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Housekeeping Links • Crew’s Belt, Montana NRL Rifle Matchhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C81fcst0T_k • Randy’s New Rifle Setuphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCYyvcHa-yA&feature=youtu.be • Hal Herring’s Carrying the Fire Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/7lWLbTPrE5hDybQgZZwIPv?si=06968b4bed1945c7For this week’s deeper dive, Randy and Marcus leave the studio and take us into the field. Building on their recent conversations about roadless areas, and travel management, the pair hike into a section of national forest just outside of Bozeman. This specific area underwent a thinning treatment in 2022 to protect the city's water supply from catastrophic wildfire.This place offers a firsthand look at how logging and thinning can reduce wildfire risk while simultaneously creating better forage for elk and other wildlife in areas without roads. Ultimately, Randy wants to drive home the point that we can have public lands that can benefit both wildlife and people. This week's news• On July 13th, President Trump signed an executive order that removes protections for just over 3 million acres of public land in the Beehive State. • Links • https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/trump-cuts-2-popular-utah-national-monuments-by-90-percent/ • https://fieldandstream.com/stories/white-house-shrinks-national-monuments-in-utah • https://wessiler.substack.com/p/heres-a-map-of-the-new-boundaries• In Minnesota, the US Forest Service has temporarily closed the Boundary Waters due to increasingly dangerous wildfires. • Links • https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/forest-service-closes-boundary-waters/• Researchers at Montana State University have discovered a TRex tooth embedded in an Edmontosaurus' skull, providing some additional context to how these creatures might have lived. • Links • https://peerj.com/articles/20796/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Email us at [email protected]• Hunt Talk Radio Podcast - Episode 290• Freezer Burn Party• Randy's Editorial on Outdoor Life• The Greatest Accumulation of Wealth - 3 Part Series • Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3The "River Runs Through It" Proposal• Local ranchers, outfitters, and public-land advocates are fighting to protect the Blackfoot River from mines, gravel pits, and AI data centers. • The plan proposes adding 100,000 acres to the Scapegoat and Bob Marshall Wilderness Areas while balancing active timber management and motorized recreation. • Links • https://ariverrunsthroughit.org/ • https://fieldandstream.com/stories/plan-protects-key-wildlife-habitat-in-montanaUpdate on Colorado Fur Ban• Approaching Step 1: CPW is fast-tracking the formal rule-making process following a controversial 6–4 vote on the citizen petition to ban wild furbearer sales. • The upcoming commission meeting on July 16th and 17th will give us our first look at the official text. Stay informed and prepare to make your voice heard during the next public comment window which will open shortly after the meetings conclude• Links • https://congressionalsportsmen.org/news/fur-ban-advances-in-colorado-parks-and-wildlife-commission-despite-heavy-opposition/ • https://congressionalsportsmen.org/news/fur-ban-advances-in-colorado-despite-statutory-conflicts-and-sportsmens-opposition/ • https://engagecpw.org/commercial-fur-salesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This week we're discussing the intersection of science and politics, specifically regarding how motorized travel impacts elk populations.
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A few news items also include;
The National Park Service continues its efforts to remove non-native mountain goats from Grand Teton National Park.
Proposed federal rule changes regarding grant funding may allow the executive branch to prioritize political agendas over scientific research.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering ending its management lease for the Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge in Indiana due to budget and staffing shortages.
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The current legislative landscape highlights a trend of using procedural maneuvers to bypass traditional congressional debate, such as the inclusion of contentious amendments in bipartisan legislation. Mike Lee's recent amendments to rescind the Roadless Rule shows he doesn't care about what his constituents want.
The Public Lands Integrity Act seeks to address these tactics by amending the Congressional Budget Act’s Byrd Rule, which would explicitly classify any provision involving the sale, transfer, or disposal of federal public lands as extraneous to the budget reconciliation process. By removing these land-related measures from the simplified budget reconciliation path, the bill aims to prevent backroom deals and ensure that any potential disposal of public land receives full public scrutiny and debate.
The Bureau of Land Management has proposed new grazing rules that increase allowed grazing by 31% and maintain lower fees, raising concerns about the impact on wildlife and the reduction of public input on land management.
The Farm Service Agency and the Natural Resources Conservation Service have released a new framework for Migratory Big Game Conservation that focuses on interagency collaboration and incentives for private landowners to manage land for both livestock and wildlife.
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Comment on wild horses on BLM Land: https://eplanning.blm.gov/Project-Home/?id=F8129444-CA5D-F111-BEC6-001DD8029ED0
Arizona Residents contact your leaders in regards to wild horses: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/hold-the-line
This week we take a look at Trump’s new executive order to rescind previous regulations from 1972 and 1977 that governed off-road vehicle use on public lands. The administration argues these older orders were overly vague and difficult for agencies to implement. Critics contend that increasing road access displaces wildlife, pushes animals onto private land, and alters hunter success rates, which can ultimately lead to fewer available tags and reduced recreational opportunities.
Other news stories include;
The National Park Service and National Wildlife Refuge System released a list of locations where hunting and fishing opportunities will be opened or expanded. While new access is available, the specific regulations and management changes for many of these sites remain unclear.
American Prairie canceled their public bison hunt after the Bureau of Land Management revoked their grazing permit. This decision followed pressure from Montana state officials and industry organizations, despite the non-profit's work on wildlife management and public land access.
A mule deer was harvested in Alaska for the first time, prompting concerns from wildlife managers regarding disease transmission to native species. Managers have opened year-round hunting with no bag limit to mitigate the risk of parasites and diseases like Chronic Wasting Disease.
A recent oil and gas lease sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge received minimal interest, with very few tracts receiving bids. The low turnout highlights the high costs, logistical challenges, and lack of industry incentive to develop in the region.
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on the management of wild horses and burros on public lands. There is also a push for Arizona residents to contact officials regarding the removal of unauthorized horses on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest.
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Every May and June, internet forums explode with angry hunters complaining about point systems, demanding non-resident tag cuts, and blaming state agencies. But in this episode, Randy and Marcus break down the brutal mathematical reality of why Western big game tags are drying up—and it has almost nothing to do with the draw system itself.
Using Montana’s moose, sheep, and goat numbers as a case study, we dive deep into the differences between a "scarcity mindset" (fighting over a shrinking pie) and an "abundance mindset" (working to grow the pie). If you're tired of waiting decades to draw a tag, it’s time to look in the mirror and face the real culprit: habitat degradation.
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On this week’s Deeper Dive, Randy and Marcus talk corner crossing in Montana. They discuss the lawsuit filed by Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and the Public Land and Water Access Association, which challenges Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for enforcing corner crossing as criminal trespass without following proper lawmaking channels.
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News Topics
H.R. 7695 & The Roadless Rule
Congress is moving to target the 2001 Roadless Rule, threatening 58.5 million acres of public land.
Read Trout Unlimited’s incredibly insightful and beautiful report detailing the economic and ecological impact of protecting these lands.
Links
• https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/planning/roadless
• https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7695/text
• https://www.tu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/TU-ROADLESS-REPORT_0401_web.pdf
• https://wyofile.com/wyomings-hageman-aims-to-block-future-roadless-areas-despite-overwhelming-support-to-keep-public-land-pristine/
• https://www.themeateater.com/conservation/general/congress-to-consider-roadless-rule-rescission
Oregon’s IP 28 (The PEACE Act)
The minimum signature threshold has been met to put IP 28 on the 2026 Oregon ballot. If passed, this initiative would effectively criminalize hunting, fishing, trapping, dog training, and standard animal husbandry practices. This is a blueprint that anti-hunting groups will try to export to your state next.
If you live in Oregon: Verify your voter registration, mobilize your hunting camp, and educate your non-hunting neighbors.
If you live outside Oregon: Support the fight by getting involved with or donating to groups on the ground:
Links
https://www.ducks.org/newsroom/why-ducks-unlimited-opposes-oregons-ip-28
BCCOS Looking for 2 involved in Grizzly Bear Feedings
A reminder for the summer season: Stop messing with wildlife. Don't pet the bison, don't swim in hydrothermal features, and definitely don't hand-feed apples and carrots to grizzly bears.
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Take Action on North Dakota issueshttps://www.backcountryhunters.org/get-involved/take-action
This episode of Fresh Tracks Weekly addresses the recent rescission of the Public Land Rule and the implications of excluding conservation from multiple-use mandates.
The episode examines the broader erosion of public land protections, including the North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act and a proposed bill to transfer 140,000 acres of the Kisatchie National Forest to local control in Louisiana. It covers the lawsuit filed by BHA and PLWA against Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks regarding corner crossing, the BLM’s proposal to open 79,000 acres in Arizona to oil and gas leasing, and the confirmation of Chronic Wasting Disease on the National Elk Refuge. Additionally, the show discusses the Senate confirmation of Steve Pearce as BLM Director, the revocation of American Prairie’s grazing permits for bison, and the introduction of the Public Lands Integrity Act to prevent fast-tracked federal land sales.
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DEEPER DIVE: Randy Newberg and Marcus Hockett dive into the complex and frustrating world of federal budgeting to see where wildlife conservation and public lands truly sit on the national priority list. Despite broad public support for the outdoors, recent budget proposals suggest significant cuts to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and critical research programs. These cuts pale in comparison to massive spending in other sectors.
News Stories
Leaked Documents could Shake up Hunting Restrictions on Federal Land
• Leaked Department of the Interior documents reveal significant policy shifts within national parks, including the expansion of designated firearm areas and new provisions for cleaning game in public restrooms?
• https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/04/climate/hunting-federal-lands-burgum.html
AI Advancement Can Speed UP Camera Trap Image Reviews
• The Journal of Applied Ecology releases a new study on artificial intelligence and its use for sifting through thousands of wind triggered images.
• https://news.wsu.edu/press-release/2026/05/07/ai-cuts-wildlife-tracking-time-from-months-to-days/
Montana’s Environmental Quality Council Setting the Corner Crossing Stake in the Ground
• Link to Randy’s Hunt Talk Thread
• https://www.hunttalk.com/threads/mt-eqc-to-determine-corner-crossing-as-illegal.332694/
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you could hunt with anyone, alive or dead, who would it be and why? Let us know in the comments!
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Deeper Dive: Randy Newberg and Marcus Hockett talk us through a recent decision on antler point restrictions in Wyoming, where public pressure for trophy quality is currently clashing with biological data.
- Link to Mule Deer Working Group Fact Sheets - https://wafwa.org/publications/mule-deer-working-group-fact-sheets/
News Stories
Wyoming Ups the Charge for Non-Resident Preference Points
- Blake breaks down the staggering math behind Wyoming's recent non-resident point price hike. An increase that could generate over $40 million annually without removing a single animal from the landscape.
- https://wgfd.wyo.gov/news-events/commissioners-vote-increase-non-resident-preference-point-prices
2026 Farm Bill Passes in House
- Blake jumps into a critical update on the 2026 Farm Bill passing the House and why its conservation titles are the backbone of public access programs like Block Management and PLOTS as well as other items that hunters and anglers should be following.
- Link to Last Week's Fresh Tracks Weekly about Virtual Fencing - https://youtu.be/jGMybr7Xxv8
- https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/farm-bill-passes-house/
- https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/voluntary-public-access-and-habitat-incentive-program/news/usda-announces-52
- https://sportsmensalliance.org/news/house-passes-2026-farm-bill-anti-hunting-language-removed-in-major-win/
Idaho’s New Ban on Hunting Tech
- Cell trail cams, thermal imaging, helicopter hunting, and more regulations coming out of Idaho that could impact your 2026 hunting season.
- https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/idaho-hunting-technology-ban/
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This week on Fresh Tracks Weekly, we’re diving into the critical role of wildlife-friendly fencing and how new technology like virtual fencing is helping clear the path for big game migrations.
But first, we’re cleaning out the shop for a cause! Join Randy for a special "Garage Sale" featuring a Leupold clock and a signed collection of books by conservation legend Jim Posewitz—with all proceeds benefiting the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
We also break down the latest news impacting the outdoors, including:
• Why proposed 70-80% cuts to the BLM and Fish & Wildlife Service could be devastating for habitat management.
• Does nuclear power offer a smaller land footprint for hunters compared to solar and wind?
• Wyoming Land Leases, public input is needed on 360,000 acres of potential oil and gas development.
• An update on the Farm Bill and the protection of bird dog training practices.
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We have a full slate of items happening on this week’s episode of Fresh Tracks Weekly.
First off, Blake is headed out for his first-ever elk hunt this fall and needs your help. What broadheads are you shooting and why? Drop your recommendations in the comments below!
For this week’s Deeper Dive, Randy and Marcus discuss why the biological recovery of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem grizzly is a success story being held hostage by litigation.
- What does "State Control" actually look like?
- The history of the Simpson-Tester wolf rider and why a similar "backdoor" move might be the only way forward for grizzlies.
- The reality of future grizzly hunting: Why it won't be "over-the-counter" and why hunters must be the most disciplined stewards of this iconic species.
- Then we jump into a weekend update where Blake and Marcus celebrated their birthdays by tagging some turkeys!
News Topics Covered:
Boundary Waters Update: A deep dive into House Joint Resolution 140 and the controversial use of the Congressional Review Act to bypass environmental safeguards in Minnesota.
Links
• Outdoor Life
• https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/senate-votes-revoke-boundary-waters-protections/
• https://www.outdoorlife.com/opinion/how-congress-stripped-boundary-waters-protections/
• MeatEater
• https://www.themeateater.com/conservation/public-lands-and-waters/senate-votes-against-protecting-boundary-waters
CWD & Wyoming Elk: Good news from the winter feed grounds, but why dry conditions and "prion-persistence" mean we aren't out of the woods yet.
Links
• WYO File - Zero CWD Cases at Feedgrounds
• https://wyofile.com/record-warmth-open-slopes-give-wyomings-fed-elk-a-reprieve-from-advancing-deadly-disease/
• WYO File - Historically Warm Winter
• https://wyofile.com/record-warmth-open-slopes-give-wyomings-fed-elk-a-reprieve-from-advancing-deadly-disease/
Mossy Oak Turkey Stamp: How your 2026 stamp purchase funds critical research into LPDV (a virus affecting wild turkey populations).
Links
• Purchase a stamp here
• https://store.mossyoak.com/products/2026-wild-turkey-stamp?srsltid=AfmBOoqj0zUwWgZvBYJBMNfJkiz1juImYhCLCykJEz4g1vnlJm1s5j16
• Where you money goes when purchasing a Mossy Oak Turkey Stamp
• https://www.mossyoak.com/our-obsession/blogs/turkey/mossy-oaks-wild-turkey-stamp-funds-lpdv-disease-research
Delta Waterfowl Milestone: Celebrating 100,000 new hunters through the "First Hunt" program.
Link
• https://deltawaterfowl.org/whats-new/news/delta-waterfowl-achieves-historic-milestone-100-000-people-introduced-to-duck-hunting/
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This week on Fresh Tracks Weekly, we are joined by Skyler, the Sage Grouse Conservation Coordinator for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. We take a deep dive into the critical role sage grouse play in the western ecosystem and explain why big game hunters should be invested in the health of these birds and their habitat.
We also catch up with Michael in his latest installment of the fishing corner.
We also jump into a few news stories:
Over half of the reintroduced wolves in Colorado have died or been killed, leading to a pause in further translocations due to budget constraints and sourcing difficulties.
Oklahoma has begun releasing pen-raised deer into the wild to test for genetic immunity to Chronic Wasting Disease, a move that has drawn significant criticism from the scientific and hunting communities.
The Congressional Sportsmen Foundation is raising alarms over new bills in Massachusetts that could shift wildlife management areas toward preservationist models, potentially limiting active habitat management and hunting access.
Online retailer Etsy has announced a ban on the sale of most fur items starting in August 2026, a decision that trappers and small business owners argue ignores the role of trapping as a vital wildlife management tool.
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This week we discuss the USDA announcement to move Forest Service headquarters to Salt Lake City and shift from regional to state-based management.
A bipartisan amendment to the Farm Bill regarding the Greyhound Protection Act and its potential impact on bird dog training methods has sportsmen concerned.
A Review of a Headwaters Economics report detailing the 1.3 trillion dollar economic impact of outdoor recreation in the United States was recently released.
A gold mind and AI data center have been proposed within the Blackfoot River watershed and potential environmental concerns.
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Blake Phelps provides a Field Report on the spring waterfowl migration at Freezeout Lake Wildlife Management Area following several conservation updates.
Recent research from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Montana FWP indicates that elk populations in Northwest Montana remain stable despite predation from lions, bears, and wolves. Data shows that while some elk utilize private land for forage, the majority remain accessible on public land in timbered or difficult terrain.
In Oregon, the passing of House Bill 4134 increased the state lodging tax to 2.75% to generate 38 million dollars for habitat restoration and the State Wildlife Action Plan.
A study on YouTube wildlife content revealed that only 9% of videos focus on conservation, with very few viewers taking direct action on behalf of wildlife.
Across the Western U.S., record low snowpack and high temperatures in 2026 have already led to 1.5 million acres burned. These conditions are expected to reduce forage quality for wildlife and may trigger early fishing restrictions.
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No News for this week's Fresh Tracks Weekly. However, Randy Newberg and Marcus Hockett take a deep dive into some controversial comments from Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and his management plan of our public lands. Is the federal government actually following sound business practices, or are they holding a fire sale on assets that belong to you, the American taxpayer?
Join Marcus and Randy as they break down the "balance sheet" of our National Forests and BLM lands. From 0% royalty rates on hard-rock mining to the massive $1.3 trillion outdoor recreation economy, we explore why treating public lands solely as a resource for extraction ignores the very people who own them. We’re tackling the myth that conservation and industry can’t coexist and calling out the "swamp rats" looking to profit off our shared backcountry.
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This week, we’re discussing Chronic Wasting Disease, game farms and how lack of common sense laws could worsen the spread throughout the United States.
We also touch on some new research from Wyoming indicates that deer covering longer migration distances accumulate more body fat by following the green wave of forage.
Proposed legislation in Idaho would shift the appointment of state agency directors, including Fish and Game, to the governor.
The House Agricultural Committee is advancing a new version of the Farm Bill containing key conservation and public access programs. Check out TRCPs breakdown here. https://www.trcp.org/2026/03/05/new-farm-bill-advances-in-house-committee-key-impacts-for-hunters-and-anglers/
Private timber land sales in the Elochoman River valley are resulting in locked gates and reduced hunting opportunities.
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This week we’re discussing ballot measures and how they can be used to impact wildlife and conservation, specifically with the example of Oregon IP28, a proposal that would criminalize standard animal husbandry, hunting, and fishing practices
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted 11 to 9 along party lines to advance Steve Pearce’s nomination for Director of the Bureau of Land Management to the full Senate.
The Secretary of the Interior opened 2.1 million acres along the Dalton Highway to mining claims, a move that facilitates land transfers to the state and clears a path for the proposed Ambler Road.
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approved a petition to ban the sale and trade of fur statewide, despite opposition from the agency’s director and the majority of public commenters.
House Bill 4145 passed the Oregon House, modifying a previous ballot measure to extend firearm permit processing times and increase fees.
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In this episode of Fresh Tracks Weekly, Randy Newberg and Marcus Hockett dive deep into the complex world of public land management and the fragile nature of administrative rules. Using the Roadless Rule of 2001 as a primary case study, they explore how major land-use policies can remain "fickle" for decades because they lack the permanent weight of Congressional law. The conversation sheds light on the growing trend of "management by executive order," where shifting administrations use tools like the Congressional Review Act to bypass public comment and overturn established rules, creating a political pendulum that swings further with every election cycle.The duo highlights the real-world consequences of this instability such as the potential loss of wildlife habitat and hunting opportunities. Randy issues a call to action, urging citizens to hold their elected officials accountable and demanding that Congress "get a spine" and return to the hard work of legislating. By prioritizing durable, bipartisan laws over short-term administrative shortcuts, the guys argue we can restore public enfranchisement and ensure that the voices of the people and the health of our wild places, aren't lost to political theatrics.
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