The scientists responsible for crucial fish and wildlife research projects in the West involving species like elk, mule deer, sage grouse and wild horses might be next in line for the Trump ...

Mule deer herds are declining across the West for many reasons. But three states — Utah, Wyoming and Nevada — want to both pin the blame on mountain lions and “resolve” the issue by using cruel traps ...

This means lions or other trapped animals could suffer for days in leghold traps or foot snares until the trapper arrives to kill them. Here’s the basic issue: States blame lions for the decline in ...