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2022-23 hunting regulations, changes now available
By Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
The 2022-23 Florida Hunting Regulations Guide is available now at MyFWC.com, retailers that sell hunting license and permits, and most county tax collectors. Hunters wondering what new regulations are taking effect this season, will find the list of the more significant changes and an expanded list of 2022-23 rule changes for statewide seasons (out... READ MORE
IRAP deer applications open to youth shotgun, youth and adult archery hunters
By Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Applications are being accepted from youth shotgun and youth and adult archery hunters for fall 2022 deer hunting on private land through the Illinois Recreational Access Program, commonly known as IRAP. IRAP deer hunting applications are accepted online only and must be submitted by 5 p.m. Aug. 10. Hunters may submit up to three IRAP deer hunting... READ MORE
Apply now for 2022 antlerless deer permit lottery
By Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Beginning in 2022, a licensed hunter with an antlerless deer permit can harvest an antlerless deer in the designated district and an antlered deer statewide. Antlerless deer permits may be acquired through the lottery, and any remaining permits will be available for purchase on the MDIFW website. Applications must be completed online by 11:59 p.m.... READ MORE
Association strongly opposes repeal of Pittman-Robertson
By Association of State Fish and Wildlife Agencies
The Association of State, Fish and Wildlife Agencies across the country strongly opposes proposed legislation that would repeal Pittman-Robertson Excise Taxes. Across the country, State Fish and Wildlife agencies stand on the front lines of conservation, and effectively use Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration funds as an indispensable part of ... READ MORE
Return 'Em Right targets released fish survival
By David Rainer/Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Photo: Nick Haddad shows off the descending device that will be sent to anglers who complete the education modules at returnemright.org. With the Gulf Coast in the peak of fishing season for the abundant reef fish in Alabama’s vast artificial reef zone, the Return ’Em Right program is designed to educate anglers on how to ensure any fis... READ MORE
Foundation opposes bill that would gut Pittman-Robertson Act
By Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation
On June 22 Congressman Andrew Clyde (R-GA) introduced H.R. 8167, the RETURN (Repealing Excise Taxes on Unalienable Rights Now) Our Constitutional Rights Act of 2022, a short-sighted bill that would gut the nation’s most successful wildlife conservation funding and hunting and shooting access program known as the Pittman-Robertson Act. T... READ MORE
Drawn hunt applications for 62 categories open
By Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
New opportunities are available to hunters this fall through the Parks and Wildlife Department’s drawn hunt permits program, now accepting applications for a shot at almost 10,000 permits in 62 hunt categories. The permits allow drawn hunts on both public and private lands throughout Texas. Among the offerings available through the onlin... READ MORE
Fall turkey hunting applications open through Aug. 1
By Michigan Department of Natural Resources
From July 1 to Aug. 1, hunters can apply for one limited-quota license valid for a specific fall turkey hunt unit during specific season dates. o apply, hunters must be at least 10 years of age or have a mentored youth hunting license. If successful in the draw, hunters can purchase their fall turkey hunting license online. Hunters can buy applica... READ MORE
Deer lottery applications open for S Fenwick Island, public lands
By South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
SCDNR is accepting applications for deer lottery hunts on public lands through 5 p.m. Aug. 15. The Multi-site, Unrestricted Multi-site, Webb Gun, Webb Archery, and South Fenwick Archery lotteries operate independently and maintain separate preference points. The unrestricted multi-site lottery application will cover hunting opportunities on Bear I... READ MORE
Reserved hunt applications under new system July 1
By Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Beginning July 1, hunters can apply for a variety of reserved hunts online. This year, instead of one application period for all draws, they are split into a few different date windows. The reason for the change is to help hunters plan for their hunts and increase the number of hunters able to participate. The only way to apply for the hunts is on... READ MORE