Fresh Tracks Weekly

Suppressor laws are changing, and there's a lot of confusion about what it all means for hunters and gun owners. This week on Fresh Tracks Weekly, Randy Newberg sits down with Brandon Maddox, CEO and founder of Silencer Central, to break down the latest developments surrounding suppressors, the National Firearms Act (NFA), and what hunters need to know about the evolving legal landscape. From the...

On this week's episode of Fresh Tracks Weekly, we break down massive public land wins, controversial federal approvals, and real-world bowhunting gear data, followed by an in-depth conversation on science storytelling in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and a highlight of the Bison Jam Podcast. You can listen to the Bison Jam Podcast here - https://www.bisonjam.com/ In the News • USFWS Drain Tile...

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On this week’s episode of Fresh Tracks weekly, Randy and Marcus take us for a Deeper Dive into massive regulatory updates to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) • Links • https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/14/2026-14195/rescinding-the-definition-of-harm-under-the-endangered-species-act#dates In the News Sunshine Protection Act - The U.S. House has passed the Sunshine Protection Ac...

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Email us at weekly@freshtracks.tv • Hunt Talk Radio Podcast - Episode 290 • Freezer Burn Party • Randy's Editorial on Outdoor Life • The Greatest Accumulation of Wealth - 3 Part Series • Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 The "River Runs Through It" Proposal • Local ranchers, outfitters, and public-land advocates are fighting to protect the Blackfoot River from mines, gravel pits, and AI data cent...

This week we're discussing the intersection of science and politics, specifically regarding how motorized travel impacts elk populations. Randy’s Garage Sale: https://shopfreshtracks.com/collections/gear-list Comment on Federal Grant Rule Change: https://www.regulations.gov/document/OMB-2026-0034-0001 Wildlife Society Video on How To Comment: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSQRnjLDjRP/?igsh=eDBzY3...

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Every May and June, internet forums explode with angry hunters complaining about point systems, demanding non-resident tag cuts, and blaming state agencies. But in this episode, Randy and Marcus break down the brutal mathematical reality of why Western big game tags are drying up—and it has almost nothing to do with the draw system itself. Using Montana’s moose, sheep, and goat numbers as a case s...

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Got a question, news topic, or feedback? Drop us an email at: weekly@freshtracks.tv Interested in some gear from Randy’s Garage Sale?  Visit https://shopfreshtracks.com/ On this week’s Deeper Dive, Randy and Marcus talk corner crossing in Montana. They discuss the lawsuit filed by Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and the Public Land and Water Access Association, which challenges Montana Fish, Wildlif...

https://shopfreshtracks.com/collections/gear-list Contact your Representatives (202) 224-3121 Take Action on North Dakota issueshttps://www.backcountryhunters.org/get-involved/take-action This episode of Fresh Tracks Weekly addresses the recent rescission of the Public Land Rule and the implications of excluding conservation from multiple-use mandates. The episode examines the broader erosion of p...

CONTACT YOUR SENATOR: https://www.senate.gov/general/contacting.htm Capitol Switchboard - (202) 224-3121 RANDY’S GARAGE SALE: Interested in some signed DVDs? Check them out at shopfreshtracks.com GET IN TOUCH: Have a question or a news tip? Email us at weekly@freshtracks.tv DEEPER DIVE: Randy Newberg and Marcus Hockett dive into the complex and frustrating world of federal budgeting to see where w...

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Interested in items from Randy's Garage Sale??? Check out https://shopfreshtracks.com/ This week on Fresh Tracks Weekly, we’re diving into the critical role of wildlife-friendly fencing and how new technology like virtual fencing is helping clear the path for big game migrations. But first, we’re cleaning out the shop for a cause! Join Randy for a special "Garage Sale" featuring a Leupold clock an...

Interested in some gear from Randy’s Garage Sale? Visit https://shopfreshtracks.com/ We have a full slate of items happening on this week’s episode of Fresh Tracks Weekly. First off, Blake is headed out for his first-ever elk hunt this fall and needs your help. What broadheads are you shooting and why? Drop your recommendations in the comments below! For this week’s Deeper Dive, Randy and Marcus d...

To buy the beaver pelt from Randy’s Garage Sale, click here - shopfreshtracks.com This week on Fresh Tracks Weekly, we are joined by Skyler, the Sage Grouse Conservation Coordinator for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. We take a deep dive into the critical role sage grouse play in the western ecosystem and explain why big game hunters should be invested in the health of these birds and...

This week we discuss the USDA announcement to move Forest Service headquarters to Salt Lake City and shift from regional to state-based management. A bipartisan amendment to the Farm Bill regarding the Greyhound Protection Act and its potential impact on bird dog training methods has sportsmen concerned. A Review of a Headwaters Economics report detailing the 1.3 trillion dollar economic impact of...

Blake Phelps provides a Field Report on the spring waterfowl migration at Freezeout Lake Wildlife Management Area following several conservation updates. Recent research from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Montana FWP indicates that elk populations in Northwest Montana remain stable despite predation from lions, bears, and wolves. Data shows that while some elk utilize private land for fora...

No News for this week's Fresh Tracks Weekly. However, Randy Newberg and Marcus Hockett take a deep dive into some controversial comments from Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and his management plan of our public lands. Is the federal government actually following sound business practices, or are they holding a fire sale on assets that belong to you, the American taxpayer? Join Marcus and Ran...

This week, we’re discussing Chronic Wasting Disease, game farms and how lack of common sense laws could worsen the spread throughout the United States. We also touch on some new research from Wyoming indicates that deer covering longer migration distances accumulate more body fat by following the green wave of forage. Proposed legislation in Idaho would shift the appointment of state agency direct...

This week we’re discussing ballot measures and how they can be used to impact wildlife and conservation, specifically with the example of Oregon IP28, a proposal that would criminalize standard animal husbandry, hunting, and fishing practices The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted 11 to 9 along party lines to advance Steve Pearce’s nomination for Director of the Bureau of Land Man...

In this episode of Fresh Tracks Weekly, Randy Newberg and Marcus Hockett dive deep into the complex world of public land management and the fragile nature of administrative rules. Using the Roadless Rule of 2001 as a primary case study, they explore how major land-use policies can remain "fickle" for decades because they lack the permanent weight of Congressional law. The conversation sheds light...

This week we discuss the Congressional Review Act. This fast-track law allows a simple majority in Congress to overturn agency rules and permanently bars those agencies from creating any "substantially similar" regulations in the future. We also cover a few news stories including:A new Forest Service proposal would shorten public comment periods to as little as 10 days and move official notices fr...