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Pennsylvania Hunting Licenses Go on Sale June 22: Key Deer License Dates and Changes for 2026–27

Pennsylvania

Idaho Poaching Case Ends With Prison Sentence and Lifetime Hunting Ban for Pocatello Man

Idaho, poaching

Great American Outdoors Act 250 Could Bring New Investments to Public Land Hunting Access

Federal bill, National, Public Lands

Idaho Hunters: New Rules for Tag Exchanges and Lifetime Licenses Take Effect July 1

deer hunting, elk hunting, Idaho, regulations

Montana Corner-Crossing Debate Continues After MT FWP Advisory Committee Meeting

corner crossing, Montana, MT FWP, Public Lands

Wisconsin DNR Accepting Applications for 2026 Learn to Hunt Deer Program at Sandhill Wildlife Area

Hunter education, WI-DNR, Wisconsin

California Senate Passes Grizzly Bear Bill, Moving State One Step Closer to Potential Reintroduction

California, grizzly bear, legislature

Montana Trophy Buck Poaching Case Ends with Conviction, Fines and License Revocation

deer hunting, Montana, poaching

Hunterizer App Updated for All California Species for the 2026–2027 Season

California, duck hunting, regulations, turkey hunting, upland game bird hunting, waterfowl hunting

Texas Game Wardens File 74 Charges in Major Deer Poaching Investigation

deer, poaching, Texas

Hunterizer App Updated With Pennsylvania 2026–27 Waterfowl, Migratory Bird and Furbearer Seasons

dove hunting, duck hunting, furbearers, Pennsylvania, waterfowl

Wisconsin Elk Numbers Hit Record High as May 31 Application Deadline Approaches

conservation, elk hunting, Wisconsin

Montana Mule Deer Showing Signs of Recovery, But Rebound Remains Uneven Across the State

conservation, Montana, mule deer

Idaho Controlled Hunt Application Deadline Approaching: June 5 Last Chance for Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Bear and Turkey Hunts

big game hunting, controlled hunt applications, deer hunting, elk hunting, Idaho

USFWS Proposes Largest Hunting Expansion in National Wildlife Refuge History

National, Public Lands

Michigan Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Fast-Track Wolf Hunt if Federal Protections End

legislation, Michigan, regulations, wolf hunting

Texas May Require Mountain Lion Harvest Reporting—What Hunters Need to Know

mountain lion hunting, regulations, Texas

No Wisconsin Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunt Expected in 2026: Why the Season May Be Paused Again

conservation, sharp-tailed grouse, Wisconsin

Apply by June 2 for California’s 2026 Big Game Drawing

big game hunting, California, deer hunting, drawing application, elk hunting

Michigan Hunters: New 2026–2027 Waterfowl and Furbearer Seasons Are Live in Hunterizer

furbearer hunting, furbearer trapping, Michigan, regulations, waterfowl hunting

Senate Confirms New BLM Director: What Steve Pearce Could Mean for America’s Hunters

BLM lands, National, Public Lands

Idaho Hunter Kills Charging Grizzly in Self-Defense During Spring Bear Hunt

grizzly bear, Idaho, predators, self-defence

Michigan Deer Rules Get a Major Shake-Up: One-Buck Rule Approved, Rifle Line Ends

deer hunting, Michigan

Major Tennessee–Kentucky Poaching Case Ends in Convictions, License Revocations, and Thousands in Penalties

Kentucky

Montana Corner Crossing Fight Escalates: FWP Enforcement Stance Triggers Lawsuit Over Access to 871,000 Acres of Public Land

corner crossing, Montana, Public Lands

Montana Draw Results Are In: Moose, Sheep, Goat and Bison Applicants Can Check Now — More Key Deadlines Ahead

big game hunting, bison, drawings, goat, Montana, Moose

Hunterizer Updates Texas for 2026–27: New TPWD Seasons Live in the App, Now with Species Zone Maps

Hunterizer, Hunting Seasons, regulations, Texas

Montana Hiker Killed in Suspected Grizzly Bear Attack Near Glacier

fatality, grizzly bear, Montana

Trump Administration Pushes Rapid Rollback of Hunting Restrictions on Federal Lands

National

Texas Man Sentenced in Montana Eagle Trafficking Case Tied to Illegal Hunting Operation

Montana, Texas

Michgan Elk and Bear License Applications Open Through June 1 as 2026 Seasons Go Live on Hunterizer

bear hunt, drawing applications, elk hunt, Michigan

Hunterizer Expands to Idaho and Tennessee, Reaching 10 States in the Seasons App

Hunterizer, National, Tennessee

Idaho Bans Use of Trail Cams, Thermal Optics, Other Hunting Tech During Fall Seasons Statewide

drones, hunting tech, ID, Idaho, trail cams

Upcoming Deadlines for Montana: May 1 for Moose, Sheep, Goat and Bison; June 1 for Elk B, Deer B and Antelope

Bighorn Sheep, bison, deer hunting, elk hunting, Montana, Moose, Mountain Goat

2026 Pure Michigan Hunt Winners Announced: Three Hunters Drawn for Michigan’s Ultimate Hunt

DNR, Michigan, Pure Michigan Hunt

Hunterizer Expands to Idaho: Western Hunting Powerhouse Becomes State #9 in the App

Hunterizer, Idaho, National

Tennessee Hunter Receives Lifetime Ban After Series of Montana Poaching Violations

Montana, Tennessee

CDFW 2026 Wolf Depredation Report Shows Rising Conflicts as Wolf Numbers Grow

California, deer hunting, depredation incidents, predators, Wolves

California 11% Firearm Excise Tax Faces Renewed Legal Challenge

ammo, California, firearms, lawsuit

Texas Tightens Residency Verification for Hunting Licenses Starting in 2026–27 Season

hunting licenses, Texas

Montana Releases 2026 Elk and Deer Draw Results — More Application Deadlines Still Ahead

big game hunting, deer hunting, drawing applications, elk hunting, Montana

New York Hunters Harvest Near-Record Number of Bears in 2025-26 Season

bear hunting, conservation, New York

Drone Scouting and License-Free Trapping: Georgia Nears Major Feral Hog Hunting Expansion

Georgia, hog hunting, legislature

Wisconsin Youth Turkey Hunt Incident Leaves Two Injured, Raises Questions About Mentored Hunting Safety

hunting incident, mentored hunting, turkey hunting, Wisconsin

California Approves Major Bear Hunting Expansion for 2026: Two Tags, New Hunt Zones, More Opportunity

bear hunting, California

Hunterizer App Adds 2026–27 Pennsylvania Hunting Seasons Following PGC Updates

Deer season, Pennsylvania, turkey season

Pennsylvania Finalizes 2026–27 Hunting Seasons — Expanded Sunday Opportunities, Key Changes for Deer, Bear and Elk

Deer season, Pennsylvania, turkey season, waterfowl season

Michigan 2026 Spring Turkey Season Set to Open with Fewer Zones, New Reporting Rules

Michigan, turkey hunting

New York Reports Safest Hunting Season on Record — But Tree Stand Falls Remain a Major Risk

deer hunting, hunting incidents, New York

Texas Spring Turkey Season 2026: Zones, Dates, and What Hunters Need to Know

spring turkey, Texas, turkey hunting, zone map

US Forest Service Shakeup Sparks Debate: What Hunters Need to Know

National, Public Lands, USFS

Pennsylvania Game Commission Set for April 10–11 Meeting: Key Issues Hunters Should Watch

deer hunting, Pennsylvania, PGC

Hunterizer App Updates 2026 California Big Game Seasons: More Opportunity for Bear, Elk, and Bighorn Sheep Hunting

bear hunting, big game hunting, California, deer hunting, Desert Bighorn Sheep, elk hunting

Habitat Connectivity Act Gains Bipartisan Momentum in US Congress: What Hunters Should Watch

conservation, Idaho, Montana, National, Wyoming

California Bear Hunting Set for Expansion in 2026: Second Tag and New Territory Likely

bear hunting, CA FGC, California, Hunterizer Podcast

US Farm Bill Sparks Alarm Among Hunters Over Potential Restrictions on Hunting with Dogs

dog training, hound hunting, National

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Propose Hunter Education Programs in Schools

Hunter education, legislature, Pennsylvania

Idaho Game Commissioner Under Scrutiny in Elk Hunting Investigation

elk hunting, Idaho, Idaho Fish and Game Commission

Texas Hunting Regulations Updated: Key Changes to Dove, Turkey, Deer and More

deer hunting, dove hunting, Texas, TPWD, turkey hunting

Mild Idaho Winter Boosts Deer Fawn and Elk Calf Survival Heading into Spring

conservation, elk, Idaho

California Bill Advancing Would Allow Archery Hunters to Carry Firearms

archery hunting, California, deer hunting, firearms

Pennsylvania Game Commission Releases 2025–26 Deer Harvest Estimates

deer hunting, hunting data, Pennsylvania

CDFW Drops Bighorn Sheep Plan: Three New Hunt Zones Proposed for 2026-27 Season and more updates

big game hunting, California, Desert Bighorn Sheep

Idaho Fish and Game Removes Three Wolves to Boost Elk Recovery

conservation, elk, Idaho, Montana, Washington, Wolves

California Concedes Defeat in Legal Fight Over AB 2571 Firearms Advertising Law

California, firearms, Second ammendment

Inside the Fight for California Hunting: Bill Gaines on Predators, Politics, and a State Worth Fighting For – Hunterizer Podcast #4

California, Hunterizer Podcast, wildlife policy

Stuffed Turkey Breasts (Turkey Roulade) – Wild Game Recipes by Jeff Benda

Chef Jeff Benda, National, turkey, Wild Game Recipes

Four Arrested in Central California Deer Poaching Investigation

California

New York Proposes Major Deer Hunting Regulation Changes for 2026 Season

deer hunting, New York

The Other Side of the Badge: Rick Larnerd on Game Wardens, Conservation, and America’s Hunting Tradition

game warden, Hunterizer Podcast, Pennsylvania

Lawsuit Challenges Approval of Catalina Island Mule Deer Eradication Plan

California, Catalina Island, conservation, deer hunting

Public Comment Period Opens for Pennsylvania’s Proposed 2026–27 Waterfowl Seasons

Penssylvania, PGC, waterfowl seasons

Michigan Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Grant Lifetime Hunting and Fishing Licenses to Certain Veterans

hunting licenses, legislature, Michigan, veterans

California Bill AB-1987 Aims to Keep Hunter Fees Funding Wildlife Areas

California, legislature, Public Lands, refuges, waterfowl hunting

Wisconsin DNR Releases 2025 CWD Testing Results from Deer Hunting Season

cwd, deer hunting, Wisconsin

Hunterizer App Update: Full Duck Photo Gallery Now Live for 28 Species

Ducks, National, waterfowl

Michigan Unveils New Coyote Hunting & Management Season Structure for 2026

coyote hunting, Michigan, predators

Wisconsin Opens 2026 Elk Season Applications March 1 with Expanded Quotas, Format Changes

drawing application, elk hunting, Wisconsin

California Eyes Grizzly Bear Reintroduction: New Legislation Sparks Debate Among Hunters and Conservationists

California, conservation, grizzly bear, predators

Montana’s New Shed Hunting Rule: What Non-Resident Hunters Need to Know in 2026

Montana, non-residents, shed hunting

Montana’s New License Year Opens March 1: Key Rule Changes, Tag Availability, and What Hunters Should Expect

deer, elk, hunting regulations, license, Montana

Montana Mountain Lion Quotas Trigger Multiple Mid-Season Closures Across the State

harvest quotas, Montana, mountain lion, season closure

Wisconsin 2026–27 Seasons Now Live in Hunterizer App Ahead of License Year Start

bear hunting, bird hunting, deer hunting, small game hunting, turkey hunting, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Assembly Passes Sandhill Crane Hunt Bill, Sending Debate to the Senate

conservation, Sandhill Cranes, waterfowl hunting, Wisconsin

Hunterizer Podcast #3: Rick Brazell – Mentorship, Ethics, and the Future of Hunting

Hunterizer Podcast, hunting mentorship, National

California Offers Rare Spring Elk Hunts in Del Norte County Through SHARE Program

California, conservation, elk hunt,

Meghan Hertel was sworn in as a New CDFW Director: What Hunters Should Know

California, CDFW, conservation

Illegal Deer Harvest discovered in Greene County, New York

deer hunting, New York

CA FGC Lists Some Mountain Lion Populations as Threatened – What It Means for Hunters, Ranchers, and Wildlife Management

California, conservation, mountain lion, predators

CWD Detected for First Time in Gladwin County – Now 18 Michigan Counties Affected

conservation, cwd, Michigan

Pennsylvania Game Commission Hosts Deer & Crop Damage Town Hall at Great American Outdoor Show

Pennsylvania, PGC

U.S. Forest Service Announces 2026 Seasonal Hiring Push to Support Public Lands, Hunting Access, and Conservation Work

California, Montana, National

Bobcat Seasons Tighten Across Montana as Region 4 Closure Takes Effect

bobcat, furbearers, Montana, trapping

Georgia House Advances Bill Allowing Drone Use in Feral Hog Hunting

drones, feral hogs, Georgia, legislature

Michigan NRC Meets in Lansing: Furbearer Regulations, TB History and Legislative Update on Agenda

Michigan, NRC meeting

Illegal Mule Deer Harvest in Parmer County Leads to Multiple Citations

mule deer, Texas

Wisconsin Releases 2026 Bear Permit Drawing Results — Hunters Should Check Go Wild Accounts Now

bear hunting, bear permit drawing, drawing statistics, Wisconsin

PGC Board Meeting Ushers in Expanded Sunday Hunting Opportunities for 2026-27 Season

Pennsylvania, sunday hunting

Wisconsin Approves Record Number of Bear Hunting Licenses for Upcoming Fall Season

bear hunting, Wisconsin

Meghan Hertel appointed as new CDFW director: What California Hunters Need to Know

California, CDFW

CDFW Approves Controversial Eradication of Mule Deer on Catalina Island

California, Catalina Island, conservation, deer hunting

California Assembly Takes on Human-Wildlife Conflict: A Capitol Hearing on Wolves, Predators, and Rural Safety

California, human-wildlife conflict, predator control, Wolves

Could Wisconsin Soon Legalize Sandhill Crane Hunting? What Hunters Need to Know in 2026

conservation, legislation, sandhill crane hunting, Wisconsin

Montana FWP Releases 2026 Big Game Hunting Regulations – Hunterizer Updates Now Live!

Big Game, Montana

Important Deadlines Approaching: Report Your Deer and Bear Tags!

bear hunting, California, deadlines, deer hunting

Duck Hunters Pulled from Cold Cedar Creek Lake After Boat Takes on Water

duck hunting, hunting accident, Texas

Poaching Case in Tioga County Leads to Guilty Pleas, Fines, and Seized Firearm

New York

Hunterizer to Attend SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas

Nevada

PGC to Weigh Earlier Firearms Deer Season, Sunday hunting for Spring turkey season at January Meeting

deer hunting, hunting regulations, Pennsylvania, turkey hunting

Interior Department Moves to Expand Hunting and Fishing Access on Federal Lands

California, Montana, National, Public Lands

Merry Christmas from the Hunterizer Team!

duck hunting, goose hunting, National, waterfowl

Hunterizer launches Major Update to Seasons App

Corner Crossing Remains Legal Across 10th Circuit States After Supreme Court Declines Appeal

Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Public Lands, Utah, Wyoming

Hunterizer.com launches “Seasons” App

California, Montana, National, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin

Why Reporting Summer Turkey Sightings Matters More Than You Think

Pennsylvania

Public Land Sale Pulled from “Big Beautiful Bill” — A Big Win for Hunters

National

New Archery Deer Hunts in California’s Grasslands: A Step in the Right Direction

California

Pennsylvania Lifts Centuries-Old Sunday Hunting Ban, Awaits PGC Approval for Specific Dates

Pennsylvania

Texas Horned Lizard Plate Gets a 25-Year Makeover

Texas

Score a Spot: Deer Hunts on the Cosumnes River Ecological Reserve

California

Mark Your Calendar: PA Hunting Licenses for 2025-26 Go on Sale June 23

Pennsylvania

PA One Step Closer to Sunday Hunting

Pennsylvania

Hunting on Wisconsin’s Nature Conservancy Lands: What You Need to Know

Wisconsin

Montana Opens Door for Conservation Groups to Auction or Lottery Special Licenses

Montana

More Land, More Opportunity: Texas Expands Public Hunting Access for 2025–26

Texas

Montana’s Mule Deer Management Plan: Public Input Needed

Montana

Why Hunters Should Tune into TPWD’s New Better Outside Podcast

Texas

Wisconsin DNR Seeks Landowners to Host 2025 Deer Hunt for Hunters with Disabilities

Wisconsin

First Time in the Field? Wisconsin’s Learn to Hunt Deer Program Might Be the Ticket

Wisconsin

Get Outside This June: A Look at CDFW’s Monthly Calendar for Hunters and Outdoorsmen

California

Training the Next Generation: Inside Pennsylvania’s Junior Game Warden Camps

Pennsylvania

Deer and Pig Hunting Access Permits Open for Cottonwood Creek and San Luis Reservoir

California

Hunters Make a Difference: The Power of Speaking Up for Public Lands

National

California’s New Wolf Tracking Tool: What Hunters Need to Know

California

Montana FWP Special License Applications Due June 1

Montana

What Wisconsin Hunters Said: 2025 Spring Hearing Results

Wisconsin

Florida’s Bear Population Is on the Rise

Florida

California Sheriffs Push Back on Proposed Coyote Hunting Restrictions

California

More Access, More Opportunity: What the Federal Expansion Means for Hunters

National

California Eyes New Rules for Coyote Hunting: What Hunters Should Know

California

Big Bears, Big Wins: Highlights from Pennsylvania’s 2024 Bear Harvest

Pennsylvania

Wisconsin’s Hunting and Fishing Licenses: What to Know About the Proposed Price Increases

Wisconsin

2025–26 Pennsylvania Hunting Season: What’s New, What’s Staying the Same

Pennsylvania

California’s New Bear Management Plan: What Hunters Need to Know

California

Montana Considers Ending Tag Preference for Nonresident Landowners

Montana

Ancient Hunters of Big Bend: A Glimpse into 9,000 Years of Hunting Heritage

Texas

Pennsylvania’s Deer Harvest: What the Numbers Say and Why It Matters

Pennsylvania

How a Trophy Pronghorn Cost One Hunter $13K—and His License

California

Are Drones Fair Game? What the PA Court Ruling Means for Hunters Everywhere

Pennsylvania

The Wild Turkey DNA Initiative: What Hunters Need to Know

National

Corner Crossing Victory: What the Court’s Ruling Means for Public Land Hunters

National

Why Bird Declines Should Matter to Every Hunter

National

Big Time Texas Hunts: A Dream Ticket for Hunters and a Boost for Conservation

Texas

Keeping Bears Wild: Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick on AB 1038 and Responsible Wildlife Management

California

Western Hunters Overwhelmingly Support Public Land Conservation

National

Keeping Mountain Lions Wild: Why SB 818 Matters to Hunters

California

Spring Turkey Hunting in California: Regulations and Prime Hunting Locations for 2025

California

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Renew Push to Repeal Sunday Hunting Ban

Pennsylvania

The Texas Turkey Hunter’s Guide: Seasons, Zones, and Regulations

Texas

Spring Gobbler Season in Pennsylvania: 2025 Guide

Pennsylvania

Proposed Changes for Texas Hunters: TPWD Seeks Input on 2025-2026 Regulations

Texas

California’s Proposed Bear Hunting Bill: A Step Toward Responsible Management

California

More Public Hunting Land Coming to Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

The Debate Over Pennsylvania’s Deer Season Opener: Saturday vs. Monday

Pennsylvania

2024 New York Hunting Safety Report: Public Land Best Practices & Incident Prevention

New York

Buckshot for Deer Hunting in California: What You Need to Know

California

Major Hunting Zone Changes Could Be Coming to California

California

Hunters Applaud Bipartisan Bill Supporting Big Game Migration Corridors

National

Potential Updates Coming to Pennsylvania’s Elk Hunt

Pennsylvania

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