U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Orders Colorado to Halt Canadian Wolf Imports 🛑

In the event that the weekend wasn’t quite long enough for you, here’s to hoping that your favorite dispatch from the outdoor world can give you 5-or-so minutes to prep yourself for yet another week.

So, without further ado, let’s grab that coffee or whiskey (no judgement) and get caught up on the outdoor news and views from the past few days. 

Here's what's worth reading about today:

NEVER MIND MAPLE SYRUP TARIFFS
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE ORDERS COLORADO TO HALT CANADIAN WOLF IMPORTS

Just as trade talks regarding maple syrup tariffs cratered last week, news of another Canada-USA trade deal is now making headlines. Taking a break from the traditional dealings in aluminum, steel or Canadian whiskey, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has since entered the chat demanding an immediate stop to importing gray wolves from Canada for Colorado’s controversial reintroduction program.

Director Brian Nesvik’s October 10th cease-and-desist letter, which is aimed at Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Governor Jared Polis, states that the importation of Canadian canines is in direct violation of federal rules favoring Rocky Mountain wolves over British Columbia’s. The directive now threatens to derail the state’s voter-mandated efforts to restore wolves to the Rockies, pitting federal oversight against local conservation goals and rural livelihoods…

Changes in Ohio deer-hunting bag limits expected to be approved in November meeting: “Athens, Meigs, and Washington counties' bag limits will be reduced from three to one deer,” Kendra Wecker, chief of the Ohio Division of Wildlife, told council members. What’s more, “Morgan County's bag limit will be reduced from three to two deer.” Read the full story.

Arkansas hunters urged to update app, download tags before youth deer hunt starts Nov. 1: Arkansas' first youth deer hunt of the 2025-26 hunting season is Nov. 1-2, and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is reminding all hunters to update their mobile app and download their youth hunter's free deer tags to ensure an enjoyable hunt and smooth game-checking experience after the shot. Read the full story.

After complaints, Illinois considers allowing duck hunting over Christmas holiday: The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is considering changes to the waterfowl hunting season after receiving complaints that the 2026-2030 regulations did not allow for duck hunting during the Christmas holiday in southern Illinois.  Read the full story.

Knoxville mourns 'Officer G' as Lt. Gordan Gwathney dies at 57 while on hunting trip: The Knoxville Police Department mourns the loss of Lt. Gordan Gwathney, who drowned while on a hunting trip in North Dakota Sunday morning. Read the full story.

Hundreds of New Jersey bears killed in first week of 2025 hunt: More than 360 black bears were killed during the first week of this year's New Jersey bear hunt, one of the most successful hunts of the past decade.  Read the full story.

Thousands of pheasants to be released in Ohio for hunting season: Over 14,000 ring-necked pheasants will be released at the public hunting areas this fall, with the youth hunting weekend starting Oct. 25, and the official ring-necked pheasant hunting season beginning on Nov. 7. Read the full story.

🐻‍❄️ When you work remotely, you sometimes have uninvited guests. From what I can gather (my Russian sucks) is that there are four people who work at this remote station somewhere in Russia. These bears constantly try to break in for a bite to eat and the dogs seem to help to put the run on them.

What a way to live…

The weekend’s over?

📸 : @wildlifebyhayden

Oh, and one more thing…