Wardens seized 11 elk and deer mounts as evidence between Washington and Montana where the accused poachers live, officials ...

Thousands of people signed a petition opposing a plan to use helicopter-mounted sharpshooters to curb the mule deer population that's wreaking havoc on a California island's ecosystem. "Catalina ...

A nonprofit that manages much of Catalina Island is seeking to cull some 2,000 mule deer. The Catalina Island Conservancy argues that the invasive species threatens the local ecosystem.

Mule deer bucks, especially during mating season, are prone to aggressive behavior, using their antlers to fight one another, according to the park service.

The fate of over 2,000 mule deer on Catalina Island is up in the air after a decision was made to eradicate the species with a helicopter marksman.

Officials say many of the deer had been shot with firearms during archery season, and others were killed without a permit. Officials say 13 of the deer scored had an average antler size of 173 inches.