Hunting News

• New Idaho Law Allows Killing of 90 Percent of State's Wolves
  
  The law allows almost unrestricted hunting methods, including the use of night-vision goggles and shooting from helicopters
  Smithsonian.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• New study shows climate change is affecting polar bears' weight
  
  A new study shows polar bears in the Arctic are loosing pounds when they should be putting on weight. Scientists blame climate change for shrinking the ice that serves as the bears' hunting ground. Roxana Saberi reports.
  CBS News.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• Stress in dogs is linked to an owner's personality, study shows
  
  Scientists investigated stress levels in two types of dogs - solitary hunting breeds and ancient dog breeds - and their owners. They say stress can be passed from human and dog like a 'contagion'.
  Daily Mail.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• Missing doctor who treated Navalny found ALIVE after walking out of forest amid fears of bear attack
  
  Dr Alexander Murakhovsky, 49, was found wandering out of a Siberian forest after vanishing on Friday from a hunting base amid fears he had been attacked by wild bears in the vicinity.
  Daily Mail.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• Taiwan Court Upholds Laws Restricting Hunting
  
  The decision was criticized by Indigenous rights activists who say traditional taboos and customs around hunting make such laws unnecessary.
  New York Times.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• Doctor who treated Putin critic Alexei Navalny 'reappears' after going missing on hunting trip
  
  A doctor who treated Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny after he collapsed on a flight in Russia last year has reappeared after going missing for three days while on a hunting trip, local media has reported.
  Sky News.  Monday, 10 May 2021.
• Man arrested over murder of PCSO Julia James
  
  Detectives hunting for the killer of PCSO Julia James have arrested a man in connection with her murder.
  Sky News.  Saturday, 8 May 2021.
• Shopping online? Here's how to keep your info safe
  
  In the wake of massive hacks like Equifax, how safe it is to shop online or on your smartphone? CNET's Lexy Savvides has some tips on how you can shop safer on your computer and mobile device while you're hunting for deals.
  CBS News.  Saturday, 8 May 2021.
• Taiwan's indigenous groups lose court fight for hunting rights
  
  Campaigners argued that existing rules around the hunting of wild game were discriminatory.
  BBC News.  Friday, 7 May 2021.
• Prince blamed for shooting one of Europe's biggest bears
  
  Environmental groups suspect a prince from Austria killed the brown bear while hunting in Romania.
  BBC News.  Wednesday, 5 May 2021.
• Largest expansion of hunting and fishing opportunities proposed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
  
  This is literally big news for hunting and fishing.
  Fox News.  Wednesday, 5 May 2021.
• Alabama allows night hunting of coyotes, feral hogs to control their populations
  
  Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey recently signed a new law that will allow officials to create an official season for hunting the two types of animals at night.
  Fox News.  Tuesday, 4 May 2021.
• Video of N.R.A. Chief Wayne LaPierre Shooting an Elephant Draws Criticism
  
  The footage was taken during a 2013 hunting trip in Botswana for an N.R.A.-sponsored television series, but it never aired. It was obtained by The Trace and The New Yorker.
  New York Times.  Wednesday, 28 Apr 2021.
• Canada Top Court Rules US-based First Nation has Cross-border Rights
  
  Decision opens the door to other groups with similar ties to assert their rights on matters from hunting to environmental concerns.
  Voice of America.  Saturday, 24 Apr 2021.
• Microsoft takes advantage of antitrust spotlight on rivals to go hunting for large acquisitions
  
  Microsoft acquired Nuance for $16 billion and has held recent talks to buy Discord and TikTok as Apple, Facebook, Google and Amazon come under regulatory fire.
  CNBC.  Monday, 12 Apr 2021.

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