Recent Hunting And Fishing Articles
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
Wild Meat Feeds Millions Yet Remains Invisible
The deer hanging in a garage, the ducks in a cooler, the fish on ice—these represent something far bigger than weekend recreation. Across North America, over 50 million people participate in hunting and fishing, creating what amounts to a massive food production system that operates outside grocery
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
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
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
Plane Disrupts Wyoming Elk Hunt, Sparks Dispute
The crisp September morning started with promise. Bulls were bugling in the pre-dawn darkness, their calls echoing across the rolling hills and sand dunes northeast of Casper, Wyoming. Mark and three companions had positioned themselves carefully on a small piece of state land, accessible only thro
California's Plan to Kill All Island Deer Sparks Unlikely Alliance
Something unusual is happening off the coast of Southern California. A plan to wipe out every mule deer on Catalina Island has brought together groups that rarely see eye to eye. Hunters who've pursued these animals for decades are standing alongside animal rights activists, both demanding answers
Florida's New Fishing License Rule Frustrates Visitors
Anyone heading to Florida for a few days of fishing this year needs to know about a quiet change that's already causing headaches at boat ramps and tackle shops across the state. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission eliminated online and phone sales of short-term non-resident f
