contracted to kill 1,000 hogs the state has estimated reside in the area.
Man describes alligator attack after fleeing cops The man attacked by an alligator after fleeing police in Florida says he was in a fight for his life with the reptile.
Cougar captured in Vancouver yard A homeowner heard his dog barking, looked out the window and spotted the cougar in a tree.
Montana FWP gives initial approval to expanding wolf hunt State wildlife commissioners are taking public comment on a proposal to lengthen the hunting season for wolves and increase the bag limit from one to five.
New NRA leader says it's not about guns but culture JIM VERTUNO | Associated Press National Rifle Association members are fighting a “culture war'' that stretches beyond gun rights.
Iowa officials seek comment on hunting, trapping changes The changes range from adding more counties to the list of open areas for bobcats and reducing the quota of paid antlerless deer licenses.
Aggressive Alaskan bear tests negative for rabies A grizzly attacked a telephone pole and a moving pickup before bruising 48-year-old bird watcher.
Alligator hunting permits now being accepted in Florida The gator hunt will run from Aug. 15 to Nov. 1. Each person awarded a permit will be allowed to take two alligators.
Black bear killed after attacking 2 goats Officials say it's the same bear that showed up last year in the area and someone gave it food. The bear was later live-trapped after attempting to get into a residence where the homeowner was cooking bacon.
New US interior secretary tours Florida's Everglades JENNIFER KAY | Associated Press Congress approved a sweeping Everglades plan in 2000, but major components such as an $81 million bridge have languished.
Gun debate: lawmakers aim to cap ammo Feds can buy GVO Staff Purchasing ammunition has been increasingly difficult and two US lawmakers say the government is causing the shortage.
Gun raffle for girl's rugby team provokes backlash Educators in St. George say it's foolish and in poor taste, coach may lose her job.

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