Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
The hot and dry conditions that have persisted over much of the state this summer are leaving many trees severely drought stressed and in need of a good watering. The Forest Resources Division of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today reminded residents that it is important to provide supplemental watering to help get these trees through the remainder of the summer and fall. Read more
GW: The linked post piece reminds me of a time when I went fishing in an inflatable boat, although certainly it should not be confused with an inflatable raft. In any case, I was ticketed for not having floatation devices on board, even though I pleaded my case that I was in a form of life boat. The mistake cost me $50 back in the 1980s. Listen up here…
By Glen Wunderlich
I goofed up! A recent posting about a black rat snake, which was originally thought to be a Massasauga rattlesnake, was not a rat snake, as I have learned. It was an Eastern milk snake.
An internet adviser alerted me of my mistake, and because of the education, I apologize for any confusion. And, that brings me to the point of this piece: the internet provides instant access to information, but it’s up to the web surfer to separate facts from falsehoods.
In my seventh decade on this planet, no advancements in technology compare to having myriad sources of information at our fingertips. We now have virtual hand-held libraries at our disposal. But, like any tool, the key is how it is used that makes the difference between fact and fiction. Read more
ThermaCELL®, manufacturer of the only portable, butane-operated, area mosquito repellent will give away one Realtree® APG™ appliance each day in the month of August. Each daily winner will also be entered for a chance to win the grand prize of 10 ThermaCELL products and 200 hours of refills. Read more
ACCOKEEK, MD — Beretta USA announces its intent to open a new Beretta Gallery located in The Shoppes at the Palazzo on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. The Clark County Planning Commission has approved the building permits and construction of the 19,000+ square foot retail space is slated to begin shortly with a scheduled grand opening in early 2013. Modeled after the flagship Beretta Gallery New York store on Madison Avenue, the Beretta Gallery Las Vegas will house an extensive collection of premium grade firearms along with Beretta’s signature Vintage Years clothing collection for those wishing to experience the luxury of the Beretta brand. Read more
Some people have underestimated the hazards of hiking in the wilderness of Arizona’s majestic Superstition Mountain range and never made it out alive. Details here…
SIDNEY, NE – Cabela’s Incorporated (NYSE:CAB), the World’s Foremost Outfitter® of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, announced today plans to bring the unique Cabela’s shopping experience to Saginaw, Michigan. The Saginaw store is expected to open in the spring of 2013. Read more
Watch Dog
The Department of Natural Resources will present a Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Introduction to Archery workshop in two locations in August:
On Saturday, Aug. 11, from 9 a.m. to noon at Detroit Sportsmen’s Congress (www.D-S-C.org), located at 49800 Dequindre Road in Utica
On Thursday, Aug. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Saginaw Field and Stream Club (www.saginawfieldandstream.com), located at 1296 N. Gleaner Road in Saginaw Read more