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Angler Killed by Grizzly in First Attack of 2021

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Angler Killed by Grizzly in First Attack of 2021

Carl Mock was enjoying a day of spring fishing on the Madison River north of West Yellowstone, Montana, on Thursday, April 15 when he was mauled by a big, boar grizzly bear. The 40-year-old resident of West Yellowstone managed to call 911 despite suffering significant scalp and facial wounds...
Maggie Hudlow Apr 20, 2021
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Does Your Dog’s Nose Work Better Than a Grizzly’s?

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Does Your Dog’s Nose Work Better Than a Grizzly’s?

Imagine a proud new dog owner bragging up their new pup—a hound like Mingus or a retriever like Snort. “My dog has a better nose than a grizzly bear,” he or she boasts. Should you believe them? After all, from the outside, a dog’s and a bear’s noses look very similar. Humans have bred dog...
Ben Long Mar 15, 2021
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Mountain Lion: Misunderstood Quarry, Under-Appreciated Cuisine

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Mountain Lion: Misunderstood Quarry, Under-Appreciated Cuisine

Some hunters might find it hard to believe that a saucer-shaped depression in a fresh layer of snow can arouse just as much excitement as the sudden appearance of a bugling bull elk—unless they were experienced mountain lion hunters. Then, they’d know the drill. The abrupt transformation inside the...
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Photos: Mountain Lion and Cubs Raid Turkey Coop

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Photos: Mountain Lion and Cubs Raid Turkey Coop

James Young successfully raised his first flock of domestic turkeys last year at his home in Los Gatos, California. Earlier this April, he started the journey towards rearing flock number two. His plan was to butcher the first bird in October—it would be their Thanksgiving meal. But the night before...
Spencer Neuharth Nov 4, 2020
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Fact Checker: Did Wolves Kill an Entire Russian Bridal Party in 1911?

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Fact Checker: Did Wolves Kill an Entire Russian Bridal Party in 1911?

Myths, lies, and old wives’ tales loom large in the outdoor pursuits. Here at MeatEater, we’re dedicated to separating facts from bullsh*t, so we created this series to examine suspect yarns. If there’s a belief, rumor, or long-held assumption you’d like us to fact check, drop us a note at...
Spencer Neuharth Oct 21, 2020
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Video: Jogger Stops Mountain Lion Attack with Bear Spray

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Video: Jogger Stops Mountain Lion Attack with Bear Spray

This jogger proved bear spray isn’t just for bears. Donny Stone, an Alberta resident, was on a run in 2015 when he encountered two cougars on the trail. The excitement of spotting his first mountain lions quickly turned to fear as the big cats approached from behind. “I was expecting quite honestly...
Spencer Neuharth Oct 5, 2020
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Fact Checker: Are Menstruating Women More Likely to Get Attacked by Bears?

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Fact Checker: Are Menstruating Women More Likely to Get Attacked by Bears?

Myths, lies and old wives’ tales loom large in the outdoor pursuits. Here at MeatEater, we’re dedicated to separating facts from bullsh*t, so we created this series to examine suspect yarns. If there’s a belief, rumor, or long-held assumption you’d like us to fact check, drop us a note at...
Spencer Neuharth May 19, 2020
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Three Toes, The West’s Most Notorious Livestock Killer

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Three Toes, The West’s Most Notorious Livestock Killer

South Dakota drew all sorts of larger-than-life Old West characters prior to statehood. A relatively lawless territory prior to 1889, the Black Hills attracted the type of folks looking for quick money, slow justice, and open space, especially during a short-lived gold rush.
Spencer Neuharth Apr 29, 2020
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