Idaho Fish and Game is accepting public comments through October 28 on proposed rules to expand electronic tagging for game birds and manage Chronic Wasting Disease zones by individual game management unit. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will vote on the rules November 17-18.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold public meetings in November across northwest Montana to discuss conservation easements with private landowners. The meetings cover multiple easements including Swan Valley, Lazy Creek, Kootenai Valleys, Thompson-Fisher River, and others totaling over 290,000 acres.
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved 2027-2028 fishing regulations, a 99-year conservation easement on Hannah Ranch near Moore, and banned motorized watercraft on Mitchell Slough channel of the Bitterroot River. Fisheries Division Administrator Adam Strainer stated the regulations reflect vetted science-based recommendations.
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved changes to sportfishing orders including modifications to black bass and panfish daily bag limits at Open Fields and Waters program lakes, catch-and-release regulations at select locations, and a prohibition on shovelnose sturgeon harvest by archery. The Commission also recognized the Nebraska Big Game Society with an Award of Excellence for donating $100,000 for bighorn sheep conservation.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' Bighorn Sheep Restoration Advisory Panel will hold its first in-person meeting October 22-23 at the Region 3 Office in Bozeman. The panel will develop recommendations for restoring bighorn sheep populations on private lands while addressing public hunting opportunities and stakeholder concerns.
Vermont Fish and Wildlife's 2027 calendar features photography by Roger Irwin, Tyler Pockette, Ken Hatch, and Peter Abu, showcasing Vermont species with hunting, fishing, and trapping season dates. Available for $15, with proceeds supporting the Habitat Stamp Fund.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' Classification Review Committee will meet virtually on October 16 from 10 a.m. to noon to make recommendations on exotic wildlife classification, including petitions for bobwhite, Brazilian smooth snake, and Hopes stag beetle.
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department Advisory Board will host public meetings this fall at eight locations across the state, providing citizens opportunities to discuss fish and wildlife issues with district advisors and agency personnel.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission unanimously approved a minute order urging the Arkansas Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Division to prioritize design and construction of Little Bayou Meto hydrology improvements. The project aims to provide agricultural water supply, protect aquifers, and conserve wetland habitat vital to Arkansas's waterfowl resources.
Michigan's forests showcase vibrant fall foliage across thousands of miles of trails accessible by foot, bike, horse, off-road vehicle, and kayak. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the autumn colors through various recreational activities throughout the state.
The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission accepted $10,000 from the 1791 Foundation and $10,425 from Oklahoma Hunters and Anglers for the Hunters Against Hunger program, hunter education, and law enforcement. The Commission honored Suzetta Wise from Central Public School as the International Hunter Education Association's Oklahoma Instructor of the Year.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public input on a management plan for the 8,611-acre Gallatin Wildlife Management Area near Big Sky. The plan will address habitat conservation, infrastructure maintenance, and human use management, with comments due by November 6. Contact Julie Cunningham at juliecunningham@mt.gov to submit feedback.
The Southwest Lion Ecoregional Population Objective Panel convenes October 19-20 in Whitehall to discuss mountain lion management in southwest Montana. The seven-citizen panel will balance interests of hunters, livestock producers, wildlife enthusiasts, and ungulate conservation advocates, with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks incorporating recommendations for the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission.
The 2027 North Dakota OUTDOORS calendar is available for pre-order on the Game and Fish website at gf.nd.gov. The calendar features wildlife photography, landscapes, outdoor recreation, 2027 hunting seasons, lottery dates, and moon phases. Current subscribers receive it automatically with their December magazine issue.
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission will meet Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Northern Michigan University in Marquette. The meeting includes a coffee session with commissioners at 8:30 a.m. and the official public meeting at 9:30 a.m., which will be livestreamed via the Michigan DNR's YouTube channel.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is completing a construction project at Gourdneck State Game Area in Portage, funded by a $300,000 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant. Improvements include paved parking, vault toilet, kayak launch, and ADA-accessible trail at Hampton Lake, with heavy work expected to finish early this month.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks lifted a floating closure on the Blackfoot River in Milltown after BNSF Railway Company bridge construction concluded. The closure, in place since July 15, restricted access from Weigh Station Fishing Access Site downstream to Interstate 90. Another temporary closure is anticipated in 2027 for projected Interstate 90 bridge work.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is accepting public comments on proposed Title 800 administrative rule changes through November 6, 2026. The public can submit comments online, by mail, or in person at a hearing on November 5 at the John D. Groendyke Wildlife Conservation Building in Oklahoma City.
Commissioner Ian Wargo from Region 1 proposed four amendments to the 2027-2028 Fishing Regulations for the October 14 Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting. The amendments address kokanee harvest limits at Little Bitterroot Lake, regulations for Hungry Horse Reservoir and South Fork Flathead River, Flathead River fishing rules, and Flathead Lake catch limits.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is conducting telephone and email surveys for paddlefish tag holders as the 2026 season concludes. The surveys will gather data on catch, effort, and angler satisfaction to help fisheries biologists manage this unique Montana fishing opportunity.