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New York Times
12 hours ago
- General
- New York Times
Bear Whose Head Was Stuck for Two Years Is Freed
Once upon a time there was a black bear in the Michigan woods. He roamed, hibernated, searched for food and did whatever else a bear does in the woods. But the world of humans encroached on this bucolic setting. The bear got his head stuck in a plastic lid. And it would not come off. Thus began a two-year odyssey. The bear kept roaming with his new collar. He grew, only making the collar tighter, and while human beings wanted to help, he remained elusive. But fear not, dear reader, this story has a happy ending. The bear, then just a cub, was first spotted on trail cameras in 2023. His head was stuck in a 5-inch diameter hole in a blue plastic lid, the kind that might be found on a 50-gallon drum. Such drums are sometimes used by hunters: the containers are filled with food, luring the bears to where hunters await. But under Michigan law, baiting containers must have holes that are either less than one inch or greater than 22 inches in diameter. 'Container openings of a certain size can result in bears and other wildlife getting their heads or other body parts stuck in them, leading to injury or death,' said Cody Norton of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, who carries the title of 'bear, furbearer and small game specialist.' 'It's important to remember that the opening diameter is more important than the size of the container,' he said. Plastic containers have been an ongoing problem for bears, with cases popping up in Florida, Wisconsin and Tennessee recently. All of these incidents involved bears with their heads stuck in cheese ball jars (and all of them were freed). And it's not just bears who become entangled in human detritus. An elk in Colorado carried a tire around his neck for two years (he, too, was eventually freed, though at the cost of his antlers). Over the past two years, the bear in Michigan was periodically seen on trail camera photos only to vanish again before help could arrive. Finally in May there was a sighting in Montmorency County in the northern lower peninsula of Michigan. Officials trapped the bear earlier this month. The bear — 2 years old, 110 pounds and still growing — was sedated, and rescuers cut off the lid. Upon awakening, he was then released back into the wild, where his ramblings will now thankfully be less encumbered. Susan C. Beachy contributed research.
The Guardian
21 hours ago
- Politics
- The Guardian
Lithuanian hunters refuse to kill bear that ambled around capital for two days
A young female bear caused a stir after wandering out of the forest and into the leafy suburbs of the Lithuanian capital. For two days, the brown bear ambled through the neighbourhoods of Vilnius, trotted across highways and explored backyards – all while being chased by onlookers with smartphones and, eventually, drones. The government then issued a permit for the bear to be shot and killed. That did not go down well with Lithuania's hunters who, aware that there were only a tiny number of the protected species in the entire country, refused. The Lithuanian association of hunters and fishermen said it was shocked by the government's approach. The association's administrator, Ramutė Juknytė, said the bear was a beautiful young female who was about two years old and did not deserve to be shot. 'She was scared but not aggressive. She just didn't know how to escape the city but she didn't do anything bad,' he said. The organisation tracks the movements of bears. It believes there are only five to 10 bears in the Baltic nation, but does not have a precise number. The drama began on Saturday when the bear entered the capital. It was the first time in many years that a bear had entered the city and it became a national story. The animal came within about 4 to 5km (about 2-3 miles) of the city centre. Since causing a stir with their permit to kill the bear, Lithuanian authorities have been on the defensive. Deputy environment minister Ramūnas Krugelis said that the kill permit had been issued purely as a precaution in case the bear posed a threat, according to a report by the Lithuanian broadcaster LRT. The hunters proposed a more humane approach: sedation, tracking and relocation. As the debate over the bear's fate unfolded, she took matters into her own paws and wandered out of the city. Juknytė said the bear was recorded by camera on Wednesday, peacefully wandering through a forest about 60km (40 miles) from Vilnius while munching on corn. Brown bears are native to the region and were once common. They were wiped out in Lithuania in the 19th century due to hunting and habitat loss. In recent years they have started reappearing in small numbers, typically wandering in from neighbouring countries such as Latvia and Belarus , where small bear populations still exist. Bears are protected under Lithuanian and EU law as they are considered a rare and vulnerable species in the region.
Times
4 days ago
- Times
Overrun goat island calls in hunters to curb its hungry herd
An army of 800 wild goats which have devastated an Italian island paradise may be shot, as frustrated politicians recruit hunters for a major cull after efforts to capture the animals failed. The goats have devoured vegetation and destroyed ancient dry stone walls on Alicudi, a stunning volcanic island off Sicily where residents take shelter in their homes as the horned animals, weighing up to 120kg, rampage through their gardens. Giovanni Dell'Acqua, a Sicilian rural development official, said: 'They eat everything, they are dangerous and a cull is the only solution left.' After a few goats escaped from captivity on the island 20 years ago, they have multiplied fast, reaching a headcount of 600 in 2023 and 800 today, far more than the human population of 120. While gobbling their way through cacti, olive trees and caper plants, the goats move in herds along the island's steep narrow paths, scaring off hikers.
Globe and Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
HLRBO Debuts Mobile App to Give Hunters Nationwide Access to Hunting Land at Their Fingertips
With thousands of properties across the U.S. and Canada, the app connects hunters directly with landowners-cutting out the middleman and keeping costs low. Minneapolis and Brainerd, Minnesota--(Newsfile Corp. - June 14, 2025) - HLRBO (Hunting Land Rentals By Owner), the platform for seamless land leasing and a fast-growing leader in providing hunting land leases nationwide, has announced the availability of a new mobile app in both iOS and Android versions, Both can be downloaded starting today in the respective mobile app stores. The app is also available in the Mac App store, for Macs with an M1 chip or later running macOS 12.0 or later. HLRBO Debuts Mobile App to Give Hunters Nationwide Access to Hunting Land at Their Fingertips To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: The app, named simply HLRBO ( allows hunters to lease private land after connecting with trusted landowners, and to get exclusive alerts for their next hunt. For landowners looking to lease to verified hunters, HLRBO provides a seamless and secure experience. Benefits for Landowners and Hunters It's never been easier for landowners to lease their property to responsible hunters. Listings are free, and there are no fees or commissions. Hunters contact landowners directly. The app offers many benefits for hunters, letting them: Explore thousands of private hunting properties nationwide Get real-time land availability alerts Contact verified landowners and secure leases with confidence Manage their leased properties all in one place Hunters can access HLRBO subscriptions within the app, just as they can on the HLRBO website ( Key features provided within the app include: Terrain Maps - to help hunters get the lay of the land. In-App Messaging - to quickly access messages between hunters and landowners. Saved Searches - so hunters can be the first to know when new leases get listed. HLRBO Verifies Hunters on Its Platform HLRBO offers a background check as part of its "Hunter Verification Process." Landowners can now have the peace of mind of knowing they are leasing their properties to responsible hunters. Verification is quick and easy, requiring just a few simple steps. HLRBO'S streamlined system ensures that access to premium hunting grounds is both swift and secure. "Hunting leases through HLRBO offer unmatched access, flexibility, and convenience," said Heath Schubert, CEO. "The platform makes it easy to browse, compare, and secure leases entirely online, with detailed maps, property features, and hunting availability at your fingertips. Whether you're searching for a weekend turkey spot or a full-season deer lease, we provide a streamlined, hassle-free experience tailored to every hunter's needs." About HLRBO HLRBO (Hunting Land Rentals By Owner) has rapidly grown into one of the largest online platforms for hunting leases, offering hunters access to millions of acres of private and public land across North America. With an easy-to-use interface, hunters can browse, contact landowners, and secure leases all from one place. Features such as "E-Scouting" and "Hunting History" reaffirm HLRBO's commitment to helping hunters find the perfect property, plan their hunt, and share their experiences with the broader hunting community. Now, with its mobile apps, technology meets tradition with data, digital contracts, and more to help hunters lease smarter. For further information, please visit:
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
HLRBO Debuts Mobile App to Give Hunters Nationwide Access to Hunting Land at Their Fingertips
With thousands of properties across the U.S. and Canada, the app connects hunters directly with landowners-cutting out the middleman and keeping costs low. Minneapolis and Brainerd, Minnesota--(Newsfile Corp. - June 14, 2025) - HLRBO (Hunting Land Rentals By Owner), the platform for seamless land leasing and a fast-growing leader in providing hunting land leases nationwide, has announced the availability of a new mobile app in both iOS and Android versions, Both can be downloaded starting today in the respective mobile app stores. The app is also available in the Mac App store, for Macs with an M1 chip or later running macOS 12.0 or later. HLRBO Debuts Mobile App to Give Hunters Nationwide Access to Hunting Land at Their FingertipsTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: The app, named simply HLRBO ( allows hunters to lease private land after connecting with trusted landowners, and to get exclusive alerts for their next hunt. For landowners looking to lease to verified hunters, HLRBO provides a seamless and secure experience. Benefits for Landowners and Hunters It's never been easier for landowners to lease their property to responsible hunters. Listings are free, and there are no fees or commissions. Hunters contact landowners directly. The app offers many benefits for hunters, letting them: Explore thousands of private hunting properties nationwide Get real-time land availability alerts Contact verified landowners and secure leases with confidence Manage their leased properties all in one place Hunters can access HLRBO subscriptions within the app, just as they can on the HLRBO website ( Key features provided within the app include: Terrain Maps - to help hunters get the lay of the land. In-App Messaging - to quickly access messages between hunters and landowners. Saved Searches - so hunters can be the first to know when new leases get listed. HLRBO Verifies Hunters on Its Platform HLRBO offers a background check as part of its "Hunter Verification Process." Landowners can now have the peace of mind of knowing they are leasing their properties to responsible hunters. Verification is quick and easy, requiring just a few simple steps. HLRBO'S streamlined system ensures that access to premium hunting grounds is both swift and secure. "Hunting leases through HLRBO offer unmatched access, flexibility, and convenience," said Heath Schubert, CEO. "The platform makes it easy to browse, compare, and secure leases entirely online, with detailed maps, property features, and hunting availability at your fingertips. Whether you're searching for a weekend turkey spot or a full-season deer lease, we provide a streamlined, hassle-free experience tailored to every hunter's needs." About HLRBO HLRBO (Hunting Land Rentals By Owner) has rapidly grown into one of the largest online platforms for hunting leases, offering hunters access to millions of acres of private and public land across North America. With an easy-to-use interface, hunters can browse, contact landowners, and secure leases all from one place. Features such as "E-Scouting" and "Hunting History" reaffirm HLRBO's commitment to helping hunters find the perfect property, plan their hunt, and share their experiences with the broader hunting community. Now, with its mobile apps, technology meets tradition with data, digital contracts, and more to help hunters lease smarter. For further information, please visit: Contact Info:Name: Graeme ThickinsEmail: media@ HLRBOPhone: (612) 867-4055Website: To view the source version of this press release, please visit
