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Lincoln, Nebraska – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will convene on April 17 at Chadron State Park to deliberate staff recommendations for the 2026 deer, antelope, and elk hunting seasons. This key meeting, starting at 8 a.m. Mountain time at the Group Lodge located at 15951 U.S. Hwy. 385 in Chadron, includes a public … Read more
Helena, Montana – The Private Land/Public Wildlife (PLPW) Advisory Committee of Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is scheduled to hold its next meeting on April 22, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. via Zoom, with opportunities for public comment during the session. The virtual meeting allows public participation through the Zoom platform. Interested … Read more
St. Paul, Minnesota – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is issuing a timely reminder on cold water safety as ice rapidly recedes from lakes statewide, urging boaters, anglers, and paddlers to adopt essential precautions amid persistently low water temperatures.[1] With the ice already vanished from most lakes in southern Minnesota and northern waters … Read more
Lansing, Michigan – With the spring turkey season set to begin across Michigan as early as April 18, 2026, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has implemented several key updates for hunters, including a new requirement for mandatory harvest reporting. This change aims to provide better data on wild turkey populations and ensure sustainable management … Read more
Boston, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, known as MassWildlife, has scheduled a public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to freshwater fishing regulations. The virtual event is set for Monday, May 4, 2026, at 6 p.m. via a Zoom webinar, providing anglers and stakeholders an opportunity to weigh in on key changes … Read more
Augusta, Maine – The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) has released the 2025-2035 Maine Wildlife Action Plan, a comprehensive blueprint for conserving the state’s most vulnerable fish and wildlife species through voluntary, non-regulatory strategies.[1] This plan serves as a roadmap to protect wildlife and leverage federal conservation funding, addressing critical challenges facing … Read more
Baton Rouge, Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has scheduled a drawdown of the Wham Brake Impoundment at Russell Sage Wildlife Management Area (WMA), beginning Wednesday, April 8, 2026, to manage invasive vegetation and enhance habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife. The initiative targets giant cutgrass (Zizaniopsis miliacea), an invasive species … Read more
Frankfort, Kentucky – After a harsh winter, Kentucky’s 2026 spring turkey hunting season has generated significant excitement among hunters and biologists alike, bolstered by positive indicators from recent wildlife surveys. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources reports that higher-than-usual turkey brood surveys conducted during the summer—observations of young turkey poults hatched that year—point … Read more
Topeka, Kansas – The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will convene its next public meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Robert B. Docking State Office Building, located at 915 SW Harrison Street in Topeka. Scheduled to begin at noon, the session will address several key conservation matters, including proposed updates to fishing regulations, … Read more
Pocatello, Idaho – Idaho Fish and Game hatchery crews are preparing to stock nearly 48,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout across various fisheries in the Southeast Region throughout April, providing excellent opportunities for anglers to enjoy spring fishing. With spring weather arriving, the department encourages outdoor enthusiasts to grab their fishing poles, pack a cooler, and ensure … Read more