Top Hunting News & Gear for Every Hunter This Season

Nonprofit to sue Trump administration over historic hunting, fishing expansion
Center for Biological Diversity filed a notice of intent to sue the Fish and Wildlife Service for expanding recreational hunting and fishing access across 147 wildlife refuges and fish hatcheries. Learn more HERE.

Nebraska pheasant and quail season opens October 31
Whether you are seeking pheasants, quail, or prairie grouse, Nebraska offers excellent opportunities, not to mention long seasons, affordable permits, great mixed bag potential and abundant public access. Get the details HERE. See Nexgen Outfitters’ selection of shotgun shells for pheasant hunting HERE.

What Minnesota deer hunters can expect this season
Minnesota DNR wildlife managers report favorable weather so far this year and good opportunities to harvest deer in most areas as the firearms deer season approaches – it opens Saturday, Nov. 7. Learn more HERE.

Idaho’s big-game season outlook
Deer and elk hunters should see plenty of game in Idaho during fall hunts as mild winters have helped rebound mule deer herds hit hard in recent years, and Idaho's elk herds continue to soar and harvests have come roaring back over the last six years. Get the details HERE.

Michigan’s 2020 early elk season recap
During the first hunt period of the elk season, which has concluded, 83 state hunters harvested elk (29 bulls, 52 cows and two calves). Find out more HERE.

A new clue in the mystery of “Bullwinkle” deer
It’s a disease that makes deer resemble the beloved cartoon character, but biologists say it’s no laughing matter. See the story HERE.

Hornady® named 2020 Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year
Hornady Manufacturing has once again been recognized as the Ammunition Manufacturer of the Year by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers. Learn more HERE, and see Nexgen Outfitters’ selection of Hornady products HERE.

1791Gunleather nominated for Accessory of the Year
1791Gunleather was honored to be a finalist for the 2020 Best New Accessory of the Year, Caliber Award, by the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers. Read the story HERE, and see Nexgen Outfitters’ selection of 1791 holsters HERE.

Hunter tags black bear in southeast Minnesota
Bears are common in northern Minnesota but to legally tag a bear in the southeast corner of the state is something new. Read the story HERE.

Iowa hunter dies in apparent treestand accident
A 76-year-old man reportedly died following a treestand “malfunction.” See the story HERE.

Animal Control frees “Jack-Doe-Lantern”
New Jersey officers responded to reports of a deer running around with its head stuck in a pumpkin. Read the story HERE.