Nebraska Game and Parks reminds firearm deer hunters to review safety rules before the November 14-22 season. Hunter Education Coordinator Kyle Gaston emphasizes the four primary firearm safety rules and tree stand safety precautions, including wearing 400 square inches of hunter orange material and taking wildfire prevention measures in dry conditions.
Hunters can donate whole field-dressed deer to the Hunters Helping the Hungry program at eight Nebraska processor locations with no processing costs. Ground venison is distributed by charitable organizations to Nebraskans in need, with over 900,000 meals distributed since the program's 2012 creation.
Indiana Conservation Officers are reminding hunters to prioritize safety during deer season, which runs through January 31, 2027, with over 300,000 participants expected. The most common hunting injuries involve falls from tree stands, which can be prevented by wearing full-body safety harnesses, inspecting equipment, and following proper climbing techniques.
Oklahoma's Wildlife Department has released the 2026-27 quail and pheasant outlooks ahead of the November 14 quail opener and December 1 pheasant opener. Hunters can access season dates, regulations, harvest limits, and upland bird hunting resources on the Wildlife Department's website.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission proposed moving the 2027 turkey hunting season one week earlier, with former commissioners Jim Hinkle and Ken Reeves supporting the change. The Commission will gather public comment through a survey during a 30-day comment period before taking action on the regulation.
Hunter safety-certified youth ages 12-17 are invited to register for the Andrew Block Memorial Youth Pheasant Hunt on November 7 at Gordon Guyer-Augusta Creek State Wildlife Area in Kalamazoo County. Participants will hunt in groups with mentors, with pheasants planted for each group, lunch provided, and a shotgun grand-prize drawing.
Oklahoma waterfowl seasons are underway with goose season opening November 7 statewide and duck seasons beginning November 14 in Zones 1 and 2. Located in the Central Flyway, Oklahoma offers hunting opportunities from November through January. Hunters must consult Oklahoma Fishing and Hunting Regulations and obtain necessary state and federal licenses through Go Outdoors Oklahoma.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department outlines requirements for migratory game bird and pheasant hunting seasons, including licensing, hunter safety certification, conservation stamps, and the Wyoming Harvest Information Program. Biologist Courtney Rudd notes mild fall weather with increasing waterfowl movement into portions of the state.
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is requesting hunters to participate in its annual deer hunter effort and sighting survey, available on their website after the November 14 season start. The survey collects data on hunting hours and wildlife observations to help the department evaluate hunting pressure and animal populations across the state.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reports that hunter numbers and harvests at the Augusta check station remain above average through the first two weekends of the general rifle season. With 630 hunters checked and 167 elk and deer harvested, success rates are significantly higher than the ten-year average, with elk harvest up more than 30 percent.
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department offers safety and legal reminders ahead of the deer season opener, including requirements for fluorescent orange apparel, tag validation procedures, fire danger awareness, and encouragement to complete harvest surveys for wildlife management.
Vermont's 16-day regular deer season begins November 14 and ends November 29. New rules allow hunters with antlerless permits to take antlerless deer. Vermont Fish and Wildlife's deer biologist Nick Fortin encourages hunters to wear fluorescent orange and notes that western regions have the greatest deer populations.
Safari Club International reports that Argentina has resumed processing and issuing export permits for hunting trophies harvested in 2025 and 2026. SCI leadership and staff advocated with government representatives to facilitate lawful exports following administrative delays.
The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission has closed Hunting District 502 to all bighorn sheep hunting effective one-half hour after sunset on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks hunter check stations near Anaconda, Bonner, and Darby reported 3,875 hunter stops during the first two weekends of big game rifle season, with 141 elk and 191 deer checked. CWD sampling stations are available at multiple locations to help manage chronic wasting disease.
Tink's highlights how the whitetail rut intensifies midday deer movement, encouraging hunters to stay in stands longer. The article features strategies from Tink's Director of Marketing Teri Quinn and recommends Tink's #69 Doe-In-Rut and Tink's Peak30 Premium Doe Estrus products for rut hunting success.
Through the second weekend of Montana's 2026 general big game season, northwest Montana reported 3,235 hunters at regional check stations, about 7% fewer than last year. Regional wildlife manager Neil Anderson noted 183 white-tailed deer, 24 mule deer bucks, and 23 elk harvested, with overall hunter success at 7.1% compared to 9.3% in 2025.
Montana's big game general hunting season opened October 24 with mild weather in south-central Montana. Fish, Wildlife & Parks operated check stations in Big Timber, Columbus, Lavina, and Billings, recording 1,077 hunters over the weekend with above-average success rates ranging from 18 to 35 percent across all stations.
Southeast Montana check stations at Hysham, Ashland, and Glendive recorded slightly fewer hunters than average during opening weekend, though harvest success rates remained near or above average. Antelope harvest was strong while mule deer numbers declined due to conservative license allocation, though hunters reported seeing more deer overall.
Montana's Protect the Hunt program invites hunters 18+ to complete a Hunter-Landowner Stewardship Video Guide and Test for a chance to win an exclusive guided hunt with Montana Outfitting Company or other prizes from partners including Weatherby, Maven, onX, and Sitka. Eleven winners will be randomly drawn in Spring 2027.