The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has compiled key concerns and feedback received from the public regarding mule deer management in the state following a series of public meetings and an online comment period.

From August-December 2024, Game and Fish held 37 Mule Deer Community Conversations across the state. Staff met with members of the public to discuss mule deer management, including how best to address factors affecting mule deer populations.

“These community conversations provided an excellent opportunity for the public to discuss the challenges facing Wyoming’s mule deer. Public understanding and input are crucial to our agency’s work,” said Game and Fish Deputy Wildlife Chief Justin Binfet. “Mule deer face significant issues, from habitat loss to chronic wasting disease. Given the unfortunate declines observed in mule deer statewide, and in the West, we also wanted to check in with the public to gauge their preferences for how to set mule deer hunting seasons going forward.” Read more

The Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is excited to announce its April Membership Drive, offering new members a chance to win a Wimberley Arms S12 Field Shotgun!

From Tuesday, April 1, through Wednesday, April 30, anyone who joins HSCF as a new member will be automatically entered into the drawing for this premium firearm. The lucky winner will be announced on Thursday, May 1.

By becoming an HSCF member, you’ll join a passionate community dedicated to hunting, conservation, and education. Membership also provides access to exclusive events, networking opportunities, and advocacy efforts that support the future of hunting and wildlife conservation. Don’t Miss This Opportunity!

Sign up today and take your shot at winning the Wimberley Arms S12 Field Shotgun!

Join Now: https://hscfdn.org/membership/join/ Read more

Turkey Hunting 101

April 2, 5-6:30 p.m.

Montibeller Park Pavillion, Ypsilanti

Register online

April 5, 1-4 p.m.

Williams Gun Sight Company, Davison

Register by email or phone: James Miller, 810-513-9820, jmmturkey@att.net or Justin Mitchell, 810-938-0607, justinmitchell88@gmail.com

Learn everything you need to know about wild turkeys, their behavior, planning a successful hunt and what comes next.

Through classroom instruction, games and hands-on practice, Turkey Hunting 101 will cover basic information on preparing to hunt wild turkeys, different aspects of learning to hunt and more advanced hunting techniques. From choosing your first camo, call and gun to finding like-minded hunters, this free workshop has you covered. Read more

NGOs can apply for $100,000 in support of R3 efforts

NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, has opened the application period for the 2025 Hunting Heritage Trust Grants that offer a total of $100,000 in support for programs that work to expand participation in hunting and the shooting sports.

Qualified non-governmental organizations (NGOs) may apply for a portion of this year’s $100,000 Hunting Heritage Trust Grant total, to be used to support recruitment, retention and reactivation programs, known collectively as R3 efforts. NSSF will place emphasis on programs that focus on increasing participation by attracting new participants and reactivating past participants.

Only project proposals submitted by and in the name of NGOs are eligible for funding. NSSF advises potential applicants to read the application guidelines carefully to fully understand which projects are, and are not, eligible for Hunting Heritage Trust Grant funding.

“We are excited to offer this new round of Hunting Heritage Trust Grants to encourage organizations to expand programs that facilitate participation among diverse groups in target shooting and hunting,” said Joe Bartozzi, NSSF President and CEO. “We’ll be looking to reward programs that address the needs of this growing participant base. If you’ve got a program in mind that meets the grant guidelines, a Hunting Heritage Trust Grant can help elevate your efforts.” Read more

The last arrow has been launched for the 2024-25 Arkansas deer hunting season, and the tally of checked deer stands at 199,863. Although the raw data still needs to be analyzed, the preliminary results indicate an increase of nearly 4 percent over last year’s final harvest of 192,392. Read more

Harvest statistics released by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department show overall hunter success during the 2024 season was 100% for bighorn sheep, 92% for moose and 64% for elk.

The department issued six bighorn sheep licenses and auctioned one. All seven hunters harvested bighorn rams.

The department issued 238 moose licenses last year. Of that total, 229 hunters harvested 210 animals – 125 bulls and 85 cows/calves. Harvest for each unit follows: Read more

Check your drawing results for the spring turkey hunting season online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses, through the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app or by calling 517-284-9453.

If successfully drawn, you can purchase licenses online, in the app or over the counter at a license agent.

If you applied for a license but were not drawn – mark your calendars! Hunters who were unsuccessful in the drawing can purchase a leftover license Monday, March 10, at 10 a.m.

Remaining leftover turkey licenses will go on sale to everyone Monday, March 17, at 10 a.m. Licenses are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no guarantee that leftover licenses will be available for any hunt unit.

Please note: Licenses purchased online through eLicense will be mailed to you in seven to 10 business days.

Hunt 0234

Licenses for Hunt 0234 will also go on sale March 17 at 10 a.m. This is a statewide, guaranteed spring turkey license that does not require an application in the drawing. The season dates are May 3-31. With the Hunt 0234 license, you can hunt on:

• Both public and private lands in the Upper Peninsula (Turkey Management Unit M) and in the northern Lower Peninsula (TMUs A, B, E, F, J and K).
• Private lands only in the southern Lower Peninsula (TMU ZZ).
• Fort Custer military lands with permission. Read more