hunting regulations Archives

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

March 21, 2026February 24, 2026

The new license year launches license sales and big game applications while major regulatory and legislative changes reshape opportunity. Hunters should note new nonresident bird season timing, adjusted deer license quotas, and updates affecting big game access.

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

March 21, 2026January 15, 2026

The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners will review proposed hunting seasons and bag limits for the 2026–27 license year, including a possible shift of the firearms deer opener to before Thanksgiving. Other topics include Sunday hunting for spring gobblers, bear season adjustments, elk management, and Chronic Wasting Disease response.