Category: Wildlife

Goldfinch

Antler Point Restrictions Meetings Set

GW:  As an unabashed supporter of the vision of Quality Deer Management primciples, this proposal is a must, if we want to improve the health and quality of our deer herd.  For the naysayers, this is your chance to participate in transparent policy making.  If you’ve something to say, show up – or shut up.

An organization known as the Lower Peninsula Deer Management Initiative (LPDMI) will hold informational meetings regarding deer antler point restriction (APR) proposals at a number of locations in June 2013. Individuals are invited to attend a local event to learn more about the APR process and the specific proposals currently under consideration. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Delta Duck Cam Streams On

Web viewers watched Pintail 004 hatch seven ducklings

Delta's Duck Cam

EGELAND, N.D. — What a show! Viewers of the Delta Duck Cam, a live-streaming web feed of a wild nesting duck on the prairie of North Dakota, were treated to the dramatic hatch of seven ducklings late Saturday night.

Pintail 004, a hen northern pintail that chose a Conservation Reserve Program field near Egeland, N.D., as a nest site, successfully incubated her eggs for 23 days, all while being watched live by web viewers from around the world. About 14 hours after the hatch was complete, the hen led her brood to a nearby pothole, where the ducklings will forage for food and grow throughout the summer. Read more

Wildlife

New UltraPodGO Tripod for Action Photogs

Seattle, WA -In extreme sports and outdoor adventure photography, a fraction of a second and the slightest movement can make all the difference in the outcome of a photo. The UltraPod GO, the latest tripod from Pedco, gives photographers a secret weapon that keeps a camera steady while positioned on its sturdy legs, clamped to anything from a roll bar to tree branch, or even held in the hand. Weighing in at just two ounces, the UltraPod GO folds down to 6 x 1.5 inches, so it leaves extra space in a pack for outdoor adventure necessities. Read more

Wildlife

House Natural Resources Committee Passes Legislation To Protect All Hunting Opportunities On Public Lands

Washington, DC – Safari Club International (SCI) thanks the 28 members of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources for their bipartisan vote to pass H.R. 1825, the Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act of 2013, today.  Further, SCI commends Congressman Dan Benishek (MI) for his leadership to advance H.R. 1825. SCI respectfully requests that this important legislation be brought to the House of Representatives for a floor vote soon. Read more

Animal Rights, Firearms, General, Gun Control, Hunting, Wildlife

New Gun Bill Would Harm Youth Hunting

GW:  This is asinine and should get no traction, but here it is from MUCC…

A new gun bill introduced in the Michigan Legislature would apply all current license requirements for acquiring, carrying, possessing or transporting a pistol to all firearms, including restrictions on youth carrying or possessing them outside a target range.

House Bill 4774 was introduced by Rep. Jim Townsend (D – Royal Oak) on May 28, 2013. It literally goes through Michigan’s current law on pistol licensing and background checks, crosses out the word “pistol” and inserts “firearm.” Read more

Ammunition, Gun Control, Hunting, Self Defense, Wildlife

Bushnell Launches The Truth About Rangefinders Sweepstakes

Published on Monday, 10 June 2013 08:57

Overland  Park, Kan. — Bushnell  Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high  performance sports optics and outdoor accessories for 65 years, has  announced The  Truth About Rangefinders Sweepstakes. Commemorating  the launch of the new Team Primos approved The  Truth laser rangefinder, the sweepstakes (valued at  $14,000) prize package includes a Polaris Ranger EV, Bushnell optics,  and a gear collection from Primos  Hunting. Read more

Firearms, Hunting, Wildlife
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