Recent Regulations Articles

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

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

When a single mountain lion killed 23 sheep in one night on Scott Chew's ranch near Jensen, Utah, it wasn't just another livestock loss. For the fourth-generation rancher and state representative, it represented a growing problem that eventually helped reshape Utah's approach to managing its cougar

The Pennsylvania Game Commission just dropped some significant changes that will affect how hunters across the state plan their seasons. After months of discussion and public input, the board has finalized the 2026-27 hunting calendar with modifications that touch nearly every aspect of the sport.

Doug Burgum just made a move that could change how millions of Americans hunt. The Interior Secretary signed an order that flips the script on federal land access - instead of keeping areas closed unless there's a reason to open them, the new rule says keep them open unless there's a damn good reas

Michigan's hunting community is about to experience a shift in how they document their harvests. Come March 1, hunters across the state will have the option to ditch their paper kill tags in favor of a digital alternative, marking a significant change in a tradition that's been around for decades.

The Department of the Interior just changed the way millions of acres of public land work for hunters and fishermen. Instead of asking permission to access certain areas, land managers now have to explain why you can't go there. Secretary Doug Burgum rolled out Secretarial Order 3447, which fli

The Idaho Legislature is preparing to consider sweeping restrictions on advanced technology used for big game hunting, marking one of the most significant regulatory changes to hit the state's hunting community in years. If approved during the 2026 legislative session starting January 12, hunters a

As the new year rolls in, seasoned anglers across America's coasts are gearing up for one of the ocean's most adrenaline-pumping pursuits: chasing Atlantic bluefin tuna. Starting January 1, 2026, the recreational season officially kicks off under federal guidelines set by NOAA Fisheries, offering a

For hunters across the Midwest and beyond who look forward to Missouri's spring turkey season every year, big changes are on the horizon. The Missouri Department of Conservation, or MDC as it's commonly known, has rolled out some updates to the rules that could shake up how folks plan their trips a