Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you could hunt with anyone, alive or dead, who would it be and why? Let us know in the comments!
GET IN TOUCH: Have a question or a news tip? Email us at weekly@freshtracks.tv
Deeper Dive: Randy Newberg and Marcus Hockett talk us through a recent decision on antler point restrictions in Wyoming, where public pressure for trophy quality is currently clashing with biological data.
- Link to Mule Deer Working Group Fact Sheets - wafwa.org/publications/mule-deer-working-group-fact-sheets
News Stories
Wyoming Ups the Charge for Non-Resident Preference Points
- Blake breaks down the staggering math behind Wyoming's recent non-resident point price hike. An increase that could generate over $40 million annually without removing a single animal from the landscape.
- wgfd.wyo.gov/news-events/commissioners-vote-increase-non-resident-preference-point-prices
2026 Farm Bill Passes in House
- Blake jumps into a critical update on the 2026 Farm Bill passing the House and why its conservation titles are the backbone of public access programs like Block Management and PLOTS as well as other items that hunters and anglers should be following.
- Link to Last Week's Fresh Tracks Weekly about Virtual Fencing - youtu.be/jGMybr7Xxv8
- outdoorlife.com/conservation/farm-bill-passes-house
- nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/voluntary-public-access-and-habitat-incentive-program/news/usda-announces-52
- sportsmensalliance.org/news/house-passes-2026-farm-bill-anti-hunting-language-removed-in-major-win
Idaho’s New Ban on Hunting Tech
- Cell trail cams, thermal imaging, helicopter hunting, and more regulations coming out of Idaho that could impact your 2026 hunting season.
- outdoorlife.com/conservation/idaho-hunting-technology-ban
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WATCH OUR Latest Elk Hunt with Ted Roosevelt IV -
youtu.be/0n_1BAyYRiQ
RANDY’S GARAGE SALE: Grab a map set and the $25 Trophy Bag Kooler at shopfreshtracks.com
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: If you could hunt with anyone, alive or dead, who would it be and why? Let us know in the comments!
GET IN TOUCH: Have a question or a news tip? Email us at weekly@freshtracks.tv
Deeper Dive: Randy Newberg and Marcus Hockett talk us through a recent decision on antler point restrictions in Wyoming, where public pressure for trophy quality is currently clashing with biological data.
- Link to Mule Deer Working Group Fact Sheets - wafwa.org/publications/mule-deer-working-group-fact-sheets
News Stories
Wyoming Ups the Charge for Non-Resident Preference Points
- Blake breaks down the staggering math behind Wyoming's recent non-resident point price hike. An increase that could generate over $40 million annually without removing a single animal from the landscape.
- wgfd.wyo.gov/news-events/commissioners-vote-increase-non-resident-preference-point-prices
2026 Farm Bill Passes in House
- Blake jumps into a critical update on the 2026 Farm Bill passing the House and why its conservation titles are the backbone of public access programs like Block Management and PLOTS as well as other items that hunters and anglers should be following.
- Link to Last Week's Fresh Tracks Weekly about Virtual Fencing - youtu.be/jGMybr7Xxv8
- outdoorlife.com/conservation/farm-bill-passes-house
- nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/voluntary-public-access-and-habitat-incentive-program/news/usda-announces-52
- sportsmensalliance.org/news/house-passes-2026-farm-bill-anti-hunting-language-removed-in-major-win
Idaho’s New Ban on Hunting Tech
- Cell trail cams, thermal imaging, helicopter hunting, and more regulations coming out of Idaho that could impact your 2026 hunting season.
- outdoorlife.com/conservation/idaho-hunting-technology-ban
Join Fresh Tracks+ For Early Access - freshtracks.tv
Fresh Tracks Merchandise - shopfreshtracks.com
Use promo code RANDY15 for 15% off your order at nosler.com
GOHUNT Gear Shop - Promo code RANDY for 10% off in the gear shop. bit.ly/46Jp5EW
GOHUNT INSIDER Use promo code RANDY to get $50 of store credit when you sign up for goHUNT INSIDER. bit.ly/481yo46
Kenetrek Boots- Buy a pair of boots and get a free pair of gaiters when promo code RANDY is used at checkout. Make sure that the gators are in your cart. kenetrek.com/pages/randy
Ollin Digiscoping System - Save 10% with promo code RANDY ollin.co
Outdoor Class - Save 15% on your membership with promo code RANDY15. watch.outdoorclass.com
Elkhorn Coffee Roaster - Save 15% on orders over $30 with promo code RANDY. elkhorncoffeeroasters.com
Alpacka Raft - Save 10% on some pack rafts with promo code RANDY. alpackaraft.com
MTN Tough - 30 Day Free Trial when using code RANDY. Be sure that monthly subscription plan is selected on the payment page.
lab.mtntough.com/checkout/subscribe/purchase?code=randy&plan=monthly
PEAX Equipment: 10% Off PROMO CODE RANDY
