Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for 65 years, has introduced a $30 mail-in rebate on Trophy XLT binoculars and riflescopes. Available on purchases from August 10 – October 19, 2013, the rebate is available on six binoculars (rebate excludes 10x 28mm compact models) and 16 riflescopes from the Trophy XLT product line. Read more
Survey Says 18.9 Million Archers Active in U.S.
The first nationwide archery survey showed that 18.9 million Americans age 18 and older participated in archery and/or bowhunting in 2012. Read more
California’s Public Safety Committee will hear bills already passed by the state Senate that would ban all semi-automatic rifles with detachable magazines, make it a crime to leave a gun unlocked when you’re out of the house and require those who own high-capacity magazines to get rid of them. More of the same from California here…
Canned-shoots and game farms is possibly one of, if not the biggest threat we face as a hunter. Watch this video, feel a little bit sick, and then please share. Read more
Michigan hunters will once again enjoy 60-day duck seasons this fall, as the Natural Resources Commission set waterfowl seasons Thursday at its regular meeting in Muskegon.
Waterfowl hunting starts with the early Canada goose season beginning Sept. 1 statewide. The season is Sept.1-10 in the North Zone and Sept 1-15 in the rest of the state except in Saginaw, Tuscola and Huron counties, where the season is Sept.1-10. The daily bag limit is five. Read more
This from the USSA…
Posted on August 8, 2013
According to the Associated Press, an anti-hunting group has raised more money this year than any other entity working to pass a ballot issue in the state of Michigan. Other issues heading for the 2014 ballot include abortion funding, hydraulic fracturing or “fracking,” and changes to Michigan’s ballot qualification process. Yet when combined, those issues still don’t come close to the amount of money that has poured into Michigan to overturn legislation that would allow for a wolf hunt. Read more
The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the application period for antlerless deer licenses ends Aug. 15. Hunters can apply for a quota-limited license online at E-license, at any authorized license agent or at a DNR Customer Service Center. A nonrefundable $4 fee is charged at the time of application. Hunters may only apply for a single public-land or private-land license. Read more
As the buffalo era was ending, Sharps refined their renowned rifle to create the rare 1877 Model. It was often referred to as the “English Model” not just due to its refined styling but for it’s high quality English-made barrels. This would be their last side-hammer model. More streamlined, the ’77 was more hunting/target rifle and less heavy buffalo gun. It was the most advanced single shot of the day. A year later William Lyman introduced his now famous Tang Sight. Read more
Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for 65 years, announces new $50 instant savings promotion on Bushnell Legend Ultra HD riflescopes and binoculars. The Legendary Savings Event, valid August 10 through October 19, 2013, is available on nine riflescopes and seven binoculars from the Legend Ultra HD family. Read more
Remington Arms Company, LLC (“Remington”) broke ground Thursday on the expansion of its operations at the Remington Ammunition Plant in Lonoke, Arkansas. Work on the expansion, which will include the construction of a new building, is projected to be in operation by the second quarter of 2014. Read more