The International Hunter Education Association–USA (IHEA-USA) announced its return to the 2026 SHOT Show®, as well as the ATA Trade Show. IHEA-USA's presence at both events underscores its commitment to strengthening collaboration between the outdoor industry and state wildlife agencies.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking information after a white-tailed deer was shot and left off the road in Condon. FWP wardens received a report from hunters who found the buck still alive but paralyzed on the afternoon of Nov. 20. The buck was about 90 yards off Barber Creek Road near the gravel pit.

On Nov. 20, the Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation filed an amicus curiae brief in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals challenging two Hawaiian laws that pose undue burdens on gun owners. 

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Wolford v. Lopez, urging the Court to reverse the Ninth Circuit's decision upholding Hawaii's infamous “Vampire Rule.”

Lincoln High School represented The Natural State at the Student Air Rifle National competition Nov. 8, and one marksman, Brayden Watson, earned top-shooter in the 11th Grade Division. Watson also took top honors in a secondary shoot to test a new scoring system that will help bring the program up to speed with similar Olympic-style marksmanship competitions.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. recognizes the outstanding performance of Team Ruger member Steve Foster at the Mississippi State Steel Challenge Championship held in Florence, MS.

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has confirmed the presence of chronic wasting disease in deer for the first time in two new hunt areas: Deer Hunt Area 106 in the Cody Region, and Deer Hunt Area 150 in the Jackson Region.

On Friday, November 21, 2025, at approximately 4:15 p.m., the Marsh Landing Dock on Sapelo Island was struck by the ferry Katie Underwood. A total of forty-one (41) occupants were on board at the time of the incident. No injuries have been reported.

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