Wisconsin DNR reduces fall wolf quota in defiance of policy board

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources officials on Monday dramatically scaled back the number of wolves hunters can kill during the state's fall season.

Wisconsin wolf hunt block wanted, federal judge sets hearing

Six Chippewa tribes filed a lawsuit in the Western District of Wisconsin, seeking to stop the wolf hunt. A federal judge scheduled a hearing for Oct. 29.

Ivory-billed woodpecker, 22 other species now extinct, US says

The ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species were declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday.

Wisconsin deer hunters urged to submit samples for CWD

The Wisconsin DNR asks deer hunters to help them collect data to track the spread of chronic wasting disease this season.

Swarm of bees kill more than 60 endangered penguins in South Africa

More than 60 endangered African penguins were apparently killed by a swarm of bees in South Africa last week, in what bird conservationists described as an unusual occurrence.

Woolly mammoth resurrection? Scientists say it's in process

Funding for the project reportedly comes from investors ranging from Climate Capital to Winklevoss twins.

US tribes demand emergency wolf protection

Dozens of tribes, including the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, asked the Biden administration to immediately enact emergency protections for wolves.

'Do better': Photographer captures grizzly bear cub with discarded face mask

Photographer Jonathan Kuiper spotted a grizzly bear cub chewing a discarded face mask this summer in the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.

Wisconsin deer hunt: Archery, crossbow seasons start Sept. 18

The Wisconsin DNR is reminding hunters of the first opportunity to pursue deer this fall with the opening of the archery and crossbow deer seasons.

Wisconsin deer hunt chronic wasting disease reminder: DNR

The Wisconsin DNR asks deer hunters to join in efforts to protect the state’s deer herd, especially where chronic wasting disease testing is needed.

South Carolina alligator attack on woman ends after neighbor whacks reptile with shovel

A South Carolina woman was rescued by a neighbor Thursday morning during a violent alligator attack in the state, authorities said. The neighbor's weapon of choice: a shovel.

Dane County deputies rescue fawn from pool

A fawn is back in the Wisconsin woods after two deputies rescued it from a homeowner’s swimming pool.

Wisconsin wolf hunt: Animal rights groups plans suit to stop it

A coalition of animal rights groups is planning to file a lawsuit Tuesday to stop Wisconsin’s wolf hunt this fall.

Wisconsin wolf hunt: Fall limit set at 300

Wildlife officials in Wisconsin meet Wednesday to consider a 130-animal limit for the state's fall wolf hunt.

Bonus antlerless deer harvest authorizations available: Wisconsin DNR

The Wisconsin DNR on Wednesday, Aug. 11 announced that bonus antlerless harvest authorizations will be available for purchase.

Horicon cougar sighting found to be false

A Horicon man who said he spotted five cougars outside his home early Friday morning – fabricated the story with photos from a Salt Lake City news source, according to Horicon police Saturday morning.

Wisconsin wolf hunt fall limit proposed

Wisconsin wildlife officials are proposing a limit on the number of wolves hunters can kill this fall after the February limit was blown past.