Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Why choose the Day 6 Outdoors PlotWatcher Pro time-lapse video camera over a traditional trail camera? Simple. The PlotWatcher Pro captures images of an area regardless of how far the subject is from the camera. Unlike trail cameras that trigger on short-range motion, the PlotWatcher Pro will capture video of deer and other game animals whether they are 30- or 330-feet away. Read more
Mike Avery’s Outdoor Magazine radio show has added two more Michigan affiliates.
Starting this weekend, ESPN 1400 (WKNW) in Sault St. Marie, will air the award- winning program.
The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that fall turkey hunting license drawing results and leftover license quantities are available at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings. Hunters are encouraged to visit this website for updated license availability information. Unsuccessful applicants could begin purchasing one leftover license online or from any license agent on a first-come, first-served basis for a one-week period beginning Aug. 20 at 10 a.m. EST. Read more
The Department of Natural Resources’ Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program will present two archery workshops and a handgun shooting workshop, all for beginners, in Lansing this September. Read more
FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — When the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) recently reported the number of hunters grew by nine percent since 2006 and the number of anglers grew by 11 percent in that same time frame, sportsmen and the sporting industry were thrilled. The numbers, which are preliminary results released as the initial look into the USFWS’s 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation, reversed what had been dropping participation levels in fishing over the past 10 years and indicated the first jump in hunter numbers in more than two decades. But what were the reasons for the turnaround? Read more
Grand Island, NE – Hornady® product information is now in the palm of your hand with the launch of the new mobile website, http://m.hornady.com. The site includes many of the key features of the standard Hornady.com site, all touch screen-formatted for easy use and readability from any smartphone platform. Read more
Students who need to complete a hunter safety course to get their hunting license can now take the first step of that training on their smartphone, tablet or laptop at www.hunter-ed.com. Read more
MISSOULA, Mont. (Aug. 27, 2012)?Of the 18 conservation leaders selected to advise the Obama Administration on wildlife and sporting issues, 11 are members of the Boone and Crockett Club. That influence is good news for America?s hunters because it ensures strong advocacy for high standards in fair-chase sportsmanship, habitat stewardship and science-based wildlife management. Read more
With Mark Drury
Even though this buck scores 150+ points on the Boone & Crockett scale and would be a great trophy for a bowhunter, don’t take the shot. Instead, wait until the deer tuns and presents a better shot.
08/27/2012 – Editor’s Note: Mark Drury, the creator of M.A.D. Calls, co-owns Drury Outdoorsthat produces quality outdoor videos with his brother Terry. With the start of bow season in many states just around the corner, we’ve asked Mark Drury to tell us how to prevent common mistakes many bowhunters make. Read more
The model 725 Field…
Browning is pleased to announce that the Citori 725 shotgun has received the Field & Stream Best of the Best award in the firearms category for 2012. Read more