A 3-year-old hunter, guided by an adult mentor, accidentally shot two individuals after a turkey misidentification at Honey Creek Wildlife Area. The incident is under investigation and is already prompting discussion among Wisconsin hunters about safety and mentorship standards.
Michigan hunters will see a simplified three-zone system for the 2026 spring turkey season, along with clearer harvest reporting and game transport requirements. Here’s what to know before opening day.
With spring turkey season already underway across most of Texas, Hunterizer releases its official 2026 Turkey Zones map—helping hunters navigate exact dates, zone boundaries, and updated regulations statewide.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has approved a series of hunting regulation changes impacting dove, turkey, deer, and equipment rules. The updates aim to simplify seasons, address declining populations, and expand opportunity in key regions ahead of upcoming hunting seasons.
With the new license year opening April 1, Wisconsin hunters can now view updated season dates for deer, elk, bear, turkey, small game, game birds, and more inside the Hunterizer app. Additional opportunities will be added as the state releases further details.
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.