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Questions Emerge Over HSUS and the IRS Scandal

September 21, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

The ongoing IRS scandal that is hitting Washington has yet another twist with new questions surrounding the number one group on our Dirty Dozen List, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). The latest twist comes after the person at the heart of the IRS scandal, Lois Lerner, was found to have ties to this anti-hunting organization.

Lerner is the Director of the IRS’s tax-exempt organizations division, which has come under investigation for improperly targeting conservative groups. Lerner’s involvement might not stop there, however. Now questions are being raised as to whether the IRS ignored accusations regarding HSUS’s tax exempt status because of Lerner’s active membership with HSUS. Read more

Animal Rights, Firearms, Hunting, Wildlife

First Retail Store Fur Ban Goes into Effect in West Hollywood

September 21, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

Animal rights activists under the name “Fur Free West Hollywood” have succeeded in a campaign to ban the sale of fur in all West Hollywood retail stores. Beginning Saturday, September 21, 2013, West Hollywood retailers will become the only city in the U.S where it is illegal to sell clothing made with fur. Read more

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife

Golden Eagle Takes Two Grouse

September 21, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

A golden eagle attacks two Capercaillie (Woodland Grouse). Seems like the first survivor couldn’t comprehend what happened and became a victim, as well.

Wildlife

Washington Hunter Bags Two Cougars with One Arrow

September 21, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

A hunter unknowingly killed two mountain lions with one arrow. Game officials gave him a pass on a ticket but issued a warning, nonetheless. Accidents do happen and the story is here…

Hunting, Wildlife

World’s Oldest Coyote Dies in Captivity

September 21, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

A young coyote had been taken from a den and raised illegally until he was nine weeks old, at which point he was discovered by authorities and taken to a wildlife rehabilitation center. It was later determined that Cody was far too tame to be reintroduced to the wild and the coyote was transported to the Howell, Michigan nature center. More here…

Wildlife

Governor signs bill to streamline hunting, fishing options and boost investment in natural resources

September 21, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today signed legislation that authorizes important changes to Michigan’s hunting and fishing license structure, simplifying the license options for outdoor enthusiasts – reducing the number of license types by more than 80 percent – and providing vital additional revenue for wildlife and fisheries habitat, conservation, outreach work and law enforcement. Under the new structure, which takes effect March 1, 2014, anglers will no longer need to choose between Restricted and All-Species licenses, and hunters will now purchase a new “base” license. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Nikon’s Smallest Rangefinder Offers Big-Time Performance

September 19, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

If smaller means better, then Nikon’s all-new ACULON Rangefinder is at the top of its class. With its ultra-compact size (3.6″x2.9″x1.5), this new rangefinder redefines “portability” and is small enough to fit inside almost any pocket. Weighing just 4.4 ounces (without batteries), the ACULON Rangefinder is built to be taken everywhere. Read more

Firearms, Hunting, Wildlife

Public Comment Period Extended for National Delisting of Gray Wolf

September 16, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

MISSOULA, Mont.–The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) extended the public comment period until October 28 on two proposed rules to remove the gray wolf from the List of Threatened and Endangered species. Read more

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife

Michigan trapper education course now offered in classroom, online

September 11, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

A trapper education course is now being offered in classroom settings and online for Michigan residents who are interested in trapping furbearing animals. The course is not a requirement in Michigan, but the Department of Natural Resources and the conservation community strongly encourage new trappers to take advantage of the knowledge and skills taught in the course. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Quality Whitetails photograph wins OWAA Award

September 10, 2013 Glen Wunderlich

The cover image of a truly handsome whitetail buck working an overhead licking stick, on the 2012 October/November issue of Quality Whitetails magazine, has been selected as the best “Fauna” photo for the year by the Outdoor Writers Association of America, OWAA. Read more

Wildlife

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