The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering eliminating endangered species protections for gray wolves in the Lower 48. The only exception would be for a small group of Mexican wolves in Arizona and New Mexico. If the USFWS agrees … [Read More]
Tag Archives: Predator Hunting
Turkey Hunter Attacked by Bobcat, Shoots it
A rookie turkey hunter lured in some unintended attention last week when a bobcat jumped at him as he sat against a tree making turkey calls. Bud Griffith, of Danville, Ky., told Central Kentucky News that the bobcat jumped on his left … [Read More]
Utah and West Virginia to Offer Coyote Bounties
As coyote populations rise in many areas, the predators can become a threat to farm animals and pets. And as that threat increases, some wildlife agencies find that they don’t have the resources to control the growing problem themselves. Outdoor … [Read More]
Wolf Killed in Kansas Is First Documented in State Since 1905
Coyote hunters shot an animal in northwest Kansas this December that they later believed was too large to be a coyote. It turns out they were right. Following tissue testing, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has confirmed that the … [Read More]
Russia Paying for Top Wolf Hunters
Russia has a wolf population problem, and it’s willing to pay hunters to help control it. Wolf packs have been moving closer and closer to Siberian towns in recent years to prey on livestock, including horses and domesticated reindeer, according to … [Read More]
Mouth Calls Will Work for ‘Coons, But Be Wary
Q: I would like to get started on ’coon calling. I would like to use mouth-blown calls. What are the best calls? Do you change calls from early season to late season? When is the best time to call? [Read More]
Michigan State Senate Passes Bill Classifying Wolves as Game Animal
Michigan has taken a step toward opening hunting and trapping seasons on wolves. The Michigan State Senate voted 23-15 Thursday in favor of a bill that would classify wolves as a game animal in the state. The bill will now go … [Read More]
Wisconsin Wolf Hunters and Trappers Nearing Quota Limit
About a third of the way through a four-and-a-half month wolf season, Wisconsin hunters and trappers are nearing the quota limit set by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Through 45 days, 98 wolves have been killed out of a … [Read More]
Predator Hunting Tips: Roll With the Changes
Adapt to seasonal conditions to call more predators [Read More]
The ICOtec GC300 Is an Affordable and Deadly Effective Electronic Call
Electronic predator calls have advanced greatly in the last handful of years, leaving predator hunters with an array of options many never dreamed of only a few years ago. But some predator callers are wary of investing hundreds of dollars … [Read More]
