A Beaver County hunter, Nate Miller, made headlines after harvesting a record-setting 717-pound black bear in Moraine State Park, Butler County. After a morning of waiting and scouting, he spotted the bear and successfully tracked it down with the help of friends and park rangers. The bear measured 7 feet 5 inches and will be mounted by Miller as a trophy of his achievement.
Hunterizer Seasons just got a major update! Seasons & regulations now automatically match your exact GPS location and hunting zone, sunrise/sunset times included. Plus Georgia seasons added! Update now and hunt smarter.
After Years of Close Calls, a Persistent Hunter Brett Nauerth Finally Claims an Elusive Giant
Article by Pennsylvania Game Commission.
November 29 brings the most anticipated hunting event of the year in Pennsylvania.
Two white-tailed deer at a Texas breeding facility have tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD), marking the first cases in Tom Green County and linked to a deer-smuggling operation. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is investigating extensive violations related to CWD testing and licensing at the facility, owned by Ken Schlaudt, which may have jeopardized the health of deer across the state. As a result, all deer at the facility have been removed for testing, following the uncovering of one of Texas’s largest deer-smuggling networks.
Duck hunting in California is facing significant challenges this November due to heavy rainfall and mild temperatures, which have led to a dispersal of birds across newly available habitats. While some areas like Ash Creek Wildlife Area are performing well, overall hunting success is low, with many hunters struggling to find common species like green-winged teal and mallards. The article suggests that hunters may need to wait for a major storm to improve conditions as the holiday season approaches.
The 2025 gun-deer season in Wisconsin is set to begin with a strong emphasis on safety, following a record of only one reported gun injury and no fatalities in the previous season. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to adhere to firearm safety rules, wear blaze orange for visibility, and comply with regulations to ensure a safe hunting experience during the 9-day season starting November 22.
The 2025-26 Texas duck season is facing challenges due to unseasonably warm weather and low tides, leading to a decrease in puddle and diving duck populations. However, hunters are still finding success, particularly with the increased pintail harvest limit, now set at three. Despite inconsistent conditions and the delayed migration, hunters are managing to bag various duck species in the South Zone, which is open until November 30, with a second split starting December 13.
The duck hunting season in Georgia starts this weekend, running from November 19-27 and again from December 10 to January 29. Hunters must have a Georgia hunting license, a migratory bird license, and a federal duck stamp, with a suggested Waterfowl Hunter Package available for convenience. Notable changes this year include the lifting of the restriction on hooded mergansers, which can now be included in the daily bag limit, and a reduction in the sea duck limit to four per day.
This question was asked on the state Department of Fish & Wildlife website.
Question: While watching hunting shows on TV, I see that most of them are hunting during the rut. Why can’t deer and elk hunters in California also hunt during the rut?