Predator

Hunting coyotes during February — when mating season is in full swing — can be exciting and rewarding.

Montana’s new wolf management plan reflects more than 20 years of management, public input, laws and more.

"predators are the biggest detriment to wildlife during the winter months."

Shocking death is said to be the first known by a black bear in state’s recorded history.

Shocking death is said to be the first known by a black bear in state’s recorded history.

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) has confirmed reports of two separate mountain lions observed with kittens in different regions of the state.

Calling all predator hunters. In the complexities of day-to-day living, it’s easy to overlook the basics. We know what we are. But who are we, really? And are we proud of who we are and what we do?

Season dates and regulations are approved for the 2025 Utah furbearer seasons, along with an update on the state coyote bounty.

A bill sponsored by a South Carolina legislator would allow drones to be used, with regulations, for management of feral swine.

Proposed changes include increasing the number of days allowed for use of artificial light, night vision, and thermal imagery equipment when harvesting coyotes, and adding trapping tools.

Federal and state officials have renewed their efforts to eliminate feral pigs on the Land Between the Lakes in western Kentucky.

“Uncle! Uncle! There’s a raccoon on Mimi’s bird feeder!”

At least eight opossums have been caught in Hawaii, sparking concerns about the impacts of the animals on other animal species on the island.

As confrontations between humans and coyotes continue to rise in urban and suburban areas, it’s time to take a proactive approach to prevent attacks on pets and children.

A bill in the Oklahoma Senate would eliminate permits for hunting feral hogs to more easily help with management and control.

To consistently hit, you must know when to wait and when to act, and let the rifle find the target.

Montana officials are seeking approval of a new wolf management plan that would update one with new data, research and analysis.

In all things, it’s the basics that build a foundation for consistent success.

Montana officials are seeking approval of a new wolf management plan that would update one with new data, research and analysis.

It might take a little detective work, but the clues are there. Coyotes leave ample evidence of their presence. Know how to recognize it.

A wild turkey is a feast to many predators — human and otherwise.

Hunting from high places gives predator hunters an edge — providing greater visibility in tight cover where sneaky critters often turn up unannounced.

Spending more time at coyote setups often reaps rewards. Here are five reasons for staying longer — and strategies for optimizing that extra time on stand.

The spotted cubs, believed to be 7 to 9 weeks old, were verified from photographic evidence of the cubs taken March 6 by a local resident.

Montana Fish, Wildlife Camp; Parks released its 2025 Montana Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Plan this spring. The process ended an...

After a paid signature campaign placed an initiative on the ballot that would ban mountain lion and bobcat hunting, voters rejected it in favor of maintaining hunters as the state’s crucial management tool.

Learning animal patterns and determining population densities by reading sign helps the savvy fur hunter ensure that he or she works the most fruitful areas and avoids those that are unproductive.

If you’ve ever missed critters you should’ve hit, consider these nine reasons in your analysis of what went wrong — and then work to reduce their frequency.

The weeklong hunting season harvest was higher than the previous five-year average in four mountainous counties.