Hunting 239 - ThinkingAfield.org

NSSF to Cal Fish & Game Prez: Recuse Yourself

Attorneys for the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) on Tuesday, Aug. 5, delivered a formal letter to the California Fish and Game Commission President Michael Sutton asking that he recuse himself from involvement in the drafting of regulations to implement AB711, the state law banning traditional ammunition for use in hunting, as well as any other issue related to lead ammunition or matters lobbied by California Audubon or Pacific Flyaway. Because of Sutton’s position as executive director with Audubon California, his involvement in the implementation of AB 711 regulations appears to violate state statutes and undermines public confidence in the commission’s impartiality and fairness in the regulatory process. Read more

Michigan Wolf Management Showdown?

By Glen Wunderlich

Wolf Facts and What It Means To You

Lansing, Michigan – -(Ammoland.com)- The impending showdown over Michigan’s wolf management looms large, as we head into the current election cycle.

On one end of the spectrum is the largest anti-hunting organization in the nation – the Washington-based Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), while opposition comes from Citizens for Professional Wildlife Management (CPWM).

Over 5 ½ years ago, then Deputy Secretary of the Interior, Lynn Scarlett, announced the removal of the western Great Lakes wolf population and portions of the northern Rocky Mountain population of gray wolves from protection under the Endangered Species Act.

“Wolves have recovered in the Great Lakes and the northern Rocky Mountains because of the hard work, cooperation and flexibility shown by states, tribes, conservation groups, federal agencies and citizens of both regions,” said Scarlett. “We can all be proud of our various roles in saving this icon of the American wilderness.”

Well, almost all of us.

HSUS has already sent its lobbyists to Lansing and has threatened even more lawsuits.

Need Some Ankle Socks? Ask HSUS.

GW: They’ve sent me some great gear over the years- for members only, no less. The tote bags are good for carrying hunting gear, as long as you remember to turn them inside out. And, those cute gardening gloves – good for one oil change and lube.

Here’s the latest from www.humanewatch.org…

Given that the Humane Society of the United States spends about half of its budget on overhead—including tens of millions of dollars of fundraising costs that it misleadingly calls “program spending”—there’s no shortage of doodads and tchotchkes that wind up in people’s mailboxes. We’ve seen HSUS calendars, HSUS tote bags, and HSUS t-shirts. But now someone has sent us a pair of HSUS socks that he received in the mail.

Really? Socks?

Maybe HSUS should consider the symbolism of sending people something that is associated with bad stenches. After all, HSUS is an organization that only gives 1% of the money it raises to pet shelters, that recently stuffed $26 million into Caribbean accounts instead of giving that money to help needy animals, and that pays $400,000 a year to a CEO who has said “I don’t love animals or think they are cute.” Read more

Weather Conditions and Trophy Whitetails

MISSOULA, Mont.—Statistics say it won’t be windy when you shoot your Boone and Crockett whitetail. Neither will it be raining. Nor cloudy. Nor warmer than 50 degrees.

A new book, “Boone and Crockett Club’s Complete Guide to Hunting Whitetails,” includes detailed analyses of weather conditions reported by hunters when they tagged a buck big enough to qualify for North America’s premier big-game records book.

More than 8,000 recent Boone and Crockett record entries were reviewed. The most common trophy-day weather data include:

93 percent – No precipitation

8 5 percent – Winds calm to 5 mph

81 percent – Temperature 50 degrees or less

51 percent – Sunny/clear

Boone and Crockett records also reveal the best odds for taking a massive whitetail occur during the week of Nov. 13 between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Along with many more details and charts on weather, dates, times, firearm calibers, ammunition and other behind-the-records statistics, “Boone and Crockett Club’s Complete Guide to Hunting Whitetails” offers extensive, informative chapters on proven trophy-hunting strategies and learned insights from noted whitetail authorities. Read more

Nikon Promo Aims to Help Hunters as Seasons Close In

Deer hunting season is just around the corner, and to help hunters prepare Nikon is offering instant savings on a number of sport optics to help ensure this upcoming season is a successful one.

Now through September 21, 2014, hunters can enjoy instant savings on select PROSTAFF fieldscopes and riflescopes, as well as select MONARCH 3 binoculars and the recently released ACULON rangefinder. Read more

Thompson/Center Arms Launches “Fall Into Savings” Promotion

SPRINGFIELD, MA— Smith & Wesson Corp. announced today that Thompson/Center Arms™ is offering a special incentive for sportsmen and women this fall year with a limited-time mail-in rebate program for consumers who purchase any new T/C® Venture™ or Dimension® rifle. Available now until November 30, 2014, the “Fall Into Savings” promotion offers a $75 rebate on any Thompson/Center model in the popular T/C Venture family, or from among multiple selections in the Dimension Interchangeable Bolt-Action Platform. Read more

Stealth Cam Digital Night Vision Monocular

Grand Prairie, TX- Stealth Cam, introduced in the year 2000, quickly became the leader in scouting camera innovation. Today, Stealth Cam introduces their new Digital Night Vision Monocular (NVM) that takes technology beyond cameras and into optics that illuminates and provides night vision. The new NVM is an excellent compact tool for low light or after hours scouting, nighttime boat rides, camping, search and rescue, and many other night time activities. Read more

Millett Tactical Introduces Three New Versatile Red Dot Sights

Overland Park, Kan. — Millett, a performance-driven and trusted brand in the shooting industry for decades, has announced the release of three new tactical red dot sights. The new M-Force, M-Pulse and Speed Point red dot sights from Millett provide shooters with a versatile selection of precision sighting options equipped for a variety of shooting disciplines.

The M-Force features a 5 MOA red dot with a fully-coated fixed power optic for a bright sight picture and quick target acquisition. Constructed with a durable 30mm tube, the M-Force comes with flip-open scope caps and a one-piece, tool-free cantilever mount for optimum sight height and quick installation on AR rifles. Read more

iON Cameras Introduces New Realtree Xtra® CamoCAM™

New York, NY, July 30, 2014 – iON America, the global consumer electronics company that brought Shoot/Share^™ Wi-Fi connectivity to point-of-view (POV) iON Cameras, unveils the iON CamoCAM^™, designed specifically for fishing and hunting enthusiasts, where camouflage gear is critical to success.

CamoCAM retails for $299.99 USD and is debuting in Walmart stores and Walmart.com this fall.

The versatility of the CamoCAM makes it the perfect addition to any outdoor activity. CamoCAM is skinned with official Realtree Xtra® camouflage and includes a Realtree Xtra camouflage mount at no extra cost. The mount’s easy lock technology makes it perfect to affix to the barrel of a firearm, fishing net and the stabilizer bar on a compound bow. In addition, the CamoCAM pairs perfectly with all of iON’s existing mounts including suction cups, helmet mounts and more, making the CamoCAM an essential part of all year-round activities and any hunting or fishing trip.

Outdoor sports enthusiasts can now shoot and share high quality video images, while benefitting from the compact size, light weight, fully-waterproof design (with no unsightly, expensive added case needed as with competitor products), Wi-Fi connectivity and ease-of-use benefits that have made iON Cameras so popular.

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