With state-designated snowmobile trails set to open Dec. 1 – trail grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground – now is a good time to prep for the season, starting with purchasing your snowmobile trail permit.

Iowa snowmobilers are no longer required to purchase and display an annual trail user permit, according to a new law that went into effect July 1, 2024. The law folded the trail user permit into the annual snowmobile registration fee, which will now be $30 plus administration fees.

The Michigan DNR Wildlife Division's November “Wildtalk” podcast, not surprisingly, devotes a lot of time to deer hunting in Michigan, including a lengthy conversation with DNR deer, elk and moose management specialist Brent Rudolph, who talks about trends, herd activity and hunting outlook. Rudolph also fields several questions submitted by listeners.

In the newest episode of The Michael Waddell Podcast, host Michael Waddell is joined by Bill Thompson, founder of the hunting app Spartan Forge. The two discuss the intersection of military intelligence and ethical wildlife pursuit.

The Hunting Matters podcast, presented by Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) welcomes Anthony Vaughan, Relationship Manager with Capital Farm Credit, as this week's featured guest.

The latest episode of Guns & Ammo Buzz Podcast features an interview with Julie Golob, one of the most accomplished shooters in the history of the sport. Hosted by Editor-in-Chief Eric R. Poole and Handgun Editor James Tarr, the discussion covers Golob's storied career, from her early days training with her father in upstate New York to her recent move to join Team Springfield Armory in 2025.

On Friday, Nov. 14, the Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation filed a friend of the court, or amicus curiae, brief opposing an extremist group's attempt to halt Florida's first bear hunt in 10 years.

Krieghoff International is seeking a motivated Sales Associate to join its team in Ottsville, Pennsylvania. This full-time, entry-level position offers an opportunity to grow within a family-owned company renowned for craftsmanship, customer service, and a 139-year legacy of excellence in competition shotguns and hunting rifles.

The temporary, summer employees of the Iowa DNR Law Enforcement Bureau are positions of high responsibility. Diverse duties include checking for compliance with Iowa's navigation and fishing regulations and helping to ensure a safe recreational environment for the public.

The Gulf Council is currently accepting applications to fill a Fisheries Outreach Specialist position. The Fisheries Outreach Specialist will be responsible for engaging with fishermen, stakeholders, and the broader public to communicate complex fishery management issues and promote meaningful participation in the Council process.