Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Purchase a new ultra-light, but durable full-size Leica Ultravid HD from any authorized North America Leica Dealer and receive a classic and versatile Filson Medium Field Bag ($250 value). Send in your mail-in rebate form and a copy of your sales receipt for your purchase, made between Sept. 15 and Dec. 31, 2014, to Leica to receive the field bag. Read more
Bay City and Unionville residents win crossbow, rifle
Two Michigan hunters were presented with new hunting equipment by the Michigan Involvement Committee of Safari Club International at last week’s meeting of the Natural Resources Commission in Two Michigan hunters hold a new crossbow and rifle with representatives from Safari Club International.Lansing, Michigan. The gear – a Weatherby rifle and a TenPoint crossbow – was given by the committee as thanks for all hunters’ participation in Department of Natural Resources hunter surveys. Read more
For a limited time only, purchase a new high-quality, yet rugged Leica CRF Rangemaster 1000-R or 1600-B Compact Laser Rangefinder from any authorized North America Leica Dealer and receive a Surefire G2X-Pro flashlight and lanyard ($85 value). Read more
Adams Arms announces a new line of piston driven 300BLK products, complete with the Adams Arms legendary Lifetime Warranty and accuracy guarantee. Our new line of piston driven 300BLK uppers and pistols are available in multiple configurations and barrel lengths with the same clean running, reliable system you have come to expect from Adams Arms and the accuracy and durability of Voodoo Innovations Melonited barrels, combined with the benefits of the .30 caliber 300BLK cartridge. Read more
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) recently appointed Becky Humphries its new chief conservation officer.
“I am excited to lead NWTF’s conservation efforts in this new role,” said Humphries. “Our staff is working hard to conserve the focal landscapes we have identified across the country. We also are focused on the future site of the Palmetto Shooting Complex, ensuring we continue to lead by example when it comes to wildlife and habitat management plans.” Read more
The National Shooting Sports Foundation’s “Bullet Points” reports the NSSF’s Larry Keane will be presenting the economic impact of California’s ban on the use of traditional lead ammunition in hunting before a public hearing of the Wildlife Resource Committee of the California Fish and Game Commission on Wednesday, September 17. Read more
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce eleven new additions to the Ruger American Rifle® bolt-action family in a variety of left-handed and Ranch versions. The left-handed versions are available in .223 Rem., .22-250 Rem., .243 Win., 7mm-08 Rem., .308 Win., .270 Win. and .30-06 Sprg.. New Ranch versions with a 16.12″ threaded barrel are available in standard and compact lengths and chambered in 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem. and .300 BLK. Read more
NEW BERLIN, WI- Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor television for American sportsmen and women, brings viewers NRANEWS Cam & Co. Watch ‘N Win promotion beginning at 6 p.m. ET on Monday, September 15 through Friday, September 19. One lucky winner will win a prize package that includes a trip to sit in-studio and watch the show with host, Cam Edwards at the Farmville, VA studios. The winner also will attend the “Heart of Virginia Friends of NRA Banquet” on Saturday, September 27 and sit with Cam along with Sportsman hosts, Benny Spies and Scott Leysath. Read more
CEDAR CITY, UTAH – Huntin’ Fool is giving its fans and members a chance to win a $14,000 Colorado Unit 40 private ranch elk hunt in conjunction with the pre-launch of their new Signature Line of Huntin’ Fool apparel. From now until September 30th every piece of signature line apparel purchased will give the buyer a chance to win a fully guided elk rifle hunt on a private ranch in Colorado’s highly productive unit 40 (i.e. buy two shirts and a hat and receive three entries into the drawing). There is no limit on how many times you can enter into the contest. Read more
As the opening of the 2014-15 deer season approaches, hunters are urged to make pre-hunt checks to ensure treestand safety and use appropriate safety gear to reduce the chance of accidents in the field.
Each year, a few hunters are injured when they fall from stands or their stands fail. Nearly all of these injuries can be prevented if hunters follow some basic treestand safety rules: Read more
