Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Tornadic activity, Shiawassee County, MI
A tornado forms in this shot through the rain-soaked lens of my Day 6 Plotwatcher Pro. In Shiawassee County, Michigan on May 28, 2013. The National Weather Service confirmed three tornado touchdowns in the county.
If you love bass fishing in Michigan, we’ve got great news for you! Bassmaster Magazine recently named Lake St. Clair the top bass fishing location in the nation! Read more
Department of Natural Resources and local officials will be on hand Thursday, June 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Blair Township Hall, located at 2121 County Road 633 in Grawn, to provide an update and take public comments on an area of state forest land commonly known as the Hoosier Valley Ranges.
These informal shooting ranges, located nine miles south of downtown Traverse City, have become popular with a full spectrum of gun enthusiasts, from those sighting in deer rifles to those recreationally shooting at exploding targets and using semi-automatic firearms. Local residents have voiced noise, safety, road congestion and litter concerns. Read more
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, has joined with 54 county sheriffs, Magpul Industries, the Colorado Outfitters Association, several firearms retailers, disabled individuals and other parties in a federal lawsuit brought in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado in what is a broad-based challenge to Colorado’s recently enacted gun-control laws. Read more
The Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone the annual Summer Free Fishing Weekend is scheduled for Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9. On that weekend, everyone – residents and non-residents alike – can fish without a license, though all other fishing regulations still apply. Read more
GW: Getting some value from these dying trees makes nothing but sense. For me, as many others, I’ve used plenty of ash wood to heat my home and hot water. If you plan to harvest ash trees, be careful, however. They are mighty dangerous if they’ve been dead for a number of years and can snap off anywhere along the trunk.
Michigan state forest land is currently battling two invasive forest pests that have the potential to significantly change the forest composition and further reduce the diversity of tree species that have historically made up the state forest system. Read more
Florida state prosecutors in the murder case against George Zimmerman are attempting to keep Zimmerman’s attorneys from bringing testimony about Trayvon Martin’s past during the trial. Another example of “transparency” is here…
Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell Outdoors, an industry-leader in outdoor product innovation, has introduced a unique portable power product line that includes both solar and battery devices. PowerSync, featuring nine lightweight, rugged and portable products, provides power on demand via a simple plug-and-play USB port. Read more
GW: Fellow scribe and Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) member, Bob was sitting around a campfire, when someone thought it was a good idea to toss some fireworks into the fire. Bob’s life changed, as a result. I realize the auction is for a large package of items at substantial cost, so please pass on the information, if you are not able to help.
WEST POINT, Miss. – Mossy Oak is auctioning trees, seed, camouflage and more to benefit a friend in need. Long-time outdoor writer and friend Bob Humphrey recently suffered a severe injury to his right eye. He has had two eye surgeries and is facing more in the future. This accident has not only left him with vision impairment, but with the burden of numerous bills. We are asking our friends to rally around Bob during this difficult time. The proceeds from this auction will go directly to help Bob. Read more