The Iowa Department of Natural Resources' Natural Resource Commission will hold its monthly meeting on September 10 at 9:30 a.m. in Des Moines. The public may attend in person or participate remotely via video conference or phone.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission will host eight free wildlife habitat driving tours on state game lands throughout fall 2026, showcasing habitat improvements and wildlife management projects. Tours feature partnerships with organizations including the National Wild Turkey Federation, Ducks Unlimited, and various county conservation districts.
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting has been rescheduled from October 15 to October 14 and will be held virtually via Zoom starting at 8 a.m. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on agenda items including 2027-2028 Fishing Regulations, Flathead River Brown Trout Regulation, Grizzly Bear Release Sites, and other wildlife management topics through September 24.
The Utah Geological Survey published Circular 140: Utah Mining 2025, reporting $5.0 billion in mineral commodity value and ranking Utah 7th nationally for nonfuel mineral production. Utah remains the sole domestic supplier of beryllium concentrate, potassium sulfate, and uintaite, while hosting critical processing infrastructure including one of two U.S. copper smelters.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will hold meetings on September 9-10, including tours of the University of Arkansas Pine Tree Wildlife Demonstration Area and Lake Austell, a monthly commission meeting in Wynne, and attendance at Ducks Unlimited's One Million Acre Celebration.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a Thompson Island Fishing Access Site land acquisition project and other agenda items for the Oct. 15 Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting at the Montana Heritage Center in Helena. Public comment deadline is Sept. 24.
Montana FWP regional offices in Glasgow and Havre will accept expired, damaged, or partially used bear spray canisters throughout September as part of Bear Aware Month. Residents can drop off old cans and enter to win a bear spray storage canister.
The Governor's Office is accepting applications to fill two seats on the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, with a deadline of September 30. Eligible residents from specified Arizona counties knowledgeable about wildlife and conservation can apply for a partial term expiring January 17, 2028, or a full five-year term beginning January 18, 2027.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comments on a draft Environmental Assessment for construction of a new Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area Visitor Center. The new facility will be located closer to the sandhill crane viewing area and provide office space, interpretive displays, and a reception area. Comments are accepted through October 1.
The Utah Geological Survey released its September 2026 Survey Notes issue, providing local governments with resources for managing geologic hazards, groundwater monitoring around Great Salt Lake, and mineral exploration data. The UGS was selected for BHP Xplor's accelerator program, receiving a $500,000 grant for pre-competitive mapping of western Utah's copper and critical mineral resources.
Michigan's Department of Natural Resources is hosting multiple September meetings for public advisory boards including the Coldwater Resources Steering Committee, Michigan Natural Resources Commission, Michigan Trails Advisory Council, and Timber and Forest Products Advisory Council to discuss natural resource management and outdoor recreation opportunities.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Wyoming Wildlife magazine are accepting preorders for the 2027 calendar featuring wildlife photography selected through an annual contest. Limited calendars will be printed with preorders available through October 9, arriving in November for holiday gifting.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on multiple environmental assessments and proposals, including draft management plans for wildlife management areas, stream restoration projects, fisheries management plans, and conservation easements. Comment deadlines range from September 5 through September 30.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) launched a new online Event Portal to streamline requests for FWC participation in public events. Organizations, schools, and community groups can submit requests for FWC speakers, educational exhibits, and outreach activities through the centralized system.
Idaho Fish and Game announces key September 2026 dates including dove, salmon, and steelhead season openers on 9/1, chukar and sage-grouse seasons on 9/15, returned tag sales on 9/17, and a Youth, Veterans, and Active Military Waterfowl Hunting Weekend on 9/26-9/27.
Governor Mike Braun designated September as Archaeology Month in Indiana, marking the 31st anniversary of this celebration coordinated by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology. This year's focus highlights Vincennes and its multicultural heritage as a frontier capital, tying into the United States' semiquincentennial.
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will lift the Tuesday-Wednesday no-camping restriction for Labor Day week, allowing overnight camping September 8-9 on wildlife management areas that normally have this two-day restriction.
The Arizona Game and Fish Commission will hold a public meeting on Friday, September 4, at 8 a.m. at the City of Show Low Council Chambers in Show Low, Arizona. The complete agenda and information on viewing or speaking to the commission is available at www.azgfd.com/commagenda.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a free bear safety workshop on September 3 in Bozeman, offering hands-on practice with inert bear spray, lectures on bear biology, and displays including grizzly and black bear mounts. The event is family-friendly and will include a simulated charging bear demonstration.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan State University's Department of Community Sustainability are seeking five Michigan communities for their fifth-year trail-planning partnership. MSU students in the Trail Building, Law and Policy course, instructed by Bob Wilson, will work with community leaders to develop trail plans while gaining real-world experience.