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As summer winds down and the anticipation for hunting and fishing seasons ramps up in Georgia, a trio of new laws is set to shake things up for outdoor enthusiasts. Effective July 1, 2025, these regulations, passed by the Georgia General Assembly during its 2025 session, bring practical changes to

New York hunters are buzzing with excitement after the state legislature passed a groundbreaking bill that could transform big game hunting across the state. On June 17, 2025, the New York State Assembly unanimously approved legislation allowing crossbows to be used wherever longbows are permitted,

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) recently announced a major change for fishermen along the Southern California coast. As of June 13, 2025, the state has lifted restrictions on Pacific sardine fishing, allowing both commercial and recreational harvesters to resume catching these

In a major win for anglers and the sportfishing industry, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries has officially withdrawn a controversial proposal that would have shut down bottom fishing for 55 species of reef fish in Northeast Florida’s federal waters. The decision,

Illegal fishing is a growing problem that’s hitting American fishermen hard. Foreign vessels sneaking into U.S. waters or ignoring international rules are flooding markets with cheap, unregulated seafood. This undercuts the hardworking folks who rely on fishing for their livelihoods, from the Gulf

The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission recently rolled out a series of new rules and updates that will change how hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts experience the state’s public lands in 2025. These changes, approved during a June 9 meeting, aim to balance conservation efforts with

South Carolina has taken a stand for its anglers, passing a groundbreaking law that shifts control of red snapper and 54 other fish species from federal hands to state management. Signed into law by Governor Henry McMaster, this legislation is a game-changer for fishermen frustrated by restrictive

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

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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