Fall turkey applications on sale today through Aug. 1
The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that applications for fall turkey hunting licenses are on sale starting today through Aug. 1. Read more
Category: Hunting
Sportsmen Help Drive the Economy
By Glen Wunderlich
For some, it’s hard to comprehend how sportsmen and women – those that hunt and fish – are anything but thieves when it comes to natural resources. They may see, and unfortunately believe, the rhetoric from the opposition that we are nothing but a bunch of blood-thirsty Neanderthals out for thrills. Although thrills certainly play a role in what we do, here are some facts from the National Shooting Sports Foundation and Safari Club International that are worth considering. Read more
DU celebrates first sale of 2013-2014 federal duck stamps
The winning artwork for the 2013-2014 federal duck stamp: a common goldeneye, painted by San Francisco wildlife artist Robert Steiner (Photo courtesy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The new 2013-2014 federal duck stamp goes on sale this Friday, June 28. The stamps, which cost $15, are valid through June 30, 2014. Purchased by millions of waterfowl hunters, wildlife enthusiasts and collectors every year, duck stamps help raise money to purchase and protect wetlands for ducks, geese and other wildlife species. Read more
Wildgame Innovations™ Announces The New FUZE™ 12 Touch
Wildgame Innovations™, the leading manufacture of game management and trail cameras introduces the new FUZE™ 12 TOUCH Digital Scouting Camera for 2013. Read more
First NRA Outdoors Long-Range Shooting School Receives High Grades From Students
TULSA, OK – The recently completed NRA Outdoors Long Range Hunting/Shooting School helped 10 NRA members extend their effective shooting distances, enhancing the students’ chance at success on their next western big-game hunt. The school, in its inaugural session, combined classroom instruction with range time and real-world scenarios, improving students’ accuracy and understanding of the variables that come into play when shooting at long ranges. Read more
Scientists Tell U.S.FWS African Lion Is Not Endangered
Washington, DC – Today, experts on the status of the African lion explained to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) that the African lion is not on the brink of extinction. Their testimony contradicts the claims in a petition filed by several anti-rights groups asking the service to list the African lion as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Read more
NSSF Releases Study on First-Time Gun Buyers
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NEWTOWN, Conn. — A study commissioned by the National Shooting Sports Foundation® reveals that first-time gun buyers are largely active in one or more shooting activities and that women are motivated to purchase their first firearm predominately for personal defense. Read more
Bowjax Unveils New AR-15 Barrel Dampener
Hayden, ID – Bowjax, the innovators of the most complete lineup of bow dampening and silencing systems is proud to release their new AR-15 Barrel Dampener, which reduces barrel whip and increases accuracy. Read more
Colt’s Manufacturing and Black Hills Ammunition Partner for Specialized Colt Ammo
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC, one of the world’s leading designers, developers and manufacturers of firearms, has teamed up with Black Hills Ammunition to bring to market Colt-branded ammunition that is specifically tuned for Colt tactical and competition rifles. Read more
Results of elk drawing posted on DNR website
Results of the license drawing for the 2013 elk hunting seasons have been posted on the Department of Natural Resources website at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings. Read more