Video: Elk Chases Motorcycle
Too bad the elk didn’t get it and had to be neutralized. But, at least the meat will get used, unlike what would may have happened had the crazed creature been allowed to continue with his bad habit.
Category: Wildlife
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Squirrel Migration Raising Questions In North Georgia
ARMUCHEE, Ga. – Recent reports of squirrels, large numbers of squirrels, on the move has created quite a bit of interest, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. “Our offices have been taking reports and noting unusually high numbers of road-killed squirrels for weeks, especially in the mountains. We also have received several reports of squirrels seen swimming in Lake Blue Ridge in Fannin County, with one particular angler reporting 10 or more in a day,” said wildlife biologist Adam Hammond. “What we are observing this year seems to be above and beyond the typical ‘fall shuffle’ that occurs each autumn when squirrels, especially young males searching for their own territory, are on the move.” Read more
Vixen New 1-6×24 Dangerous Game scope
Since our doors opened in 1949, Vixen optical products have remained one the Astronomical Industries most respected brands, by delivering uncompromising optical quality, states-of-the-art product innovation and superior customer service. “We are extremely proud to announce the introduction of a new 1-6×24 dangerous game riflescope to the US market. Said Walter Seace – Dir. Sales & Marketing, Vixen Sport Optics. Read more
Wolf advocates: Hunters may have killed 5 wolves in well-known Yellowstone pack
Wildlife officials have indicated that it is impossible to determine if five wolves recently killed are members of a certain pack. Meanwhile, and totally predictable, Wolves of the Rockies President Marc Cooke says he believes the five wolves killed were from Yellowstone.
Of course, no supporting documentation is provided to help us understand Mr. Cooke’s perspective, other than the fact that he adores wolves.
Anyway, wolf seasons are aimed at controlling the burgeoning wolf populations throughout their range.
No animal-rights organization will ever go along with any type of managed hunt; they’re anti hunters! They never agree on population numbers or goals being met. If it’s hunting, they don’t agree. And, that may explain Mr. Cooke’s feelings.
A Helping Hand for Old Apple Trees
By Glen Wunderlich
A sure sign that deer season is upon us becomes obvious each year: bags of bait at every corner store and gas station. High on the list of preferred foods is apples and this year Michigan has them in record numbers. While I’m not into hauling buckets of bait to the field, I am well aware of where the wild apple trees are growing; so are the opportunistic deer.
To begin, I am not an expert on the subject of growing fruit trees, but I am smart enough to know where to turn for advice. In Ed Spinazzola’s book, Ultimate Deer Food Plots, an entire chapter written by Charlie Morse (www.MorseNursery.com) is devoted to the subject. Also, on the website provided, a forum is available for those that have specific questions.
Charlie describes how to choose trees for planting and how to protect them from damage in the wild. All good stuff, but what if you already have some established fruit trees that have been neglected over the years? Here are some tips to bring them back. Read more
Videos offer virtual tours of Michigan’s ‘Wetland Wonders’ for waterfowl hunters
Videos offer virtual tours of Michigan’s ‘Wetland Wonders’ for waterfowl hunters
Hunters can check out Michigan’s seven “Wetland Wonders” – the seven premier managed waterfowl areas in southern Michigan – in a series of new YouTube videos highlighting some of these treasures. The DNR invites hunters to explore these areas this fall, and the videos offer a great resource, especially for hunters wanting to try a managed waterfowl hunting area for the first time. Read more
The Best Hunter Safety Training
If experience is the best teacher, there’s probably nowhere in the world where it’d be better to take hunter safety training than Michigan.
Veteran hunter safety instructor Larry Martin shows his granddaughter Tracie how to sight a firearm.
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Among Michigan’s coterie of volunteer hunter safety instructors, more than 130 of them have 30 years or more of experience. And that translates into many thousands of safe hunters. Read more
Remington 2020 Digital Optic System for Greater Confidence and Accuracy Over Extended Ranges
Madison, NC – Created through a collaboration between Remington Arms Company, LLC (“Remington”) and TrackingPointTM, an applied technology company in Austin, Texas, the Remington 2020 Digital Optic System revolutionizes long-range accuracy by combining hand-selected rifles, matched ammunition, digital optics and target-tracking technology into an integrated shooting system. Read more
Grouse and woodcock hunting hot spots in southeast Michigan
While many people travel “up north” to find grouse and woodcock hunting opportunities in Michigan, hunters may not know that there are some great grouse and woodcock hunting areas right in southeast Michigan. The Department of Natural Resources’ local wildlife biologists have scouted their respective game areas for the latest information on where to find the grouse and woodcock. Read more
Bushnell Introduces 3x 30mm Night Vision Unit
Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for more than 60 years, has introduced a new 3x 30mm digital night vision device. The Equinox series from Bushnell features night vision monoculars in four popular configurations. Read more