Wyoming Legislature Considers Large Carnivore Legislation

The presence of mountain lions, bears, and wolves on the landscape—not to mention on someone’s wall or in their freezer—is fraught with conflict. Folks spend decades thinking about, working on, and advocating for policies relating to these critters, most of which only fan the flames. This week, the Wyoming legislature has an opportunity to turn down the heat. Wyoming Rep. Sandy Newsome (R-Cody) introduced two pieces of legislation that will...

These States Are Considering Gun Legislation This Year

The Illinois legislature made waves this month when it passed one of the first “assault weapon” bans in the last two decades. But the Land of Lincoln isn’t the only state considering major changes to its gun laws. As the state legislative season gets underway, dozens of states will vote on everything from universal background checks to gun bans to concealed carry restrictions to permitting requirements. What follows isn’t an exhaustive list, but...

Myths and Misconceptions About Fish Flesh

Largemouth bass aren’t good to eat. Pale-flesh salmon and trout are inferior. Catfish from muddy waters taste like mud. Bony fish are useless. Just as with terrestrial critters, myths and misconceptions regarding fish flesh abound. Though often outright wrong, sometimes they contain kernels of truth. White king salmon, also known as ivory Chinook, demonstrate the fluctuating cultural beliefs about fish flesh. Unlike most Chinook, with their...