As of mid-May 2026, Minnesota lawmakers are debating SF 3655, which would reclassify common hunting rifles and magazines as illegal contraband creating a de facto ban on many traditional hunting practices; SF 3549, which seeks to repeal the state's l
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved recommendations for 2026 deer, antelope, and elk hunting seasons at its April meeting. Key changes include archery deer season from Sept. 1-Dec. 31, November firearm Nov. 14-22, and adjustments to antel
Hornady Manufacturing has introduced two new high-performance varmint loads: the .223 WSSM 55-grain V-MAX and .243 WSSM 75-grain V-MAX in its Superformance Varmint line. These offerings deliver 100-200 fps faster velocities, superior accuracy, flatte
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has designated Edgecombe County as a new primary CWD surveillance area following four positive detections in 2025-26, with Martin, Pitt, and Halifax counties added as secondary areas for the 2026-27 deer
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced approval of significant changes to the 2026-27 hunting regulations, including expanded archery-only deer seasons in certain zones, adjusted opening dates for dove hunting in the South Zone starting Se
The Ohio Wildlife Council recently approved the 2026-27 hunting seasons for white-tailed deer, small game, migratory birds, and furbearers. Highlights include an extended deer archery season from September 26, 2026, to February 7, 2027, youth deer gu
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has proposed expanding bobcat hunting opportunities by increasing the statewide harvest quota from 250 to 400 bobcats across 40 counties, and introducing firearm hunting seasons alongside trapping for the u
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) announced that the 2026 firearms deer hunting season in Suffolk County will run from January 4 through January 31, 2026. New for this year, hunters must use a new online reservation
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has published the official 2026 Big Game Hunting Seasons and Rules pamphlet, effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. It details seasons, bag limits, and regulations for deer, elk, bear, cougar,
The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission recently approved proposed adjustments to the 2026 wild bison recreational hunting season specifically in Hunt Area 2. These changes aim to manage the growing bison population more effectively, adjust hunter quota
There is no future for the shooting sports unless we bring along the youth of this country. None. It has been the beef of GunStuff TV for some time that
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announces the opening of the 2026 spring wild turkey hunting season today, April 29, running through May 30. This marks the 46th year of the program, with new provisions allowing Sunda