Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Based on years of experience with custom high-quality precision rifles, MG Arms proudly announces the Banshee rile, aimed at military situations, police marksman, as well as numerous hunting applications. Its accuracy is impeccable under varying field conditions for engaging moving targets. Read more
MINT SPRING, VA — Parker Bows, a leading U.S. manufacturer of high quality Compound bows, Crossbows and Crossbow Accessories is proud to introduce the Tornado F4 for 2012. Inspired by the highly successful Tornado, the highest selling crossbow three years straight, the Tornado F4 is redefining the modern hunting crossbow in style, performance, and features with unrivaled tack driving accuracy. Read more
The Northwest Michigan Chapter of the Quality Deer Management Association, in partnership with Leelanau Whitetails, has proposed new antler point restrictions (APR) for the following 12 counties: Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Lake, Manistee, Missaukee, Mason, Osceola and Wexford.
The Northwest Michigan Chapter of the QDMA will host meetings in each county to answer questions and provide explanation. The next meeting is scheduled for May 17 at 7 p.m. in Kalkaska at the Kaliseum, located at 1900 Fairground Road. Read more
MILAN, IL – Lewis Machine & Tool Company (LMT®), an Illinois-based company that designs, prototypes and manufactures small arms, accessories and tooling components for the military, government, law enforcement, commercial manufacturers and responsible civilians, in keeping with their exclusive endorsement deal with Brian “Pig Man” Quaca’s Sportsman Channel’s television show, Pig Man: The Series, is now making the “Pig Package” available to gun enthusiasts everywhere. Read more
Ring Tone call and bird
Mr. Jim Moss: Looks like the “Good Hunting” wishes have come true again.
I’ll have more on the story but for now you can see the punishment dished out by a 2-ounce load of 6s at 34 yards. This video is rated PG:
SCI Urging Senate to Pass H.R. 4089
Washington, D.C. – Safari Club International (SCI) members will participate in more than 170 meetings this week with members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate on behalf of hunters everywhere. SCI’s lobby day on Capitol Hill represents the largest annual gathering of U.S. hunters in Washington, DC. This year’s focus will be working with the U.S. Senate to pass H.R. 4089, the Sportsmen’s Heritage Act of 2012. Read more
GW: Guess I’ll have to change where I spend my money.
Ever wonder which groups are supporting the animal rights movement through partnerships and dollars? The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) works to end trapping and hunting. On the group’s website, ASPCA boasts of partnerships with:
Ironically, the Lowes outdoor dog kennels that ASPCA promotes online would become illegal in several states, if recently introduced laws prohibiting keeping dogs outdoors unsupervised, are passed. Who’s going to explain this self-induced predicament to the company and ASPCA?
Barnett Vengeance
Personifying a steely resolve and determination, the new Barnett Vengeance crossbow is aptly named. The Barnett Vengeance represents a quantum leap in crossbow evolution. It is the first crossbow to combine a lightweight CarbonLite Riser with reverse draw technology. As a result, the Vengeance exhibits significantly less vibration and noise than a traditional draw crossbow without sacrificing speed or accuracy. Read more
Bend, OR – Nosler®, long known for manufacturing some of the world’s finest varmint bullets and ammunition has partnered up with the master AR builders at Noveske® to unleashthe new Varmageddon™ Signature Series AR Varmint Rifle. Designed to be the ultimate varmint hunting platform, Read more
Overland Park, Kan.- Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics and outdoor accessories for more than 60 years, has introduced a new 1.75-5x 32mm Legend Ultra HD crossbow scope. Crossbow hunting has grown significantly in the last few years with states implementing special crossbow seasons and allowing the use of crossbow scopes during established hunting seasons as well. Read more