Wildlife News
Outbreaks, law changes and seasonal activity that affect your home, checked with state agencies before we publish.
Photo: Frank Schulenburg, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0Idaho officials seek public’s help in wasted bull elk case in Unit 21
Idaho Fish and Game asks for tips about a bull elk found shot and left to waste in Unit 21 near Grangeville.
By Wild Animals Central Editorial Team · 1 min read
Vermont issues 85 moose permits for 2026 hunt; 51 moose harvested in Wildlife Management Unit E
Vermont Fish and Wildlife issued 85 moose hunting permits and 51 moose were harvested in Wildlife Management Unit E during the October archery and regular seasons.
Man dies after deer struck by another car flies into his windshield in Missouri
A Missouri man died after a deer hit by another vehicle crashed through his windshield. The incident highlights the dangers of deer-vehicle collisions.
Teen Driver Swerves to Dodge Deer, Slams Into Union County Home, Sparking Total-Loss Fire
An 18-year-old driver crashed into a Union County home after swerving to avoid a deer; the house and vehicle were total losses.
Bertie County Sheriff's Office prepares to take over animal control
Bertie County Sheriff's Office will take over animal control duties after a county commissioners vote, officials confirmed.
Philadelphia rebuffs PETA's rat birth control pitch, saying there's no proof it works
Philadelphia officials turned down PETA's proposal to use birth control on the city's rat population, citing a lack of evidence the method works.
Two bear cubs to be relocated after mother dies in New Mexico golf course capture
Two bear cubs will be trapped and relocated after their mother died during a capture at an Albuquerque golf course, New Mexico Game and Fish confirmed.
Man tangled with deer in wire rescue attempt near Walla Walla
A man became entangled in wire while trying to free a mule deer buck in Walla Walla County, prompting a WDFW response.
In West Palm Beach, a dead alligator with a hammer in its head led to charges against a business owner
A Florida business owner faces charges after an alligator was found dead with a hammer embedded in its head in West Palm Beach, authorities said.
Ball python captured on O'ahu, where snakes can bring $200,000 fines
Officials caught a ball python in Waianae, O'ahu, where possessing or transporting snakes can lead to fines up to $200,000.
Turtles in Trouble: Poaching Threatens Maryland Reptile's Population
Maryland officials seized 43 eastern box turtles and three painted turtles from a St. Mary's County property, citing poor conditions and illegal poaching.
WDFW opens public comment on changing wolf 'caught-in-the-act' lethal removal rule
Washington wildlife officials are seeking public input on proposed changes to the rule that allows lethal wolf removal when wolves are caught attacking livestock.
Idaho residents wrestle juvenile black bear at their back door, resulting in euthanization of three bears
A family in Salmon, Idaho, physically fought off a young black bear at their back door, leading wildlife officials to euthanize three bears.