Michigan Bear Hunters Association Donates $100,000 to Citizens for Professional Wildlife Management

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

Idaho governor signs emergency legislation nullifying all future federal gun laws

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…

Barnett Quad 400 and Wildcat C5

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

Kids and Gobblers

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

Hunters and anglers provide record support for

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 The Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger program helps provide venison to area food banks and kitchens.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

HSUS Plays Hide and Seek with Donations

This from www.HumaneWatch.org

A sharp-eyed reader pointed us to something buried in HSUS’s latest tax return, covering the year 2012. On page 32, HSUS states that it made an “investment” total $25.7 million in the “Central American and the Caribbean” region. We went back to HSUS’s 2009, 2010, and 2011 tax returns. There were no reported investments of any kind abroad.

Strange? We think so.

Where exactly is this $26 million “invested”? It turns out HSUS funneled mega-bucks to several funds located in the Cayman Islands. You know, the secretive place where people stuff their secretive money. Bond villain-type stuffsecretive . Read more

Bushnell EQUINOX Z Product Line Features Three New Digital Night Vision Monoculars

Overland Park, KanBushnell,  an industry leader in high performance sports optics for more than 65  years, has introduced three new night vision optics in the EQUINOX™  Z product line. The digital night vision units are  available in three configurations with a host of features, including  digital zoom, image capture and video recording.

Available in 3x  30mm, 4.5x  40mm and 6x  50mm monocular configurations, the EQUINOX Z product  line is loaded with features. Each monocular is constructed with a  rugged, water-resistant housing, features a 1-3x digital zoom,  adjustable IR settings and daytime color viewing. In addition, each  unit is powered with AA batteries for added convenience and cost  savings. Read more

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