The weekend might not be here just yet, but your favorite dispatch from the great outdoors is.
So grab your coffee or whiskey (no judgement) and let's get caught up on the outdoor news and views from the past 24-or-so hours.
Here's what's worth reading about today:
On the move - New study finds that wolves are most definitely following migrating elk herds 🐺
Tragic accident - Massachusetts man falls to his death while goat hunting in Alaska 🗻
Suspended - Pronghorn hunting suspended in parts of Colorado thanks to Gov shutdown 😒
Sinking- A Maine hunter is plucked from quicksand in dramatic rescue ⛑️
Getting in on the fight - SCI enters the ring and joins lawsuit over Florida’s bear hunt 👨⚖️
I have so many questions - How did this deer end up on the dang roof?? 🤔
SOMETHING TO KEEP AN EYE ON
NEW STUDY REVEALS HOW WOLF PACKS ARE TRACKING ELK MIGRATIONS
In the rugged landscapes of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, a new study has upended long-held assumptions about wolf behavior. Published back in August, the research shows that gray wolves aren't as tethered to their dens as scientists once thought. Instead, these apex predators are demonstrating remarkable adaptability, migrating long distances—even with vulnerable pups in tow—to follow the seasonal movements of their primary prey, elk.
This new data not only highlights the intricate dance between predator and prey but also raises important questions about elk population health and perhaps even the future of hunting in the region.
The study, led by researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, focused on wolf packs in the eastern Greater Yellowstone area, particularly those tracking the partially migratory Cody elk herd.
Using GPS collar data from 19 wolves and 99 elk collected between 2019 and 2021, the team uncovered three main movement strategies employed by wolves…
QUICK HITS // FROM AROUND THE WEB
Massachusetts hunter killed in mountain fall near Cordova: A 67-year-old man from Massachusetts died Wednesday after falling while goat hunting in Cordova, Alaska State Troopers said. Read the full story.
Pronghorn hunting suspended in part of Colorado due to federal government shutdown: All hunting is suspended on Fort Carson and the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site in southern Colorado as a result of the federal government’s shutdown, Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced Oct. 2. Read the full story.
Pa. House Bill would create a youth antlered deer season with a second buck tag: State Rep. Charity Krupa, a Republican from Fayette County, introduced House Bill 1915 on Oct. 1 that would create a buck season “for the purpose of increasing and sustaining interest in hunting among young persons of the Commonwealth.” Read the full story.
Moose spotted walking along highway near rural Nebraska village: A moose is on the loose in rural Hamilton County on Thursday. Authorities believe it is the first moose reported in the area in over a decade. Read the full story.
The rare sighting
Maine hunter rescued after getting stuck in 'quicksand'-like mud up to his waist: A man who was duck hunting in coastal Maine had to be rescued by police after getting stuck in quicksand-like mud that reached up to his waist before help arrived, local authorities said. Read the full story.
Surprised bear bites hiker after it charges from thick timber, ID officials say: The hiker was near Squirrel Creek in Fremont County the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 30, “when a bear charged at him through the thick timber from a short distance away,” Idaho Fish and Game said in a news release. Read the full story.
SCI Seeks to Join Lawsuit Challenging Florida Black Bear Hunt: This week, Safari Club International filed a legal motion, supported by SCI’s Center for Conservation Law and Education, to intervene in a lawsuit that seeks to nullify Florida’s recently authorized 2025 black bear hunt. Read the full story.
VIDEO // SOME THINGS JUST HAVE TO BE SEEN
I have so many questions…
WEEKEND MEME // THIS IS GOOD POLITICS
WANDERINGS // A SFW GLIMPSE OF OUR BROWSER HISTORY
A lot of folks talk about having a sixth sense and they might be on to something. According to these, humans are equipped with way more than just five senses. I lived with an Irish fellow many moons ago off the coast of central America. He was a wild man who always wanted to know “how’s the craic??” My dog likes my wife way more than he likes me. I’m not a prick or anything, it’s just that dogs tend to play favorites when it comes down to who gives them the most high-quality attention. An area in which I apparently fall short. GY-ro and a bunch of other food names we as Americans apparently butcher when we say them.
EYE CANDY // PICTURES > WORDS
The pull of the weekend.
📸 by: @cattlemanphotography
Oh, and one more thing…
