Tom Davidock 
Most Texans recognize the horned lizard — or “horny toad” as some of us still call it — as one of the state’s most iconic critters. It’s a symbol of ruggedness and survival, and for 25 years, it’s been the face of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Conservation License Plate Program. Now, the state’s …
The California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) just opened up a golden opportunity: limited deer hunting access at the Cosumnes River Ecological Reserve. If you’ve been hunting public ground for years, this could be your chance to explore a special reserve with solid opportunity and fewer crowds. What’s Open, When, and Where A Zone …
Every hunter in Pennsylvania knows this time of year—it’s not just summer, it’s license season. The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) officially opens the sale of 2025-26 hunting and furtaker licenses on Monday, June 23. If you’re planning your fall hunts or looking to fill the freezer come winter, now’s the time to get your paperwork …
Hunters in Pennsylvania are closer than ever to gaining full access to the woods on Sundays. On June 11, the Pennsylvania House passed House Bill 1431 by a 131 to 72 vote. This bill would repeal the state’s long-standing ban on Sunday hunting, which has roots going back nearly 200 years. This is a big …
If you’ve ever glassed a distant ridgeline on public land and thought, I wonder what’s over that next draw, you’re not alone. Finding new ground to hunt is half the challenge — and the thrill. In Wisconsin, there’s now more of it, thanks to an unexpected ally: The Nature Conservancy. Yep, the same group known …
Montana hunters and conservation groups have a new opportunity on the horizon. Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is now accepting proposals from nonprofit organizations interested in auctioning or running a lottery for special hunting licenses. These aren’t regular draw tags. They’re premium licenses — often valid in any district — and they bring serious fundraising …
For Texas hunters, the chase just got wider. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) recently announced the addition of five major properties to its public hunting program for the 2025–26 season. That’s not just a win for access—it’s a clear sign that Texas is backing its hunters with real ground to work. The new …
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is taking a fresh look at how the state manages mule deer. A draft of the updated Mule Deer Management Plan is now open for public comment — and for hunters who spend time in the field, this is a chance to make your voice count. What’s Changing? The …
There’s something about hearing a turkey gobble through your earbuds while walking the dog. That’s the kind of field-ready feel Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is going for with their new podcast, Better Outside. And they’re not just talking the talk—they’re recording every episode outside, in the same wild places we chase deer, ducks, and …
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is once again calling on landowners to step up and make a difference—this time, by opening their land to hunters with disabilities during the 2025 Gun Deer Hunt for Hunters with Disabilities. The special hunt will run from October 4–12, 2025, and it’s part of a long-standing tradition …