Trappers in Maine will need to learn some new rules before heading out this fall. The state has passed several changes to its trapping regulations, and one of the biggest changes involves an earlier season for raccoons. These updates take effect this fall, so anyone who plans to set traps should ...
Ripstop, four-way stretch, and antimicrobial finishes are familiar territory for anyone who has worn 5.11 on duty. Now the company is putting all of it into scrubs. At the end of June, 5.11 launched a medical apparel line built for nurses and frontline healthcare staff, expanding a Professional S...
NOAA Fisheries Opens Comment Period on Spanish Mackerel Rule NOAA Fisheries is requesting public comment on a proposed rule that would reduce the annual catch limit for Gulf Spanish mackerel. The proposal is part of Framework Amendment 14 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Coastal Migratory P...
New Model Cuts Montana’s Wolf Population Estimate Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released its 2025 Annual Wolf Report on Friday alongside proposed regulations for the 2026-27 wolf hunting and trapping season. The report introduces a new population and distribution prediction model that ...
Anglers across Pennsylvania are getting ready for some big changes to the state’s fishing rules. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is moving forward with new regulations that affect trout size limits, steelhead access, and even catfish. These changes are meant to improve fishing opp...
Military veterans in Missouri have a special chance to enjoy the outdoors this hunting season. The Missouri Department of Conservation is encouraging veterans to apply for managed deer hunts across the state. These hunts give veterans a unique way to connect with nature, honor their service, and ...
When a wildfire threatens a forest, most people think about the danger to homes and large animals. But fires can also put fish at risk. That is exactly what happened during the Gold Mountain Fire in Colorado, where a team from Colorado Parks and Wildlife stepped in to save a very special group of...
A 74-year-old Gastonia homeowner shot a man prying at his window. Police say the suspect then lied about a drive-by shooting. Read the original story: North Carolina Homeowner, 74, Won’t Face Charges After Shooting Man Police Say Was Prying at His Window at 7 A.M.
New Jersey Democrats answer a court loss on the assault weapons ban with A3560, a mandate to store guns unloaded and locked with ammo separate. Read the original story: New Jersey Loses Its Assault Weapons Ban in Court, So Lawmakers Dust Off a Five-Year-Old Bill Targeting How You Store Your Guns
If you love deer hunting in Ohio, you may want to mark your calendar. The Ohio Division of Wildlife is holding a lottery that gives hunters a chance to participate in special controlled deer hunts. These hunts happen on land that is not normally open to the public, which makes them a rare opportu...