Hunting & Outdoors
Federal Refuge Access Expands Under the 2026–27 Final Rule
The final federal rule covers 111 field stations; local hunt plans still determine the practical details.
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Michigan Reports Its First 2026 EHD Detections in Deer
The DNR’s September announcement identified four southern counties and asked the public to keep reporting sick or dead deer.
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Michigan’s 2026 Deer Calendar Deserves a Fresh Read
Changes to December and late-season dates make last year’s calendar an unreliable planning shortcut.
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Texas Public Hunting: Match the Permit to the Visit
The 2026–27 public-hunting program distinguishes hunting access from other recreational access.
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Texas Changes Dove and Turkey Rules for the 2026–27 Season
The April commission announcement is a useful starting point for checking county and species-specific rules.
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New York’s Migratory-Bird Calendar Starts With the Zone
The 2026–27 state tables show why a species name alone cannot answer when a hunt is open.
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Okefenokee Moves a 2026 Deer Hunt Permit Process Online
The refuge lists October 23–24 hunt dates and an October 15 sales cutoff, subject to earlier sellout.
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Mattamuskeet’s Hunt Planning Begins With the Right Permit
The refuge’s 2026 materials distinguish deer, goose and late-season waterfowl opportunities.
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The 2026–27 Duck Stamp Connects Art With Habitat
James Hautman’s winning bufflehead painting offers a route into the conservation story behind the annual stamp.
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The Trip Plan That Belongs Beside Your Hunting Checklist
A simple itinerary and an independent navigation plan deserve attention before a forest visit.
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A better day outdoors begins before the trailhead—with preparation, respect and a plan for changing conditions.