Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Small-game hunting season begins Sept. 1 with the opening of the early Canada goose season and continues until rabbit and hare season ends on March 31. Department of Natural Resources wildlife biologists across the state say hunters should find conditions similar to last year in Michigan’s wood lots, farm fields and wetlands. Read more
MISSOULA, Mont.–Funding provided by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will assist elk research and help ensure Alaska’s rich hunting heritage. The RMEF 2013 grants total $41,550 and affect communities and locations across Alaska. Read more
Sturm, Ruger Company, Inc (NYSE: RGR) announces the release of the Ruger American Rimfire™ bolt action rifle. The 100% American made Ruger American Rimfire™ builds on the enormous success of the centerfire Ruger American Rifle®. With many of the standard Ruger American Rifle® features, this new line also combines several design innovations from the popular 10/22 ® rimfire rifle. This combination, along with the rifle’s adaptability, will appeal to all bolt action enthusiasts-young or old, novice or experienced. The new line consists of four models – full sized (22″ barrel/13.75″ length of pull) and compact (18″/12.5″ length of pull) models, both of which are available in either .22 LR or .22 Magnum. Read more
Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for more than 60 years, has introduced two new red dot sights designed for AR-style rifles. The AR Optics TRS-25 and First Strike HiRise sights include a riser block that elevates the sight to the proper mounting height for a flat top rifle. Read more
The hands-free night vision device is the budget friendly alternative for total darkness nocturnal viewing for hunters, boaters, home security or wildlife enthusiasts. Read more
Incorporating comfort, safety and effectiveness into their designs, the Millennium L50, L100 and L110 single ladder treestands are the complete hunting packages. Read more
Australian Outback Ammunition, imported by DKG Trading, Inc., recently was featured on both radio and TV. The significance of Australian Outback Ammunition is that it has BTI™ (Ballistic Temperature Independence™). Whether at -20º or 120º F., your bullet’s impact point (at 300 yds., for example) will remain tight and true. Read more
January 2013 – Western Rivers has been manufacturing quality products for day & night sport hunters since its beginning and are experts in the calling category. For 2013 Western Rivers is introducing the Game Stalker game call, available as a stand-alone or as a combo that includes a decoy. Read more
By Glen Wunderlich
The recent hot and dry weather is not what we ordered, having spent countless hours in the field planting wildlife food plots. The tiny brassica sprouts are evident, but seem to be in a state of suspension, getting their only moisture from morning dew. It’s enough to keep them alive, but that’s about it. With fingers crossed, it’s time to move on to things we can control in the final month of preparations before the start of archery deer season.
Practice: Who doesn’t know to fling arrows at targets? But, it’s how we practice that may make the difference between tenderloins and tears. Here are a few suggestions. Read more
Deer hunters can now take to the woods with the new Winchester® Super X® Pump Black Shadow® Deer. New to the SXP line, the Black Shadow Deer features a 22” rifled barrel and 3” chamber. Read more