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Subcommittee advances bill to swap deer tag ratio to encourage more doe harvest The House Wildlife Subcommittee voted 4-0 to send House Bill 5,217 to the full committee. The bill would keep the five-tag base set but reverse the current 3-buck/2-doe ratio to 3-doe/2-buck; DNR testified the change aims to boost antlerless harvest and stabilize populations.

A new bill in South Carolina aims to swap the deer tag ratio from 3 bucks to 2 does, encouraging hunters to focus on antlerless harvests for better population balance and habitat health.

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House committee advances hunting and fishing bill that creates poaching mitigation fund and tightens pilot rules The House Natural Resources committee on Feb. 5 passed HB 168 as amended, creating an anti-poaching mitigation fund funded by restitution, removing a separate 'spotter' category for guides, expanding limited-entry guide allowances and adding pilot penalties for pre-hunt aerial scouting.

Utah's House committee just passed a groundbreaking bill that creates an anti-poaching fund and tightens rules for hunting guides—could this be the game changer we've been waiting for?

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Divided testimony on bill linking predator mitigation to ungulate declines; committee holds HB 2221 HB 22 21 would require WDFW to trigger predator mitigation when certain ungulate populations fall 25% below a 10‑year rolling average. Agency staff raised feasibility and cost concerns; conservation scientists warned lethal removal may be ineffective; tribes, counties and producers offered both support and opposition. The committee announced it will hold the bill for further work.

A heated debate emerges in Washington as House Bill 2221 sparks division over predator control in response to declining ungulate populations.

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Wildlife committee recommends creating 7,000‑acre Hatchie River Wildlife Management Area and preliminarily sets hunting seasons The wildlife committee voted to recommend proclamation 26‑01 establishing roughly 7,000 acres as the Hatchie River WMA and recommended proclamation 26‑02 (hunting seasons and bag limits) to the full commission; funding sources cited included a governor legacy appropriation, wetlands fund, and a National Wild Turkey Federation grant.

West Tennessee is set to expand its natural wonders with the proposed Hatchie River Wildlife Management Area, promising enhanced public access and habitat protection for wildlife enthusiasts!

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TWRA committee previews changes to chronic wasting disease rule; recommends rule draft to full commission The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s wildlife committee reviewed a draft amendment that would add a statewide deer-carcass disposal requirement, ban feeding in CWD-positive counties with limited exceptions, and shrink the CWD management zone by removing two counties with single detections; the committee voted to send the draft preview to the full commission for rulemaking in March.

Tennessee's wildlife committee is taking crucial steps to combat chronic wasting disease, proposing new rules that could change deer hunting practices statewide.

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RAC approves map change creating Dolores Triangle bear unit; 10 tags moved from LaSalle The Northeast RAC approved redrawing the LaSalle/Dolores boundaries to create a Dolores Triangle bear unit and assigned 10 tags to it; the RAC specified the 10 tags come from the LaSalle unit’s existing allocation (vote 7‑in‑favor, 2‑opposed).

The Northeast RAC has just approved a significant change to bear hunting boundaries in Utah, sparking debate over tag allocations and management strategies.

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RAC approves hunt-table and date revisions, 6–2; debate over archery-day redistribution The Southern Region RAC voted to approve hunt-table and date revisions, including a drought-era bison option and scheduling changes that prompted debate about archery hunters' allotted days; the final packet passed 6–2 after procedural motions and discussion.

The Southern Region RAC has approved significant updates to hunting regulations, including a new drought-era bison hunt and a heated debate over archery hunters' rights.

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RAC approves 2025–27 hunt table and season-date revisions, explains boundary and archery-hunt rationale The Northeastern RAC voted unanimously to adopt the 2025–27 hunt table and season-date revisions, including a southeast boundary adjustment to reduce conflicts with cattle feeding and continued use of late-season archery-only once-in-a-lifetime bison hunts to meet harvest objectives.

The Northeastern Regional Advisory Council has made significant revisions to the 2025–27 hunt table, ensuring a better balance between wildlife management and agricultural needs.

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RAC approves 2025–2027 hunt table and season revisions after debate over new cow hunt and Henrys bison tags After debate and failed procedural motions, Southeastern RAC voted 7–1 to accept the 2025–2027 hunt table and season date revisions. Discussion focused on adding a new cow/hunter-choice hunt, distribution of 19 drought permits, and post-season population objectives for Henry Mountain bison.

The RAC has sparked a heated debate over the future of hunting in Utah, with proposed changes to cow hunts and bison tags for 2025-2027 stirring strong opinions among members.

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RAC approves Book Cliffs plan after update on 348‑horse removal and new bison objectives The RAC accepted the Book Cliffs Basin management plan, which reflects a summer helicopter roundup that removed 348 feral horses, continued winter trapping, and a proposal to split bison wintering objectives to 400 and 250 adults in two subunits (about 650 total).

The Central Region Advisory Committee has greenlit a groundbreaking management plan for the Book Cliffs Basin, following the successful removal of 348 feral horses and a strategic overhaul of bison objectives.

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RAC adopts Book Cliffs bison management plan after discussion on horses, objectives and tribal access Clint Sampson presented a Book Cliffs plan that sets wintering adult objectives (400 for South/Little Creek, 250 for Bitter Creek), reports removal of just under 350 feral horses by helicopter, and notes coordination with the Ute Tribe for access; the RAC approved the plan unanimously.

The Central Region Advisory Committee has just approved a groundbreaking bison management plan that balances herd objectives with innovative feral horse removals and tribal coordination!

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Northern RAC approves 2025–27 hunt-table and season-date revisions The Northern Regional Advisory Council approved proposed 2025–2027 hunt tables and season-date revisions aimed at addressing elk depredation and private-land access; the motion passed by roll call (7–0).

The Northern Regional Advisory Council has just approved significant changes to elk hunting regulations for 2025–2027, aiming to tackle private-land depredation and enhance hunter opportunities!

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Elko CAB backs adaptive Elk Species Management Plan and creation of Elk Management Subcommittee The Elko County Advisory Board voted to support an addendum to the Elk Species Management Plan that creates a six-member Elk Management Subcommittee to review annual population objectives and allow limited (±10%) annual adjustments based on updated survey and harvest data. NDOW staff presented survey findings and members debated huntable-ground vs.

Elko County is taking a bold step in wildlife management by proposing a new Elk Management Subcommittee aimed at adapting population goals based on real-time data!

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TWRA previews draft deer-baiting license, sets 5‑gallon limit and disease safeguards Following legislative changes, TWRA outlined a draft rule to implement an individual deer‑baiting license (resident $50, nonresident $100), including definitions of acceptable bait, a 5‑gallon/25‑pound per‑site per‑24‑hour limit, spacing rules and prohibitions inside chronic wasting disease (CWD) management zones.

Tennessee hunters, get ready for new rules on deer baiting that could change the game — but are you prepared for the limits and disease safeguards?

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Wildlife Officials Clarify CWD Control Area Carcass Movement and Baiting Regulations Officials explain carcass movement rules and baiting restrictions in CWD control areas.

Attention all hunters: New regulations for Chronic Wasting Disease in Louisiana could impact your next hunt—are you prepared?

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Elk Management Board Proposes Additional Cow Permits for Overpopulated Units Board recommends issuing extra antlerless elk permits to manage overpopulation in specific units.

Utah's Wildlife Board is taking bold steps to tackle elk overpopulation by introducing additional hunting permits and emergency hunts to protect local ecosystems.

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Texas Wildlife Division adopts changes to nonresident hunting license regulations Commission approves consolidation of nonresident hunting licenses to enhance regulatory alignment.

Texas is shaking up its hunting regulations by simplifying nonresident licenses, potentially boosting revenue by $1 million and making it easier for hunters to hit the field!

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Kansas Commission Discusses Nonresident Waterfowl Hunting on Public Lands Commission reviews nonresident waterfowl hunting issues and public land pressures during meeting.

Tensions ran high as the Kansas Commission confronted the urgent challenges of nonresident waterfowl hunting, aiming to balance conservation with recreational needs on public lands.

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Commission Votes on New Coyote Season Regulations Including Night Vision Equipment Commission proposes regulations changing coyote hunting season and implementing night vision equipment.

Kansas is shaking up coyote hunting regulations by introducing night vision equipment and a new season timeline—find out what this means for hunters!

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Wildlife Board Approves Multiple Rule Amendments in Unanimous Votes Wildlife board unanimously approves various rule amendments, including dedicated 100 hours and sage grouse translocation.

Big changes are coming to wildlife management in Utah as the board unanimously approves key rule amendments that could transform how we engage with nature!

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Utah Wildlife Officials Discuss New E-Tagging System to Combat Poaching Concerns Officials emphasize e-tagging benefits while addressing poaching challenges during public meeting.

Utah's wildlife officials are taking a bold step toward modern hunting practices with the introduction of e-tagging, but concerns about poaching and data privacy loom large.

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Game Commission Plans Sunday Hunting to Boost Deer Management in Pennsylvania Commissioners discuss data collection and hunting season framework for effective deer population control.

Pennsylvania's Game Commission is shaking things up with Sunday hunting to tackle deer population challenges—are you ready for the new season?

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Wildlife Board Reviews Turkey Tag Management and Harvest Data Adjustments Board discusses potential changes in turkey hunting methods and harvest data analysis.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is considering major changes to turkey hunting regulations that could reshape the future of wildlife management in the state.

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Board approves Grant County CDAC's deer management recommendations after positive feedback The board endorses Grant County's CDAC recommendation for deer management on a trial basis.

Wisconsin is taking a bold step in wildlife management by approving a trial for localized deer management recommendations, empowering communities to make their voices heard!

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Wisconsin DNR proposes changes to 2025 deer hunting season after CDAC input DNR supports most CDAC recommendations while opposing Grant County's holiday hunt decision.

Wisconsin's deer management is undergoing a significant transformation, with 19 units restructured into 24 as the DNR grapples with local input and contentious decisions about holiday hunts.

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Ohio legislature mandates annual deer and turkey permit requirements for hunting on private lands New bill establishes permit fees and regulations for hunting deer and wild turkeys in Ohio

Ohio just passed a new bill that will change the way you hunt deer and wild turkeys—are you ready for the new permit fees and regulations?

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Connecticut repeals deer hunting regulations in House Bill 7231 Legislation updates deer hunting and possession rules effective October 1, 2025

Connecticut is shaking up the hunting scene with new legislation that changes deer hunting and possession rules starting October 1, 2025!

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Heather discusses successful sage grouse translocation and population management in Utah Meeting addresses sage grouse translocation efforts and regional population statistics in Utah.

Discover how Utah's sage grouse translocation efforts are reshaping wildlife management and boosting population numbers in the face of challenges!

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Louisiana House approves new licensing rules for mallard hunting preserves House Bill 164 restricts mallard hunting licenses to preserves outside coastal zones.

Louisiana just passed a bill that changes the game for mallard hunters—licenses now limited to preserves outside coastal zones!

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Oklahoma Senate passes Bill 1073 expanding wildlife special permit opportunities Senate Bill 1073 allows five special wildlife permits annually for designated species.

Oklahoma just passed Senate Bill 1073, unlocking new opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts with five special permits for designated species each year!

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