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Florida Python Hunting Season a Success

Florida Python Hunting Season a Success

Invasive predators removed from south Florida wetlands, mostly in the Everglades National Park.
Vermont Bear Population Significantly Higher than Objective

Vermont Bear Population Significantly Higher than Objective

State officials are considering expanding the hunting season and season limits.
Black Bear Euthanized After Breaking Into Swan Valley Residence

Black Bear Euthanized After Breaking Into Swan Valley Residence

Idaho Fish and Game agents euthanized a food-conditioned black bear after it broke into a Swan Valley home and received multiple human-food rewards.
Vermont Court Dismisses Challenge to State Wildlife Regulations

Vermont Court Dismisses Challenge to State Wildlife Regulations

Vermont Fish and Wildlife Board regulations for hunting/trapping coyotes were unsuccessfully assailed by anti-hunting activists.
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Iowa Bans Trail Cameras on Public Land Starting in 2027

Iowa is set to ban trail cameras on state-managed public hunting lands in 2027, sparking debate over fair chase, hunter ethics, and crowded public ground.
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Aiuppa Buck Verified as the Largest Typical Whitetail Ever Taken in the U.S.

Boone and Crockett has officially verified the Sam Aiuppa typical whitetail at 207 7/8 inches, making it the largest typical whitetail ever taken in the United States.
Kentucky Feral Pig Culling Successful at LBL

Kentucky Feral Pig Culling Successful at LBL

State officials working with federal agents culled more than 1,800 feral pigs from the public area.
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Jeff Rawlinson Named President of the National Archery in the Schools Program

The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) recently named Jeff Rawlinson as the organization's third-ever president, as Dr. Thomas (Tommy) G. Floyd, announces his retirement effective Dec. 31, 2026.
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Student Archers Raise $35,000+ for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Other NASP News

NASP student archers raise $35,000+ for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; and 2026 “On Target for Life” award winners announced.
Black Bear Attacks in Wyoming and Saskatchewan

Black Bear Attacks in Wyoming and Saskatchewan

From Wyoming to western Canada, a series of recent encounters — including several fatal attacks — has put a spotlight on the unpredictable nature of black bears.
Idaho Wildlife Officials Remove Wolves to Aid Elk Survival

Idaho Wildlife Officials Remove Wolves to Aid Elk Survival

Targeted removal, along with success from local wolf trappers, is believed to help reduce a decline in elk predation.
Michigan Expands e Harvest Check System for Hunters

Michigan Expands eHarvest Check System for Hunters

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is expanding its eHarvest digital tagging system to include most species that require a kill tag.
New York Department of Environmental Conservation Announces 2025 Bear Harvest Estimates

New York Department of Environmental Conservation Announces 2025 Bear Harvest Estimates

Southern Zone black bear harvest is highest recorded since the DEC began monitoring in 1955.
Louisiana Sets Inaugural Recreational Hunting Season for Alligators

Louisiana Sets Inaugural Recreational Hunting Season for Alligators

The new season will require a special license, tag and guidelines — including a lottery draw for limited tags.
Florida Bear Hunting Lawsuit Moves Forward

Florida Bear Hunting Lawsuit Moves Forward

An activist group is suing Florida state officials regarding the process used for the 2025 bear hunt and any future hunts.
Hunter Kills Charging Grizzly Saves Himself and Young Son

Hunter Kills Charging Grizzly, Saves Himself and Young Son

Idaho officials say a man acted in self-defense after the bruin attacked during their black bear hunting trip.
Tooth Based Ages Available for Vermont Bear Hunters 2

Tooth-Based Ages Available for Vermont Bear Hunters

More than 820 bears were successfully aged thanks to hunters who submitted teeth for harvest data.
Michigan Cougar Cubs Still Romping Around the Upper Peninsula

Michigan Cougar Cubs Still Romping Around the Upper Peninsula

State wildlife officials say game cameras confirm the two kits and mother still were together.
Thousands of Invasive Iguanas Captured After Freezing Temperatures Hit Florida 2

Thousands of Invasive Iguanas Captured After Freezing Temperatures Hit Florida

A cold snap in the Sunshine State spurs rapid removal of more than 5,000 invasive iguanas.
Utah Hunters Will See Changes for Bears Other Predators

Utah Hunters Will See Changes for Bears, Other Predators

Wildlife officials are creating a new bear hunting unit, studying how cougars affect mule deer and protecting GPS locations for predator hunters.
Alberta Government Increases Efforts to Battle Feral Pigs 2

Alberta Government Increases Efforts to Battle Feral Pigs

New regulations on hunting, trapping and possession have been imposed to help prevent the spread in the province.
Indiana Hunters Easily Hit Bobcat Trapping Season Quota

Indiana Hunters Easily Hit Bobcat Trapping Season Quota

The Hoosier State’s first trapping season for the felines was deemed a success, with data gathered for more management planning.
Florida Bear Hunters Report 52 Kills in First Hunt since 2015

Florida Bear Hunters Report 52 Kills in First Hunt since 2015

Despite protests and misinformation, the Florida black bear hunt, which included four zones, was a success — and based on sound wildlife management principles.
Wisconsin Bear Hunters Get More Opportunities for 2026 Season

Wisconsin Bear Hunters Get More Opportunities for 2026 Season

State wildlife board approves an increase to a record number of licenses as officials seek higher harvest target.
Louisiana Hunters Report 16 Black Bears Including a 565 pounder

Louisiana Hunters Report 16 Black Bears, Including a 565-pounder

Second season total adds to data for future wildlife management planning and goals.
Hunting on Guam Becomes Option as Feral Pigs Wreak Havoc

Hunting on Guam Becomes Option as Feral Pigs Wreak Havoc

Instructional programs for first-time hunters are taking aim at the destructive pests on the Pacific island.
Thousands of Invasive Iguanas Captured After Freezing Temperatures Hit Florida

Thousands of Invasive Iguanas Captured After Freezing Temperatures Hit Florida

Cold snap spurs rapid removal of more than 5,000 invasive iguanas.
West Virgina Bear Hunters Increase Success During Firearms Season

West Virgina Bear Hunters Increase Success During Firearms Season

Wildlife officials report a 22-percent increase in the 2025 firearms season over the previous year’s totals.
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Utah Hunters Will See Changes for Bears, Other Predators

Wildlife officials are creating a new bear hunting unit, studying how cougars affect mule deer and protecting GPS locations for predator hunters.
Arkansas Using Aerial Tactics for Feral Pigs on Public Lands

Arkansas Using Aerial Tactics for Feral Pigs on Public Lands

Some state-managed WMAs will see short, temporary closures through March 31 for the aerial management.