In the US, horse meat and turtle soup are both illegal. You may have heard of the Taboo against eating horse meat, but do you know why? If you have no idea, read on for some answers. You might be surprised. If you’re curious about the Taboo, you’ll find that there are several categories of … Read more
The distinction between hunting for trophies and taking animals for their trophies is significant. Unlike game animals, which are hunted for sport or used for food, those shot for trophies are older and destined to be taxidermied. Trophy hunting also conserves endangered wildlife species and helps landowners earn substantial income from not developing their land. … Read more
If you don’t want to hunt, but still want to gather animal bones, there are ways to get them. Rabbit bones are easy to find and easy to kill. Rabbits, stoats, and buzzards kill their victims, and they often leave behind their bones. Look for rabbit holes or grassy fields, where the bones are likely … Read more
Anti-hunters are pushing a bogus idea that subsistence hunters do not love animals. The reality is that they have little respect for the dark side of nature. They are just pushing a time-honored myth to make their case. But, are Anti-hunters really that bad? In this article, we will explore the reasons that Subsistence hunters … Read more
Is canned hunting right for our wildlife? There are several questions to ask yourself. First, what are the benefits of canned hunting? As an avid hunter, would you participate? Is it ethical to hunt animals that are trapped, staked or caged? Can you imagine hunting a wild animal only to find it has been canned? … Read more
If you are a deer lover, you’ll surely be interested to know what some of the different types of deer look like. From White-lipped deer to the Tibetan Plateau, the Sike, and Pere David’s deer, you’ll be able to identify these animals. Read on for some interesting facts and pictures. Also, you’ll learn about their … Read more
Before you decide to try to shoot geese on your property, you need to know the regulations and laws surrounding this activity. Many people are unaware of the legalities surrounding shooting geese. This article will outline the Maryland laws for goose control, as well as provide tips and tricks for getting rid of geese on … Read more
Is a deer part of the goat family? That depends on the type of deer, and the habitat it lives in. Some deer live in specific habitats and have a circumpolar distribution in North America and Eurasia. Caribou and moose live in the Arctic tundra, while huemul deer live in the Andes of South America. … Read more
The enigma of the world’s largest ape still continues to boggle the minds of scientists. One theory posits that pandas do not eat meat because they lack the taste for umami, a compound found in fish. There are, however, other theories that suggest the reason. In the meantime, we can learn more about the unique … Read more
The fennec fox, cheetah, and hyena all use their dewclaws to kill their prey. These animals also use their claws to dig. Those claws are sharp, and if clipped, they keep growing back. The keratin in a wolf’s claws is difficult to break, and it is hard to break it if you clip it, as … Read more
