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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

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

In the crisp fall air of New England, where the leaves turn gold and hunters take to the woods, Vermont just drew a line in the dirt—or maybe in the mud by a mountain stream. Lawmakers there have rolled out Act 47, a tough new piece of legislation that's shaking up the rules on hunting and wildlife

In the middle of a government shutdown that's left national parks shuttered and folks scrambling without basic services, President Donald Trump has made a call that's got hunters breathing a sigh of relief. His administration has quietly told the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to keep the gates ope

Picture this: It's dawn in a quiet American suburb, the kind where pickup trucks line the driveways and the first light hits the garage just right. A guy in his faded flannel shirt shuffles to the kitchen, hits the brew button on his old drip machine, and inhales that rich, earthy steam rising from

In the heart of Europe, a quiet revolution is reshaping the world of hunting. Denmark, a small nation with a big hunting culture, made history in April 2024 by becoming the first country to fully ban lead-containing ammunition for hunting. This bold move is more than a policy shift—it’s a wake-up

The recent changes to Germany’s hunting laws have sparked heated debate, with many worried that the new rules are doing more harm than good to the country’s wildlife. The Federal Cabinet’s amendment aims to standardize hunting training across the nation, cut down on toxic lead ammunition, and intr

As the 2025 hunting season approaches in Oklahoma, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts are gearing up for changes that will impact how they pursue game and explore the state’s natural resources. Starting November 1, 2025, a series of new laws passed by the Oklahoma state Legislature will introduce upd

Utah Senator Mike Lee has stirred up a storm with his proposal to sell off millions of acres of public land, but growing opposition from hunters, anglers, and even fellow Republican senators has forced him to rethink his approach. His original plan, tucked into a massive budget reconciliation bill

New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is rolling out some changes to deer hunting regulations that could make things easier for hunters, improve wildlife management, and keep the state’s economy humming. These proposals aim to bring hunting into the digital age, give young hunt