Wildlife News
Outbreaks, law changes and seasonal activity that affect your home, checked with state agencies before we publish.
Couple finds at least 25 snakes in newly purchased North Carolina home
A couple in North Carolina found at least 25 snakes in their newly purchased home, hidden beneath the front porch.
By Wild Animals Central Editorial Team · 1 min read
Drunk raccoon leads to $250,000 for Hanover County Animal Control
A campaign tied to a raccoon found drunk in a Virginia ABC store has raised $250,000 for Hanover County Animal Control.
7-foot alligator relocated after blocking Sunset Beach road in Brunswick County
Wildlife officers removed a 7-foot female alligator found blocking a road in Sunset Beach, Brunswick County. No injuries were reported, and the animal was relocated.
Delaware’s General Firearms Deer Hunting Season To Open 10-Day Run Friday, Nov. 13
Delaware’s 10-day general firearms deer season opens Nov. 13, accounting for 40% of the state’s annual deer harvest.
Bear Management Zone 14 in New Mexico closed after harvest limit reached
New Mexico Game and Fish has closed Bear Management Zone 14 after the harvest limit was reached. Hunters must check current zone status.
South Carolina family spent weeks beside a dead 5-foot snake hidden in their armchair
A South Carolina family sat beside a dead 5-foot snake inside their armchair for weeks without noticing. Here is what the discovery means for homeowners.
Maryland's 2026 Black Bear Hunt Ends With 89 Bears, Close to Five-Year Average
Maryland hunters took 89 black bears during the state's 23rd annual hunt in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett and Washington counties, close to the five-year average of 95.
Vermont's Regular Deer Season Starts Saturday
Vermont's regular deer season opens Nov. 14, with hunters reminded to follow tagging rules and report harvests.
Washington officials search for black bear after unprovoked backyard attack on woman
Washington wildlife officials are searching for a black bear that attacked a woman in her backyard, which escaped a dog search.
Black bear attacks Washington woman taking out trash, chases her as she flees
A Washington woman was attacked by a black bear while taking out trash and chased as she fled.
Montana crews tranquilize 1,000-pound moose trapped in skate park's concrete bowl
A 1,000-pound moose in Red Lodge, Montana fell into a skate park's concrete bowl and needed tranquilizers to be freed.
Regulated Trapping Seasons Open October 24 in Vermont
Vermont's regulated trapping seasons open October 24 for furbearers. I checked the state notice to see what this means for homeowners with raccoons and skunks.
California firefighters free fox after resident spots it stuck in chain-link fence
A fox trapped in a chain-link fence in Montecito was freed by firefighters after a resident called for help.