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On The Issues
Recent State Affairs Articles
Baiting Rule Changes for the 2016-2017 Hunting Seasons
New Hampshire hunters should note that several changes were made to baiting regulations during the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s biennial rulemaking review, particularly regarding the application process for bait permits and submission deadlines.  Baiting permits issued prior to June 1, 2016, when the new rules took effect, will
Read MoreCommission Approves Changes To Deer Hunting Regulations For 2016-17
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted a suite of changes to this year’s deer hunting regulations that includes expanding white-tailed deer hunting into 14 counties across the western Panhandle, and creating additional deer hunting opportunities in East Texas.
Read MoreNew Hampshire Unit L and M Antlerless Deer Permits Available in Mid-July
Hunters who want the chance to take additional antlerless deer in Wildlife Management Units L and M in southeastern New Hampshire during the fall hunting seasons will soon be able to buy special permits. Hunters should note that there will be several changes in the sale of these permits this
Read MoreArizona Antelope Foundation Seeks Volunteers for Project June 25-26
The Arizona Antelope Foundation is seeking volunteers for a fence modification project June 25-26 near Greer, adjacent to River Reservoir in the White Mountains.
Read MoreIN DNR Gets Clarification On New Rifle Law For Deer Hunting
Indiana Department of Natural Resources has received numerous questions regarding recent legislation that legalizes certain rifles for deer hunting beginning later this year. Most questions have to do with calibers and cartridges allowed under the new law. House Enrolled Act 1231 that was passed earlier this year by the Indiana
Read MoreMontana Wolf Numbers Remain Stable in 2015
Wolf numbers in Montana remain healthy and well above federally-mandated minimums as the fifth and final year of federal oversight of state wolf management comes to an end in May.
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