Back in 2008, Thomas S. Smith, Brigham Young University Bear Biologist and Associate Professor of Wildlife Science, released his first study that showed the bear spray was more affective in deterring a bear attack than a gun. Well, Dr. Smith is back at it, and has released another study that is more proof that a high [...]
Alaska Hunting
Wood Bison Removed from Endangered Species List
There are only two remaining species of bison left on the entire Earth, and one of them is starting to see a rebound. The wood bison, a subspecies of the American bison/buffalo, is going to be removed from the Endangered Species List and placed on the threatened species list later today, according to the Outdoor [...]
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Ted Nugent Comes Clean on Pleading Guilty to Wildlife Charges in Alaska
“Was I blindsided and did I break the law? Yes.” These are the words of Ted Nugent talking to Glenn Beck about his recent guilty plea to illegally killing a black bear on Alaska’s Sukkwan Island. According to Nugent, no one, even the judge who is an avid hunter, knew about the rule that if [...]
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Ted Nugent Pleads Guilty to Illegally Killing a Black Bear
It’s been a bit of an interesting week for Ted Nugent, which is saying something. He came under heat and Secret Service investigation for some remarks he made about President Obama. And now, he’s facing a hefty fine and some probation for illegally killing a black bear in Alaska. Nugent’s hunt took place in 2009, [...]
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Moose Calf Climbs on a Garage Roof in Anchorage
While it's been mild for most of the lower 48 states this winter, Alaska has seen a very snowy season. And this woman has enough to worry about trying to clear snow from her roof without a moose climbing on.The moose calf wandered up on the roof, and was a little reluctant to get down, [...]
Alaskan Man Rescues Bear Cub from Plastic Jug
A man in Ketchikan, Alaska is making news for saving a black bear cub whose head got stuck in a plastic jar. Sadly, this isn't all that uncommon, and an important reminder not to dump your trash in the woods. Michael Schuler was doing avalanche testing when he decided to climb to the summit of Deer [...]
Grizzly Bear Charges Hikers in Alaska
I have had a bear charge me before, but a black bear and grizzly bear are a little different. This is why the best piece of hiking equipment is a gun. –Brian McClintock Like this story? Be sure to share it on Google Plus, Facebook, and Twitter by clicking on the logos above.There may be a [...]
2011 Proves Banner Year for Union Sportsmen’s Alliance
(Caption | Austin community hero and IUPAT Local 1178 member Robin DeHaven was given the opportunity to hunt Colorado Elk on the first season of the USA’s Brotherhood Outdoors TV show for his heroic efforts during the terrorist attack on a Texas IRS building in 2010.) With record membership numbers on the books, the addition [...]
Gold Reward Offered For Alaskan Moose Killer
Gold for moose poacher? That is the message that is being spread all over Fairbanks, Alaska after a bull moose was shot and left to waste. The bull had a 45-inch antler spread with two brow tines on one side and three on the other. The carcass was found by a hunter who reported the incident [...]
Alaskan Guiding Legend Joe Hendricks Charged With 34 Felonies
Alaskan Joe Hendricks has been in the guiding business for more than four decades and is considered one of "Alaska's oldest and most respected big-game guides" and has helped his clients bag many notable trophies. But his reputation may be tarnished after he was charged with 34 felonies related to illegal hunting in the Arctic National [...]
