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Montana Reduces Nonresident Deer Licenses to Ease Pressure on Public Lands

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved significant reductions to nonresident deer licenses and tightened harvest limits in an effort to relieve hunting pressure on public land and help mule deer populations recover. Commissioners cited overwhelming public concern about overcrowding and declining deer numbers, while acknowledging the financial and economic impacts of the changes. Additional limits on antlerless tags were also adopted to further support mule deer conservation.

Idaho Switches Nonresident Deer/Elk Tags to Draw-Only

Starting in 2026, non-residents seeking elk and deer licenses in Idaho will need to enter a drawing to obtain a tag, replacing the previous first-come, first-served system. This change aims to address the high demand and fairness issues faced by out-of-state hunters, who previously waited in long lines to purchase tags. Non-residents must also pay a non-refundable $200 general hunting license fee, which allows participation in other hunting activities if they do not secure an elk or deer tag.

Idaho Switches Nonresident Deer/Elk Tags to Draw-Only

Starting in 2026, non-residents seeking elk and deer licenses in Idaho will need to enter a drawing to obtain a tag, replacing the previous first-come, first-served system. This change aims to address the high demand and fairness issues faced by out-of-state hunters, who previously waited in long lines to purchase tags. Non-residents must also pay a non-refundable $200 general hunting license fee, which allows participation in other hunting activities if they do not secure an elk or deer tag.

Idaho Switches Nonresident Deer/Elk Tags to Draw-Only

Starting in 2026, non-residents seeking elk and deer licenses in Idaho will need to enter a drawing to obtain a tag, replacing the previous first-come, first-served system. This change aims to address the high demand and fairness issues faced by out-of-state hunters, who previously waited in long lines to purchase tags. Non-residents must also pay a non-refundable $200 general hunting license fee, which allows participation in other hunting activities if they do not secure an elk or deer tag.

Waco man arrested trespassing while hunting, police say

A Waco man, William Strasser, was arrested for hunting without permission on Baylor University property after being caught on a game camera. Texas Game Wardens, aided by local law enforcement, located him and found a loaded rifle hidden in an abandoned vehicle. Strasser was charged with hunting without landowner consent and criminal trespass with a firearm.

Preliminary data at the end of Wisconsin 9-day deer gun season

Wisconsin hunters saw a slight decline in buck harvests during the recent nine-day gun deer season, with a total of 182,468 deer registered, marking a nearly 1 percent decrease from last year. Contributing factors included a late season start after the peak rut and significant snowfall that affected deer movement, although some northern hunters reported success. Overall, the buck harvest dropped by 2.6 percent, while antlerless harvests increased by nearly 1 percent, and hunting incidents remained low, with only two reported, one of which was fatal.

Black Bears Rebound in Texas, Raising Concerns About Human–Wildlife Conflicts

Black bears, once wiped out in Texas, are slowly returning as they move north from Mexico and recolonize parts of the state, leading to more sightings and rising human–bear conflicts. Researchers tracking the animals report that urbanization, drought, and easy access to human food sources are drawing bears into communities, sometimes resulting in dangerous encounters. While established populations remain limited to West Texas, bears are now appearing across a wider range – including East Texas counties – and wildlife officials urge residents to stay alert, follow safety guidelines, and report sightings since black bears are a protected species in the state.

Hunter dies after being shot during a deer drive in Juniata County

A tragic incident occurred during a deer drive in Juniata County when a 26-year-old hunter was accidentally shot in the hip by a fellow hunter while trying to push deer toward waiting hunters. Despite being transported to the hospital, the victim did not survive his injuries. The Pennsylvania Game Commission is investigating the incident, and no charges have been filed as of yet.

Wisconsin sees first gun-hunting fatality since 2022 on opening weekend

During Wisconsin’s deer hunting season opening weekend, two gun-related incidents occurred, including a fatal self-inflicted shooting in Fond du Lac County. Despite these incidents, hunters reported a successful start with 48,748 antlered deer and 41,923 antlerless deer harvested, both numbers showing increases from the previous year. The total number of registered hunters remained steady at 777,843.

Preliminary Data on 2025 Wisconsin November Gun Deer Opening

During the opening weekend of Wisconsin’s 2025 gun deer season, hunters registered 90,671 deer, a 3.9% increase from 2024, while total license sales slightly decreased by 0.03% to 777,843. Unfortunately, the weekend was overshadowed by two firearm-related incidents, including one fatality in Fond du Lac County and one non-fatal injury in Grant County, both under investigation.

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