Winona County holds public hearing as residents debate allowing rifles for deer hunting The Winona County Board held a public hearing on whether to become an exception to a state change that allows rifles for deer hunting; dozens of residents spoke, splitting over safety, enforcement costs and access for hunters with disabilities. The board did not take action and said a decision could come by May.

Winona County residents are fiercely divided over the proposed repeal of the shotgun-only deer hunting rule, with passionate arguments for safety and hunting access taking center stage.

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Senate committee advances bill to keep crossbows legal during archery season The Environment, Climate and Legacy Committee voted to send Senate File 1251, as amended, to general orders after testimony from hunters, conservation groups and opponents debating recruitment impacts and hunter safety.

A Minnesota Senate committee is pushing forward a bill that could transform hunting accessibility by expanding crossbow use, igniting a heated debate on recruitment and ethical practices.

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Nebraska bill would let resident landowners transfer hunting permits; Game and Parks warns of management, fiscal risks Sen. Tanya Storer introduced LB1197 to let Nebraska resident landowners transfer limited landowner hunting permits via the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Supporters said it would expand access and transparency; opponents, including the Game and Parks director and hunting organizations, warned of enforcement costs, quota impacts and a potential secondary market.

A new Nebraska bill could change the way resident landowners manage their hunting permits, sparking fierce debate over potential commercialization and access issues.

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RAC accepts CWMU and landowner permit recommendations; Salt Wells acreage reduced and reciprocal tags explained The RAC unanimously accepted CWMU and landowner permit recommendations; staff noted Salt Wells CWMU will drop 28,614 acres and associated tags, Patmos Ridge will add four elk tags with reciprocal‑tag opportunities, and some tags will target special‑needs hunters.

Big changes are coming to Utah's wildlife management as the RAC unanimously approves new CWMU permits, including a significant acreage reduction and exciting opportunities for special-needs hunters!

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RAC approves Book Cliffs bison plan aimed at improving hunt opportunity The Northern RAC unanimously approved the Book Cliffs bison management plan, which recommends increasing the Bitter Creek herd objective to about 250 animals and was developed with tribal and grazing representatives to balance compatibility and hunting opportunity.

The Northern Regional Advisory Council has unanimously approved a groundbreaking bison management plan that aims to enhance hunting opportunities while balancing the needs of local stakeholders.

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Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1020 Expands Hunting License Exemptions for Disabled Veterans Legislation grants free hunting licenses to 100% disabled veterans and $1 licenses to 60-99% rated veterans.

Pennsylvania is honoring our heroes by offering free hunting licenses to 100% disabled veterans and just $1 for those rated 60-99%!

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Wyoming Fish Commissioner Advocates for Fair Cap on Landowner Hunting Licenses Commissioner discusses landowner license allocation and proposes cap to ensure fairness.

A heated debate on hunting license fairness erupted at the Wyoming Legislature, with landowners divided over proposed caps and potential loopholes that could change the hunting landscape forever.

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Wildlife Board Discusses Tag Surrender Policy Due to Monroe Fire Impacts The Wildlife Board reviews options for hunters impacted by the Monroe area fire.

The Utah Wildlife Board is facing tough decisions as wildfires devastate hunting areas, leaving hunters with limited options for their permits.

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Utah Rack approves amendments to conservation permit program for Antelope Island Commission supports rule changes to enhance hunting benefits on Antelope Island.

Agricultural stakeholders in Utah express growing frustration over low hunting tag allocations, highlighting a critical disconnect between land contributions and hunting opportunities.

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Montana Committee Supports Lottery Option for Fundraising Tags on Antelopes and Swans Committee endorses lottery plan to raise funds for wildlife tags benefiting antelopes and swans.

Montana's Senate Fish and Game Committee is considering a lottery system for hunting tags that could revolutionize wildlife conservation funding and open doors for more hunters!

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Kansas legislators discuss hunting regulations amid concerns over nonresident land purchases Kansas legislators address hunting rights and competition with nonresident land buyers.

Kansas hunters could soon gain critical protections as lawmakers tackle the rising competition from non-resident land buyers impacting local access and conservation.

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Tennessee Wildlife Agency faces funding challenges and seeks increased hunting access Agency struggles with stagnant license sales and land access for new hunters.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is at a critical juncture, grappling with stagnant funding and dwindling access to hunting lands, threatening the future of outdoor conservation.

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Montana lawmakers revise nonresident hunting license fees to support access programs Montana House Bill 145 alters nonresident hunting fees to enhance funding for access programs

Montana lawmakers are debating a bold proposal that could drastically increase nonresident hunting license fees while aiming to improve access to the state's stunning wilderness—what's at stake?

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