Check out the latest in the world of outdoor news
Each week, the biggest headlines are sometimes shocking. Other times, not so much. This time across the calendar, it was a bit of both. From screwworms to ammo contracts to important bills to grizzly relocations, and much more, check out this week’s news from the outdoor world.
Wyoming Grizzly Bear Captured and Relocated
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department recently captured and relocated a grizzly bear. The adult male was released on May 2, 2025. “The grizzly bear was captured in association with conflict management efforts for cattle depredation, this bear was not the bear responsible for depredation and was released away from the calving pasture,” a report stated. “In cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Shoshone National Forest, the grizzly bear was relocated to the Ghost Creek drainage approximately 60 miles northwest of Cody.”
Agencies Urge Public to Leave Fawns Alone
Although this message is being echoed all across the country, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is urging the public to leave fawns alone. They’re being born, and will continue to be, for several weeks.
“Fortin says it is best to keep your distance because the fawn’s mother is almost always nearby,” a report said. “When people see a small fawn alone, they often mistakenly assume it is helpless, lost or needing to be rescued.
“Fawns do not attempt to evade predators during their first few weeks, instead relying on camouflage and stillness to remain undetected,” the report continued. “During these times, fawns learn critical survival skills from their mothers. Bringing a fawn into a human environment results in separation from its mother, and it usually results in a sad ending for the animal.”
Wild Sheep Foundation Warns Against Screwworms
The Wild Sheep Foundation is making aware the threat of screwworms. It’s known for terrible impacts on wildlife and livestock alike.
“As a life-long resident of Texas, this one hit home for me,” commented Corey Mason WSF’s Exec. VP of Conservation & COO. “I recall the horror stories from the last outbreak back in the 1960s and with our recent efforts to re-establish desert bighorn sheep in Texas, not to mention what this means for cattle, mule deer and whitetail deer, this situation must be dealt with swiftly.”
Boone and Crockett Respond to Sale of Public Lands in Reconciliation Bill
According to Boone and Crockett, the House Committee on Natural Resources’ budget reconciliation bill would “sell public land and send the proceeds to the Treasury.”
“The Boone and Crockett Club objects to this – as we have said we would do,” a report said. “In budget reconciliation, the Treasury is the only allowable destination for revenue. Under existing law or regular congressional direction, revenue from land transactions goes into a fund for the betterment of public lands. This is how it should continue to be.”
Arkansas Has Best Turkey Season in 9 Years
Arkansas harvested 11,332 turkeys in the spring of 2025. That was 22% higher than 2024. It’s the best season since 2016. “This is the fifth year in a row of increasing turkey harvest, so it wasn’t done overnight,” said David Moscicki, AGFC Turkey Program coordinator. “The vast majority of the birds hunters harvested this year hatched at least two years ago. Annual turkey harvest variability is highly linked to weather, both during the hunting season and during the brood-rearing season two years prior.”
Federal Ammunition Awarded Contract to Supply Canadian Government with Rifle and Handgun Ammo
Federal Ammunition will now supply multiple Canadian law enforcement organizations with rifle and handgun ammo, including the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), Parks Canada (PC), Correctional Services Canada (CSC), and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) agencies. This will be for training and duty purposes. This involves approximately “10 million rounds of 9mm training, 9mm duty handgun ammunition, and .308 Win. rifle ammunition over a 5-year timeframe.”
“We, at Federal, provide the top-quality law enforcement and tactical products officers need to have full confidence in any situation, and that’s why we offer several different training and duty loads,” said Peter Gillette, Director, Government and International Sales. “This contract validates the high trust that international law enforcement agencies have in our highly reliable and innovative product, regarding dependability and terminal ballistics.”
Mathews’ Stephan Hansen Wins NFAA Redding Trail Shoot
The 41st annual Western Classic Trail Shoot and 31st annual NFAA marked 3D National Championship was held at the Straight Arrow Bowhunters Club, which is in Redding California. Mathews shooter Stephan Hansen won the big event. He was two points from a perfect score.
“It was a really difficult shoot this year because of the windy conditions,” said Hansen. “Being patient and taking your time on each shot was the key to success. Having the ability to trust in my TITLE to execute each shot was the confidence I needed to perform in these difficult conditions.”
Delaware Switchblade Ban Repeal & Knife Law Reform Bill
Delaware’s bipartisan Senate Bill 108 was unanimously released by the Senate Judiciary Committee on its merits. It would remove the restrictions on sale or possession of switchblade knives.
“This Act removes prohibitions in Title 11 of the Delaware Code related to owning or possessing certain types of knives that may be opened by one hand,” said the bill’s legislative synopsis. “Such cutting implements are lawfully used as tools by many working in the trades, and are also popular among outdoor, hunting, and camping enthusiasts. Currently, despite common and myriad lawful purposes, such knives are treated as deadly weapons in Delaware, and therefore subject otherwise law-abiding Delawareans engaged in law-abiding activities to criminal prosecution in the justice system. Removing the prohibitions would permit individuals to lawfully use such tools but would still subject them to prosecution for deadly weapons-related offenses where an individual uses such a knife in the course of an attack or assault aimed at causing death or serious injury.”
Sportsmen’s Alliance Calls for Removal of Four Washington Fish and Wildlife Commissioners
The Sportsmen’s Alliance recently filed a petition for Governor Ferguson to remove four Washington Fish and Wildlife Commissioners. “We thought the evidence of corruption might be bad, but the mountain of evidence we’ve uncovered is like nothing we’ve seen before,” said Evan Heusinkveld, President & CEO of the Sportsmen’s Alliance. “This is bad government on steroids. Secret meetings, exclusion of tribes and others from public meetings, an obvious and open contempt for the public, and a total disregard of the law – it’s all there, and it’s obvious that this is simply the way these four commissioners do business. We are hopeful the governor stands up for the good people of Washington and shuts this down.”
Buck Knives Celebrates 20 Years in Idaho
Buck Knives has been a brand for 125 years. Its facilities in Idaho have been there for two decades now. “Idaho’s connection to common sense rural values is a great fit for long-term business values,” stated CJ Buck, CEO of Buck Knives.
Bass Pro Shops Unveils Another Store
Bass Pro announced a new store location, which will be located in Duluth, Minnesota. It will be 70,000 square feet and the fifth Bass Pro location in the state. The grand opening ceremony will include guest appearances and other fine festivities.
Bear & Elk Application Deadline Looming
The bear and elk application deadlines for Michigan hunters is rapidly approaching. The period is open through June 1. These cost $5 to apply. Even if you don’t draw, you’ll receive preference points.
Team Winchester & White Flyer Perform Well at 2025 U.S. Open
Both Team Winchester and Team White Flyer placements included Theo Ribbs (Main Event — 3rd), Mike Wilgus (Main Event Vet Runner Up, Prelim Vet Runner Up), Desi Edmunds (Bank Plus Prelim Ladies—3rd, Prelim Ladies Runner Up, Super Sporting Lady Runner Up), and Connor Daniel (5-Stand Junior—3rd).
“Congratulations to Theo on his 3rd place finish and the rest of Team Winchester and Team White Flyer on their tenacity at the 2025 U.S. Open,” said Jason Gilbertson, Senior Director of Marketing for Winchester Ammunition. “The NSCA Championship Tour, Powered by Winchester, is officially underway and the team is ready compete.”
Hook & Barrel Magazine Airs New Episode of “Safe Space”
A newfound staple in the content world, Hook & Barrel recently released a new episode of “Safe Space.” “This episode was one of my favorites to film!” said John J. Radzwilla, Hook & Barrel’s Co-founder and CEO. “From BJ unexpectedly jumping his truck at 85 mph while I was trying to give our sponsors a shoutout to discovering he has a ballistic-gelatin-hoarding issue, we pull the curtains back on this back-to-back Baja 1000 champ. Oh, and I learned what ‘contrasting’ is. Don’t miss it!”