✅Hunting is widely practiced and strictly regulated at the state level. Hunting is permitted for white-tailed deer, elk, moose, bear (black, grizzly, brown), bighorn sheep, Dall sheep, wild boar, turkey, waterfowl, and more. Seasons, quotas, and rules vary greatly from state to state. A state license, tags for specific species, and often a hunter safety course are required.

Sus scrofa Preparation for the winter season. Active feeding. Anser anser Migration begins. Flocks head south. Meleagris gallopavo silvestris Preparing for autumn. Turkeys begin searching for shelters for winter and stockpiling food. Aythya marila Preparing for migration. Chicks start becoming more independent. Anas acuta Strengthening skills. Young ducks become more independent.