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Virginian Sentenced for Dog Fighting Conspiracy and Illegal Possession of Firearms

A Virginia resident was sentenced today to 37 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to federal charges resulting from a lengthy investigation into a significant multi-state dog fighting conspiracy.

According to court documents, Raymond L. Johnson, 41, of Henrico, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to participate in an animal fighting venture and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. Beginning in November 2019, law enforcement investigated a criminal organization involved in dog fighting based out of Richmond, and extending into Baltimore, Maryland. In late 2020, law enforcement agents executed three residential search warrants in Virginia and one residential search warrant in Maryland, and seized numerous dogs that were being used for organized dog fighting, together with dog fighting paraphernalia, firearms and ammunition.

During the investigation, Johnson communicated with his co-conspirators about breeding and fighting dogs, past dog fights, coordination of upcoming dog fights, and other topics detailing the business and the brutality of dog fighting. Johnson hosted two dog fights at his residence, videos of which were recovered by law enforcement. Agents executed a search warrant at Johnson’s Henrico residence on Nov. 19, 2020, and recovered nine pit bull terrier-type dogs with scarring consistent with dog fighting. Agents also seized other evidence of dog fighting activities at Johnson’s residence, including dog collars, medications, supplies and supplements and a treadmill used to train dogs for fighting. Read more

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Michigan: fuelwood permits available Friday with new online purchase option

Want to cut firewood for personal use in a Michigan state forest? Fuelwood permits will be available from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources beginning Friday, April 1, with a new online purchase option.

Permits will cost $20 this year after a two-year fee suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s how to get one:

“We’re encouraging the online option to save everybody time and energy going forward,” said Jeff Stampfly, chief of the DNR’s Forest Resources Division. “It’s a new service for these permits, but many people will be familiar with it if they have bought hunting and fishing licenses in the past.” Read more

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Michigan: ‘Bringing Mass Timber to Lumbertown: Adelaide Pointe’s Muskegon Lake Vision’

Sign up for March 31 webinar: ‘Bringing Mass Timber to Lumbertown: Adelaide Pointe’s Muskegon Lake Vision’

If you’re interested in mass timber construction, don’t miss an upcoming conversation about a planned development in Muskegon that will feature mass timber buildings.

Register for “Bringing Mass Timber to Lumbertown: Adelaide Pointe’s Muskegon Lake Vision” – a free webinar starting at noon Thursday, March 31.

Sandra Lupien, director of MassTimber@MSU, will facilitate a discussion featuring developers Emily and Ryan Leestma and architect Jason Korb:

  • Emily and Ryan Leestma are developing Adelaide Pointe, a 30-acre, former industrial site on Muskegon Lake, to include a marina, boat storage, restaurants, retail, apartments and 400 condos, using an overall sustainable approach that includes mass timber construction for most of the buildings.
  • Korb, the Adelaide Pointe architect, also is behind Milwaukee’s 25-story Ascent Tower, the tallest mass timber building in the world. Read more
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Wildlife Assets to Be Auctioned April 2-3 at AGFD’s Outdoor Expo

Contact:

Dale Hajek, Public Information Officer

623-236-7215, dhajek@azgfd.gov

Antlers, hides, head mounts and more will be in high demand

PHOENIX —The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) will auction a three-year inventory of wildlife assets at the upcoming 2022 Outdoor Expo at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility, just west of Interstate 17 on Carefree Highway.

Antlers, hides, skulls and wildlife mounts, as well as wildlife artwork and taxidermy — all seized during law enforcement investigations, obtained from animals killed in vehicle collisions, or acquired through donations — will be sold April 2-3. Items can be purchased individually, by the pound or through a silent auction (cash or credit card only). Read more

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Federal Offers Special Edition T-Shirt with Profits to Support Ukraine

ANOKA, Minnesota – March 23, 2022 – In continuing support of Ukraine, Federal Ammunition will be selling a t-shirt benefiting crisis relief efforts in the war-torn country. This follows the announcement that Federal, along with sister ammunition brands CCI, Speer, and Remington, would be donating a total of one million rounds to the Ukraine armed forces.

“The war in Ukraine has displaced millions of citizens and exposed average people to the horrors of war,” said Jason Vanderbrink, president of Federal Ammunition, Remington, CCI, Speer. “Supporting the relief effort is a crucial element of the global response, and we are proud to do our part,” continued Vanderbrink.

The t-shirt design, available at www.federalpremium.com, features the call out from the Ukrainian President needing ammunition to assist in their country’s defense.

The t-shirts are receiving a tremendous amount of support and are selling out quickly. If the desired shirt in six sizes from 3XL to small sell out, consumers can sign up to receive a notification of when the t-shirt has been restocked.

All profits from the sale of the limited-edition t-shirt will go to support the humanitarian relief efforts through Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund – GlobalGiving. Read more

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ALPS Mountaineering Aura System Sleeping Bag System

New Haven, Mo. – ALPS Mountaineering, manufacturer of performance-driven technical support gear for wilderness exploration, trekking, and family camping, has just introduced a one-and-done sleeping bag system that meets the needs of multi-climate campers. The new Aura System is an ingeniously designed sleeping bag that offers three different configurations to keep campers comfortable in everything from cold to warm-weather climates.

The Aura System is based on a 30°F mummy bag featuring two-layer offset construction to eliminate cold spots. Quilted between the polyester liner and nylon ripstop outer layer is TechLoft Micro insulation, which delivers the base 30°F rating. Insulated chest and zipper baffling further eliminates cold air intrusion for a comfortable night’s sleep.

When temperatures take a dive, the Aura System can be converted to a 15°F mummy bag by installing the quilt top with enclosed foot box. This adds an additional layer of heat-trapping insulation to the bag and foot box. Simply slip the quilt’s foot box over the base bag and secure the quilt to the bag via dual #8 zippers and hook-and-loop patches along the chest baffle.

An incidental feature of this system is the space created between the bag and quilt. If even more warmth is desired, the camper can insert clothing between the layers. It’s also the perfect solution for dressing on cold mornings because clothing stays warm while layered in the bag. Read more

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Henry Repeating Arms Donation Raises Over $40,000 for Indiana Girl’s Cancer Treatments

RICE LAKE, WI – Henry Repeating Arms, the country’s leading lever action firearm manufacturer, is pleased to announce that its donation of 55 custom rifles raised a total of $40,660 for 4-year-old Milah Schevenius of Decatur, Indiana. The funds will provide financial assistance for the medical expenses incurred throughout Milah’s kidney cancer treatments, including several surgeries and 42 weeks of chemo and radiation. Milah was diagnosed with bilateral Wilms’ Tumor, a rare occurrence affecting only 6% of Wilms’ tumor patients.

The “Miss Milah’s Miracle” campaign is the latest fundraising effort of Henry’s Guns For Great Causes program, a charitable branch of the company that focuses on providing support for sick children, children’s hospitals, military veterans organizations, and other non-profit groups. Each rifle in the limited-edition series features a colorful, childlike design unique to Milah’s personality engraved and hand-painted on the walnut buttstocks. All of the rifles sold out within 3 hours of the initial release announcement. In addition, the online auctions for the first and last serial numbers in the limited series ended at $5,850 and $4,600, respectively. Read more

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New York Court Rules NRA Cannot Be Dissolved

NRA Prevails Over NYAG: Court Rules Association Cannot be Dissolved

FAIRFAX, VA – The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) scored a major legal victory today, as a New York court struck down attempts by the New York Attorney General to dissolve the 150-year-old organization. Following a two-hour hearing on December 10, 2021, the Hon. Joel M. Cohen of the New York State Supreme Court issued an opinion today that vindicates the NRA’s position: the NYAG’s effort to shut down the Association ran afoul of common sense, New York law, and the First Amendment.

“This is a resounding win for the NRA, its 5 million members, and all who believe in this organization,” says NRA President Charles Cotton. “The message is loud and clear: the NRA is strong and secure in its mission to protect constitutional freedom.”

The NRA will defend against the surviving claims in the lawsuit – but today’s ruling declares that the NYAG cannot shut down the Association or seize its assets. Read more

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Michigan: Delta County Pilot Uninjured After Emergency Landing

A Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officer was the first emergency responder to arrive Thursday at Indian Lake, located west of Manistique in Schoolcraft County, after a single-engine plane lost engine power, forcing the pilot from Escanaba to make an emergency landing on the lake. The pilot was alone in the plane and walked away from the crash with no injuries.

An Escanaba man successfully ditched his plane Thursday afternoon, after engine failure forced an emergency landing on the frozen surface of Indian Lake.

Mark Meyer, 62, had flown his single-engine plane from the Manistique Airport, and had logged about two hours of airtime when he lost power while practicing air maneuvers over the lake, which is located west of Manistique.

At 3:24 p.m., local dispatchers notified emergency responders that a plane circling Indian Lake was reportedly having engine troubles.

Meyer was unable to restart the engine and made his emergency landing on Indian Lake at 3:32 p.m. He was about eight miles from the airport. Read more

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ALPS OutdoorZ Releases New Ambush Sling Pack for Turkey Hunters

NEW HAVEN, Mo. – ALPS OutdoorZ, premiere manufacturer of extreme-duty hunting packs and outdoor gear, continues its mission of developing innovative products to help hunters achieve success in the field with the introduction of the all-new Ambush Sling Pack.

Run-and-gun turkey hunting demands a pack system that is light, adaptable to changing conditions, and delivers on the key features needed for a successful hunt. The new Ambush Sling Pack hits all these benchmarks. Read more

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