Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
This from my friends at USSA…
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance has long been concerned over provisions within the Endangered Species Act that anti-hunting groups are using more and more to get large government payouts for filing lawsuits that do not help the recovery of threatened or endangered species. Many of these lawsuits even threaten to stop hunting, fishing, or trapping. Read more
As Michigan’s black bear season approaches, the Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the 2012 bear management cooperator patches are available from the Michigan Bear Hunters Association (MBHA). Read more
As one of the premier builders of quality rifles today, Turnbull Mfg. Co. is pleased to announce their latest project, a carbon steel 308 semi-automatic rifle chambered in 7.625x51mm/.308 Winchester. Read more
Shawnee, KS — Hodgdon® The Gun Powder People®, the leading provider of smokeless and muzzleloading powders announced today that after 65 years in the same location it has a new corporate headquarters in Shawnee Kansas. Read more
FAIRFAX, Va.-During the month of August, visit www.NRAhuntersrights.org for a chance to win a Hawke Nature Trek ED spotting scope courtesy of Hawke Sport Optics. Read more
The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that applications for antlerless deer licenses are on sale now through Wednesday, Aug. 15 at all license agents or online at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings. Read more
Read it for yourself: The UN Arms Trade Treaty is here…
SIDNEY, NE – Cabela’s Incorporated (NYSE:CAB), the World’s Foremost Outfitter® of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, announced today plans to bring the unique Cabela’s shopping experience to Saginaw, Michigan. The Saginaw store is expected to open in the spring of 2013. Read more
The Keith Davis Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society will hold its 8th annual Fall Tune-Up Shoot at the Fenton Lake Sportsmen’s Club, 1140 Butcher Road, Fenton, MI on Saturday, August 25, 2012 beginning with registration at 9 a.m. (Shoot starts at 9:30 a.m.).
According to Brad DePottey, registration for the 50 target sporting clays shoot is $30 for adults and $25 for youngster’s age12-16. Registration fee includes lunch and award for Adult High Gun. Walk-in’s are welcome.
Overland Park, Kan. – Simmons, a leader in high-quality, high-value sports optics for more than 25 years, has introduced the Simmons ProHunter black LED trail camera. Hunters can now covertly monitor game and land activity around the clock, thanks to the new black LED night vision technology from Simmons. Read more