Category: General

DNR to hold public meeting on Hoosier Valley informal shooting ranges

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

Ammunition, Firearms, General

NSSF Joins Lawsuit Against Colorado Gun-Control Laws

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

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DNR makes effort to utilize at-risk resources with ash and beech salvage

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

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Mossy Oak Holding Benefit Auction for Bob Humphrey

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

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