Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
GW: Can I get an Amen!
MISSOULA, Mont. (May 9, 2013)–As the two oldest sportsmen groups with decades of commitment to fundamental wildlife policies, the Boone and Crockett Club and Wildlife Management Institute welcome the initiative of members of the House who have joined to consider the Endangered Species Act. We encourage Democratic members to do likewise and for the two parties to come together on this issue. Read more
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) today approved a limited public wolf harvest in three distinct regions of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Read more
Washington, DC – Governor Rick Snyder (Mich.) signed Senate Bills 288 and 289 into law today at a ceremony attended by many Safari Club International members. The new laws 1) state that the Natural Resources Commission has the authority to designate game species and 2) protect the right to hunt and fish. SCI’s Michigan Chapters, along with other sporting organizations in Michigan, advocated for final passage of both of these bills during this legislative session. Read more
As reported by MUCC…
Today, Governor Snyder signed Senate Bills 288 and 289 , ensuring that Michigan’s wildlife will be managed with sound science and protecting our rights to hunt, fish and trap! Read more
Utah has paid hunters $50 each to kill coyotes in an effort to save its deer population. Since last September, some 6000 ‘yotes have been redeemed for cash. Details here…
Larson Electronics has announced the release of rugged new LED spotlight designed specifically for hunting use featuring a high power Red LED light emitter and extreme duty construction. The RL-85-3W1-RED LED Pistol Grip Hunting Spotlight gives hunters a powerful and fully portable lighting solution that can illuminate game up to 800 feet away, run for 16 hours on a single charge, and withstand the rough and abusive conditions of extreme hunting environments. Read more
BILL TO BE HEARD BY COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY . . . Assembly Bill 711 is scheduled to be heard by the California Assembly Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, May 8.
NSSF is urging all retailers, sportsmen and gun owners throughout the state to call and email members of the Assembly Appropriations Committee and your Assembly member asking them to oppose this anti-hunting bill.
If passed, this bill would extend the now-limited condor-range ban on traditional lead ammunition to the entire state. The ban could go into effect as soon as the 2016 hunting season.
This bill will have detrimental effects on the California economy, costing the state over 3,000 jobs, a loss of $320 million in economic impact and a decrease in tax revenue of more than $25 million.
Please contact members of the Assembly Appropriations Committee TODAY
The latest edition of the American Institute of Philanthropy’s Charity Rating Guide is out, and it’s once again bad news for the Humane Society of the United States. The group earns another “D” grade for high spending on fundraising and overhead. (Even PETA managed to get a C+.) Read more
An Alaskan wildlife biologist and his family escaped harm, after getting into a scuffle with a crazed bear. Funny, no bear spray and no gun. I guess not all widllife biologists graduate at the top of their class. Details are here…
The Michigan House of Representatives passed bills SB 288 and 289 by a vote of 72-38 with bipartisan support! The bills now head to Governor Snyder’s desk, and the anti-hunters are trying to get him to veto the legislation. Please call Governor Snyder’s office right now and ask him to sign SB 288 and 289 immediately! Read more