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 Counts 62,000 Bobcats — Could Hunting Eventually Return?
A new CDFW study finds California’s bobcat population is stable. A management plan expected this fall could determine whether the state will consider allowing bobcat hunting again.
Colorado Commission Rejects Fur Sales Ban Proposal, Preserving a Market for Hunters and Trappers
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) commissioners voted to reject a proposal that would have prohibited the commercial sale of fur from legally harvested wildlife in Colorado, siding with wildlife managers who argued there was no scientific justification for the ban. The decision preserves an important source of value for hunters and trappers while continuing the state’s regulated management of furbearer species.
Bobcat Seasons Tighten Across Montana as Region 4 Closure Takes Effect
Harvest quotas are triggering early shutdowns in several trapping districts, including Region 4’s Feb. 11 closure after exceeding its limit. While some areas remain open, hunters and trappers face rapidly changing conditions as FWP monitors harvest totals statewide. Staying on top of quota updates is critical as the 2025–26 bobcat season enters its final stretch.