Falconers in Ohio will be able to hunt with another bird. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently signed a new law allowing falconers in the state to use owls for hunting small game. The law will go into ...

The Almanack shares a compilation of its five best owl feature stories over the years, pulled from the archives.

The Great Grey Owl practices tireless hunting efforts. This has to do with the owl’s decision not to migrate, but instead to remain in the same location year-round. Consequently, during the winter, ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio—New Ohio Senate legislation has a high-flying goal: allowing falconers in the state to use owls to hunt for small game, such as squirrels and rabbits. Senate Bill 380, introduced ...

Flying slowly and silently through the night sky, barn owls are majestic nocturnal hunters that successfully prey on rodents scurrying along the ground below. Scientists have long puzzled over a ...

Something about the light from a full moon shining on the frightening face of a barn owl makes voles freeze a bit too long. By James Gorman When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, it may not ...