Regulations

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Pennsylvania Approves Electronic Devices for Hunting

Within established seasons, Pennsylvania hunters now may use electronic decoys in hunting waterfowl, electronic dove decoys solely for hunting doves, electronically heated scent or lure dispensers, and electronic devices that distribute ozone gas for scent-control purposes.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Iowa Bowhunters may Carry Handguns for Protection

A rule change approved by the administrative rules committee during 2017 Iowa legislative session allows bowhunters who hold a valid permit to carry to carry a handgun while hunting deer.

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Tuesday, August 29, 2017

New Michigan Cervid Importation Regulations

For those who plan to hunt outside of Michigan this fall, it is important to note that regulations related to the importation of harvested cervids (such as deer, elk or moose) have changed substantially.

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Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Montana Commission Approves Lighted Nocks

During its Feb. 10 meeting, the Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission approved the use of lighted nocks on arrows during the 2017 archery-only season and in archery equipment-only areas or hunting districts.

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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Maryland Approves The Benjamin Pioneer Airbow™ For Deer Hunting

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources confirmed that the Benjamin Pioneer Airbow has been approved for use in the firearms season for whitetail and sitka deer.

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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Washington State Grants Special Permit Allowing Pioneer Airbow

With a new permit from the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, hunters with disabilities receiving special accommodations for hunting in Washington State may now apply to use the Benjamin Pioneer Airbow for big game hunting.

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Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Rangefinder Use Clarified By Pennsylvania Game Commission

Through a vote of the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners last week, both hand-held rangefinders and those contained within a scope or archery sight formally have been permitted, but those that cast a beam of any sort continue to be unlawful to use.

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Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Oregon Approves Lighted Nocks for Bowhunters, Effective 2016

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting last week approved the use of lighted nocks for bowhunters, effective for the 2016 hunting seasons.

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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Vermont Board Approves Crossbows for Hunters 50 and Older

The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Board has voted to add five days to the end of the October portion of archery season and to allow crossbows for hunters aged 50 and older during archery big game hunting seasons.

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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

S. Dakota Proposes Changes to Archery Regulations

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission proposed several changes to archery equipment regulations during the May meeting in Custer State Park.

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Friday, May 16, 2014

S. Dakota Proposes Changes to Archery Regulations

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission proposed several changes to archery equipment regulations during the May meeting in Custer State Park.

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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Pennsylvania Commission Give Preliminary OK for 3 1/2" Broadheads

The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners last week gave preliminary approval to a measure that permits larger broadheads than previously were permitted for use in The Keystone State.

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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Colorado Commission Votes to Bar Use of Drones for Hunting

On Jan. 8, the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Commission voted to make Colorado the first state where hunting tradition and fair chase are protected from civilian use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV's) for hunting.

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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Hunting Group Applauds Colorado Commission's Action on Drones

The Colorado Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers has announced its support of the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Commission for showing leadership in protecting hunting rights and fair chase from emerging technology of civilian drones and their use in hunting.

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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

N. Carolina County Restricts Shooting Bows Across Roadways

Effective Oct. 1, it is unlawful to discharge a bow and arrow from, on, across or over the roadway or right-of-way of any public road in Beaufort County, North Carolina.

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Tuesday, July 16, 2013

New Rules for Bringing Hunter-Harvested Deer and Elk into Arizona

Effective July 1, the Arizona Game and Fish Department has implemented new rules for hunters who wish to bring cervids (deer, elk and moose) harvested from another state into Arizona.

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Tuesday, July 2, 2013

New Arizona Game Rules Effective This Week

Numerous amendments to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission's Article 3 rules, addressing such topics as using bait to take game, importation of cervid carcasses into Arizona, use of bows and arrows, and other topics governing the taking and handling of wildlife became effective July 1.

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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Some Antler Point Restrictions Approved by Michigan NRC

Deer hunters in 12 northwest Lower Peninsula counties will be required to count antler points before they shoot a buck this fall, as the Natural Resources Commission enacted antler point restrictions (APRs) at its June 13 meeting in Lansing.

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Connecticut Announces New Deer Lottery Procedures

Effective June 6, Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has instituted a new "Instant Award" method for issuing permits to hunt deer on certain state properties and controlled hunt areas, replacing the paper application lottery system.

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Burden of Adhering to S.D. Archery Regulation Proposed for Change

The burden of adherence to a somewhat obscure regulation prohibiting someone carrying a firearm from hunting with an archery-only license holder would change under a proposal before The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission.

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