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A new study analyzing Stegodon bones from the Liang Bua cave on Flores finds no evidence of fire use and suggests Homo floresiensis relied on tool-assisted scavenging rather than actively hunting large game, with Komodo dragon tooth marks helping compare but no definitive hunting proof; this supports a more primitive behavioural pattern and hints at a different ancestry than Homo erectus.
President Trump's Interior Department has issued an order directing agencies to remove what it calls unnecessary barriers to hunting and fishing on 55 sites in the lower 48, expanding where hunters may operate within national parks, refuges and wilderness areas. Supporters say the move broadens public access, supports rural economies and conservation, while critics warn of safety risks and wildlife impacts and note the changes came with limited public discussion; some sites have already relaxed rules, including proposals to lift restrictions on tree stands and hunting along trails.
The Trump administration has lifted restrictions on hunting in national parks, refuges, and wilderness areas, broadening hunting opportunities on protected lands and prompting debate among conservationists and park advocates.
An American 75-year-old hunter, Ernie Dosio, died in Gabon after being crushed by a group of elephants during a hunting expedition; his guide was seriously injured. Dosio, a Modesto, California vineyard owner with a long history of trophy hunting, was killed in the Lope-Okanda rainforest. US officials are assisting with repatriation of his remains. The incident underscores the dangers associated with trophy hunting and safari adventures in Africa.
A local group called PEACE is pushing a petition to criminalize hunting, fishing, and pest-control activities in Oregon, claiming it would end animal-cruelty exemptions; supporters say the move would upend wildlife management and pest control, while opponents warn of potential economic and practical consequences.
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced public listening sessions in Massachusetts to gather input on expanding hunting opportunities, including Sunday hunting, crossbow use, and setback distances, aiming to balance wildlife management, public health, and outdoor traditions.
Researchers captured footage of orcas in the Gulf of California hunting juvenile great white sharks, flipping them upside down to extract their livers, demonstrating advanced hunting strategies and social learning among orcas, and highlighting that even top predators like sharks can be prey.
In Ohio and the Midwest, infectious diseases like chronic wasting disease and epizootic hemorrhagic disease are causing significant deer mortality, threatening local economies dependent on hunting tourism and raising concerns about environmental and public health impacts, although the broader deer population remains resilient.
This week's MeatEater Turtle theme focuses on a hunting game where players try to beat Jani's time of 2 minutes and 55 seconds in four attempts, encouraging comments and practice through an online platform.
Two elk hunters, Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko, were killed by lightning that struck a nearby tree while they were in the San Juan Wilderness Area, Colorado, after failing to check in with loved ones. Their bodies were found after a weeklong search, and they were not directly hit by lightning but were electrocuted as the current traveled down the tree. Authorities advise avoiding standing under tall trees during storms.
Two out-of-state hunters, Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko, were killed by lightning while hunting in the San Juan Wilderness Area in southern Colorado. Their bodies were found a week after they went missing, with no signs of trauma, and it is confirmed that lightning was the cause of death. The incident highlights the dangers of lightning strikes during outdoor activities in Colorado.
Two elk hunters in Colorado were killed by a lightning strike while in the wilderness, with the coroner confirming they were not directly struck but died from ground lightning. The hunters, both experienced outdoorsmen, were found a week after going missing, and their deaths highlight the unpredictable dangers of nature.
After a week-long search, the bodies of two hunters in Colorado were found with no signs of trauma; their identities and cause of death are still under investigation.
Florida's wildlife agency has approved the first black bear hunt since 2015, allowing up to 187 bears to be killed over a 23-day season in December, following public debate and setting the stage for future hunts.
Wildlife groups condemned Florida's decision to allow a black bear hunt, citing concerns over animal cruelty, flawed science, and habitat threats, despite the state's claims of managing overpopulation. The hunt, approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, involves methods like bait traps, archery, and dog packs, and has sparked significant public opposition and controversy over conservation efforts.