Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Governor Rick Snyder (R) has signed Senate Bill 610 into law, making it Public Act 63 of 2014. SB 610, sponsored by state Senator Michael Green (R-31), repeals Michigan’s ban on the private ownership of short-barreled rifles and shotguns. Read more
GW: Sometimes technology can take us too far. This position makes sense…
MISSOULA, Mont.–Trophies scouted or taken with the assistance of drones/unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) are not eligible for entry in Boone and Crockett records, the Club announced recently. Read more
Donation Will Help Petition Drive to Protect Hunting Rights
Gaylord, MI–When anti-hunters tried to take away the right to hunt bears by attacking bear hunting methods in 1996, the Michigan conservation community banded together to defeat them by passing Proposal G, and a big part of its success was a large donation by the Michigan Bear Hunters Association (MBHA). At their annual convention on March 22 at Treetops Resort in Gaylord, the Michigan Bear Hunters Association once again stepped up financially to defend hunting rights by announcing a $100,000 donation to Citizens for Professional Wildlife Management (CPWM). Read more
This legislation is to protect Idaho law enforcement officers from being directed, through federal executive orders, agency orders, statutes, laws, rules, or regulations enacted or promulgated on or after the effective date of this act, to violate their oath of office and Idaho citizens’ rights under Section 11, Article I, of the Constitution of the State of Idaho.
Any official, agent or employee of the state of Idaho or a political subdivision thereof who knowingly and willfully orders an official, agent or employee of the state of Idaho or a political subdivision of the state to enforce any executive order, agency order, law, rule or regulation of the United States government as provided in subsection (2) of this section upon a personal firearm, a firearm accessory or ammunition shall, on a first violation, be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) which shall be paid into the general fund of the state…
NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA, (March 3, 2014) – Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, the world’s leading manufacturer of premium sports optics, is kicking off their Spring Promotion by offering seasonal rebates of up to $125 when purchases are made between March 1, 2014, and May 4, 2014. Read more
Remarkable accuracy, devastating speed and premium comfort are the key features of two of Barnett’s most popular crossbows – the Quad 400 and Wildcat C5. The Quad 400 is designed to deliver the bolt to the target with shocking accuracy and speed. Featuring all of the qualities that made its predecessor one of the deadliest crossbows on the market, the Quad 400 boasts updated design features making it the ultimate hunting tool. Read more
By Glen Wunderlich
At long last, the migratory birds are beginning to arrive and some of the perching birds are already in mating mode. It may be hard to believe that within a month, Michigan’s early spring turkey hunting season will be upon us. So, if you have a youngster that has expressed an interest in joining the hunting ranks, it’s time to prepare. Read more
Thanks to the generosity of many hunters and anglers, Michigan food banks and kitchens will have more fresh venison for meals provided to their visitors. During the 2013-14 license year, the Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger (MSAH) program 
received more than $50,000 – a record amount – in donations from Michigan outdoorsmen and women.
This voluntary donation program has been part of Michigan’s hunting and fishing license-buying experience since 2005, but achieved a record donation level last year. Read more
Shills for The Humane Society of the United States, headed by liberal democrats, are out of touch with reality and spreading more scare tactics. Details here…