It’s only been two weeks since New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul’s expanded gun restriction laws took effect.
NY’s New Ammo Registry Threatens Conservation
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Polar Bear Attack in Canada found in FOIA Incident
In 1983, a worker for Panarctic Oil was attacked by a sow polar bear and her cub. In heroic actions worthy of a science fiction movie, his colleagues rallied and saved his life.
FOIA Details on Polar Bear .22 Pistol Defense Failure
Information from an FOIA request has revealed details on the .22 caliber pistol defense failure which occurred in Svalbard, Norway, in 1996.
Book Review: The Wolves of Alaska – A Fact-based Saga, by Jim Rearden
The Wolves of Alaska A Fact-based Saga is a well-written & easy-to-read way to absorb the truth about wild wolves. It is a must-read if you are interested in wolves and population management.
2022 Waterfowl Population Survey Results Are In!
Total populations were estimated at 34.2 million breeding ducks in the traditional survey area, 12 percent lower than 2019’s estimate of 38.9 million…
Canadian Faces Charges for Defensive Shooting of Black Bear in Jasper Park
On August 6, 2022, at about 1 p.m., a hiker In Jasper National Park was approached to within about 100 feet by a black bear.
Firearm & Ammo Industry Pays Record $300M for Conservation
Wildlife conservation in the United States is seeing another windfall, thanks to the firearm and ammunition industry.
Alaskan Bear Story of Old Groaner, The Myth Grows and Grows, Part IV
In the final segment of the series on the legend and myth of Old Groaner, the author speculates on the actual attack and details how the legend has grown in the era of the Internet.
Bear Spray Fatality: Camper Used Bear Spray, was Killed by Grizzly Bear
The fatal grizzly bear attack on Leah Lokan in Ovando, MT, was a fatal failure of the use of bear spray to defend against a grizzly bear. The report by the IGBC documents the failure.
Two Geologists, Two Dangerous Bears, One Gun, Two Outcomes
Two field geologists in Alaska. Both are women. Both encountered dangerous predatory black bears. One had a gun, one did not.
Grizzly Bears are Migrants to the Lower 48
Grizzly bears were not in the lower 48 states in North America before humans. Humans were here first.
Coyote Attack in Dallas Leaves Child in Critical Condition
A toddler was severely injured in a rare attack by a coyote in the Dallas, Texas, metroplex.
Gun Industry Generates Over $15 Billion for Conservation
NSSF marked a milestone achievement when firearm and ammunition manufacturers topped $15 billion in contributions
76% of Documented Handgun Defenses Against Bears Happened Since 2000
The number of documented incidents where people fire handguns in defense against bears increased dramatically after 1960. The numbers remain insignificant compared to bear populations.
NRA-ILA Appeals Decision Vacating Wolf-Delisting Rule
NRA-ILA in partnership with SCI appealed a judge’s decision vacating a federal rule that turned wolf management over to the states.
First Recorded Fatal Polar Bear Attack in the United States
For some reason, the man appeared reluctant to shoot. The bear was almost on top of him before he finally did. And then he only wounded the animal….
Big Horn Armory Donates $2,000 to Wyoming Wildlife Federation
BHA’s donation will go to the WWF’s Hunters for the Hungry Program to help provide 2,300 wild game meals to food-insecure families during this holiday season.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Group’s Anti-Hunting Lawsuit
The anti-hunting Center for Biological Diversity is once again trying to eliminate hunting on public lands within National Wildlife Refuges
Activists Shoot Themselves in the Foot Over Ammo Ban
Sometimes the best thing to do when activists attack is to let their arguments fall under their own weight. That’s what happened
Killing The Shepherd Documentary Highlights the Empowerment of Wildlife Conservation
The documentary film, Killing the Shepherd, tells the amazing story of rebounding wildlife populations and the empowerment of the peoples of Shikabeta Kingdom, Zambia.
