Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is pleased to announce the new Ruger® SR-762™, bringing the .308 Win./7.62 NATO cartridge to the popular SR-556® family of rifles. The SR-762™ offers the downrange authority of the .308 cartridge in a two-stage, piston-driven rifle that runs cooler and cleaner than traditional gas-driven AR-style rifles. Read more
BEAVERTON, Ore. – Redfield® introduces an addition to its flagship line of American-made Revolution® riflescopes. The new Revolution/TAC™ 3-9x40mm riflescope maintains the quality and clarity of the original Revolution, but adds features making it a great choice for any tactical rifle. Read more
While many people travel “up north” to find grouse and woodcock hunting opportunities in Michigan, hunters may not know that there are some great grouse and woodcock hunting areas right in southeast Michigan. The Department of Natural Resources’ local wildlife biologists have scouted their respective game areas for the latest information on where to find the grouse and woodcock. Read more
BEAVERTON, Ore. – Redfield® introduces the latest model in their line of tactical optics, the Battlezone™ Tac.22™ 2-7x34mm riflescope. Designed for .22 Long Rifle firearms, the Battlezone Tac.22 comes with two elevation adjustment dials. The first is marked in ¼ MOA increments, and the second is a Bullet Drop Compensation (BDC) dial calibrated to the .22LR, shooting a 36-grain hollowpoint at 1,260 feet per second. The BDC dial is marked from 50 to 150 yards. Read more
Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for more than 60 years, has introduced a new 3x 30mm digital night vision device. The Equinox series from Bushnell features night vision monoculars in four popular configurations. Read more
Montana officials have indicated an outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) has taken a toll on the whitetail population and hunting may be somewhat curtailed as a result. More here…
By Glen Wunderlich
The whitetail archery hunt in which all variables come into alignment is something all hunters envision. The stand is chosen for its position relative to the wind and sun with liberal amounts of cover scent masking all traces of the human element. Maybe even a lone doe decoy is placed within the limits of capability. Read more
California Governor Jerry Brown has signed a statewide ban on traditional lead ammunition for hunting—Assembly Bill 711, sponsored by Assemblyman Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood). The deadline for gubernatorial action was Sunday, October 13th
California is the first state in the nation to take such unnecessary action.
“Calling themselves ‘Mainers’ is nothing more than a transparent marketing ploy.”
After failing to get legislation passed in Maine this spring, anti-hunting forces have begun work on a ballot initiative that would ban bear hunting over bait, with dogs and bear trapping. If they collect enough signatures, the question will appear on the November 2014 ballot.
A disclaimer on their website’s homepage reads, “paid for with regulated funds by the committee of Mainers for Fair Bear Hunting, PO Box 15367, Portland ME.” An examination of the campaign finance report filed by the group tells a different, and much more accurate, story. Read more
Firearm deer season is right around the corner, Nov. 15-30. Are you ready? Here are a few tools you may find helpful as you plan your fall hunt!
Confused about the new antler point restrictions in the northwest Lower Peninsula? Whether you hunt with a firearm, muzzleloader or bow, these restrictions apply.