Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
TULSA, Okla. (June 3, 2013) – Already a go-to resource for hunters and anglers in search of the finest trophy destinations around the world, NRA Outdoors now delivers NRA members access to specialized training from renowned instructors at world-class facilities with the first Long Range Hunting/Shooting School featuring “Top Shot” winner Iain Harrison, which begins June 6. Read more
GW: This bill died last year and has been brought back to life by Representative Matt Lori, whom I worked with last year on this bill. The arguments against the bill are lame.
1) “… could create the perception of a public safety risk…” So, educate the uninformed.
2) “Allowing certain rifles that shoot straight-walled cartridges could result in conservation officers having to enter privately-owned land to check cartridges…” Since the DNR doesn’t enter privately-owned land to check – for the sake of checking – anything else, what’s the big deal about checking calibers. Same with pistols in the Zone III during deeer season. How do they know a pistol meets the requirements – minimum caliber, no centerfire cartridges, etc? They don’t! And, what has been the issue with this over the last decade? None.
Get on with it!
ALLOW THE USE OF RIFLES IN “SHOTGUN” ZONE
House Bill 4283 (reported from committee without amendment)
BRIEF SUMMARY: The bill would allow the use of certain specific rifles during the regular firearm deer season in the area that is currently restricted to only shotguns, muzzleloaders, and certain types of pistols. Read more
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Dallas, TX.- D.T. Systems has revolutionized the E-Collar market with the unveiling of the new Rapid Access Pro Trainer (R.A.P.T.) 1400 E-Collar. This revolutionary hands free transmitter design allows average dog owners, as well as expert handlers and trainers to position the transmitter on their hands in a variety of positions so corrections can be made instantly, without having to locate the transmitter. The R.A.P.T. features a Rapid Access™ button (easily accessible with one finger-located directly on top of the unit) that can be programmed to Nick, Continuous or Vibration Assist correction functions-for one touch operation without the need to use the entire hand. Read more
Overland Park, Kan – Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for 65 years, has introduced a new 8x 30mm digital camera binocular. The new ImageView 8x 30mm combines eight power magnification optics with a camera that delivers both high resolution photos and high definition (HD) video, allowing users to capture incredible images with clarity and ease.
Bushnell ImageView Binocular
GW: This is the first I’ve heard about this proposal. Sounds good!
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today advised the public that a local organization will hold an informational meeting regarding a proposed deer antler point restriction (APR) on June 4 at the East Lansing High School.
A group known as the Lower Peninsula Deer Management Initiative (LPDMI) has proposed a four-point APR for all of Zone 3 in southern Michigan. Read more
The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the application period to purchase a bear or elk hunting application ends June 1. Read more
Similar to the M100, the M150 Monster HangOn is designed with an adjustable seat height of 17″ – 20″ and allows for 15 degrees of lean for tree-angle adjustment. Weighing only 19.5 pounds, this stand is ideal for the hunter that appreciates mobility without sacrificing comfort. On top of that, M150 Monster’s lightweight frame has a large and spacious 37″ x 24″ platform Read more
GW: …the Court found that the groups merely disagreed with the legislature’s policy of allowing wolf harvests…And, that’s what happens when you come to conclusions based on feelings.
Washington, D.C. – Based on arguments presented by Safari Club International (SCI) the Minnesota Court of Appeals has dismissed a legal challenge to Minnesota’s wolf harvest. The Court ruled that the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) and Howling for Wolves failed to show their members were harmed by the process used by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to establish the state’s wolf season. Read more
On the mark with a sporterized Swede in 6.5×55…