Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Harrisburg, PA (October 2013) – IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), announces the arrival of the long-awaited UZI® PRO semi-auto pistol for the American consumer market. The UZI® brand is world renowned with sales of over 2 million units worldwide since 1963. Read more
ST. LOUIS, MO – DoubleTap Defense, LLC, a firearms design and manufacturing company, announces the addition of new calibers for the patented DoubleTap™ Tactical Pocket Pistol to include the .410/.45 Colt and the .40 S&W. DoubleTap Defense will unveil the new calibers at the 2013 NASGW Expo & 40th Annual Meeting in Grapevine, Texas. Read more
A recent survey of American hunters by the Responsive Management organization asked the question “what’s the single most important reason you hunt?”. More than 35% of the responses indicated that they primarily hunted for the meat. While the responses might not seem unusual, only 22% responded that way in 2006. Trophy hunting came in dead last at 1%.
There’s a major misconception about the purpose of trophy hunting. B&C supports the taking of trophies as a matter of big game management and scientific record. B&C has long supported selective hunting for mature animals that have already genetically contributed to overall herd health. Selective hunting also supports conservation and game management efforts when a balanced age structure within a given big game population is an objective of State wildlife managers.
Our record books are a standing testament as to the success of the North American Model for Wildlife Conservation, which was the result of the Boone and Crockett Club’s early efforts to establish conservation on this continent.
The Department of Natural Resources shooting range webpage (www.michigan.gov/
A big thank you goes to John Brooks of Ortonville, who provided the bulls-eye targets for his fellow shooters. There’s three weeks left before the firearm deer season opener, so head out to the DNR shooting ranges to ensure a clean shot. This week’s cool weather is supposed to warm up to the high-40s to the mid-50s in the next week.
October 23, 2013
As reported in April by USSA, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) announced that they have officially obtained drones to stalk hunters in the field.
“PETA Air Angel’s” as they are referring to them, were reported today by PETA to have been taken on a test flight in Massachusetts and “went off without a hitch.” Read more
Posted on October 23, 2013
The popular TV series, Duck Dynasty, has captured the attention of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), with the animal rights group criticizing the show for promoting hunting. Photo credit www.foxnews.com
Duck Dynasty, a popular show on A&E, follows the lives of the Robertson family, owners of the Duck Commander duck call brand. Family members are seen sporting camouflage, building duck blinds, and often times follows the family into the field while hunting.
PETA’s Vice President Dan Mathews is speaking out against the show, claiming that hunting encourages would-be criminals. Read more
GW: I’m thinking executive order. Oh, I know, he doesn’t have such power. But, who will tell him.
Fairfax, Va. – Four members of the U.S. Senate have sent a letter to President Barack Obama, Secretary of State John Kerry and the United Nations with the clear message that the U.N. Arms Trade Treaty will not be ratified. Read more
On the three weekends prior to November 15, the Department of Natural Resources will provide extended shooting hours to help hunters prepare for the firearm deer season.
| Ortonville and Pontiac Lake | October 26-27 | 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Rose Lake and Sharonville | October 26-27 | 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Ortonville and Pontiac Lake | November 2-3 | 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Rose Lake and Sharonville | November 2-3 | 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Ortonville and Pontiac Lake | November 9-10 | 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Rose Lake and Sharonville | November 9-10 | 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
As a reminder, the DNR shooting ranges will be open seven days per week from November 1-15. The weekday hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rose Lake and Sharonville, and they are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ortonville and Pontiac Lake. Read more
Wildlife officials have indicated that it is impossible to determine if five wolves recently killed are members of a certain pack. Meanwhile, and totally predictable, Wolves of the Rockies President Marc Cooke says he believes the five wolves killed were from Yellowstone.
Of course, no supporting documentation is provided to help us understand Mr. Cooke’s perspective, other than the fact that he adores wolves.
Anyway, wolf seasons are aimed at controlling the burgeoning wolf populations throughout their range.
No animal-rights organization will ever go along with any type of managed hunt; they’re anti hunters! They never agree on population numbers or goals being met. If it’s hunting, they don’t agree. And, that may explain Mr. Cooke’s feelings.
Videos offer virtual tours of Michigan’s ‘Wetland Wonders’ for waterfowl hunters
Hunters can check out Michigan’s seven “Wetland Wonders” – the seven premier managed waterfowl areas in southern Michigan – in a series of new YouTube videos highlighting some of these treasures. The DNR invites hunters to explore these areas this fall, and the videos offer a great resource, especially for hunters wanting to try a managed waterfowl hunting area for the first time. Read more