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A federal grand jury investigating a controversial former Kansas City, Kansas, police detective has demanded records about other staff and incidents within the police department. Plus, hunting contests have sprung up in Kansas as the state's coyote population grows.

As the number of coyotes in Kansas grows, hunting contests have sprung up as a way to remove potential threats to livestock. But the resilient canine keeps finding ways to survive, no matter what humans throw at it.

Missouri state officials are considering whether to extend the harvest seasons for eight wildlife species.

Wild turkey populations in Missouri have taken a nosedive in the past 15 years. Biologists say the declines are connected to dwindling numbers of baby turkeys statewide.

Missouri's black bears were decimated in the early 20th century, but have come back in recent years. With an estimated 800 bears now living in the state, the Department of Conservation is holding a regulated hunt to help with population control.

Morel mushrooms have started popping up in Missouri and Kansas. While some savor the flavor, others enjoy the annual treasure hunt.

As Missouri’s black bear population continues to grow at a rate of 9% annually, bear sightings are more likely — even in major cities like Kansas City and St. Louis.

Councilmembers from Kansas City's Third District give their thoughts on the proposed city budget and a furbearer biologist explains why Missouri's black bear population has been increasing.

To guard against cheating, a coyote calling and hunting competition is taking ever-more stringent measures to keep its contest fair.

Missouri saw a huge increase in hunting activity this turkey season. Almost 20,000 new hunters tried out the sport.

Segment 1: Thanksgiving's got us thinking about turkey (and duck and quail and pheasant).Hunters and chefs are making plans for fall birds. From the key…

A flight of doves breaks above the tree line. Fourteen-year-old Robert Goodall fires his shotgun. The birds continue on their path unharmed. “Never...