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Explore Field & Stream’s wildlife conservation coverage including endangered species recovery, habitat protection, and population management. Our editors report on wildlife biology research, conservation success stories, and threats to biodiversity from climate change to habitat loss. Learn about conservation organizations, funding mechanisms, and the science-based management that maintains healthy wildlife populations.

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Watch: Tourists Swarm Grizzly Bear with Two Cubs in Yellowstone National Park

By Travis Hall

Plus five other clips of tourists behaving badly inside National Parks

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What is a Cactus Buck and Why Do They Grow Such Funky Antlers?

By Scott Bestul

Cactus bucks have unusual antlers that never lose their velvet. Here are some reasons why the strange phenomenon occurs

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Potential Record-Breaking Buck Seized by Ohio Game Wardens

By Sage Marshall

Ohio DNR officials are investigating Christopher J. Anderson for allegedly failing to obtain written permission to hunt private property where he bagged a bruiser typical whitetail

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Killer Whale vs Shark

By Steven Hill

Even against great white sharks, orcas have the upper hand. A closer look at these two apex predators explains why

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What Do Deer Eat in the Winter? And Should You Feed Them?

By Scott Bestul

Though deer are well adapted to survive winter, it’s natural to want to help them out during the toughest weather. Here are the best ways to do it

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How to Make a Wood Duck Box: A Step By Step Guide

By Dave Hurteau

Making nesting boxes is easy to do and can really boost local wood duck populations. Here’s exactly how to do it

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Polar Bear vs Grizzly Bear

By Matthew Every

They’re two of the biggest bears on the planet and closely related. But there are some key differences between grizzlies and polar bears

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What Do Snapping Turtles Eat?

By Paul Richards

Almost everything is on the menu, but they are not a threat to game fish and waterfowl populations

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Sage Grouse: Icon of the West

By Phil Bourjaily

North America’s largest””and showiest””grouse is in steep decline. Anyone who cares about wildlife and wild places should know this gamebird’s story. Here it is

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Tiger vs Bear: Which Would Win a Fight?

By Matthew Every

Don’t laugh. Tigers actually do encounter and fight bears in some parts of the world. So, which one has the upper hand?

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