Alan Clemons Articles

Idaho Fish and Game agents euthanized a food-conditioned black bear after it broke into a Swan Valley home and received multiple human-food rewards.

Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board regulations for hunting/trapping coyotes were unsuccessfully assailed by anti-hunting activists.

State officials working with federal agents culled more than 1,800 feral pigs from the public area.

Montana hunters will face a 300-wolf quota this season after state officials approved new hunting and trapping regulations following hours of debate and public comment.

State officials updated pesticide rules to create a new classification for warfarin-based products.

From Wyoming to western Canada, a series of recent encounters — including several fatal attacks — has put a spotlight on the unpredictable nature of black bears.

Targeted removal, along with success from local wolf trappers, is believed to help reduce a decline in elk predation.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is expanding its eHarvest digital tagging system to include most species that require a kill tag.

Southern Zone black bear harvest is highest recorded since the DEC began monitoring in 1955.

The new season will require a special license, tag and guidelines — including a lottery draw for limited tags.

An activist group is suing Florida state officials regarding the process used for the 2025 bear hunt and any future hunts.

Idaho officials say a man acted in self-defense after the bruin attacked during their black bear hunting trip.

More than 820 bears were successfully aged thanks to hunters who submitted teeth for harvest data.

State wildlife officials say game cameras confirm the two kits and mother still were together.

A cold snap in the Sunshine State spurs rapid removal of more than 5,000 invasive iguanas.

Wildlife officials are creating a new bear hunting unit, studying how cougars affect mule deer and protecting GPS locations for predator hunters.

New regulations on hunting, trapping and possession have been imposed to help prevent the spread in the province.

The Hoosier State’s first trapping season for the felines was deemed a success, with data gathered for more management planning.

What would happen if apex predators vanished from the landscape?

Despite protests and misinformation, the Florida black bear hunt, which included four zones, was a success — and based on sound wildlife management principles.

State wildlife board approves an increase to a record number of licenses as officials seek higher harvest target.

Second season total adds to data for future wildlife management planning and goals.

Instructional programs for first-time hunters are taking aim at the destructive pests on the Pacific island.

Cold snap spurs rapid removal of more than 5,000 invasive iguanas.

Wildlife officials report a 22-percent increase in the 2025 firearms season over the previous year’s totals.

Wildlife officials are creating a new bear hunting unit, studying how cougars affect mule deer and protecting GPS locations for predator hunters.

Some state-managed WMAs will see short, temporary closures through March 31 for the aerial management.

State wildlife officials say game cameras confirm the two kits and mother still were together.

Hooser State’s first trapping season for the felines was deemed a success, with data gathered for more management planning.

Despite protests and misinformation, the hunt in four zones was based on wildlife management principles.