Even though California has the biggest population and some of the biggest cities in the country, 97 percent of its land is rural. And about 24 percent of it is protected as public wilderness.

Every fall, Arizona’s wild areas are full of energy as thousands of white-tailed deer enter the rut—their annual mating season. Fueled by instinct and testosterone, bucks throw caution to the wind in ...

The city of Durango and Colorado Parks and Wildlife are warning drivers that mule deer are more active during morning and evening commutes this time of year. Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesman John ...