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National Park Hunting Rules Are in Flux: What Secretarial Order 3447 Means for Hunters, Hikers, and Wildlife
Interior is reviewing site-level hunting and trapping restrictions in parks where hunting is already legal. We explain SO 3447, the April memo to superintendents, what is not changing, and why conservation groups and hunters disagree sharply.
Trail Cameras We’d Actually Hang for Deer Season
Our picks from Academy’s spring sale—cellular trail cameras from Moultrie and Wildgame with honest notes on signal, solar, and when a two-pack beats one cam.
Safes and Range-Day Guns We'd Actually Buy
Winchester and Redfield gun safes plus the Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Magnum from Academy’s spring deals—logistics, capacity reality checks, and honest caveats.
Fish-Finder Head Units and Boat Gear Worth the Splurge
Lowrance Elite FS electronics plus Attwood, Minn Kota, and Magellan picks from Academy’s sale—written for anglers who rig their own boats and hate buyer’s remorse.
CWD: What Hunters Are Asking and Agencies Avoid Saying
CWD kills deer and that is not in dispute. But hunters deserve real answers on spending, origins, and why ag moves prions freely while hunters get regulated.
Local Hunting Guides – Find Your Next Adventure
Discover the best hunting spots within 200 miles of major cities. Local tips, regulations, and community insights from hunters who know the area.
Idaho Hunting Guide
Spring bear, elk, turkey hunting near Boise with millions of acres of public land.
- Spring bear hunting
- World-class elk
- Vast public lands
Michigan Hunting Guide
Exceptional whitetail deer hunting, strong hunting culture, and public land opportunities.
- Trophy whitetail
- Waterfowl migration
- Public land access
Colorado Hunting Guide
High country elk and mule deer hunting with OTC and draw tags. Seasons vary by unit; rifle has multiple segments. Check CPW for unit-specific dates and OTC availability—some units now limited.
- OTC elk (unit-dependent)
- Trophy mule deer
- Multiple rifle seasons
Texas Hunting Guide
America's #1 hunting destination with year-round seasons and diverse opportunities.
- Year-round hunting
- Whitetail paradise
- Exotic species
Montana Hunting Guide
Big Sky Country offers world-class elk, deer, and bear hunting on public lands.
- Elk hunting
- Public land access
- Low pressure
Pennsylvania Hunting Guide
Strong hunting culture with exceptional whitetail opportunities.
- Whitetail tradition
- Public gamelands
- Turkey hunting
Minnesota Hunting Guide
Diverse hunting from deer to waterfowl to upland birds across varied terrain.
- Waterfowl flyway
- Whitetail
- Pheasant hunting
Georgia Hunting Guide
Georgia offers long deer seasons and spring turkey; some counties have extended archery or either-sex restrictions. Check DNR regulations for county-specific dates and either-sex days.
- Deer archery Sep - Jan
- Firearms Oct - Jan
- Spring turkey (Mar 29 / Apr 5)
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