Facebook Used to Solve Crime
A shooting suspect has been identified with facial-recognition software from a Facebook photo. The story is here…
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Sinking Ice Shanty Nets Man $200
Guess the time an ice shanty would fall through melting ice and win the contest. The lucky winner is here…
American flag with President Obama’s image sparks outrage at Florida Democrats
“It’s absolutely disrespectful,” Jim Bradford, a 71-year-old veteran who participated in the Bay of Pigs Invasion told FoxNews.com. “It’s totally ridiculous. To put somebody’s picture there, to me, it’s a disgrace to do that.” More on the flag flap here… and a photo of the objectionable flag.
Tell Michigan’s DNR What You Think
The Department of Natural Resources (Department) is committed to understanding our partners’ impressions of the Department. As we strategically plan for our future and the future of our natural resources, we would like your help.
We would like to know your opinions about the Department’s strengths and weaknesses and the threats and opportunities that face the Department and natural resource management over the next five years. We also want to know more about how our partners are involved in natural resource management and outdoor recreation. We are using a variety of tools to collect this information including focus groups, phone interviews, a statewide citizen survey, Department employee survey and this survey of partners. I am asking that you complete the survey which can be found at Strategic Planning Survey. Read more
Mike Avery Honored By Michigan Broadcasters
Veteran outdoor broadcaster Mike Avery has received a merit award for the “Best Use of New Media” from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. Read more
Proposal to Increase ORV Fees in Michigan
Gov. Rick Snyder recommended increasing the off-road vehicle license fee from $16.25 per year to $35 starting in fiscal 2013, and then up to $45 the following year. ORV users surveyed are against the increase (duh!) but interestingly, snowmobilers supported a hefty increase a few years ago to maintain trails. More here…
Expensive Condoms
A Detroit man accused of fatally shooting a customer in a dispute over the price of condoms has been charged with first-degree murder.
Michael Haynes was shot in the back early Saturday after knocking over shelves of merchandise in a fit of rage. GW: Maybe they are too costly.
Sportsmen Urge BLM to Move Cautiously on Plans for Oil Shale Development in West
SILT, Colo. – As federal officials consider how to move forward on oil shale development, a sportsmen’s coalition is urging caution because no proven technology exists and the impacts on the West’s public lands, fish, wildlife, water and air quality are unknown.
Sportsmen for Responsible Energy Development said Monday that the Bureau of Land Management’s recommended option, which stresses research first on public lands in Utah, Wyoming and Colorado, is prudent. The coalition is led by
In Ten Years NSSF Awards $4.7 Million to State Agencies
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® has in ten years awarded $4.7 million in grants to 40 state wildlife agencies to fund projects providing novice and experienced hunters with more opportunities to go afield and new resources to plan hunts. Some 121 grants have been awarded over the past decade, including some to regional wildlife agencies. Read more
Tips for Snowmobile Storage from Yahama
Yahama has some tips on snowmobile storage. Better get some gas before the price goes up, because to store the sled properly, it should be filled and treated. There’s more to protect your investment here…