Minnesota Firearm News

Le Sueur County rejects proposed gun restrictions, voting to allow rifles for the 2026 deer season. The decision reflects growing local pushback and a shift toward evidence-based firearm policy in Minnesota.

The Department of the Interior has proposed rolling back federal hunting and trapping restrictions on Alaska’s national preserves, aiming to restore state wildlife management authority under ANILCA and expand opportunities for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.

Oregon’s Initiative Petition 28, known as the “PEACE Act,” would redefine animal abuse in a way that could criminalize hunting, fishing, livestock production, and wildlife management. Supporters say it protects animals, while critics warn it threatens outdoor traditions and conservation funding.