Recent Laws Articles

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