Van Wunderlich of Demorest, Georgia passed away Tuesday, October 8th with his son, Jon, at his side.  He was my uncle and served in the Army Air Force during World War II as a ball turret gunner on the B-17.  Born January 1924 he was the younger brother of my late father, Roy.  Here is a short video of Van feeding wild trout in Georgia on my visit there some three years ago.  Rest in peace, Uncle Van.

North America’s Premier Outdoor and Conservation Company unites anglers to support communities affected throughout the Southeastern United States

Today, Bass Pro Shops and its founder Johnny Morris announced expanded support for those impacted by Hurricane Helene while inviting customers to round up at retail destinations throughout the region to aid in relief efforts. Funds raised will be routed through Convoy of Hope and used to support the important work we can do together for our friends, neighbors and fellow sportsmen and women facing the devastation brought by the tragic storm.

It has been heartbreaking to see the devastation, loss of property, injuries and deaths left in the wake of Hurricane Helene since the storm made landfall on Sept. 26. Hundreds of people are still unaccounted for and communities throughout Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina remain isolated, without food, drinking water and power.

Once Again Partnering with Convoy of Hope and Inviting Customers to Round Up to Support Relief Efforts

Acting quickly following the storm, Convoy of Hope has already mobilized over 100 semi-trucks filled with much-needed supplies for those in need. Bass Pro Shops is proud to contribute to these efforts and is inviting customers to Round Up their purchases at locations throughout the impacted region, with all proceeds directly distributed to Convoy of Hope to advance important relief initiatives.

Bass Pro Shops is proud to be a longtime partner with Convoy of Hope, a global leader in humanitarian relief efforts based in our hometown of Springfield, Missouri. Customers are invited to follow Convoy of Hope on social media to learn more about the impact we are making together.

Additionally Donating $100K to Samaritan’s Purse

On October 1st, Bass Pro Shops donated $100,000 to Samaritan’s Purse and Water Mission which will provide much needed support to individuals impacted by the destruction Helene created across the Southeastern US.

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Never-Lies Walz

Just like George Washington, Tim Walz cannot tell a lie; he just misspeaks.

New for 2024, Buck Commander and Barnett® have combined forces to bring a one-of-a-kind crossbow for hunters looking to tag their next trophy this season! The Hyper Raptor BCX™ sets the industry standard in crossbow technology, blending premium features, cutting-edge innovation, and top-tier technology to deliver the smoothest, fastest, and most user-friendly shooting experience available! Rooted in over 60 years of unwavering commitment to quality, dependability, precision, and safety, Barnett stands as the original pioneer in the modern-day crossbow, earning the trust of hunters worldwide. Buck Commander and Barnett combine everything hunters need in the hard-hitting, lightweight Hyper Raptor BCX.

Superior accuracy for the lifetime of the crossbow was at the forefront of the design. The Hyper Raptor BCX uses self-timing infinity cams, a hunter-friendly feature that improves consistency and accuracy. Pivoting limb pockets boost durability, and the innovative Halo System guarantees balanced string travel for even better precision. Adding a light, crisp, premium TriggerTech™ trigger improves the shooting experience while providing critical anti-dry fire technology — and an extra layer of safety!

Barnett uses advanced materials in the new Hyper Raptor BCX, keeping its weight at 6.9 lbs. Hunters will love the compact profile in the blind or on a stand. It measures 32.5-in. overall and is only 7.25-in. wide from axle to axle when cocked. An adjustable buttstock allows further length of pull customization. Read more

Attorneys representing the Second Amendment Foundation and its partners in parallel cases challenging California’s ban on gun shows held on public property have filed an emergency application with the U.S Supreme Court asking that a Ninth Circuit Court mandate be recalled, and a stay be issued pending an appeal to the high court later this year.

The cases involve two sets of plaintiffs. A legal action in the Southern District in San Diego involves SAF, B&L Productions/Crossroads of the West, Barry Bardack, Ronald J. Diaz, Sr., John Dupree, Christopher Irick, Robert Solis, Lawrence Michael Walsh, Captain Jon’s Lockers, L.A.X. Firing Range/LAX Ammo, California Rifle & Pistol Association (CRPA), and South Bay Rod and Gun Club.

In the Central California case, SAF is joined by B&L Productions/Crossroads of the West, Gerald Clark, Eric Johnson, Chad Littrell, Jan Steven Merson, CRPA, the Asian Pacific American Gun Owners Association and the Second Amendment Law Center. They are represented by attorneys C.D. Michel, Anna M. Barvir and Tiffany D. Cheuvront at Michel & Associates in Long Beach, and Donald Kilmer at Kilmer Law Offices in Caldwell, Idaho.

The emergency application was submitted to Associate Justice Elena Kagan. The goal is to have an order by the Ninth Circuit’s three-judge panel allowing the gun show ban to be enforced to be recalled, and in its place to have a stay granted, pending a request for certiorari to the high court. Read more

The desire for power and control has changed Chuck Shumer’s stance on illegal immigrants.

Today, the chameleon says this: SEN. CHUCK SCHUMER: Now more than ever we’re short of workers. We have a population that is not reproducing on its own with the same level that it used to. The only way we’re going to have a great future in America is if we welcome and embrace immigrants — the DREAMers and all of them — because our ultimate goal is to help the DREAMers — but get a path to citizenship for all 11 million, or however many undocumented, there are here.

Why the flip-flop?  Answer:  Power.

Registration is open for the 30th anniversary of the International Society of Arborists Michigan Tree Climbing Championship, held Sept. 20-22 in Holland, Michigan.

This event is an opportunity to provide a competitive learning environment for professional tree climbing arborists and the public. Competitors will be scored individually in each event, with the combined total scores from all six events used to move the highest scorer to the Masters’ Challenge Championship. Competitors and volunteers should register before the event.

Joe Biden waves to a friendly on his current “vacation.”  He may as well stay there, where his inaction is better than selling out America…Glen Wunderlich

On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed Reese’s Law (P.L. 117-171), which directed the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to adopt increased warning and product safety standards for products containing button cell and coin batteries, due to potential ingestion hazards for children. The law also included requirements regarding the packaging of button cell or coin batteries not sold already installed in consumer products. Read more