Sask. Man Fights Off Moose with Fists, Shovel and Bullets to Save His Mother 💪

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Here's what's worth reading about this morning:

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SASKATCHEWAN MAN FIGHTS OFF STARVING MOOSE WITH FISTS, SHOVEL AND BULLETS TO SAVE HIS MOTHER

In the frigid early morning hours of January 22nd, a routine trip outside turned into a life-or-death struggle on an acreage near Bienfait, Saskatchewan—a small community in the province's southeastern corner.

Just like she had done many times before, 70-year-old Angie Tuffnell stepped out into the biting cold (with wind chills temps hovering around -40°C) to start her son's car. Unbeknownst to her, a young bull moose had taken up temporary residence against the side of her house. According to reports, the moose was emaciated, likely starving, and desperately seeking warmth as it huddled right next to the dryer vent for any bit of heat it could find.

Startled by Angie's presence, the moose charged at her without warning. Knocking her to the frozen ground, the moose soon stood directly over her with its ears pinned back, and began stomping on her legs, inflicting a deep, serious wound to her calf.

Inside the house, her son Shawn Tuffnell heard her blood-curdling screams and raced downstairs…

Missouri proposes deer hunting regulation changes so deer herds remain healthy: The department's surveillance efforts have enabled early detection of chronic wasting disease where it exists, which has helped keep infection rates at low levels across the state's deer population. Most Missouri counties see less than one percent of deer infected with CWD, each year. However, the disease continues to spread, prompting the conservation department to evaluate current management strategies. Read the full story. 

Rural firefighters work together to save 30 dogs from hunting club blaze in Colorado: While the structure was lost, a rapid response by volunteer firefighters of Calhan, Simla, Elbert, and Peyton departments saved the lives of 30 dogs, along with the rest of the Rocky Mountain Roosters hunting club facilities.  Read the full story.

Bill looks to revive combination Kansas hunting-fishing license fee discounts: Companion bills introduced in the House and Senate would make it cheaper for young and old Kansans to hunt and fish in the state, in part revamping a similar statute that expired in 2020. Read the full story.

American Prairie challenges BLM’s proposed revocation of bison grazing permits: American Prairie today challenged a U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposal that, if approved, will revoke grazing permits used to sustain the group’s bison herd in north-central Montana. The federal agency’s January proposal reversed its own 2022 grazing authorization and triggered a 15-day protest period. Earthjustice and Helena-based Cochenour Law submitted the protest on American Prairie’s behalf, arguing that the agency’s decision reverses decades of longstanding practice from BLM on grazing and conflicts with Montana state law. Read the full story.

Montana FWP opens applications for 2026 hunting access programs: Landowners interested in allowing public hunting access on their property, or providing access through private land to public land, may now apply for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ 2026 hunting access programs. Read the full story.

Florida farm bill advances after Senate drops disputed speech provision: At the bill’s final Senate committee stop before reaching the chamber floor, lawmakers removed a provision that alarmed First Amendment advocates and other critics who said it would suppress criticisms against the agricultural industry. Read the full story.

💪 That’s some effortless strength right there. Watch as Yellowstone grizzly “Big Red” handles a damn bison carcass with ease.

Big Red doesn’t play…

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