Michigan Deer Hunters Face Major Rule Changes for the 2026 Season
Firearm rules, antlerless licenses, December seasons and tagging are all changing this fall. Here is what Michigan hunters need to know before heading into the woods.
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WDFW Opens Public Input on Dozens of Potential Hunting Rule Changes for 2027–2029
Washington hunters can weigh in on potential changes affecting deer, elk, moose, waterfowl, turkey, small game, hunting methods and other regulations before WDFW develops its formal proposals.
Anti-Hunting Ballot Measure Falls Short of Oregon Referendum—for Now
A controversial initiative that would have dramatically expanded animal protections and threatened hunting, fishing, trapping, and livestock production has failed its initial signature verification, keeping it off Oregon’s November ballot unless a secondary review changes the outcome.
Idaho Hunters: New Rules for Tag Exchanges and Lifetime Licenses Take Effect July 1
Idaho hunters will soon have more options when plans change. Beginning July 1, 2026, new laws will make it easier to exchange certain hunting tags while also introducing major changes to lifetime license eligibility. Idaho Fish and Game is encouraging hunters to review the updates before fall hunting seasons begin.
Hunterizer App Updated for All California Species for the 2026–2027 Season
California hunters can now access newly adopted 2026–2027 seasons and regulations for waterfowl, upland birds, small mammals and furbearers in the Hunterizer app. The update follows earlier additions of 2026–2027 big game seasons and introduces new features including species-specific zone maps and after-harvest requirement guidance.
Michigan Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Fast-Track Wolf Hunt if Federal Protections End
A newly introduced bill in Lansing could set the stage for a Michigan wolf hunting and trapping season—but only if gray wolves are removed from the federal endangered species list first. For Michigan hunters, it’s the clearest legislative push yet toward restoring state wolf management authority.
Texas May Require Mountain Lion Harvest Reporting—What Hunters Need to Know
Texas hunters and trappers could soon face a new reporting requirement for every mountain lion harvested in the state. The proposal would not create a season, bag limit, or new restrictions on pursuing lions—but it would add mandatory reporting and biological sample submission for the first time.
Michigan Hunters: New 2026–2027 Waterfowl and Furbearer Seasons Are Live in Hunterizer
Michigan hunters and trappers have a major new update to work with: the Michigan DNR has released its 2026–2027 waterfowl and fur harvester regulations, and Hunterizer has already updated the app with the latest seasons, regulations, zone maps, and compliance details. With big game seasons already live and more species updates on the way, Michigan hunters can now plan much of their season from one place.
Hunterizer Updates Texas for 2026–27: New TPWD Seasons Live in the App, Now with Species Zone Maps
Texas hunters don’t have to wait for the full regulation booklet in August to start planning fall. With Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officially publishing 2026–2027 hunting season dates, Hunterizer has already updated Texas in the app—adding the new seasons, regulation changes, and a major new feature: species-specific zone maps.