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Committee advances HB 111 to reduce harvest-reporting fines, broaden public notice and require grizzly notification House Bill 111, a yearly wildlife cleanup bill, was advanced with amendments to cap late harvest-reporting fees at $25, broaden public-notice options for land acquisitions, require DWR to notify U.S. Fish and Wildlife if a grizzly enters Utah, and shorten gun-discharge setbacks in WMAs from 600 to 300 feet.

2 weeks ago

The Senate has taken a significant step by advancing House Bill 111, which aims to reduce hunting penalties and enhance wildlife management in Utah.

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Citizen Portal News Maryland

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2 weeks ago

Kent County to oppose Sunday waterfowl provision in HB1063 while supporting deer management changes County commissioners expressed support for deer-management elements of House Bill 1063 but voted to send a letter opposing the bill’s provision that would allow Sunday migratory waterfowl hunting for certain groups, citing potential pressure on waterfowl populations and insufficient local public input.

Kent County Commissioners are torn over a bill that could change Sunday hunting rules, supporting deer management while opposing Sunday waterfowl hunting for its potential impact on populations.

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2 weeks ago

Senate unanimously approves bill letting Natural Resources Commission waive nonresident doe‑tag requirement by zone SF 23‑18 lets the Natural Resources Commission waive the administrative requirement that nonresident hunters buy a doe tag when buying a buck tag, by hunting zone; sponsor called it common sense and the Senate passed it unanimously.

Iowa's Senate just passed a bill that allows nonresident hunters to skip buying unnecessary doe tags, making hunting simpler and more practical!

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Wyoming committee advances bill letting Game and Fish cap landowner licenses; members add safeguard against zero tags The Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources Committee advanced Senate File 25, which would let the Game and Fish Commission set limits on landowner licenses in limited‑quota areas. After testimony, the committee adopted an amendment barring the commission from issuing zero landowner licenses if eligible landowners apply.

3 weeks ago

Wyoming's Game and Fish Commission could soon have the power to limit landowner hunting licenses, addressing the delicate balance between wildlife conservation and hunting opportunities.

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1 month ago

Senate bill would change land‑posting to five‑year cycle and require buyer disclosure Senate Bill S.299, introduced by Sen. Chris Maddox, would amend Vermont law so land posted to prohibit hunting/fishing/trapping is recorded at the town clerk once every five years (instead of annually) and requires sellers to disclose at transfer whether the property is posted.

A new Senate bill in Vermont proposes a major shift in land posting laws, allowing owners to record postings every five years instead of annually—could this change ease the burden for landowners?

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1 month ago

Senate subcommittee declines to advance Reeves season-substitute that would stagger hound hunting to protect rut Senator Reeves proposed a substitute to create an early muzzleloader period, a moratorium on hound hunting during the rut, and a one-week extension for hound hunting; after substantial testimony from hunting organizations and landowners the motion to report to full committee failed on a 1–4 vote.

Senator Reeves' proposal to adjust hunting seasons has sparked intense debate, balancing the needs of hunters and landowners against the backdrop of wildlife conservation.

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Board creates Dolores Triangle bear unit, adds 10 tags amid disagreement over allocation After RAC discussion and public comment, the board voted 5–1 to establish a new Dolores Triangle bear unit and add 10 tags for that unit rather than reallocating tags from the LaSalle Mountain unit. Regional representatives raised concerns about violating the three-year plan; supporters cited underutilization and access issues on the Triangle.

2 months ago

The Utah Wildlife Board has taken a bold step by creating a new black-bear unit in the Dolores Triangle, adding 10 permits amidst heated debates on wildlife management.

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Northeast RAC asks DWR to study separate bobcat license to ease trapper‑class requirement RAC members voted to ask the Division of Wildlife Resources to examine creating a bobcat license that does not require the fur‑harvester (trapper) education class, responding to hunters who can’t or won’t take trapping classes but still want lawful bobcat opportunity.

2 months ago

Utah hunters are pushing for a bobcat hunting license that skips the fur-harvester education requirement—could this mean more opportunities for avid outdoorsmen?

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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2 months ago

Tennessee commission adopts deer baiting privilege license with disease‑risk safeguards The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission voted 11–2 to adopt a rule implementing a new annual deer baiting privilege license required by state law, setting license fees and limits on bait types, quantities and feeder spacing while preserving agency authority to suspend the privilege for disease or public safety concerns.

Tennessee's Fish and Wildlife Commission just approved a new deer baiting license that includes strict rules to protect wildlife health while introducing fees for hunters—are you ready for the changes coming in 2026?

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3 months ago

TWRA warns baiting raises CWD risk; commission to hold baiting rule hearing tomorrow Agency experts said baiting concentrates deer, increases disease transmission and long‑term CWD prevalence; TWRA will propose continued bans on baiting/feeding inside the CWD management zone and use the zone to coordinate regulations, with a rule hearing scheduled for the following day.

TWRA reveals alarming insights on how baiting could escalate the spread of chronic wasting disease among deer, raising concerns for hunters and wildlife alike.

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RAC approves CWMU and private-land permit changes including acreage reductions and donated-hunt adjustments Division staff outlined recommended CWMU permit changes including a 28,814-acre reduction at Salt Wells, adding private buck and bull elk tags at specific CWMUs, and clarifying reciprocal/donated-hunt reasons; RAC approved the recommendations by roll call.

3 months ago

Major changes are coming to Utah's wildlife management, with a massive acreage reduction at Salt Wells and new elk tags for special hunts!

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RAC unanimously backs bison plan changes that split Bitter Creek objectives and aim to improve hunting quality Clint presented bison management plan updates that split Bitter Creek into subunit objectives, proposed modest population objective increases and finer-scale management measures; the RAC approved the plan unanimously after public comment and Q&A on coordination with Colorado and permittees.

3 months ago

Exciting changes are coming to bison management in Utah as the RAC unanimously approves a plan that splits Bitter Creek into targeted objectives for better herd management and hunting opportunities!

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RAC unanimously adopts Book Cliffs bison management plan after discussion on monitoring and species interactions Clint Sampson presented the Book Cliffs bison management plan, which the RAC adopted unanimously after questions about hunt structure, permit numbers, habitat projects, and possible effects on elk and deer; staff emphasized adaptive management and range monitoring.

3 months ago

The RAC has unanimously approved a groundbreaking bison management plan for the Book Cliffs, addressing critical concerns about wildlife interactions and habitat sustainability.

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RAC approves 2025–27 hunt table as presented after debate over Henrys bison permits and calendar swaps After debate about adding a new cow hunt and how to allocate 19 drought permits on the Henrys bison herd, the RAC rejected proposals to run cow hunts concurrently and to swap dates, then approved the division's recommendation 7–1 to accept the revisions as presented.

3 months ago

The RAC has made a bold move by approving a new 2025–27 hunt table for the Henrys bison herd amidst heated debates over permits and hunting schedules.

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RAC approves 2025–27 hunt-table changes after debate over Henry Mountain bison permits and season dates After extended discussion about Henry Mountain bison objectives, tag numbers and season timing, the Southeastern RAC approved the 2025–2027 hunt table and season-date revisions as presented, following failed motions to run cow hunts concurrently and to swap season dates.

3 months ago

The Southeastern Regional Advisory Council has officially approved new hunt table changes for the 2025-2027 seasons, sparking heated debates over bison management and hunting permits.

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State wildlife veterinarian outlines small pilot for mandatory CWD testing, expansion tied to funding and hunter cooperation At the Southeastern RAC meeting, state wildlife veterinarian Virginia Stout described a pilot mandatory-testing program for chronic wasting disease in the Ogden mule-deer unit, saying the Division will “start small” and expand if the approach succeeds and funding (primarily USDA grants) and hunter cooperation allow.

3 months ago

Virginia's wildlife division is launching a pilot for mandatory CWD testing in mule deer, aiming to expand based on success and funding—will this be a game changer for deer hunting?

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Division details CWMU and landowner permit changes; RAC approves acreage and permit adjustments Staff clarified multiple CWMU (Conservation and Wildlife Management Unit) and landowner permit changes — including a reduction of roughly 28,814 acres at one CWMU and permit adjustments at Blackhawk, Indian Head and Patmos Ridge — and the RAC approved the recommendations unanimously.

3 months ago

Major changes are coming to Utah's CWMUs, including a significant acreage reduction at Salt Wells and shifts in permit offerings that could impact hunters statewide.

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RAC approves CWMU and landowner permit recommendations; staff note major acreage correction for Salt Wells CWU The RAC unanimously approved CWMU and landowner-permit recommendations after staff clarified that Salt Wells CWMU in Box Elder County is dropping 28,614 acres (spreadsheet previously showed zero change). Discussion covered reciprocity tags for Patmos Ridge, extra elk tags for special-needs hunters and a spike in Deseret antelope tags tied to a re-

4 months ago

The RAC just approved significant changes to CWMU permits, including a surprising 28,614-acre cut for Salt Wells, paving the way for new opportunities for hunters!

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RAC backs DWR rule to let director grant relief after natural disasters The RAC unanimously approved amendments to rule R 6-57-42 that allow the Division director to authorize remedies when a natural disaster makes more than 50% of hunting opportunities or access unavailable; staff described the criteria as intentionally flexible and to be applied case-by-case with leadership input.

4 months ago

Utah's Northern Regional Advisory Council has just approved a game-changing rule that empowers wildlife officials to provide relief for hunters impacted by natural disasters.

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Committee advances bill to make landowner tags transferable with eligibility limits and a sunset 26LSO0212, a bill to allow transferable landowner hunting licenses and to set eligibility rules, advanced from the Joint Agriculture committee after extensive testimony and multiple amendments. Supporters said transferability would help ranchers cover costs of hosting wildlife; hunting and conservation groups warned about reduced public opportunity

4 months ago

Wyoming's Joint Agriculture Committee just advanced a controversial bill that could allow landowners to trade hunting licenses, sparking fierce debate over public access and conservation.

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Committee advances draft to allow transferable landowner hunting licenses with residency and production conditions; 26LSO0212 passes 7-5 The committee advanced 26LSO0212 after extensive public comment and multiple amendments. The draft would permit transferable landowner hunting licenses, limit eligibility to landowners who operate agricultural operations assessed as agricultural in county records and meet a $10,000 gross production threshold, and include a sunset provision; the 7‑5

4 months ago

A contentious bill advancing through Wyoming's committee could reshape hunting rights by allowing transferable landowner licenses, but it faces fierce debate between ranchers and conservationists.

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Committee approves bill letting Game and Fish cap landowner hunting licenses; bill moves forward 8-4 A committee amended and passed 26LSO0176 to allow the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission to limit the number of landowner hunting licenses in any limited‑quota hunt area. Agency witnesses said the authority would be used sparingly and only after public rulemaking; ranchers and agricultural groups urged minimum protections for landowners. The measure,

4 months ago

Wyoming's Game and Fish Commission is set to gain new authority to limit landowner hunting licenses, sparking heated debates among ranchers and lawmakers about public access and wildlife management.

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5 months ago

Commissioner Blankenship proposes dog hunting regulation to protect private property rights New regulation aims to prevent hunting dogs from trespassing on private land.

Alabama is on the verge of a major shift in dog deer hunting regulations that could redefine property rights for landowners while preserving the traditions of hunting.

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5 months ago

Nevada Considers Allowing Blood Trailing Dogs and Drones for Wildlife Recovery Committee discusses potential regulations for using dogs and drones to recover wounded wildlife.

Nevada's wildlife management board is debating whether to embrace innovative recovery methods like blood trailing dogs and thermal imaging drones to tackle the growing issue of untracked wounded animals.

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5 months ago

City Council Proposes Universal Notification System for Nearby Hunting Activities Council members advocate for improved notification methods to enhance community safety around hunting.

North Ridgeville is revolutionizing community safety with a new digital notification system that keeps all residents informed about nearby hunting activities—no more waiting for letters!

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