Idaho Fish and Game is once again inviting burbot anglers to take part in the Kootenai River Angler Science Program—an effort that helps biologists gather valuable information to make burbot fishing even better. The best part? Simply participating earns you free swag and an entry into a raffle for great prizes.

It's almost time to go nuts, or acorns, for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's annual statewide squirrel hunting competition, The Umarex Big Squirrel Challenge. Now in its fifth year, this celebration of the bountiful bushytail has become a favorite January event for families across The Natural State.

Avient Corporation will present its latest innovations for the shooting sports industry at the SHOT Show Supplier Showcase, January 19–20, at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. Among the highlights is Avient's Composite Heat Release technology, a patent-pending solution developed to improve firearm barrel performance.

Two Washington men were charged on Dec. 11 with various wildlife violations in connection with the alleged unlawful take of a trophy bull moose in Idaho. The moose was killed along the Idaho–Washington border near the town of Twin Lakes.

The National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame has published details and an entry form for the new Lindsay Sale-Tinney Awards program, a communications contest for youth ages 12 to 15.

Idaho Fish and Game's Frank C. Jones King Hill fishing and boating access site is now open after being closed since Oct. 20 while crews have been completing necessary upgrades to the parking area. The closure has been part of an ongoing effort to enhance fishing and boating access for anglers and other recreational users.

Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit announced the marine technicians who successfully earned Yamaha Master Technician Certification during 2025. To earn the certification, experienced marine technicians must complete six week-long courses covering outboard engine operating systems, proper installation, service and maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting skills.

North Dakota watercraft owners should note that 2026 is the first year of a new three-year registration period. The price to register motorboats under 16 feet in length in North Dakota, and all canoes, is $30; motorboats from 16 feet to less than 20 feet in length is $45; and motorboats at least 20 feet in length is $60. Fees are prorated.

The Spohr L562 has been crowned the Ballistic's Best 2025 winner for the .357 Magnum Revolver category, edging out an elite field that included offerings from Colt, Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Taurus, and Manurhin.

TenPoint Crossbow Technologies unveiled the new TX Ultra 29.5™, their fastest forward draw crossbow ever and is equipped with TenPoint's new Vision HD Digital Rangefinding Scope. the TX Ultra 29.5 shoots 460 FPS and features Twin-Riser Technology™ (TRT), a custom TriggerTech Trigger, AR-Style Ambidextrous Thumb Safety.