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 …
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Conservation Congress (WCC) just released the public input results from the 2025 Spring Hearing. Over 9,000 people took part, casting votes online and in person on a range of topics that matter to hunters, anglers, and conservationists across the state. These hearings are a long-standing Wisconsin …
A group of Northern California sheriffs is speaking out against a proposed change to state hunting regulations that would make it harder for ranchers and landowners to legally hunt coyotes. The proposal, currently under consideration by the California Fish and Game Commission, would limit coyote hunting to cases where there is direct evidence of property …
California’s Fish and Game Commission is considering a significant shift in how coyotes are managed — and hunters across the state have reason to pay attention. At its upcoming meeting on May 15, 2025, the Commission will discuss whether to begin rewriting the rules that have long allowed for year-round, no-limit coyote hunting. The proposal …
Gov. Tony Evers included a notable change in his 2025-27 state budget proposal: raising Wisconsin hunting and fishing license fees. Alongside plans for education, taxes, and even supporting the Packers’ NFL Draft efforts, the governor also addressed funding for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). It’s the first significant proposal to raise resident license fees …
Pennsylvania’s 2025–26 hunting season calendar is now official, and for most hunters, it looks pretty familiar — which isn’t a bad thing. The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) has kept the core structure of deer, bear, turkey, and small game seasons mostly unchanged. That said, there are a few tweaks worth noting, especially for those chasing …
Montana is one step closer to changing how some nonresident hunters access big game combination licenses. A bill moving through the Legislature would remove a current system that gives nonresident landowners a leg up in the draw. If passed, the new rule would take effect in 2026. Lawmakers and hunters alike are watching closely — …
The goal is to restore a natural fear response in the bear population, keeping them out of suburban and urban areas while reducing pressure on prey species like deer. To gain deeper insight into AB 1038—what it actually does, why it’s needed, and how it could benefit both hunters and non-hunters—Hunterizer sat down with Assemblywoman …
Spring turkey season is right around the corner, and if you’re planning to hit the woods in California this year, now’s the time to get ready. With its rolling hills, oak woodlands, and prime turkey habitat, the state offers some great opportunities to bag a bearded turkey. Whether you’ve been chasing California turkeys for years …
If you’re a turkey hunter in Texas, you know the state offers some of the best opportunities in the country. With diverse landscapes, thriving populations, and long seasons, Texas is a turkey hunter’s paradise. But if you’re planning a hunt, you’d better do your homework—because the rules change depending on where you are. From different …