Category: Hunting

NSSF Issues Statement On “Operation Choke Point”

NEWTOWN, CT — The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) today issued the following statement:

The National Shooting Sports Foundation has been investigating the possible role of the federal government in influencing banks in their lending and business banking relationship decisions regarding companies in our industry. We have heard from several industry members that they had banking relationships terminated by their lending institutions. Read more

Firearms, Gun Control, Hunting, Self Defense

New Black Label Tactical Blades from Browning for 2014

Morgan Utah: For 2014 Browning has added three new knives to their line of Black Label Tactical Blades. The new models include the Rail System Knife, Committed Drop-Point Knife and the Battle Bowie Carbon Fiber Knife. Each knife showcases a variety of features and rugged design that tactical knife users will find useful.

The Rail System features a fixed, double-edged 5 1/2” hollow ground blade knife made of 5Cr stainless steel with full-tang handle construction. A Blade-Tech™ molded polymer sheath is supplied and attaches to any MIL-STD 1913 accessory rail found on many tactical firearms. This patented sheath design by Kelly Van Orden of Battle Blades adds a whole new dimension to the tactical firearm/knife platform. Suggested Retail, $86.00. Read more

General, Hunting

Don’t forget to apply for elk, bear licenses before June 1

The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that they only have until June 1 to apply for bear and elk hunting licenses. There will be 100 elk licenses and 7,831 bear licenses available for the 2014 hunting seasons.

PMH winner with elk

Only Michigan residents are eligible to apply for an elk license. Bear licenses are available for both residents and nonresidents; however, no more than 2 percent of licenses in any bear management unit will be issued to nonresidents.

Hunters can apply online at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings, at any authorized license agent or at a DNR Customer Service Center. A nonrefundable $5 fee is charged at the time of application. Hunters may purchase just one bear and one elk application. Read more

Hunting

6 Deceptions Spun by the Humane Society of the U.S.

GW:  This from www.HumaneWatch.org

Wayne Pinocchio gif

Wayne Pacelle, fat-cat CEO of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), deceives animal lovers in order to line the pockets of his organization. HSUS raises over $100 million a year from the public using ads showing needy dogs and cats, and yet it only gives 1% of that money to pet shelters. HSUS isn’t affiliated with local humane societies, but it benefits from name confusion. HSUS also doesn’t run any pet shelters of its own. Instead, the money HSUS raises is used to fund a radical, PETA-like agenda.

How far does the deception go? Here are six things said by Wayne “Pinocchio” Pacelle. Read more

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife

SCI Leads The Charge Protecting Wildlife Management In Michigan

Lansing, Mich. — Yesterday, Safari Club International’s (SCI) Michigan Chapters worked in conjunction with the Citizens for Professional Wildlife Management (CPWM) to submit over 350,000 signatures to the Michigan Secretary of State in support of the ballot committee sponsoring a citizen-initiated law called the Scientific Fish & Wildlife Conservation Act.

“The voice of Michigan hunters and conservationists cannot be ignored. We are proud of everyone who has worked on the campaign to ensure that fish and wildlife are managed with sound science.  Their work will be a lasting legacy to protect hunting and fishing rights from attacks by out-of-state anti-hunting organizations,” said SCI Past President and current CPWM Chairman Merle Shepard.  “I want to thank SCI for their leadership in helping to collect signatures, as well as its financial commitment to fighting for our hunting rights.” Read more

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife

Six Quick Tips for Treestand Placement

Many hunters have questions about treestand placement. “How high do you go in the tree” is one of the most asked questions on the topic. Every situation is different and there aren’t any rules where there aren’t exceptions. However, there are some general practices that will help in most situations when placing a treestand. Read more

Hunting

Video: Michigan Longbeard Ambushed

By Glen Wunderlich

A check of the weather radar at 4 am convinced me that significant morning showers had passed and only some scattered patches of rain were off to the west.  It was good enough for another attempt to bag a spring gobbler, before Michigan’s late season would end.

Previous hunting sessions this spring had been interesting, but unproductive.  I had outfitted my inexpensive rubber hen decoy with some authentic turkey-feather wings for a bit more realism and, when the first hen of the season caught a glimpse of the “trespasser”, she quickened her pace for a showdown.  The furious hen danced a circular jig around the phony, made a few threatening gestures, and went on her way to breakfast.

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Ammunition, Firearms, Hunting, Wildlife , ,

Crosman Corporation Announces Availability Of Nitro Piston 2

BLOOMFIELD, New York – The standard for break barrel airgun performance changes today with the announcement from Crosman Corporation that new Benjamin Trail rifles featuring the groundbreaking Nitro Piston 2 powerplant and Clean Break Trigger (CBT™) technology are now shipping. First revealed at SHOT Show to wide acclaim, the highly anticipated new generation of airguns deliver more speed and more power with incredible accuracy, all while being up to ten pounds easier to cock. Read more

Firearms, Hunting

Cutting Corners – Planting No-Till Food Plots by Todd Amenrud

I don’t really care for the terms “no-till” or “no-plow” when it comes to food plot products. I believe it gives many newbie’s a false sense of hope. It tells them that it’s acceptable to cut out an important step in the planting process and everything will be OK. The problem being – these types of products are often sold to those first-timers or food plot farmers that don’t have the equipment necessary to complete all the plantings steps according to the book. The more steps you skip in the planting process, the more you will sacrifice in attraction, yield and palatability to a point where you have a total failure. Is it possible to plant a food plot without working/turning the soil? Absolutely; however, if you’re going to skip this very important action, some of the remaining steps become much more essential and must be completed correctly. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife
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