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Silencer Laws Face Major Changes Nationwide
American gun owners who use suppressors could soon see major shifts in how these devices are regulated. Right now, two separate federal lawsuits are working their way through the courts while state legislatures are taking their own action on silencer laws. South Dakota recently passed Senate Bi
Trump Reopens Atlantic Waters Closed Under Obama
President Trump signed a proclamation Friday that throws open nearly 5,000 square miles of protected Atlantic Ocean to commercial fishing operations, reversing conservation measures that have ping-ponged between administrations for years. The Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monu
Montana Wildlife Area Opens Hunting Access Through New Lottery
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has announced a new system for hunters looking to access a prime piece of wildlife habitat in the Flathead Valley. Starting March 1, the agency will begin accepting applications for limited hunting opportunities at Foys Bend Fisheries Conservation Area through a d
Maryland Lawmakers Push New Rules for Cigar Lounges
After a failed attempt last year, Maryland legislators are taking another swing at creating a formal license for cigar lounges that want to let customers enjoy a drink with their smoke. The proposed bills, reintroduced in the 2026 legislative session, aim to solve a problem that's been bugging ciga
BLM Green-Lights Desert Racing and Gas Drilling in Utah
The Bureau of Land Management's Vernal Field Office has given the thumbs up to two major projects in Uintah County, Utah—one that'll see off-road vehicles tearing across public lands and another that opens the door to natural gas extraction on federal minerals. The decisions, both finalized rec
Toyota Surveys Tundra Owners on Raptor Rival
Toyota appears to be testing the waters for a high-performance off-road truck that would directly challenge Ford's F-150 Raptor and Ram's RHO. The automaker recently sent out a survey to current third-generation Tundra owners, asking them to weigh in on potential names for what could become the bra
Gulf Fishermen Face Stricter Amberjack Limits After 2025 Overharvest
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has slashed the commercial greater amberjack catch limit in the Gulf of America for 2026, marking a significant setback for the region's fishing industry. The new restrictions, which took effect January 5, come as a direct consequence of last year
Iowa DNR Town Halls Aim to Shape Future Hunting Rules
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is taking hunting regulations directly to the people. Starting next month, the agency will hold a series of town hall-style meetings across Iowa to review how recent hunting seasons went, discuss potential changes to the rules, and most importantly, listen t
Cigar Industry Forges New Alliance in Honduras
The premium cigar world just got a little more connected. The Premium Cigar Association has signed on as a partner with Honduras' Festival del Puro y el Café, marking another step in building bridges across the international tobacco landscape. This isn't just another handshake deal between indu
Florida Bill Could Silence Hunting Advocates
A provision buried in Florida's agricultural legislation has fishing guides, hunters, and conservation groups worried they might get sued just for speaking up about polluted waters or damaged habitats. The bill working its way through the state capitol could make it financially ruinous to publicly
