Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Orlando, FL – Orange County Convention Center -The Professional Outdoor Media Association’s (POMA) and the American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) prestigious Homer Circle Fishing Communicator Award was presented to veteran communicator
John E. Phillips of Birmingham, Ala.
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The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that applications for fall turkey hunting licenses are on sale through Aug. 1. Read more
A woman hugged an off-duty Detroit police officer and was killed when his concealed handgun shot her. The sad story here…
Now that Tasers are legal for Michigan CPL holders, training is required to be able to carry them as of August 6th. Details here…
Across the street, police officers found the paraplegic’s left foot with several inches of leg bone still attached. Details of fun with fireworks ends here…
What goes up, must come down. And, violating gun safety rules proves it can be dangerous – even deadly. One lucky Floridian lives to tell his story here…
Hartwick Pines State Park will host its annual Wood Shaving Days Festival July 21-22 at the Logging Museum. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, guests can enjoy the sights, sounds and scents of the historic steam-powered sawmill cutting logs into pine boards, listen to traditional music, and enjoy the art of wood carving, wood burning and other woodcrafts. Festival highlights also include demonstrations by blacksmiths, weavers and wool spinners and a historic surveying re-enactment. Read more
GW: No foolin’, these things work!
Bedford, MA – Experts predicted a record number of mosquitoes this summer and consumers want DEET-free repellent options such as ThermaCELL lanterns and appliances so they do not have to worry about topical chemicals. ThermaCELL, the most effective area repellent available, has been approved by the EPA and found to be highly effective in tests conducted by the U.S. Department of Defense. Read more
Most outdoor enthusiasts in the state are familiar with the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund and the role it plays in making outdoor recreation opportunities more plentiful and accessible for everyone.
The Trust Fund (which is funded from the interest earned on a $500 million investment derived from royalties from oil and gas development on state-managed land) is used to buy property and develop projects that have recreational or natural resources value to Michigan citizens. Read more
Near-drought conditions in some areas spark concerns…
As residents and out-of-state visitors prepare to camp, bike and hike throughout Michigan over the Fourth of July holiday season, Department of Natural Resources officials warn that wildfire danger will vary greatly in different areas of the state and urge caution and common sense, accordingly, with fireworks and campfires. Read more