For those of us who spend our seasons tracking game across ridgelines and scouting new country, access matters. That’s why the quiet removal of a federal land sale proposal from the recent “Big Beautiful Bill” is worth noting. It’s a solid step in the right direction and one that helps keep the places we hunt …
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 …
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 …
Last week, a provision in the House budget bill that would have sold off over 500,000 acres of public land in Utah and Nevada was removed following significant public outcry. This decision underscores the importance of hunter involvement in conservation and policy discussions. The Threat to Public Lands The proposed land sale, introduced by Representatives …
When it comes to public land, access is everything. That’s why the recent announcement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is worth paying attention to. They’re adding 600 new hunting and fishing opportunities across 48 National Wildlife Refuges and 6 National Fish Hatcheries. It’s not every day you see public land access expand. For …
For hunters in the West, the future of public lands is about preserving access to the places we hunt, fish, and pass down to the next generation. The latest Conservation in the West Poll, released by Colorado College’s State of the Rockies Project, shows that a growing number of Westerners support conservation efforts to protect …
Pennsylvania hunters are in for some good news—2,000 acres of new public hunting land will soon be available across the state. Thanks to a combination of land donations and purchases, these additions will expand access to prime hunting grounds, improve habitat for game species, and open up fresh territory for sportsmen and women. Expanding Hunting …