“wildlife biologist”

Wildlife biologist David Kocka's often humorous tales highlight the interaction between 8.47 million people and the wildlife that also inhabits Virginia that he finds amusing and at times trying.

Bobcat attack! American Hunter reader Kevin Walter called in something more toothy than a gobbler this morning in Virginia, and he had the guts to film it with his phone.

TheQuestion: "What’s the best spot to kill a monster whitetail on a week-long trip?"

The Myth: Coyotes and other predators only prey on the sick and weak.

Need to free up some time to be lazy this summer? Nebraska Pheasants Forever has your answer.

According to The Oregonian, two men were arrested last week after a driver on nearby Interstate 84 in Columbia River Gorge spotted a figure apparently bending over the body of a dead big game animal. The duo was later charged with poaching two trophy bighorn sheep.

Deer populations are down by about 2.8 million since 2008. Some biologists are alarmed by this, while others believe it’s natural and healthy for the overall herd.

Here are several things GPS-collar studies are teaching us about how to hunt whitetails, which you can use to your advantage this fall.

During this year’s whitetail rut, perhaps you observed a buck fight. While most “fights” are just pushing and shoving matches often involving young bucks that don’t even know they are bucks yet, others are very aggressive encounters.