Hunting

Killing Wolves Sparks Heated Debate In Washington Senate

Alexandra Kocik — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:33:51 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. – It would be easier to kill gray wolves that attack livestock or pets under a bill that passed the Washington Senate Friday. Currently, ranchers and property owners can’t kill protected animals, like wolves, without the permission of the Department of Fish and Wildlife. The bill sparked heated debate in the Senate.

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Study: Big Game Is Getting Smaller

Jessica Robinson — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 01:52:11 +0000

If Teddy Roosevelt were to go big game hunting today, he might bring home slightly less-impressive trophies. That's because, according to a new analysis, the horns and antlers of North American wildlife have shrunk over the last century.

Colville Tribes OK Wolf Hunt On Reservation

Steve Jackson — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 14:39:46 +0000

The Colville Confederated Tribes have authorized a wolf hunt on their reservation. Steve Jackson has more on the story.

Idaho Voters To Decide Right To Hunt Amendment

Aaron Kunz — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:20:55 +0000

Voters in Idaho will be asked next month to make some additions to the state constitution. House Joint Resolution 2 is less than two pages long and adds hunting, fishing and trapping to Idaho’s Constitution.

Northwest Fire Season Overlapping With Hunting Season

Jessica Robinson — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:19:45 +0000

Evacuation notices around the Northwest have subsided as fire crews beat back the threat of wildfire to homes and subdivisions.