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Utah proposes increase in general season deer permits, limited entry elk tags for 2025 season

3 weeks ago | gohunt.com | Kristen Schmitt

Additional changes proposed to increase youth opportunity and clarifying mandatory harvest reporting Related Hunt 2024 permits 2025 recommended permits General-season buck deer 71,525 80,600 Limited-entry deer 1,339 1,547 Antlerless deer 450 340 General-season any bull elk 15,000 * 15,000 for adults in the early general-season any bull elk hunt (for any legal weapon and muzzleloader hunters) * Unlimited for youth * Unlimited for archery hunters * Unlimited for the general-season any bull late...
Montana closes HD 622 to bighorn sheep hunting

3 weeks ago | gohunt.com | Kristen Schmitt

Hunters will be contacted by FWP if they applied for that districtRelatedIf you applied for Hunting District 622, expect to be contacted by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP). The agency recently closed HD 622 to bighorn sheep hunting following an emergency meeting held on Monday after biologists only counted five sheep during their spring survey, according to a news release.
Washington bans using bait to hunt big game to curb CWD

3 weeks ago | gohunt.com | Kristen Schmitt

New rule approved March 24; also prohibits use of urine or glandular fluid-based scent luresRelatedIn an effort to halt the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) through unnaturally congregating deer, elk and moose, Washington has approved a statewide ban on feeding – and baiting – the ungulates as of March 24, 2025. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Kelly Susewind approved the proposed rule, which will be permanent 31 days after filing, according to a news release.
Utah approves SB8 to raise rates for nonresident hunting license fees

3 weeks ago | gohunt.com | Kristen Schmitt

Changes go into effect July 1 for license fees and Sept. 1 for applications and permitsRelatedHunting in Utah just got a bit more expensive if you’re a nonresident. Last week, Gov. Spencer Cox signed several new laws, including one that raises the rates for nonresident hunters and anglers.
ALERT: Washington to raise hunting and fishing licenses fees

3 weeks ago | gohunt.com | Kristen Schmitt

SB 5583 moves from Senate to House for consideration - big jump for both residents and nonresidents Related Item Resident (current) Resident (fee change) Percent change (resident) Deer+elk+bear+mountain lion $97.50 $117.30 20.31% Deer+elk+bear+mountain lion w/ discounted small game $119.50 $144.90 21.26% Deer+elk license $85.50 $103.50 21.05% Deer+elk license w/ discounted small game $107.50 $130.37 21.27% Deer license $45.40 $53.82 18.55% Deer license w/ discounted small game $67.40 $81.42...
Montana releases final wolf management plan

4 weeks ago | gohunt.com | Kristen Schmitt

New plan incorporates 20+ years of management experience + different counting metric for breeding pairs RelatedMontana just released its final wolf management plan after a lengthy process that incorporated public comments, wolf management strategies, and research.
CWD continues to spread across Wyoming feedgrounds

1 month ago | gohunt.com | Kristen Schmitt

New case of CWD-positive cow elk at Black Butte FeedgroundRelatedChronic wasting disease (CWD) could be more widespread than previously thought in Wyoming. Last week, CWD was detected at the Horse Creek Feedground. This new detection is in addition to previously confirmed cases of the fatal disease at the Dell Creek Feedground and Scab Creek Feedground as well as the Black Butte Feedground in the Upper Green River basin where a cow elk tested positive just last week, according to WyoFile.
New bill would require hunting licenses to serve on Utah's Wildlife Board

1 month ago | gohunt.com | Kristen Schmitt

Change would limit number of anti-hunters deciding wildlife regulationsRelatedA new bill could change how Utah Wildlife Board members are selected. HB 309, sponsored by Utah state Rep. Casey Snider, would require “any board member to have held a hunting or combination license for at least three out of the last five years leading up to their appointment,” according to Outdoor Life.
Ohio shed hunters find human remains

1 month ago | gohunt.com | Kristen Schmitt

Multiple bones, clothing and a shoe with a foot and sock found in wooded areaRelatedAn Ohio couple got more than they bargained for while shed hunting in Dehli Township. Instead of deer antlers, they happened upon human remains, according to WSAZ Channel 3 News. The couple took photos and reported their discovery to local police.
Activist filmmaker tries to shine negative spotlight on Nevada black bear hunting

1 month ago | gohunt.com | Kristen Schmitt

NDOW uses hunt as wildlife management toolRelatedNevada’s black bear hunt is back in the spotlight thanks to activist filmmaker Theresa Chaze. Chaze is focused on ending black bear hunting in the state despite the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW)’s use of the regulated hunt to manage a growing bear population and ensure “ecological balance,” according to KOLO 8 ABC News. NDOW has allowed regulated black bear hunting for the past 10 years, offering a limited number of permits annually.