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Category: Hunting
Successful Summer Leads to Full Fall Schedule for Youth Program
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation’s Trailblazer Adventure Program has continued its mission of introducing youth and families to our outdoor heritage after a successful Spring season with more than 83,000 attendees. Read more
Relive Vintage Mule Deer Hunting with New B&C Book
MISSOULA, Mont.–Vintage photos of giant mule deer with yardsticks nestled in their headgear. Historic score sheets boasting crazy-wide antler spreads–up to 43-4/8 inches for typicals; 49-2/8 inches for non-typicals. Classic accounts of legendary muley hunts. Such memorabilia and tons more are being released from the Boone and Crockett Club archives in a new book, “A Mule Deer Retrospective.”
A free preview of “A Mule Deer Retrospective” is at www.boone-crockett.org or by clicking the URL below:
http://www.boone-crockett.org/
The book also boasts chapters by some of today’s most respected mule-deer fanatics: Guy Eastman, Ryan Hatfield, Jim Heffelfinger, Miles Moretti and Wayne van Zwoll.
“This is a comprehensive look at one of the West’s most iconic trophies–an album of historic treasures for anyone who’s interested in the past, present and future of mule deer,” said Boone and Crockett Publications Director Julie Tripp. “It’s the third in our series of retrospective books, following the successes of ‘A Whitetail Retrospective’ and ‘An American Elk Retrospective.'”
“A Mule Deer Retrospective” is 304 colorful pages, hardcover, great for a gift, priced at $34.95 but discounted for Boone and Crockett associates. Join and/or order at www.boone-crockett.org or 888-840-4868.
Boone and Crockett Club maintains the highest standards in fair-chase sportsmanship, habitat stewardship and wildlife management–and has documented their conservation benefits through big-game records that date back to the late 1880s.
Changes abound in Michigan’s deer hunting regulations
It may be early September, but the first rounds of deer season – the Liberty Hunt and the early antlerless deer season, Sept. 21-22 – are only two weeks away. There have been some significant changes made to deer hunting regulations for the 2013 season, so hunters expecting to go about business as usual this fall should take a few minutes to familiarize themselves with the rules. Read more
Antlerless deer application results now available;
The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters to check their antlerless deer drawing results and availability of remaining licenses at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings. Read more
Zanders’ Sporting Goods Adds Australian Outback Ammunition
Zanders’ Sporting Goods, centrally located in Sparta, IL, has announced the addition of Australian Outback Ammunition to their ever-growing inventory of firearms, ammunition, optics, and accessories for the nation’s Dealer network. Australian Outback is a revolutionary new line of ammunition that features Ballistic Temperature Independence™ (BTI™). A bullet’s point of impact, whether shot at -20º or 120º F., will remain tight and true. Read more
Michigan antlerless deer application results now available
The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters to check their antlerless deer drawing results and availability of remaining licenses at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings. Read more
Changes abound in Michigan deer hunting regulations
It may be early September, but the first rounds of deer season – the Liberty Hunt and the early antlerless deer season, Sept. 21-22 – are only two weeks away. There have been some significant changes made to deer hunting regulations for the 2013 season, so hunters expecting to go about business as usual this fall should take a few minutes to familiarize themselves with the rules. Read more
Michigan Sportsmen Invited to Gear Up at Outdoors Swap Meet
GW: If I were in this area, I’d be participating.
Outdoor enthusiasts of all levels are invited to attend an Outdoorsman Swap Meet on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tippy Dam Recreation Area in Brethren (Manistee County). This is the perfect opportunity to exchange hunting and fishing gear – as well as a few stories – with fellow sportsmen.
Tippy Dam Recreation Area is a popular place for anglers and sportsman in the fall, and the Outdoorsman Swap Meet is an opportunity for people to trade items for an entirely new outdoor experience. In the spirit of the outdoors, the swap meet will occur rain or shine.
Anyone interested in selling gear at the swap meet can visit www.michigan.gov/tippydam and click Tippy Dam Recreation Area Events, locate the Sept. 14 Outdoorsman Swap Meet listing, and download, fill out and submit the online vendor signup sheet. The signup sheet may also be filled out at Tippy Dam Recreation Area. For more information about this event please call 231-848-4880. Please email signup forms to dennerte@michigan.gov, fax them to 231-869-4725, or return them to the park.
Tippy Dam Recreation Area is located at 1500 Dilling Road, in Brethren. Park amenities include a boat launch, cross-country ski trails, hiking trails, fishing, camping and more. Although there is no charge for entry to the Outdoorsman Swap Meet, a Recreation Passport is required for entry to Tippy Dam Recreation Area.
Wyoming Wolf Management Gets Boost from RMEF Grant
MISSOULA, Mont.-A $50,000 grant from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will assist the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) with its wolf management plan. Read more