Iowa lawmakers are considering a new measure that could allow young hunters to fulfill their entire safety course requirement online. The bill, advanced by a House subcommittee, may remove the in-person training mandated under current law.

Illinois youth hunters achieved a remarkable milestone by harvesting a preliminary total of 4,714 deer over three days in October. Several counties stood out for their strong participation, including Randolph, with 259 deer, and Pike, with 164.