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On The Issues
Recent State Affairs Articles
Alaska Cancels Spring Bear Hunting Season Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Alaska Cancels Spring Bear Hunting Season Due to COVID-19 Concerns On April 1, Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Dough Vincent-Lang directed the Division of Wildlife Conservation to close all black and brown bear hunts statewide for both resident nonresident hunters, effective now through May 31.
Read MoreSome National Wildlife Refuges and Hatcheries Close Due To COVID-19
Some National Wildlife Refuges and Hatcheries Close Due To COVID-19 In response to various Executive Orders issued by governors across the United States, numerous National Wildlife Refuges and hatcheries operated by the US Fish & Wildlife Service had implemented partial or complete closures. Some of the closures are limited
Read MoreSouth Carolina Cancels Turkey Lottery Hunts, Closes State Lakes Fishing Access
South Carolina Cancels Turkey Lottery Hunts, Closes State Lakes Fishing Access The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has canceled all 2020 turkey lottery hunts on Wildlife Management Area properties. Also, the Department’s State Lakes have been closed. Both closures are in response to the Executive Order issued
Read MoreWashington Closes Spring Bear, Youth Turkey Hunts, Recreational Fishing Due to COVID-19
Washington Closes Spring Bear, Youth Turkey Hunts, Recreational Fishing Due to COVID-19 The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has canceled a spring black bear hunt and all youth turkey hunts. Recreational fishing and shellfishing have also been closed statewide. The closures are the result of the stay
Read MoreMontana Requires All Out-of-State Travelers to Self-Quarantine; Outfitting Services Suspended
Montana Requires All Out-of-State Travelers to Self-Quarantine; Outfitting Services Suspended Image In response to the continuing health crisis caused by COVID-19, Governor of Montana Steve Bullock has issued a directive essentially closing Montana to interstate travel. All travelers entering the state from another state or country for non-work-related reasons
Read MoreHunter Safety Classes Cancelled In Iowa Due To Covid-19
Due to the rapidly expanding Covid-19 virus and in accordance with the CDC guidelines, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is cancelling upcoming classes, field days, workshops and advanced hunter education classes through the end of April. The events are usually held within facilities that are currently closed or prohibiting
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