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Sportsman Channel to Debut Hour-Long Special: Fred Bear – The Father of Bowhunting

June 19, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

New Berlin, WI (June 19, 2013) – In the burrows of Detroit rose up a young man with a passion for bowhunting, and specifically bow craftsmanship, who quickly ignited the industry with his eye to detail, unique designs and desire for the best. Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, is proud to premiere the hour-long special Fred Bear: The Father of Bowhunting presented by Bear Archery on Friday, June 21 from 7 to 8 pm ET. This film was produced in association with Rusted Roosted Productions and Sportsman Channel. Watch a sneak peak preview here: Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Upgrade to DNR’s license sales system to create better customer experience

June 18, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

The Department of Natural Resources will be upgrading its license sales system, both in the stores and online, effective Thursday, June 20. These upgrades will streamline the buying process; customers will be able to make their purchases in fewer clicks, and new safeguards will be in place to prevent mistakes. Customers and sales agents are advised that in order to perform the upgrade, a system shutdown will take place on June 20 from 7 to 10 a.m., after which time the upgrades will be in place and the system will be back online. Read more

Hunting

Andy Ammann Memorial Woodcock Viewing Area dedicated

June 18, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

A gentle rain fell Thursday evening, June 6^, as family, friends and fellow sportsmen gathered to remember Dr. George (“Andy”) Ammann, former grouse and woodcock biologist for the Michigan DNR, and to dedicate the newly created Andy Ammann Memorial Woodcock Viewing Area at the DNR Rose Lake Wildlife Research Area in Clinton and Shiawassee counties. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Antler Point Restrictions Meetings Set

June 18, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

GW: As an unabashed supporter of the vision of Quality Deer Management primciples, this proposal is a must, if we want to improve the health and quality of our deer herd. For the naysayers, this is your chance to participate in transparent policy making. If you’ve something to say, show up – or shut up.

An organization known as the Lower Peninsula Deer Management Initiative (LPDMI) will hold informational meetings regarding deer antler point restriction (APR) proposals at a number of locations in June 2013. Individuals are invited to attend a local event to learn more about the APR process and the specific proposals currently under consideration. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

U.S. Representative Praised for Intro of H.R. 2361

June 18, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry, today praised U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) for his introduction of H.R. 2361, legislation intended to prevent states and municipalities from enacting or raising taxes or fees on the purchase of firearms or ammunition. Read more

Ammunition, Firearms, Gun Control, Hunting, Self Defense

Simmons Introduces $20 Instant Savings Offer on Riflescopes and Laser Rangefinders

June 18, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

Overland Park, Kan. – Simmons, a leader in high-quality, high-value sports optics for more than 25 years, is offering a $20 instant savings on the purchase of any Simmons riflescope or laser rangefinder. The instant savings is available from June 15 to July 31, 2013 on products with an original retail price of more than $49.95. Read more

Ammunition, Firearms, Hunting

RMEF Donation to Assist Montana Wolf Management

June 17, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

MISSOULA, Mont.–Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) accepted a $25,000 donation from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation this week to assist with its state wolf management efforts. Read more

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife

Zero Tolerance for Zero Tolerance

June 16, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

GW: This from the NRA and I couldn’t agree more…

We’ve been reporting very regularly on ridiculous cases involving over-zealous school officials misinterpreting and wrongly enforcing “zero-tolerance” rules.

In March, we reported on an outrageous case of a seven-year-old Baltimore, Md. student who, according to a March 2, Daily Caller article, was suspended for two days for the nefarious act of shaping a breakfast pastry into what his teacher thought looked like a gun. Yes, a breakfast pastry. Read more

Ammunition, Firearms, General, Gun Control, Hunting, Self Defense

Ameristep Introduces New Gun Hunter 3D Chair and Cover Systems

June 14, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

AMERISTEP®, an industry leader in innovative hunting gear and accessories, announces the addition of the Gun Hunter and Snow Hunter 3D Chair and 3D Cover Systems to their 2013 line-up. Read more

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