Hunting

Bobcat hunting and trapping is commonplace throughout much of the United States, with the exception of a handful of holdout states. Despite the abundance of the wildcat nationwide, some conservationists are pushing back on the open season.

As the number of coyotes in Kansas grows, hunting contests have sprung up as a way to remove potential threats to livestock. But the resilient canine keeps finding ways to survive, no matter what humans throw at it.

Missouri state officials are considering whether to extend the harvest seasons for eight wildlife species.

Wild turkey populations in Missouri have taken a nosedive in the past 15 years. Biologists say the declines are connected to dwindling numbers of baby turkeys statewide.

Missouri's black bears were decimated in the early 20th century, but have come back in recent years. With an estimated 800 bears now living in the state, the Department of Conservation is holding a regulated hunt to help with population control.

Hunters and trappers believe they are close to having the nuisance animals under control in southern Missouri.

Kansas eradicated feral pigs from much of the state after outlawing hunting for sport. Missouri, which bans hunting on public land but not private property, is struggling to control its feral hog population.

Following an investigation into the house that inspired "The Conjuring," Godfrey resident Richel Stratton shares her ghost stories and how her career in paranormal investigation led her to star in the new documentary "The Sleepless Unrest" and A&E's "Ghost Hunters."

Four more counties are now in the state’s mandated monitoring for the neurological disease that is fatal to deer.

Shutdowns and cancellations during the coronavirus pandemic led many people to head outdoors.