Recent Laws Articles

In a bold move that’s got fishermen from Maine to Florida fired up, the Delmarva Fisheries Association, along with 14 other fishing groups, has slapped a federal lawsuit against the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC), the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife

10 Hunting Laws You Should Know About Image credit: Gentleman's Pursuits/Canva From rugged mountains to sprawling plains, America’s hunting laws are

In Florida, a heated debate is brewing over the state’s decision to bring back a regulated black bear hunt for the first time since 2015. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has given preliminary approval for a hunting season, citing the need to manage the growing black bear

In a move that’s got hunters across Minnesota buzzing, the state’s legislature is set to finalize a significant change to deer hunting regulations. The Environment Omnibus bill, which includes a provision to eliminate the state’s long-standing shotgun-only hunting zones, is slated for a special se

In Wyoming, a heated debate is brewing over a proposal that could change the way hunting tags are handled, stirring up strong feelings among hunters, landowners, and wildlife advocates. The idea, which was brought back to life during a legislative committee meeting in 2025, would allow landowners

In a decision that’s stirred up plenty of debate, an Ingham County Circuit Court judge upheld Michigan’s shortened coyote hunting season, siding with state regulators who aimed to protect newborn coyote pups. The ruling, handed down this week, has left some hunters frustrated but marks a win for th

In a historic move, Connecticut lawmakers have lifted a long-standing restriction, allowing hunting on Sundays for the first time in the state’s history. The decision, passed through House Bill 7231, marks the end of one of the last "blue laws" that once limited activities on Sundays. With a strong

In a move that’s got hunters across Tennessee talking, the state passed a new law on May 9, 2025, legalizing deer baiting on private property with a catch—a special “deer bait privilege license.” This change, driven by House Bill 938, is shaking things up for middle-aged and older hunters who’ve sp

In a bold move to tackle rising cougar populations and protect both livestock and wildlife, Utah has opened the door to year-round cougar hunting. Governor Spencer Cox recently signed House Bill 469 into law, a decision that’s stirring conversation among hunters, farmers, and wildlife enthusiasts a