Woman holding a large fish she caught while fishing.

Illegal Drone Crashes into Yellowstone Hot Spring

Officials at Yellowstone National Park say a tourist flew his drone into the park’s famous Grand Prismatic Spring at the Midway Geyser Basin last weekend,…

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People fishing from boats on calm water near a rocky shoreline.

Man Struck Trying to Video Lightning

And, following our exhaustive research, apparently alcohol was NOT a factor. Robb Montejano suffered no lasting injuries after he was struck by a bolt of…

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Angler holding a freshly caught fish against a cloudy sky.

252 Grizzly/Human Encounters in Greater Yellowstone Area

There were a total of 252 encounters between grizzly bears and humans reported in the greater Yellowstone National Park area last year — fewer than…

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A deer with large antlers peeks through dense green bushes in a natural setting.

Forest Service Expands Exploding Target Ban

The U.S. Forest Service announced this week it has banned exploding shooting targets through July 22, 2015 in southern Idaho, southwestern Wyoming, Nevada, Utah and a small…

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Santa Claus hunting in a snowy Texas winter scene.

45 Cattle Killed by Single Lightning Strike on Montana Ranch

A single lightning bolt killed 45 Black Angus cattle — including cows, calves and a prize bull — that were hunkered under some crabapple trees…

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Logo of Top-Flight Hunting Preserve featuring a flying pheasant.

Hooked Barracuda Leaps into Boat, Bloodies Teen Angler

A 13-year-old Port Orange, Fla. boy is recovering after his arm and chest were slashed by a 5-foot barracuda that leapt into his dad’s boat…

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Illegal Hunting, Guiding Leads to $66K in Fines, Jail Time

In one of Oregon’s largest poaching operations and investigations, a Bend man has been sentenced to 30 days in jail and ordered to pay $66,050…

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Texas Resident Elected to Ducks Unlimited’s National Board of Directors

David Feckley David Feckley elected to DU board MEMPHIS, Tenn. – July 22, 2014 – David Feckley, of Wylie, Texas, was elected to Ducks Unlimited Inc.’s national…

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Missouri Governor Vetoes Captive Deer Bills

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon on Tuesday vetoed two controversial bills that would have redefined “livestock” to include captive deer and eliminated the role of the Department of Conservation in…

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Wisconsin Anglers Caught in ND with 100 Walleyes Over Limit

Five Wisconsin anglers face fines and court costs of as much as $1,725 each after being found with 100 walleyes over their limit on North…

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