Montana Rejects 24-Hour Trap Checks and Mandatory Bear Spray
Fish and Wildlife Commission turns down two proposed requirements for hunters and trappers while advancing work on a broader predator-management policy
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California Grizzly Bear Bill Dies in Assembly Committee
SB 1305, which would have required California to develop a roadmap for potentially returning grizzly bears to the state, failed to advance from the Assembly Appropriations Committee
Michigan’s New Wolf Survey Estimates Nearly 800 Wolves in the Upper Peninsula
New trail-camera research gives wildlife managers a year-round look at Michigan’s wolves, while the latest winter survey estimates a minimum population of 792
Wisconsin Hunting Dogs Continue to Fall Victim to Wolves as Long-Running Conflict Intensifies
Recent wolf attacks on hunting dogs have renewed debate over wolf management, hunter safety, and the growing challenges of balancing conservation with Wisconsin’s outdoor traditions.
Black Bears Are Making a Comeback in Texas—What It Means for Hunters
Once nearly eliminated from the Lone Star State, black bears are steadily returning to parts of Texas through natural recolonization. Recent sightings in East and South Texas highlight a conservation success story, but they also raise new questions for hunters, landowners and wildlife managers as bears expand into areas where they haven’t been seen for generations.
Idaho Hunter Kills Charging Grizzly in Self-Defense During Spring Bear Hunt
A spring black bear hunt in eastern Idaho turned into a life-or-death encounter when a grizzly charged a hunter and his young son near Ashton. Idaho Fish and Game ruled the shooting a lawful defense-of-life incident—another reminder that some of Idaho’s best bear country is also grizzly country.
CDFW 2026 Wolf Depredation Report Shows Rising Conflicts as Wolf Numbers Grow
California’s latest 2026 wolf depredation investigations report confirms continued livestock losses and expanding wolf territory across Northern and Sierra Nevada regions. Year-over-year increases in depredation incidents and wolf population estimates highlight growing overlap with major California deer hunting zones.
Michigan Unveils New Coyote Hunting & Management Season Structure for 2026
Michigan expands opportunities for hunters while aiming to balance coyote population and human-wildlife conflicts. The updated framework combines traditional hunting, trapping and a new long-duration management season with clear rules, timelines and licensing requirements.
California Eyes Grizzly Bear Reintroduction: New Legislation Sparks Debate Among Hunters and Conservationists
A recently introduced bill in the California State Senate seeks to explore the reintroduction of grizzly bears, absent from the state for over a century. While proponents highlight ecological and cultural benefits, critics worry about the implications for local wildlife management and human activities in the outdoors.
CA FGC Lists Some Mountain Lion Populations as Threatened – What It Means for Hunters, Ranchers, and Wildlife Management
The California Fish and Game Commission has designated six Central and Southern California mountain lion populations as threatened under state law, while leaving Northern and Sierra populations unchanged. The decision could reshape habitat policy, predator management, and long-term deer herd dynamics in key hunting regions. Here’s what the ruling means for sportsmen, ranchers, and wildlife conservation across the state.