Michigan fall turkey and small-game seasons open Tuesday
Michigan’s fall hunting seasons open Tuesday, September 15, with turkey, ruffed grouse, woodcock, snowshoe hare, cottontail rabbit and gray squirrel among the species now legal to pursue statewide. Fall turkey hunters will operate under two management units for the season, which runs September 15 through November 14. Turkey Management Unit M covers the entire Upper […]
Early teal opens Sept. 19 across the Lowcountry impoundments
South Carolina’s short early teal window opens Saturday, Sept. 19, giving Lowcountry waterfowlers a nine-day run at Blue-winged and Green-winged birds before the property closes back down for the calendar between segments. The season closes Sept. 27. Shooting hours are sunrise to sunset for the full nine days, and the daily bag is six ducks […]
WMA deer archery opens Sept. 15 on Charleston-area tracts
The statewide wildlife management area archery deer season opens Tuesday, Sept. 15, and the properties within an easy drive of Charleston are all part of the opener. Inside the Francis Marion National Forest, the Hellhole, Northampton, Wambaw, Waterhorn, and Santee hunt units all move to archery status Sept. 15 and stay open through Oct. 10 […]
Arkansas honors six partners at private-lands habitat expo
Arkansas Game and Fish honored six partners at the 2026 Natural State Private Lands Expo, spotlighting habitat work across nearly 100,000 acres in the program’s first full year, 2024.
Pennsylvania opens 8 fall driving tours on state game lands
The Pennsylvania Game Commission will host eight free fall driving tours across state game lands from Sept. 20 through Oct. 18, 2026.
SCDNR seeks stakeholders for statewide deer-dog review
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is moving into the next phase of a statewide review of deer hunting with dogs that could shape recommendations to the General Assembly, and it is asking South Carolinians who want a seat at the table to apply by Friday, August 28. The application is for a facilitated […]
SCDNR Seeks Input on Deer Hunting with Dogs
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is inviting applications for participants in the next phase of its community engagement process regarding deer hunting with dogs. The agency is seeking individuals to join professionally facilitated discussions aimed at addressing conflicts associated with this hunting practice and exploring potential solutions. Applications for participation must be […]
Preparing for the 2026 Hunting Season in Charleston: A Beginner’s Guide
Prospective hunters in Charleston preparing for the 2026 season face a structured path to responsible participation, beginning with mandatory education and extending through equipment acquisition and field safety. The process, outlined in a recent preparation guide for first-time hunters, underscores the importance of understanding legal requirements, securing proper access, and mastering fundamental safety practices well […]
Charleston Hunters Advised to Begin Preseason Deer Preparation
As the deer hunting season approaches, a comprehensive guide has been released detailing essential preseason preparations for hunters. The resource underscores the importance of meticulous checks across equipment, scouting methods, and personal readiness, advising that these preparations be completed well before opening day. For many in the Charleston area who participate in hunting, these steps […]
Charleston-Area Hunters Begin Preseason Preparations for Deer Season
As the deer hunting season approaches, hunters across the Charleston area are embarking on a critical phase of preparation, focusing on meticulous checks of equipment, strategic scouting, and physical conditioning. The weeks leading up to opening day are essential for ensuring safety, optimizing success, and confirming all gear is in prime working order. One of […]