Recent Rules Articles

The Wyoming Senate didn't just vote down two landowner hunting tag bills on Monday. It buried them. On the opening day of the 2026 budget session, state senators rejected both measures by wide margins, delivering a clear message about where the chamber stands on efforts to reshape how hunting l

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

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

Coyote hunters across Missouri just got a significant boost to their season. The Missouri Department of Conservation recently extended the period when hunters can use thermal imaging, night vision, and artificial light equipment from a narrow two-month window to a sprawling nine-month opportunity.

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 Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners is preparing for what could be one of the most significant changes to the state's hunting calendar in years. At their upcoming January meeting, commissioners will weigh two competing proposals that would fundamentally alter when thousands of hunters take