Game Fish

Across the United States, state game and fish commissions are kicking off 2026 with a flurry of meetings to shape wildlife policies on hunting, fishing, and habitat protection. In Louisiana, the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission met on January 6 at headquarters in Baton Rouge to discuss rules and funding, while the Oyster Task Force convenes January 11 in New Orleans and public hearings on shallow-water grouper management start January 13 in Lafayette. Wildlife for All reports these early sessions set the tone for endangered species protections and agency priorities nationwide.

Iowa's commission holds a virtual meeting on January 8, followed by Tennessee's two-day...

Several states are making significant updates to their hunting and fishing regulations as we enter 2026. Arizona Game and Fish Department is proposing changes to striped bass and catfish limits at two major lakes. According to their November announcement, Nevada Department of Wildlife will remove the twenty fish daily bag limit on striped bass over twenty inches at both Lake Mead and Lake Mohave, effective January first. Arizona is proposing to match Nevada's regulations by changing their daily bag limit to unlimited striped bass and twenty five catfish at both lakes. The department's research indicates that removing the twenty fish limit...

Good evening. Here is the latest news from Game and Fish agencies across the United States.

California's Fish and Game Commission has taken significant action to protect marine resources. At a December tenth and eleventh meeting in Sacramento, the Commission unanimously voted to extend the red abalone recreational fishery closure in Northern California for ten additional years until April first, twenty thirty six. This decision comes after California's red abalone population declined by approximately eighty five percent following a two thousand fourteen kelp forest collapse triggered by a marine heatwave. The loss of kelp, which is the abalone's...

The California Fish and Game Commission unanimously extended the recreational red abalone fishery closure in Northern California until April 1, 2036, to protect populations hit by drastic declines, as announced after their December 10 and 11 meeting in Sacramento. California Department of Fish and Wildlife reports confirm this ten-year measure aims to aid restoration of the shellfish along the northern coast. At the same meeting, the Commission found listing Bear Lake buckwheat as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act warranted, based on a September 2025 survey counting just 744 plants across 1.5 acres near Big Bear Lake in Southern California, the species sole global habitat threatened...

Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks held its regular commission meeting on December fourth at the State Capitol Building in room three seventeen in Helena and via Zoom to address proposed hunting regulations for the twenty twenty six and twenty twenty seven seasons. The agenda covered bison hunting regulations season structures and hunting district boundaries moose hunting regulations mountain goat hunting regulations upland game bird and turkey hunting regulations and Flathead Indian Reservation non member fishing and bird hunting rules with public comments accepted through late November via surveys or mail. Several amendments proposed by commissioners including Bill Lane Susan Kirby...

Across the United States, state game and fish agencies are closing out the year with a mix of policy changes, conservation initiatives, and shifting hunting conditions that reflect broader wildlife management trends.

In Arizona, Governor Katie Hobbs has nominated Jessica Manuell to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, adding a lifelong hunter, angler, and agricultural business expert to the five member body that sets wildlife and fisheries policy for the state, according to the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Recent commission meetings in Phoenix have focused on updating rules for wildlife areas and department managed properties, revising archery...

Across the United States, state game and fish agencies are closing out the year by resetting hunting and fishing rules, defending public access, and responding to new technology and federal policy shifts that affect wildlife management.

In Arizona, the Arizona Game and Fish Commission met in Phoenix on December fifth to consider changes to archery deer seasons for twenty twenty five and twenty twenty six, new commission orders for future hunting seasons, and a license agreement to support utility services at the Silver Creek fish hatchery, a key trout facility in eastern Arizona, according to the Arizona Game...

Game and Fish agencies across the United States continue managing critical wildlife conservation efforts and implementing operational changes. The Arizona Game and Fish Commission is holding a public meeting on Friday, December fifth at their headquarters located at five thousand West Carefree Highway in Phoenix. The meeting begins at eight in the morning and will address various wildlife management topics with complete agendas available on their website.

In Arkansas, the Game and Fish Commission recently approved significant budget allocations to address trout population challenges. The commission authorized eighty thousand dollars to purchase trout for restocking the Jim Hinkle...

Wildlife agencies across the United States have been active this past week with significant regulatory developments and meeting activities. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released four proposed rules on November 21st aimed at revising Endangered Species Act practices. These changes would largely revert to regulations from the first Trump Administration and apply only to new cases going forward. The public comment period for these proposed rules remains open until December 22nd, 2025, and stakeholders in industries potentially affected by endangered species protections are being urged to carefully evaluate how these changes might impact their operations.

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Game and Fish agencies across the United States have been involved in a series of major developments and meetings in the past week, highlighting changes in fishery regulations, wildlife disease management, and public engagement in wildlife conservation. In Idaho, the Fish and Game Commission convened on November twentieth in Lewiston, addressing the adoption of new administrative rules and providing updates on key wildlife health issues such as chronic wasting disease and hemorrhagic disease affecting white-tailed deer in North Idaho. The meeting also included discussion of the nonresident tag draw for 2025 and ongoing research and management at Dworshak Reservoir, with a...

Recent developments within Game and Fish agencies across the United States highlight ongoing adjustments in regulations, conservation measures, and fisheries management in response to ecological trends and legal changes. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service announced four proposed rules on November twenty-first to revise Endangered Species Act regulations, with the aim of restoring regulatory clarity and efficiency. These proposals would reestablish the 2019 and 2020 framework for species listing and critical habitat decisions, focusing on science-based evaluations and transparent consideration of economic impacts. Federal agencies intend to replace broader protections with species-specific rules for threatened wildlife, addressing decades of implementation practice...

Across the United States, Game and Fish agencies and commissions have been deeply engaged in key wildlife management decisions and regulatory updates this past week. In California, the Fish and Game Commission’s Marine Resources Committee convened on November sixth in Sacramento, focusing on new rulemaking for the barred sand bass fishery. This followed a multiyear process involving researchers, industry stakeholders, and recreational anglers. The commission adopted new regulations with a three-year sunset clause in April to afford more protections for barred sand bass while the state works to complete a new stock assessment. The department, together with partners, is in...

In the past week, several significant developments have taken place in Game and Fish management across the United States, reflecting both conservation priorities and evolving fishery management strategies. The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, meeting in Biloxi, Mississippi, adopted a series of major measures aiming to promote both sustainability and access in Gulf fisheries. The Council extended the moratorium on issuing new federal Gulf commercial shrimp permits until October twenty-sixth, two thousand thirty-six. This ten-year extension is intended to maintain present biological and economic gains by limiting entry into the fishery. Additionally, the Council finalized a new rule that...

Recent developments in Game and Fish management across the United States highlight a strong focus on updating regulations, habitat restoration, and public engagement. In Florida, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission held meetings this month to address several key issues. Staff presented proposed rule amendments to modernize statewide hunting regulations and specific area rules for wildlife management areas, aiming to better meet management objectives. There was also a significant update on Lake Okeechobee, detailing ongoing recovery efforts, fisheries status, and habitat restoration projects. The commission considered final rules for Apalachicola Bay oyster management, proposing a new framework to reopen the...

This week, Game and Fish agencies across the United States are navigating several pressing challenges and regulatory changes as the fall season settles in. In California, the Department of Fish and Wildlife has opened the recreational Dungeness crab season for much of the state beginning November first, though a significant health hazard has delayed the opening in northern California following the detection of unsafe levels of domoic acid, a marine biotoxin. State health officials warn that consuming crab viscera from some regions could pose serious health risks and have prohibited recreational take of Dungeness crab in the affected zones. These...

Game and Fish agencies across the United States are making significant headlines this week as commissions and departments address both immediate wildlife management concerns and long-term conservation strategies. In Arkansas, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission responded to an anticipated shortage of stockable rainbow trout with an emergency order to limit trout harvest in four key fishing areas. The move follows the April 2025 flooding of the Jim Hinkle Spring River State Fish Hatchery, and the commission has approved an eighty thousand dollar budget increase to buy trout for restocking. An update was provided on the 2025 Arkansas Wildlife Action Plan, which...

The latest week has brought significant developments across the United States in game and fish management and conservation. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Regulations Committee is scheduled to meet on November 13 to review current migratory game bird populations and formulate recommendations for the 2026-2027 hunting season. This annual process shapes federal regulations and helps guide state and tribal implementation of migratory bird hunting, aiming to balance recreational opportunities and wildlife sustainability, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

In California, the Fish and Game Commission has been actively reviewing regulatory changes across...

Across the United States, Game and Fish commissions and agencies have seen significant activity and decision-making in the last week, reflecting both routine oversight and major adjustments to management strategies. In New Hampshire, the Fish and Game Department announced its next commission meeting and biennial public hearing will be held on October 21 in Concord. The department is specifically inviting hunters, anglers, and conservation advocates to participate, emphasizing the importance of community input as the commission reviews its direction for the next two years, spanning habitat protection and sustainable resource use. According to the department, such public involvement ensures that the...

This past week has seen several notable developments from Game and Fish authorities across the United States with California leading many headlines. According to JD Supra, the California Fish and Game Commission granted a six-month extension for the Department of Fish and Wildlife to complete its status review of the western burrowing owl after a petition was submitted earlier this year to list the species under the California Endangered Species Act. A final decision on its listing is now expected no sooner than August twenty twenty six. In the meantime, the western burrowing owl will remain protected under full candidate...

In the past week, Game and Fish news in the United States has centered on regulatory changes, conservation measures, and impacts from environmental challenges. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has enacted a temporary emergency order limiting trout possession in four of its most valuable coldwater fisheries. This immediate action follows catastrophic losses at the Norfork National Fish Hatchery due to poor water quality, compounded by flooding at the Jim Hinkle State Fish Hatchery earlier in the year. Stocking rates have dropped substantially, and for at least the next six months, anglers will face sharply reduced take limits and expanded...

The past week saw several key developments and ongoing discussions among Game and Fish agencies in the United States. In California, the Fish and Game Commission approved new regulations including the emergency extension for catch-and-release sport fishing of white sturgeon as the species remains under endangered species candidacy. The commission also expanded restrictions related to invasive species, specifically adding non-native mussels and green crab to their list of restricted live animals following recommendations made in August. Simultaneously, adjustments were made for the commercial coonstripe shrimp fishery and for sand bass, impacting both recreational and commercial fishers across the state. The...

This week, Game and Fish agencies across the United States have taken significant actions and hosted key meetings aimed at enhancing wildlife management, conservation efforts, and agency funding. In Arkansas, the Game and Fish Commission convened in Little Rock to address a robust agenda featuring updates on crucial wildlife initiatives. Commissioners discussed the status of quail programs, reviewed results from the recent alligator hunt, and assessed an ongoing bass telemetry study. The meeting highlighted emergency trout regulation proposals and budget increases intended for hatchery improvements and trout purchases. The commission also addressed land encroachments at Lake Charles and habitat easements...

The Arizona Game and Fish Department announced the beginning of a rulemaking process to amend Article Ten, which governs off-highway vehicle use in the state. The amendments, developed during a recent five-year review, aim to clarify rules, simplify regulatory language, and improve public accessibility to department services. Public comments are being accepted through November, with a public meeting scheduled for early December in Phoenix, as reported by the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

In North Carolina, several committees of the Wildlife Resources Commission, including boating safety, big game, small game, and land acquisition, are meeting in Raleigh on...

In the past week, Game and Fish agencies across the United States have taken decisive action to address conservation, fisheries management, and endangered species concerns. The California Fish and Game Commission held an important meeting in Sacramento, where several key topics dominated the agenda. Anglers received welcome news, as regulators reopened recreational rockfish, cabezon, greenling, and lingcod fisheries north of Point Conception at all depths, with updated sub-bag limits for canary rockfish designed to prevent overfishing. The commission also updated sturgeon fishing regulations to better align catch-and-release efforts with white sturgeon conservation, maintaining no-fee sturgeon report cards for the freshly...

The past week has brought significant developments in Game and Fish news across the United States. In California, the Fish and Game Commission made progress on wildlife conservation with the approval of the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Plan. This new plan addresses threats from habitat loss and climate change and is particularly notable because it includes collaborative management with Native American tribes, a first for state conservation law. Updates to permitting and relocation guidelines for the Joshua tree further emphasize flexible approaches to balancing conservation with desert community needs. At the same meeting, the Commission advanced the endangered listing process...

Across the United States, Game and Fish agencies are at the center of dynamic wildlife management changes, responding to shifting ecological conditions, legislative pressures, and public engagement demands. In New Mexico, the Department of Game and Fish recently submitted its State Wildlife Action Plan for 2025 to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. This updated blueprint is vital for guiding wildlife conservation, especially with the cataloguing of species of greatest conservation need and outlining strategies to counter threats such as climate change. The plan remains under federal review but parts, including the new species lists, are already being used for...

In California, the Fish and Game Commission has just released a new set of salmon fishing regulations focusing on the Central Valley and Klamath-Trinity river systems. The Sacramento, Feather, American, and McCollum rivers each have highly specific open sections for Chinook salmon, many with shorter fishing seasons and much stricter bag and possession limits than in previous years. Most notably, the Sacramento River, including portions of the Delta, remains closed to Chinook salmon possession, while open segments on the American and Feather rivers allow possession of only one Chinook per day. The commission also discussed a significant regulatory shift, moving...

In the past week, several significant developments have emerged on the U S game and fish front. The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission met in Rapid City and advanced a broad slate of management updates. Most notably, Prussian Carp was officially added to the state’s aquatic invasive species list, signaling heightened concern about the spread of non native fish in regional waterways. The commission also granted special exemptions for the possession of live Red Swamp Crayfish, but only for human consumption and strictly barring their presence at bait sales locations. Administrators revised species listings for European Rudd an...

The past week has seen significant developments for Game and Fish agencies and wildlife management across the United States. The Department of the Interior has just announced a notable expansion of hunting and fishing access, opening up over eighty-seven thousand acres across the National Wildlife Refuge System and National Fish Hatchery System for the upcoming 2025 and 2026 seasons. Sixteen units within these refuges and one hatchery, stretching across states like Alabama, California, Idaho, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, Texas, and Washington, will now offer new or expanded hunting and sport fishing opportunities. This move comes with a commitment to...

The United States has seen significant developments in Game and Fish news in recent days, illustrating both statewide adaptation and national policy changes. On September fourth and fifth, the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Commission convened in Rapid City, making several noteworthy decisions. They moved to add the invasive Prussian Carp to their official Aquatic Invasive Species list, while also easing regulations for possession of Red Swamp Crayfish specifically for human consumption, provided these are not sold as bait. Adjustments were made to how European Rudd and Snakehead fish are listed, better aligning with current common usage. South Dakota...

Across the United States this week, Game and Fish agencies are implementing significant new policies and initiatives aimed at expanding opportunities for hunters and anglers, conserving vital habitats, and actively engaging communities in the management of local fisheries and wildlife. The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies has praised the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for officially launching the 2025-2026 Station-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations. These regulations open 42 new opportunities for hunting and fishing across more than 87,000 acres within the National Wildlife Refuge System and National Fish Hatchery System, reflecting a continued...

This week saw notable developments and ongoing trends in Game and Fish news across the United States. In Arkansas, waterfowl management remains in sharp focus following the release of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s annual Waterfowl Population Status report. The survey area, which encompasses Canada and the northern United States, estimates about thirty-four million ducks. While overall duck numbers, including mallards, have held steady compared to last year, Northern pintails posted a thirteen percent increase. However, blue-winged teal populations are still below the threshold required for a longer hunting season—meaning hunters can expect their early teal seas...

In the past week, several notable developments have occurred in the realm of Game and Fish across the United States, along with a few key events globally. In Arkansas, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission met at Camp Robinson Special Use Area in Mayflower. A major point of discussion was the Deer Management Assistance Program and updates on projects like the Spring River hatchery and the long-term Alabama shad restoration work. Tommy Laird was recognized with the 2025 American Fisheries Society President’s Fisheries Conservation Award, highlighting ongoing efforts in state-level fisheries conservation. Additionally, the Commission approved an increase in the da...

Recent news across the United States highlights significant activity and initiatives involving state and federal Game and Fish agencies. In Montana, the Fish and Wildlife Commission recently met in Helena to finalize funding decisions for the 2025 to 2026 cycle, including the selection of organizations to oversee game auctions for species such as the Shiras moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, mule deer, elk, swan, and antelope. The commission also closed public comments on several proposals, including the potential closure of sections of the Blackfoot River, reflecting ongoing public engagement in management decisions according to information shared by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.<...

Recent news from the United States reveals numerous developments and events in game and fish management nationwide. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reported that deer and elk hunting prospects look positive for the 2025 season, with biologists highlighting healthy populations and good conditions for hunters heading into fall. Hatchery personnel will also stock over 10,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout during September, part of their ongoing commitment to enhance angling opportunities. Salvage fishing orders have been issued for several reservoirs in Franklin County due to low water, allowing anglers to harvest fish that would otherwise not survive—a measure that keeps ecosystem ba...

A number of important developments have shaped Game and Fish news in the United States over the past week, with a focus on conservation initiatives, funding support, regulatory changes, and major events celebrating the contributions of key individuals and organizations. According to the International Game Fish Association, August saw notable advocacy achievements in recreational fishing and aquatic conservation, including support for the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund reauthorization in Congress. This legislation, if passed, will channel excise taxes on fishing gear and boating fuel into critical conservation projects and recreational access through 2031. The same advocacy confirmed Florida’s al...

The past week in Game and Fish news has seen a range of developments and events across the United States with both regional and national significance. In Florida, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has made headlines by expanding youth turkey hunting opportunities on 104 wildlife management areas. What was formerly a weekend-long event has now been extended to four consecutive days from Friday through Monday, giving young hunters in Florida more access and longer opportunities to participate. The Commission has also enacted changes to the boundaries of Coral Formation Protection Zones within John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, aiming to...

Across the United States, Game and Fish agencies are taking significant action as the fall hunting season approaches. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has approved an expansion of youth turkey hunts on more than one hundred wildlife management areas, extending the season from a weekend to four days in order to increase opportunities for young hunters. Additionally, Florida has implemented new protections for bonefish, prohibiting fishing in a key pre-spawning area east of Elliott Key in Biscayne National Park during critical months, and has adjusted boundaries in John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park to enhance coral habitat protection...

Game and Fish agencies across the United States have seen a surge of activity and important developments in the past week as hunting and fishing seasons approach and several regions prepare for key meetings and events. In New Mexico, the Department of Game and Fish has opened over-the-counter licenses for both fishing and turkey seasons for the 2025 to 2026 year, with the deadline to apply for Sandhill Crane and Pheasant hunting draws set for August 13. Officials are emphasizing the requirement for valid carcass tags, and leftover draw licenses will also go on sale beginning August 13. To reinforce regulations and safety, wildlife...

Across the United States, Game and Fish agencies are marking a busy August as late summer brings new conservation programs, commission meetings, and a variety of hunting, fishing, and wildlife education events. In Montana, the state’s Fish and Wildlife Commission is preparing for its August 21 meeting in Helena, which will address funding recommendations for the popular Future Fisheries Improvement Program. They are also set to finalize the selection of organizations that will auction special hunting tags for sought after species including moose, sheep, and mountain goat, which annually raise significant funds for wildlife management. Additionally, Montana’s commission is coll...

In the past week across the United States, agencies responsible for game and fish management have unveiled several notable updates and started major seasonal activities. Florida is currently at the center of attention with the launch of the spiny lobster season, which opened for recreational sport fishers on July thirtieth and thirty-first and transitions to the regular season on August sixth. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has also opened applications for Year Two of its Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits project, which allows limited, regulated harvest not usually permitted under federal rules. At the same time, the...

Across the United States, Game and Fish departments have announced new license sales, conservation efforts, upcoming meetings, and educational events as the nation enters late summer. In New Mexico, the Department of Game and Fish has released over-the-counter licenses for fishing and turkey for the upcoming 2025 to 2026 year. Permits can be purchased online, by phone, or in person, with a current focus on applications for the Sandhill Crane and Pheasant draws due by August thirteenth. The state is also engaging the public in wildlife restoration, particularly after the recent Trout Fire, with agencies collaborating to restore affected habitats. The New...

Across the United States, Game and Fish news from recent days highlights a range of activities focused on conservation, habitat protection, fishing, and wildlife management. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced a razor clam conservation closure set to begin July fifteenth on Clatsop beaches, a measure intended to help local clam populations recover after reaching concerning low levels. The closure is part of Oregon’s ongoing response to preserve coastal resources and support long-term marine health, as stated in their official updates.

In New Mexico, renewed attention was drawn to fire recovery efforts, with state agencies ac...

This week has seen a series of significant updates and actions from Game and Fish agencies across the United States reflecting ongoing management, regulatory, and conservation efforts. In Arizona the Game and Fish Commission has begun a process to amend state wildlife rules intended to clarify existing regulations increase their effectiveness and simplify access for the public. These proposed amendments which focus on the handling of wildlife and licensing procedures are currently open for public comment through August ninth following a recent publication in the Arizona Administrative Register according to the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The commission will also...

Across the United States, Game and Fish departments have been especially active this July, with both regulatory initiatives and conservation measures making headlines. In Arizona, the Arizona Game and Fish Commission announced a public meeting scheduled for July 23 at its headquarters in Phoenix, where commissioners will address a key letter to federal officials urging action related to the Dragon Bravo Fire, which is threatening critical wildlife habitat along the Grand Canyon’s North Rim. The department is also considering amendments to regulations in response to its recent Five Year Review Report. These amendments, announced July 11, are aimed at simplifying rules fo...

Game and Fish agencies across the United States have seen a flurry of activity and significant developments over the past week. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission convened for its regular meetings, with commissioners gathering both for ceremonies, including the Enforcement Division Awards event in Little Rock, as well as critical committee discussions about regulations, property management, public education, and budgeting. These meetings also included a focus on collaborative projects, such as the opening of the newly renovated Joe Hogan State Fish Hatchery in Lonoke. Budget proposals were reviewed, including increases supporting U.S. Forest Service grants, and committee restructuring...

Across the United States this week, state and federal game and fish agencies have intensified efforts to balance wildlife conservation, public involvement, and regulatory updates. In Oregon, the Department of Fish and Wildlife announced a conservation closure of razor clam harvesting on Clatsop beaches beginning July fifteenth, a move prompted by conservation concerns. The Oregon commission convened on July eleventh in The Dalles to address ongoing management strategies, reflecting regional priorities on resource sustainability according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission just celebrated the reopening of the Joe Hogan State...

This week in Game and Fish news across the United States, several state agencies are implementing significant changes and convening for important decisions. In Oregon, the Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced a conservation closure for razor clam harvesting along Clatsop beaches, which begins July fifteenth. The closure is part of ongoing efforts to protect local shellfish populations and ensure sustainable management practices. The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission met July eleventh in The Dalles to discuss additional conservation measures.

In Arizona, the Game and Fish Commission and department have initiated a public rulemaking process to amend...

In the past week, Game and Fish news across the United States has highlighted efforts in wildlife conservation, invasive species management, and agency developments. In Florida, anticipation is building for the 2025 Florida Python Challenge, which opens on July 11 and now includes Everglades National Park as one of eight official competition sites. Hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission along with the South Florida Water Management District, the event aims to raise public awareness and encourage active removal of invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades. Competitors will compete for over twenty-five thousand dollars in prizes, including a ten-thousand-dollar grand...

This week in Game and Fish news across the United States, several notable updates and events are shaping conservation efforts, regulatory discussions, and opportunities for hunters and anglers. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries division is currently seeking public comments on a set of exempted fishing permit applications led by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. These projects are designed to test management strategies that could reduce the discards of red snapper and other snapper-grouper species, create additional chances for sustainable recreational harvest, and enhance angler satisfaction. The recent stock assessment for South Atlantic red snapper found the...

In the United States, Game and Fish agencies have been active with several important developments in recent days. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, in collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other partners, unveiled the 2025-26 Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp in Stuttgart, Arkansas. This year’s stamp features a painting of two spectacled eiders by Adam Grimm of South Dakota, chosen from 239 submissions in a federal art contest. The spectacled eider is a rarely seen sea duck native to the Bering Sea region and parts of Alaska and Russia. The stamp, often referred to...

In the United States this week, Game and Fish news centers on both significant funding initiatives and public engagement in conservation. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the allocation of over fifty-five million dollars to state wildlife agencies through the State Wildlife Grant Program. This funding is crucial for states as they work to protect and manage species of conservation concern, promote recovery efforts for threatened and endangered species, and preserve habitats. Each state's allocation is determined by population size and geographic area, with the funds directed at priorities described in each State Wildlife Action Plan. The...

In the past week, major developments in Game and Fish news have centered on both conservation efforts and regulatory updates across the United States. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, a key federal agency managing more than 560 national wildlife refuges and 70 national fish hatcheries, remains at the forefront of fish, wildlife, and plant conservation. This agency, with nearly 8000 employees, continues to engage the public with its active conservation projects, offering opportunities for people to experience nature, provide input, and participate in stewardship efforts for future generations. The Service focuses on enhancing habitats and protecting crucial species while maintaining a...

Recent updates in Game and Fish activities across the United States reveal a strong emphasis on habitat restoration, wildlife management, and regulatory adaptations to preserve ecosystems and support hunting and fishing traditions. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a significant initiative this month, providing more than twenty three million dollars to support fifty three fish habitat conservation projects in twenty nine states. These efforts, part of the National Fish Habitat Partnership, leverage federal funds with additional private and state contributions, enabling projects such as removing barriers to fish passage, restoring stream banks, combating drought effects, and monitoring fish...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced a major step forward in national fish conservation by providing more than twenty three million dollars in funding for fifty three on the ground fish habitat projects spanning twenty nine states. This collaborative effort leverages an additional twenty million dollars from non governmental organizations, state agencies, and other partners, resulting in a significant combined investment in the health of waterways and fish populations. These projects target a range of priorities, including removing barriers to fish passage, restoring eroded stream banks, improving urban and suburban streams, and reconnecting tidal wetlands. States from...

The past week has brought several significant developments and ongoing initiatives in Game and Fish management across the United States. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its partners have announced over twenty three million dollars in funding to support fifty three on the ground fish habitat conservation projects in twenty nine states, as part of the National Fish Habitat Partnership. The agency itself is contributing nearly six million dollars, while partners are providing more than twenty million dollars, making the program one of the most substantially leveraged conservation efforts nationwide. These projects aim to empower local conservation by...

Game and Fish agencies across the United States have unveiled new initiatives and policy updates in recent days as they work to address challenges facing native fish and wildlife. The U S Fish and Wildlife Service, together with its partners, announced more than 23 million dollars in funding for fish habitat conservation in 2025. This allocation, delivered through the National Fish Habitat Partnership, will support 53 on the ground projects in 29 states, with substantial additional contributions from nongovernmental organizations and state agencies. These projects are designed to restore and reconnect fish habitats, improve water quality, and strengthen local fish populations. Efforts will range...

This week saw a flurry of major developments in the United States surrounding game and fish conservation, management, and regulatory updates. In Arizona, the Arizona Game and Fish Department announced a newly proposed rulemaking for Article Four, which covers live wildlife rules. This process, launched after a comprehensive five-year review, aims to streamline regulations, make them more accessible, and clarify language without adding new regulatory burdens. The department is now accepting public comments on the proposal until July fifth, with another opportunity for oral comments at a public meeting scheduled for early September in Eagar. Arizona’s commission will hold it...

In the United States, Game and Fish news this week has centered on significant funding, regulatory changes, and seasonal opportunities across several states. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the allocation of over 55 million dollars to state fish and wildlife agencies through the State Wildlife Grant Program. This funding is designed to help states protect and manage species of conservation need, promote recovery of threatened or endangered wildlife, and conserve habitats. According to The Wildlife Society, the grants are distributed based on a formula considering population size and geographic area, supporting actions outlined in each State Wildlife Action...

In the past week, the United States has seen significant activity and decisions from Game and Fish agencies across several states, reflecting both ongoing conservation efforts and adjustments to regulations that impact anglers, hunters, and wildlife enthusiasts. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced that new ocean salmon fishing regulations for 2025 are now in effect, following recent votes at the state’s Fish and Game Commission meeting. These regulations conform California’s policies with federal requirements, focusing particularly on the Central Valley and Klamath Basin areas, and were put in place to ensure sustainable fisheries management following concerns about salm...

In the past week, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the distribution of more than $55 million to state fish and wildlife agencies through the State Wildlife Grant Program. This funding aims to protect and manage species of conservation need, promote wildlife recovery, and conserve habitats nationwide. Since 2000, the program has invested over $1.34 billion in partner agency efforts addressing various conservation needs including research, wildlife surveys, species restoration, and habitat management.

Paul Souza, Acting Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, emphasized that the program supports conservation actions aimed at preventing new federal listings...

In the past week, significant developments have emerged in the U.S. wildlife conservation landscape. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the distribution of more than $55 million to state fish and wildlife agencies across the country through the State Wildlife Grant Program. This substantial funding aims to protect and manage species of conservation need, promote wildlife recovery, and conserve habitats nationwide.

Acting Director Paul Souza emphasized that the program supports conservation actions designed to prevent new listings of threatened and endangered species while ensuring healthy populations of each state's priority wildlife species. The grants are...

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