It’s Turkey Time in Michigan
The spring wild turkey season begins today and runs through May 31.
DNR upland game bird specialist Al Stewart says “turkey numbers are generally good across the state” with the total population around 200,000 birds.
Category: Hunting
A Review of HR 4089 – Sportsman’s Heritage Act of 2012
By Glen Wunderlich
Known as the Sportsman’s Heritage Act of 2012, HR 4089 has passed the U.S. House of Representatives and, if it continues on its path to becoming law, it may be the most important piece of legislation on behalf of sportsmen and women in decades. H.R. 4089 is actually the compilation of four bills, all designed to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing and shooting: Read more
Uncle Ted in Trouble in Alaska
“They’ve got apparently some crazy law in Southeast (Alaska) that says if you even touch an animal with an arrow, it becomes your animal,”attorney Wayne Anthony Ross said by phone Friday. “He looked to see if he had hit it and didn’t believe that he’d hit it fatally.” So, when Uncle Ted killed another bear, he was in violation of the relatively new law, which put him over the limit. See Ted’s deal with authorities here…
The Flex Cam for Hunts
The Flex Cam is a game changer for anyone who desires to share his or her outdoor experience. Thanks to the Flex Cam Firearm Adapter, shotgun hunters can now film all of their hunts by themselves, which is especially convenient when hunting weary spring gobblers. Bringing a cameraman along has its perks, but remaining concealed and going undetected is much easier when hunting alone.
The Flex Cam is as easy and convenient as it gets. Attach the device onto your gun with the Firearm Adapter, and simply snap in your video-capable phone or small camcording device. Once it is installed, all you have to do is hit record, sit back and wait for that trophy of a lifetime to come strolling by. Weighing less than 7oz,. this easily adjustable device is a must-have in any season for all hunters. Read more
Firearms Industry Helps Lead Economic Recovery
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry, has released a newly commissioned report detailing double-digit gains in jobs and other data showing the industry has been a leader in the nation’s economic recovery. The report can be viewed at http://nssf.org/impact. Read more
Wild Turkey Cooperator Patches Available from Michigan NWTF
As spring turkey season opens in Michigan, the Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that commemorative patches are available from the Michigan Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Read more
Potterfields Donate $252,000 to RMEF Youth Firearm Endowment
Columbia, MO – In their continued efforts to help increase the number of youth involved inhunting and shooting sports, MidwayUSA owners Larry and Brenda Potterfieldrecently donated $252,000 to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) youthfirearm endowment, a program for supporting shooting teams across the United States. Read more
New Undertaker XT Ported Choke Tubes
Hunter’s Specialties® new Undertaker XT Ported Choke Tubes were designed to produce optimum pattern density with today’s modern high efficiency turkey loads.
New Undertaker Choke Tube
Hunter’s Specialties has doubled the number of ports on the new Undertaker XT choke tubes to help reduce barrel jump and keep shooters on target. The tubes are 3 inches long with a knurled end for easy hand installation. They are available in models for both high density and lead shot loads.
Undertaker XT Ported Choke Tubes come in both 20 ga. and 12 ga. versions to fit most popular shotguns on the market and sell for a suggested retail price of $28.99.
For more information about other Hunter’s Specialties products, log onto the Hunter’s Specialties website at www.hunterspec.com, write to 6000 Huntington Court NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402, or call a Consumer Service Specialist at 319-395-0321.
RMEF Donates to Effort to Collar Wolves
An extra $51,000 will fund federal wolf collaring and killing in Montana, thanks to a contribution by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
“The payment is made to (U.S.) Wildlife Services,” said Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks spokesman Ron Aasheim. “We’re just involved in the direction of how it’s used. We’re charged with managing wolves, and that’s what they’ve offered – to provide money that’s in line with what we’re currently doing.” More here…
U.S. House Votes to Protect Hunting / Shooting on Public Land
(Columbus, Ohio) –With bipartisan support the U.S. House of Representatives today approved the most significant pro-sportsmen legislation in 15 years. H.R. 4089, which passed by a vote of 274-146, is a package of high priority issues supported by every nationally prominent conservation and sportsmen’s organization. The bill was supported by 235 Republicans and 39 Democrats.
Michigan H.R. 4089 Vote went this way:
Hansen Clarke (D-MI)Nay
John Conyers Jr. (D-MI)Nay
John Dingell (D-MI)Nay
Dale Kildee (D-MI)Nay
Sander Levin (D-MI)Nay
Gary Peters (D-MI)Nay
Justin Amash (R-MI)Yea
Dan Benishek (R-MI)Yea
Dave Camp (R-MI)Yea
Bill Huizenga (R-MI)Yea
Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI)Yea
Candice Miller (R-MI)Yea
Mike Rogers (R-MI)Yea
Fred Upton (R-MI)Yea
Tim Walberg (R-MI)Yea
Entitled The Sportsmen’s Heritage Act of 2012, H.R. 4089: Read more