Wisconsin DNR announces goose and duck hunting seasons

The Wisconsin DNR reminds waterfowl hunters to prepare for the opening of the regular goose and duck hunting seasons in September.

Alaska hiker rescued thanks to viewers spotting him on bear webcam

In a dramatic rescue in Alaska, a lost hiker was saved thanks to the vigilance of viewers who spotted him on a bear webcam.

Milwaukee County Zoo snow leopard makes debut

The Milwaukee County Zoo is excited to announce the public debut of a male snow leopard, Choto, from the Dakota Zoo in Bismark, North Dakota.

A Connecticut couple rescues a baby shark caught in a work glove

Deb Dauphinais, a dive instructor, said she thought the shark was dead, but when it twitched she motioned for her husband to come over and help.

Wisconsin wolf hunt new rules, hunters face tighter regulations

Wolf hunters in Wisconsin would tighter regulations under new rules being finalized by state Department of Natural Resources.

Rhino kills zookeeper and seriously injures her husband

The rhino killed the zookeeper and seriously injured another zookeeper, her husband, as he tried to chase the rhino away from her.

Grizzly bear that mauled Montana hunter goes missing, prompting all-out search

Officials have closed part of the Custer Gallatin National Forest in southwestern Montana after a hunter was severely mauled by a grizzly bear.

Milwaukee County Zoo: Greater Kudu, Chula, born Aug. 5

The Milwaukee County Zoo announced on Monday, Sept. 11 the birth of a greater kudu last month.

Tennessee officials warn public after people get 'dangerously close' to bear

The bear wandered the steps of the building as dozens of people stood by. But some came within mere feet of the wild animal, with their phones out to get a closer look.

Jefferson County wildlife area, DNR acquires 1,800+ acres

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced the acquisition of 1,830 acres of future wildlife in Jefferson County area this week.

Wisconsin early goose hunting season underway, bag limit applies

Wisconsin's early goose hunting season is in full swing, and the DNR said there's 60% more geese than the long-term average this year.

Racine County bat rabies case; eastern part of county

The Racine County Public Health Division announced it is advising the public regarding a positive report of rabies found in a bat.

Wisconsin's 2023 bear hunting season opens, DNR issues reminders

The Wisconsin DNR reminds hunters that the 2023 bear hunting season opened Sept. 6. The black bear is emblematic of the north woods.

VIDEO: 3-legged bear breaks into Florida home's lanai, drinks 3 White Claws | 'Oh my God, look at him!'

A Lake Mary, Florida, mother received the shock of her life when she discovered that a three-legged black bear, affectionately known as Tripod, had somehow managed to break into her home while her 13-year-old son was inside with the family dog. The woman said the bear even accessed her outdoor refrigerator and helped itself to three of her White Claws.

Wisconsin moose sighting, 'rare species' caught on trail camera

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reported its first confirmed Snapshot Wisconsin trail camera moose sighting of 2023 in a Facebook post.

Montana men surprise momma bear with cub, encounter ends with accidental shooting

The men from Whitefish were scouting for hunting season in the woods near the Smokey Range Trailhead in the Flathead National Forest on Saturday when they encountered the full-grown grizzly and her cub.