Curious Deer
Curious whitetail deer attempt to get a turkey decoy to react. It doesn’t seem to compute.
Category: Wildlife
Goldfinch
Adult Gobblers Make It Through Alive
How nice to see some good birds have made it so far. Hope they can get through the fall season so that they’ll grow just a bit for next year.
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
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
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
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
89 bears killed to boost moose hunting in Western Alaska
When predators are taking food from the mouths of Alaskans, officials step up. A total of 89 black bears and grizzlies were killed to provide 2 tons of meat to residents, while attempting to give young moose a chance to grow up. It’s called wildlife management and it benefits humans. Details here…
Local organization to host meetings on proposed deer antler point restrictions in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today advised the public that an organization 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
CA Ban on Traditional Ammo May Lead to Ban on All Hunting Ammo
The California Assembly recently passed a ban on traditional ammunition containing lead that may result in a complete ban on all hunting ammunition.
Assembly Bill 711, which would outlaw the use of lead for hunting in California, passed the State Assembly on May 22nd by a vote of 44-21. In a twist that presents a threat to all hunting, passage of AB 771 by the California Senate could stop all hunting with rifles as the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) may consider alternative rifle ammunition as “cop killer bullets” triggering a ban on those, as well. Read more
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Proposes to Delist Gray Wolf Population Nationwide
Washington, DC – June 7, 2013, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) formally announced its proposal to remove the gray wolf from the endangered species list throughout the lower 48 states (with the exception of the Mexican wolf population). The FWS’s monumental decision recognizes the gray wolf’s recovery resulting from state wildlife management and the participation of the hunting community. This achievement in conservation demonstrates the impact of successful science based efforts across the country. Read more