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Gun RightsSep 14, 2026

Washington Gun Rights Cases Fill the Fall Court Calendar

Three separate challenges are scheduled for argument before the end of the year, each carrying implications for how state rules are applied.

Elk Season Rifle Setup: What Northwest Hunters Are Carrying

From weight-conscious mountain builds to practical timber rigs, we asked hunters across four states what actually makes the pack.

Forest Service Road Closures Reshape Northwest Hunter Routes

Washouts and deferred maintenance have closed a string of access roads, pushing hunters to plan longer approaches into familiar units.

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Gun RightsSep 11, 2026

Wyoming Gun Owners Group Opens Fall Town Hall Series

The series will visit six counties, pairing legislative briefings with open question sessions for rural members.

Federal Appeals Court Hears Northwest Magazine Capacity Case

Judges pressed both sides on standing and historical tradition during ninety minutes of argument in a case watched well beyond the region.

Wildfire Smoke and Range Safety: What Shooters Should Know

Air quality advisories have cancelled matches and shortened practice sessions across the region. Instructors explain how to read the day.

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Northwest NewsSep 8, 2026

Fall Gun Show Calendar Fills Out Across the Northwest

Organisers in five states confirmed dates through November, with several venues reporting expanded floor space for this season.

Idaho Ranchers Split Over New Wildlife Corridor Rules

Rural counties are divided on seasonal restrictions near migration routes, with some landowners warning of unintended costs.

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OutdoorSep 6, 2026

Wyoming Rangeland Fire Recovery Enters Second Season

Biologists say the burn scars are greening faster than expected, drawing wildlife and hunters back to once-closed units.

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Firearm SafetySep 5, 2026

The Range-Bag Battery Check That Prevents a Bad First Session

Ensuring a Smooth Range Session, with a Pre-Trip Checklist A problem with a battery might seem like an issue. However finding out about it after the range bag is packed and the firearm is not loaded can cause problems with the shooting plans. The same is true for a missing chamber indicator, a lubricant bottle […]