Affiliates & Disclosures
Last updated: January 1, 2025
FTC Disclosure
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255 guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, WildNotch discloses that this site participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means that when you click certain links on our site and make a purchase, WildNotch may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate Programs We Participate In
WildNotch currently participates in or may participate in the following affiliate programs:
- Amazon Associates — we may link to hunting, fishing, and outdoor gear products on Amazon.com and earn from qualifying purchases.
- Bass Pro Shops / Cabela's Affiliate Program — links to hunting and fishing licenses, gear, and apparel.
- Sportsman's Warehouse Affiliate Program — links to outdoor equipment and clothing.
- Other outdoor retail affiliate programs — we may from time to time participate in affiliate programs from additional retailers whose products are relevant to our audience.
How Affiliate Links Work
When you click an affiliate link on WildNotch, a cookie is typically placed in your browser that attributes any resulting purchase to our account. This does not change the price you pay — affiliate commissions are paid by the retailer, not the consumer. Cookies from affiliate programs generally expire after 1–30 days depending on the program.
Editorial Independence
Our primary mission is to provide accurate, unbiased reference information about hunting and fishing license requirements across all 50 states. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content. We do not alter, omit, or favor specific information based on affiliate considerations. The core reference data on this site — license fees, season dates, bag limits, regulations — is sourced directly from official state fish and wildlife agency publications and websites.
Where we recommend products or services (e.g., in guide articles), those recommendations are based on our assessment of quality and relevance to our audience, not on affiliate commission rates.
Sponsored Content
If we ever publish sponsored content (content paid for by an advertiser), it will be clearly labeled as "Sponsored" or "Advertisement." As of the date of this disclosure, WildNotch does not accept paid editorial placements in its core reference content.
Advertising
WildNotch may display third-party advertising through ad networks. These ads are served based on aggregated, non-personal browsing signals and do not constitute an endorsement of the advertised products or services by WildNotch.
Partnership Inquiries
We welcome conversations with outdoor brands, conservation organizations, and retailers whose mission aligns with our audience of hunters and anglers. If you're interested in advertising, affiliate partnership, or content collaboration, please contact us.
Questions
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure, contact us.