Pennsylvania's pheasant season begins with a junior hunt on October 10 and statewide season on October 24. The Game Commission will stock approximately 232,000 birds through early January, with expanded hunting dates including all 21 Sundays and overlap with firearms deer season, providing nearly 30 additional hunting days.
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is requesting hunters to submit incisor teeth from harvested deer to gather biological data on the state's deer population. Biologists will cross-section teeth to determine age and help estimate population size, growth rate, health, and mortality rates, with results posted next spring.
Montana's general antelope season opens Saturday, October 10, and runs through November 8. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks provides hunting forecasts, access information, and the interactive Hunt Planner tool to help hunters locate opportunities across the state's hunting districts.
Montana's pheasant hunting season opens October 10, with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks releasing over 15,000 birds across state lands this fall. Nonresident hunters can begin October 20, while residents start October 10. The sixth year of the pheasant release program aims to provide new hunters with success opportunities and encourage conservation participation.
Idaho Fish and Game Southeast Region partnered with Idaho for Fish and Wildlife to run a pheasant surrogator project at Sterling WMA, rearing and releasing melanistic black pheasants alongside traditional stocking efforts. The project aims to evaluate cost-effective pheasant supplementation methods and improve hunter experiences through harvest tracking.
Youth hunters under 18 can participate in a special three-day deer gun season October 16-18 with an adult mentor before the regular November season. Youth must have a youth annual super hunting license and be accompanied by an adult with a current hunting license, who may archery hunt but cannot gun hunt deer.
Hunters can prepare for unexpected situations in Idaho's woods by knowing their surroundings, carrying maps and compasses, informing others of their plans, dressing appropriately for weather changes, and prioritizing warmth, shelter, and water if lost.
Wyoming Game and Fish Department expands big game carcass disposal options with support from the Wyoming Chapter of the Dallas Safari Club and Wyoming Sportsman's Group, adding dumpsters in Tensleep, Sundance, and Hulett to help mitigate chronic wasting disease transmission.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks announces regulation changes for north-central hunting districts HD 426, HD 447, and HD 471 affecting mule deer buck harvest and elk antlerless opportunities. Changes respond to survey data and hunter feedback indicating declining buck numbers. Contact FWP Region 4 at 406-454-5840 for details.
Arkansas duck hunters face mixed prospects as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reports breeding populations largely unchanged from 2025, though mallards declined 11 percent. Brett Leach, AGFC's Waterfowl Program Coordinator, notes that while habitat conditions improved slightly, Arkansas's 14-month drought threatens winter water availability critical for duck survival and hunting success.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission corrected incorrect duck season dates in the July/August Arkansas Wildlife magazine and a recent mailer. The first segment of the 2026-27 duck, coot and merganser season closes Nov. 29, not Dec. 1 as previously listed.
Governor Mike Braun encourages Indiana hunters to donate harvested deer through Hunt for Hunger, a DNR program administered with nonprofit partners including Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry, Dubois County Sportsmen Club, and Hunters and Farmers Feeding the Hungry. Since 2008, the program has distributed over 500,000 pounds of venison to food banks and meal programs statewide.
An SCI Life Member shares his experience winning the Alberta Mule Deer Hunt Sweepstakes through SCI Foundation. His adventure with Trust the Land Outfitters and guide Grayson resulted in unforgettable memories, exceptional hospitality, and a beautiful harvest in Alberta's stunning landscapes.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department advises bear hunters to verify annual harvest limits in their desired game management units before nonpermit-tag hunts opening today. Hunters must report harvests within 48 hours and present the bear's skull and hide for inspection within 10 days.
Idaho Fish and Game provides essential firearm safety guidelines for fall hunting season. The National Shooting Sports Foundation reports hunting is one of the safest recreational activities, with Idaho experiencing very few firearms-related accidents despite approximately 280,000 annual hunters. Key safety practices include treating every firearm as loaded, controlling muzzle direction, and never touching the trigger until ready to shoot.
Pennsylvania's archery deer season opens October 3, 2026, running through November 20, with a reopening December 26 through January 24, 2027. The 2026-27 season marks the first year with expanded Sunday hunting. The Game Commission reminds hunters of new Chronic Wasting Disease regulations and tree stand safety requirements.
Michigan DNR announces October hunting opportunities including small game, waterfowl, and deer seasons with specific dates and regulations. Hunters are reminded to report deer harvests online using the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app and to monitor wildlife disease updates including EHD, bovine TB, and CWD.
Idaho's youth pheasant hunting season begins October 8-14 for hunters 17 and younger with a valid license. Young hunters without prior licensing can participate through Idaho's Hunting Passport Program if accompanied by an adult. Nearly 29,000 pheasants will be stocked across 24 locations statewide.
Montana's Block Management Program, established in 1985 and expanded in 1996, provides free public hunting across the state. The Hunter Landowner Stewardship Program encourages ethical hunting on private land through educational videos and a raffle featuring prizes from partners including MPG Ranch, MOGA, Weatherby, Maven, onX, and others.
Wyoming Game and Fish Department Hunter Education Coordinator Katie Simpson shares essential hunting safety tips as season arrives in the Cowboy State. Common accidents involve vehicles and obstacle crossing, with emphasis on unloading firearms, knowing targets, and wearing fluorescent orange during firearm seasons.