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Utah Raises Deer Permits for 2026 Hunting Season
The Utah Wildlife Board wrapped up its latest public meeting with some big news for hunters across the state. The board gave its approval for the 2026 big game hunting permit numbers, and the headline figure is hard to miss: 86,625 general-season deer hunting permits have been approved for the comi
South Atlantic Red Snapper at Risk as Trump Approves Controversial Fishing Exemptions
The federal government just handed four southeastern states a pass on rules that have been the backbone of red snapper recovery for years — and not everyone thinks that's a good idea. President Trump approved permits through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that exempt
Hunters Under Attack: How One Group Is Fighting Back in Washington State
A legal battle is brewing in the Pacific Northwest, and its outcome could reshape wildlife management and hunting rights not just in Washington State, but potentially across the country. The Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation has stepped into a lawsuit filed by an anti-hunting group called Washington
Costco's Prepared Food Push: A Sign of What's Coming?
Costco Wholesale is making moves in its food aisles that are worth paying attention to — not just for shoppers, but for anyone keeping an eye on where the retail giant is headed. The warehouse club has quietly been building out its prepared foods lineup, and two recent additions are putting that st
Idaho Draws the Line on Hunting Tech
A New Law Reshapes How Sportsmen Can Scout and Hunt Across the Gem State Idaho has never been the kind of place that rushes into things. The state's vast wilderness, its deep hunting culture, and its fiercely independent streak have long made it a place where tradition carries real weight. But tec
PIO Resurrection Gets Its First Facelift in Over 15 Years
PIO Cigars is giving one of its most established products a fresh look. The brand has unveiled a redesigned band for its core line, PIO Resurrection, in what marks the first significant visual update to the cigar in more than a decade and a half. The new band moves away from whatever had been s
Ohio's Rocky River: The Fly Fishing Secret Hiding in Cleveland's Backyard
Mention fly fishing and most people picture Montana's Madison River, a sun-drenched stream in the Rockies, or maybe a remote stretch of water deep in the wilderness. Very few picture Cleveland, Ohio. But that's exactly where one of the finest fly fishing rivers in the entire country quietly flows —
New Fishing Rules Are Here: What Anglers Need to Know for 2026 and 2027
The federal government has officially locked in new recreational fishing rules for summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass for the next two years, and there's a new process in place that changes how these rules will be set going forward. NOAA Fisheries made the announcements on April 28, 2026, an
The ATF Just Made Life Better for NFA Owners
For anyone who has spent time navigating the maze of National Firearms Act regulations, the past few years have felt like an uphill battle. Long wait times, confusing paperwork, and rules that seemed designed more to frustrate than to regulate. That may be about to change. The Bureau of Alcohol, To
New York Hunters Have Been Warned About This Turkey Tactic
Spring turkey season is one of the most exciting times of year for hunters across New York State, but before anyone heads into the woods chasing longbeards this May, state wildlife officials have a serious message they want every hunter to hear loud and clear. A Strong Start Before the Season E
