Thinking of planting a new tree in your yard? Put down that shovel for a minute and check out the new Michigan Communities Tree Species Selection Guide. Law and various DNR collaborators coordinated the guide to help Michigan communities make decisions about planting public trees and to give homeowners info they can use to choose trees that are both right for their space and safe for the landscape.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Coastal Resources Division (CRD) has submitted a federal Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) request that would establish a two-month recreational Red Snapper season in federal waters off Georgia's coast beginning in 2026.

The Gulf Council met in Biloxi, Mississippi, from November 3-6, 2025. The Council began by adopting Council Committee assignments for the year. The following is a summary of the Council's actions.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on three elk that were shot and left to waste on the Sun River Wildlife Management Area (WMA) near Augusta earlier this week.

Utah's Watershed Restoration Initiative works to improve and restore high-priority watersheds and habitats throughout the state. During this past fiscal year — between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025 — a total of 144,433 acres were improved across Utah through this unique and innovative program.

Team Berger's Austin Buschman delivered a stunning performance at the competitive 2025 Precision Rifle Series Pro Series Finale, securing a 1st place finish and rising from 18th place to finish 2nd in the 2025 PRS Pro Series.

Team Berger shooter Morgun King has been crowned the 2025 Precision Rifle Series (PRS) Pro Series Champion with the season concluding at the Finale held at WAR Rifles in Tremont, PA.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) would like to congratulate the members of Team Ruger on their strong performance at the 2025 Space Coast IDPA Challenge. Four Team Ruger members hit the range, ready to compete and deliver standout results across multiple divisions.

Allegan is now the 17th Michigan county where chronic wasting disease has been identified in the wild deer population, according to the Michigan DNR. An emaciated doe reported by residents of Leighton Township recently tested positive for the disease.

At its November meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a final rule establishing a year-round slow-speed minimum-wake boating restricted area in Broward County within a portion of the Intracoastal Waterway between Oakland Park Boulevard Bridge and Sunrise Boulevard Bridge adjacent to Lauderdale Beach.