“Tag: weird”

My dad didn't shoot a pheasant for five seasons when I came of age to hunt; he only cared about getting birds for me. In fact, one day I asked why he even bothered carrying a shotgun anymore.

Strange things occassionally happen in this industry, and that's what the Wilder World Outdoors is here for. So enjoy these four actual stories from around the country, and keep an eye out for more "From the Wilder Side" recaps in the future.

We've previously discussed the negative impact that house cats can have on upland birds and other critters. Wild felines such as bobcats, on the other hand, are a naturally occurring part of the environment. They are not the same animal, as a Maine woman found out the hard way.

There are plenty of critters out there for hunters and outdoorsmen and women to be wary of, especially at this time of the year, when temperatures are rising—but seriously, a snail? Unfortunately, that could well be the case.

Recent video shows an impala using the surrounding environment to escape a pair of cheetahs earlier this week—if you consider the backseat of a nearby car to be the "environment."

Has a Mississippi hunter finally managed to produce evidence of the famed Chupacabra?

A quick recap of some of the strangest stories covered by the "Wilder World Outdoors" this past year.

Any self-aware homeowner worries about the chance that a bump in the night could turn out to be a real threat. A Minnesota couple, however, recently had a run in with a different breed of intruder—a very lost deer.

The configuration and dimensions of deer antlers are dependent on genetics and physical condition, and at times can be quite odd.