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Critical Fisheries Reform Legislation Advances in North Carolina

House Bill 442 (H442) would prohibit shrimp trawling in any coastal fishing waters other than areas of the Atlantic Ocean located more than one-half mile from the shoreline, among other provisions.

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CSF-Supported Habitat Project Moves Forward in Virginia

The timber harvests, prescribed burns, and other vegetation treatments in the Archer Knob Project will help correct the age-class imbalance on the George Washington National Forest,  supporting species important to Virginia’s hunters, including ruffed grouse, wild turkey, black bear, and white-tailed deer.

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Hawai’i’s Ka’ohe GMA Hunting Season: A Conservation Opportunity

The 2025 Ka’ohe Game Management Area (GMA) hunting season empowers sportsmen and women to manage invasive species, while protecting native ecosystems and providing sporting opportunity. By targeting feral species, hunters support the critically endangered palila, aligning with conservation goals.

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Some Good News in the Green Mountain State: A Look Back at Vermont’s 2025 Session

The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation had its hands full during the Vermont 2025 legislative session, submitting testimony and working alongside the Vermont Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus leadership to advocate for the pro-sportsmen bills and prevent the bad bills from advancing.

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Crossbows Normalized and Added to Full Archery Season in New York

On Tuesday, June 17, on the last day of their extended session, the New York Assembly passed New York Assembly Bill 8330 (AB 8330) and Senate Bill 6360 (SB 6360) which will normalize crossbows.

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Free Fishing Weekends Provide a Great Opportunity to Get Outside

Many states across the country offer a free fishing day or a free fishing weekend in an effort to give new anglers the opportunity to go outdoors and participate in our time-honored traditions without having to pay the cost of the fishing license.

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Bear–Human Conflicts in New Hampshire (New Hampshire Fish and Game)

Vermont’s Migratory Game Bird Seasons Are Announced (Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department)

New Jersey Wildlife Management Area Explorer (New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection)

2024 Pheasant Season Harvest Highest in Over a Decade (South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks)

APHIS Supports Chronic Wasting Disease Management and Research (U.S. Department of Agriculture)

ASA Applauds Inclusion of Chumash National Marine Sanctuary in California 30x30 Initiative (American Sportfishing Association)

Forest Restoration Project on the Hoosier National Forest to be Implemented (The Statehouse File)

Dog Hunting Regulations Adjusted in Alabama (Outdoor Alabama)

 

In this episode, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of predator and wildlife management across the United States. 

Join Fred and the crew as they examine the growing tensions between wildlife and human development, the role of hounds and trapping in sustainable management, and why the hunting community must better communicate its conservation value. We also discuss the challenges of managing emerging predators like jaguars and the controversial reintroduction of species into ecosystems.

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