Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Colorado’s pro-gun advocates succeeded in removing Senate President John Morse from office yesterday in that state’s first-ever recall election. A second recall effort aimed at Senator Angela Giron was also successful. Read more
It’s being billed as the litmus test of pro and anti gun forces, and today’s first-ever recall elections in Colorado will be underway when the polls open later this morning. At stake in the election are the state senate seats of Senate President John Morse and anti-gun Senator Angela Giron. Read more
Overland Park, Kan. — Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for 65 years, has introduced a new Elite Tactical 4.5-30x 50mm extreme range riflescope (XRS). This high-powered first focal plane riflescope is built for long-range target acquisition and available with three reticle options: Horus H59 or TreMoR2 and the G2DMR. Read more
By Glen Wunderlich
Since archery deer season is nearly upon us, it’s incumbent upon us to take inventory. Let’s see… We have sharpened our broadheads, waxed the strings, checked the cables and we’ve been practicing longer and longer shots at targets.
Certainly the integrity of treestands, that have been in place for years, has been checked, along with pull-up ropes and safety harnesses. In a nutshell, we are feeling pretty good about this season’s preparations.
But, there’s another inventory item that must be added to the list: a mirror. No, not for signaling when you become “disoriented” (although a good companion piece in the wild), but one that will return an image of a sportsman. All of us have one of these tools handy, so here are some tips to fine tune that reflection. Read more
OWASSO, Okla. – Throughout the month of September, participating shooting facilities across the United States will support the Folds of Honor Foundation through Patriot Range Days, an initiative designed to combine love of shooting sports with love of country, while raising funds to provide scholarships to the families of those killed or disabled in service to their country. Read more
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation’s Trailblazer Adventure Program has continued its mission of introducing youth and families to our outdoor heritage after a successful Spring season with more than 83,000 attendees. Read more
GW: If I were in this area, I’d be participating.
Outdoor enthusiasts of all levels are invited to attend an Outdoorsman Swap Meet on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tippy Dam Recreation Area in Brethren (Manistee County). This is the perfect opportunity to exchange hunting and fishing gear – as well as a few stories – with fellow sportsmen.
Tippy Dam Recreation Area is a popular place for anglers and sportsman in the fall, and the Outdoorsman Swap Meet is an opportunity for people to trade items for an entirely new outdoor experience. In the spirit of the outdoors, the swap meet will occur rain or shine.
Anyone interested in selling gear at the swap meet can visit www.michigan.gov/tippydam and click Tippy Dam Recreation Area Events, locate the Sept. 14 Outdoorsman Swap Meet listing, and download, fill out and submit the online vendor signup sheet. The signup sheet may also be filled out at Tippy Dam Recreation Area. For more information about this event please call 231-848-4880. Please email signup forms to dennerte@michigan.gov, fax them to 231-869-4725, or return them to the park.
Tippy Dam Recreation Area is located at 1500 Dilling Road, in Brethren. Park amenities include a boat launch, cross-country ski trails, hiking trails, fishing, camping and more. Although there is no charge for entry to the Outdoorsman Swap Meet, a Recreation Passport is required for entry to Tippy Dam Recreation Area.
Jerry Miculek shows why he is a world champ with a Barrett .50 caliber.
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. (NYSE: RGR) announced yesterday that it has finalized the purchase of a 220,000 square foot facility in Mayodan, North Carolina. This is the Company’s first major expansion in over 25 years, and production at the new facility is expected to begin during the first quarter of 2014.