Alaska Department of Fish and Game officials reported a case of rabies in a moose from western Alaska on June 2, marking the first instance of a rabid moose in North America.  Witnesses described the animal’s behavior as aggressive towards people in the community of Teller, approximately…

On a sunny afternoon last November on the St. Lawrence River, Derek Balmas from Franklinville had an impressive fishing experience, catching three muskies. This accomplishment was particularly noteworthy because muskies are famously known as the “fish of 10,000 casts.” However, the day became even more remarkable when…

Coyotes have infrequent encounters with humans, but when they do, it perplexes biologists as to why these typically timid creatures would target a much larger two-legged prey. A recent study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology provides some insight into this phenomenon. By tracking and studying…

Lea Anne Powell received confirmation from the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) that she had officially broken the world record for the largest largemouth bass ever caught in her line class, after months of anxious anticipation. According to Powell, the process of confirming the record with the…