Hunting

Hunters should prepare for promising deer hunt

Deer hunting in Pierce and Thurston counties should be improved this year based on recent surveys, said wildlife biologist Michelle Trihi. The number of black-tailed branched antler, spike, doe and fawn have increased significantly from previous years. Tirhi also said in a district report that fawn recruitment was similar to 2008.

Be a safe hiker in hunting season

It's still summer, but archery hunting seasons for deer and elk are happening now.

Idaho Fish & Game warns of fewer elk tags in Lolo

Nev. plans more lion hunts in effort to save deer

State wildlife officials have announced a plan to kill more mountain lions to help increase the deer population, a move criticized by lion advocates who say drought and development are more important factors in the decrease of deer numbers.

Newsweek misfires in article about the effects of hunting

The latest major mainstream shot at hunters missed the mark so wildly, I looked for a "sponsored-by-PETA" credit line.

Mammoth bull elk draws crowd

A controversial world-record elk bagged in Utah's Piute County last fall generated interest and buzz at the Western Hunting & Conservation Expo in Salt Lake City.

Poaching case in Oregon more disturbing to police

Oregon hunter reports lagging

Officials still tinkering with state's 2009-2011 hunt proposals

Bulls, bucks shed macho image

Moose, elk and deer males are feeling a little light-headed these days. The bucks and bulls are shedding their antlers to make room for new and maybe larger racks by next fall to help gauge their breeding prowess.