Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
GREELEY, Colo. – Burris®, a proven leader in riflescope technology, is proud to introduce Droptine™, an effective and affordable new line of hunting riflescopes. Rugged and durable with high performance optics, Droptine riflescopes offer trajectory compensation with the popular Ballistic Plex reticle, and even provide customized shooting experiences with reticles specifically calibrated for .22 LR, Slug Gun, and Sabot firearms. Read more
GW: A good way to save the BDL stock when hunting…
COMER, GA – MasterPiece Arms, manufacturers of the MPA MAC Line of pistols, carbines, suppressors and MPAR Rifles, now offers the ultimate in rifle customization built using the highest quality manufactured systems on the market today. Read more
GW: An ESA failure with hope from hunters…
WASHINGTON- -The U.S. House and Senate will consider Dallas Safari Club (DSC)-backed legislation that would exempt from endangered species protections three antelope species nearly extinct in their native countries but thriving on ranches in Texas.
The exemptions would clear the way for ranchers to maintain their herds and to offer hunts for these game animals without government intervention. Read more
It’s already been tough for the wild birds this season with all the snow and ice cover courtesy of Mother Nature. Hats off to Pheasants Forever for all it does.
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Saint Paul, Minn. – For the third consecutive year, Pheasants Forever spent more than $50 million on its wildlife habitat conservation and education mission. In 2013, $53.8 million mission dollars helped accomplish 13,281 wildlife habitat projects spanning 1.46 million acres – the highest annual acreage total in Pheasants Forever’s 31-year history. The year’s total pushes Pheasants Forever over the 10 million acre mark since the organization’s 1982 inception. Read more
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to start dreaming of spring by purchasing their spring turkey hunt applications today.
The DNR reminds hunters that spring turkey hunting applications are on sale now through Feb 1. The application fee is $4. Applications and licenses may be purchased at any authorized license agent or online at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings. Read more
In case you couldn’t attend…
MINT SPRING- Parker Bows, a manufacturer of high quality Compound bows, Crossbows and Crossbow Accessories is proud to introduce the Black Eagle for 2014. Riding on the success of Parker’s 2013 Eagle Compound bow, the Black Eagle is decorated in SpiderWeb Black finish with high-end features found on bows costing hundreds more. Read more
ACCOKEEK, MD– Franchi’s Intensity is a 3 ½-inch 12-gauge powerhouse featuring the versatile Inertia Driven® system. The new Intensity shotguns embody the feel of smaller gauge guns, which is possible because the recoil spring encircles the magazine tube located forward of the receiver. This is what keeps recoil in line with the shooter and helps reduce muzzle flip. Read more
Vortex’s tried and true Diamondback riflescopes get a big brother in 2014 with the introduction of the all-new Diamondback HP Series. The HP (High Performance) designation encompasses an array of features hunters are sure to appreciate – game animals, not so much. Read more
GREELEY, CO- The Nighthunter Xtreme premium German-made riflescope line features high definition glass and rugged components. Over half a century of experience building rugged and reliable, mil-spec products provided Steiner the ability to develop this new line of hunting scopes. Many optics manufacturers boast shock resistance, but Steiner’s battle-grade components introduce a new level of toughness. The Nighthunter Scopes are tested to withstand up to 1000 Gs of force and are waterproof to 6 feet – with electronics installed! Read more