The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee advanced S.140, the Wildfire Prevention Act, with an amendment from Senator Mike Lee that would nullify the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule across most national forests. The committee voted 11–9 to report the amended bill to the full Senate, which means this is no longer just another bad idea floating around Washington. It is now eligible for a Senate floor vote.

The Future of Turkey Hunting in North Texas: A Path to Restoration Texas Parks and Wildlife: Rebuilding Wild Turkey Populations By Justin Campbell | Equalized Outdoors Newsroom For turkey hunters in North Texas, opportunity often comes with a long drive. It's important to note that, for this article, North Texas includes the Eastern Texas counties east of the metroplex, which currently have closed seasons. Hunters near Dallas–Fort Worth may live close to millions of people, b

Walking was the only option that made sense. I parked back at the hotel and walked the entire stretch to the convention center—1.1 miles, according to Apple Maps. Due to traffic being backed up well beyond reason, it was faster to cover the distance on foot. That walk turned out to be a fitting primer for what Day One of NWTF Convention 2026 would feel like.

For turkey hunters, the NWTF Convention & Sport Show in Nashville has always meant more than just another date on the calendar. It’s a signal.