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California Has a New Wolf Pack

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed a new pack in Tulare County, the southernmost location since wolves returned to the state in 2011.
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California Is Wild Hog Hunting Heaven

A complete guide to hunting wild boars in the Golden State.
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Black Bear Captured, Tagged in Mountains Near Los Angeles

A young boar believed to have been seen for a couple of years was captured and tagged in the undeveloped Santa Monica Mountains.
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California Tackles Feral Pig Problem with New Changes

California officials are making changes to address the growing feral pig problem plaguing much of the state. It could be too little, too late, however.
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California Man Cited for Possession of Bear Cubs

Man arrested, bear cubs returned to the wild.
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Wine Country Blacktails

A unique Western blacktails hunt provided a proving ground for an affordable, functional long-range rifle and ancillary gear — and a whole new set of hunting skills.
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California’s New State Record Black Crappie?

A black crappie weighing 4 pounds, 5 ounces, was caught from Clear Lake on Feb. 17, 2021, and pending certification it will become California’s new state record.
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Deadly Hemorrhagic Disease Confirmed in Wild Rabbits

A potentially devastating situation has been confirmed in multiple states with the discovery of viral Rabbit hemorrhagic disease, and a variant of the virus that causes it. The ramifications on wild populations of rabbits, along with predators that feed on them, could be huge.
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Judge Blocks California Ammunition Background Check Requirement

A federal judge blocked California's background check requirement for ammunition purchases, calling it "onerous," unconstitutional and that "the rights of California citizens have been gravely injured."
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Game Warden Chronicles: Angler Busted for Muskie; Black Bear Poacher Gets $1,200 Fine

Poachers beware, whether it's for muskellunge or black bear! The latest game warden chronicles spans several states with reports on illegal activity.
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Tips for Predator Hunting in the Thick Stuff

When it comes to excitement while predator hunting, it’s hard to match calling them into 'up close and personal' range.
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California Bans Fur Trapping

With the signing of the Wildlife Protection Act of 2019, California Gov. Gavin Newsom bans commercial and recreational trapping on public and private lands.
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When Voters Approve Hunting Bans, Do They Work?

What happened after voters passed hunting restrictions in these states?
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Hungry Mountain Lion Attacks Young Boy

A 4-year-old boy was attacked by a mountain lion in southern California, but survived after his father scared away the cat known to people in the area.