Category: Hunting

Federal Premium Working With States to Update Turkey Hunting Shotgun and Ammo Regs

ANOKA, MN – Due to the introduction of new high-density HEAVYWEIGHT Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) loads, Federal Premium is working with a number of U.S. states to legalize the use of .410 shotguns and smaller shot sizes for turkey hunting.

“Hunters have better options for effective turkey loads with smaller shot than ever before,” said Federal Premium Director of Conservation Ryan Bronson. “Federal Premium is working with wildlife agencies and policy makers in the 16 states that currently prohibit turkey hunting with shot smaller than No. 8 and shotgun bores smaller than 20 gauge to rethink their regulations and give turkey hunters of all ages, statures and physical abilities more options.”

“Most of these turkey ammunition restrictions were put into place when lead was the only shot material available,” continued Bronson. “While TSS shot has been very popular among hand-loaders for some time, by making our factory loaded turkey ammunition available to a broader segment of the hunting public, we are hoping all states and Canadian provinces will consider updating their regulations to allow these new configurations.” Read more

Ammunition, Hunting

Michigan Outdoor News Offers Free Subscription Tied to Hunter, Bow, Trapper Education

(Plymouth, MN) — Hunting is a time-honored Michigan tradition, providing challenging outdoor recreation and helping develop an appreciation for the wilderness and wildlife. To celebrate this heritage, Outdoor News Inc., publisher of locally written fishing and hunting outdoor newspapers in seven Great Lake states, is offering youth aged 17 and younger who have successfully completed the hunter safety education program through the Michigan DNR with a complimentary three-month subscription to Michigan Outdoor News. New for 2018, the three-month junior subscription has been expanded to include the Michigan DNR Bow Ed and Trapper Ed programs for adults entering these sports for the first time as well. Read more

Fishing, Hunting

Secretary Zinke Applauds Presidential Order Exempting Outfitters, Guides on Public Lands from Regs

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke today applauded President Donald J. Trump’s exemption from Executive Order 13658 for Recreational Services on Federal Lands. The Presidential exemption applies only to outfitters and guides who operate on Federal lands and does not apply to lodging, food service, or other businesses that operate on Federal lands, such as national parks, monuments, recreation areas, and other areas. The order was signed ahead of Memorial Day weekend, which is the unofficial start to peak season for many guides and outfitters.

“President Donald J. Trump is a businessman and a job creator who knows that government one-size-fits-all approaches usually end up fitting nobody. The President’s Executive Order, ‘Exemption from Executive Order 13658 for Recreational Services on Federal Lands,’ gives more flexibility to small guides and outfitters that operate in National Parks and other public lands,” said Secretary Zinke. “The order will have a positive effect on rural economies and American families, allowing guides and outfitters to bring tourists out on multi-day hiking, fishing, hunting, and camping expeditions, without enduring costly burdens. The outdoor recreation sector is a multi-billion dollar economic engine, and the more people able to enjoy our public lands, the better.” Read more

Fishing, Hunting

Michigan: Memorial Day weekend – why not go turkey hunting?

GW:  Just what I’m about to do, thank you.

Need an idea to get your friends and family outdoors this Memorial Day weekend?  Enjoy the spring season while trying to find a turkey or hear a gobble.

Hunt 234 – a statewide hunting license valid for public and private lands (except for public lands in the southern Lower Peninsula) – runs through May 31, perfect for your Memorial Day weekend plans!

Hunt 234 licenses can be purchased throughout the entire spring turkey season. Hunters are limited to one turkey license for the spring season. Read more

Hunting

Zinke Selects Eight Boone and Crockett Members to Serve on Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council

MISSOULA, MT  – Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke has selected five Boone and Crockett Club members for the Interior’s Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council along with three more members serving as alternates. The council’s role is to advise the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture on existing and proposed policies that affect wildlife and habitat conservation.

“This is how conservation was established and has been maintained and advanced in this country,” said Ben B. Hollingsworth Jr., president of the Boone and Crockett Club. “Roosevelt built a network of experts passionate about wild places and wild things to ensure that generations of people would have the opportunity to enjoy them, and a lot of these conservationists were members of the Club.”

Theodore Roosevelt and George Bird Grinnell founded the Boone and Crockett Club in 1887 to address the decline of wildlife, especially game species on a national scale. Read more

Hunting

Houston Safari Club Awards Grant to Sportsmen’s Alliance

Houston, TX  – Houston Safari Club (HSC) continues its support of Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation through a grant of $15,000 to support their incredible efforts to defend hunting, fishing and trapping against lawsuits, legislation and ballot issues initiated by animal rights and anti-hunting organizations.

For 40 years, the Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation has been able to achieve a 95% success rate of defeating anti-hunting led initiatives. Unfortunately, the number of new anti-hunting initiatives is increasing and the only way they can meet those challenges is with increased funding from supporters like HSC. “We’re extremely grateful that the Board and members of the Houston Safari Club continue to demonstrate the importance of fighting to protect our heritage,” said Evan Heusinkveld, Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation president and CEO. “It’s through the commitment of organizations like HSC that we’re able to engage in battles all across the country.” Read more

Animal Rights, Fishing, Hunting

Cirrus Wind Indicator

Victoria, TX- Cirrus Outdoors changed the wind detection game with the launch of the Cirrus Wind Indicator®. “We tested the indicator for several years before bringing it to market. Being the first wind indicator on the market to utilize true vaper technology we had to make sure everything was right. Over the last year we developed our base unit into the ultimate hunting tool. Our product development team built the technology to not only have the best wind indicator on the market but the best multi tool as well.” Said Jim Angott President of Cirrus Outdoors.

The new Cirrus Wind Indicator® features three multi colored LED Lights. (red and white) This new lighted unit allows hunters to monitor and check the wind and thermals in total darkness or extremely low light. Not only do the lights help you detect the wind but they can be used as a flashlight when needed as well. Not only will the Cirrus Unit work as a wind checker and a flashlight built into one compact design, it will also act as a USB charging bank for your phone. “With all the technology, we take into the woods I find myself looking to downsize on how much I take with me to the stand. While testing the new Cirrus Wind Indicator® I had a flashlight, charger, and most important a wind indicator that all fit into my pocket.” Mike Hecht General Manager of RubLine Marketing.

Cirrus Wind Indicator® is available at several fine retailers across the country as well as several online retailers.

MSRP $44.95

Hunting

ScrapeFix’s The Vine

Any scrape fanatic knows that vertically hanging licking branches are the key to mock scrapes. Whitetails can’t resist vertically hanging branches and will travel long distances to visit these locations.

CHALLENG IS TO THE PERFECT LICKING BRANCH:
• The perfect licking branch is never readily available near your trail camera locations or shooting lanes.
• As the rut gets closer bucks will often break of licking branches and abandon the scrape.
• Whitetails will rarely make scrapes in locations without the perfect licking branch.

Now you can make the perfect mock scrape in any location with ScrapeFix’s TheVine. The Vine Package comes with 5′ Fully Adjustable vine and a bottle of ScrapeFix. Place TheVine on any tree, adjust to desired height and WATCH IT WORK! 

Hunting

Nature Blinds HERO Advantage and Stalking Shield

Kerrville, TX (May 2, 2018) – The deer rut is synonymous with freezing weather, when the biggest limiting factor for some hunters is staying warm to remain in the field all day. Heated blinds are ideal for dealing with Mother Nature, but many are obtrusive in contrast to their surroundings.

The Nature Blind Hero provides all the advantages a hunter needs to be successful. Not only are these self-contained blinds warm and dry, but they blend like a chameleon into their surroundings.

The Hero is designed to be aesthetically pleasing to hunters but is simply part of the neighborhood for local deer. The Hero looks like a weathered old tree trunk and will even fool other hunters. It isn’t uncommon for hunting buddies to open and check out the blind in detail to see if it is real wood or a perfect replica.

The Hero is fully insulated and has a carpeted floor. Fully locking doors secures your secret blind, if anyone could find it in the first place. Read more

Hunting

Swagger Bipods – Anywhere, Any Terrain

You found the perfect pinch point to catch a big buck flat-footed while traveling from his bedding area. Setting up at the base of a tree, you fold out your bipod to hold your rifle at shoulder height, aimed down the trail where you expect to see the deer approach. In typical big-buck fashion, tall antlers appear far to your right and not on the game trail. With most bipods, you’d be hard-pressed to lift your rifle, aim towards the deer in tight quarters, and still manage to get a shot.

With a Swagger Bipod, the fact the buck showed up within range would be its last mistake. The flexibility of the Flex-Ready legs would allow you to simply swing your rifle barrel in the direction of the deer and fire. The legs would stay in place, where you originally set them, extended to the desired length, and they would twist to keep up with your rifle movement while continuing to provide rock-solid support. Read more

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