Category: Wildlife

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Natural Resources Trust Fund boosts community outdoor recreation projects

Most outdoor enthusiasts in the state are familiar with the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund and the role it plays in making outdoor recreation opportunities more plentiful and accessible for everyone.

The Trust Fund (which is funded from the interest earned on a $500 million investment derived from royalties from oil and gas development on state-managed land) is used to buy property and develop projects that have recreational or natural resources value to Michigan citizens. Read more

General, Hunting, Wildlife

DNR urges caution with campfires, fireworks

Near-drought conditions in some areas spark concerns…

As residents and out-of-state visitors prepare to camp, bike and hike throughout Michigan over the Fourth of July holiday season, Department of Natural Resources officials warn that wildfire danger will vary greatly in different areas of the state and urge caution and common sense, accordingly, with fireworks and campfires. Read more

General, Wildlife

Another QDMA Success

BOGART, Ga. — The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) Individual Certification Program, known as “Deer Steward,” wrapped up another successful year of in-person courses this past weekend in Kentucky. The first level of the course is also offered online and remains open year round. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

SCI Foundation Contributes $537,590 To Worldwide Wildlife Conservation Projects

Washington, DC – Safari Club International Foundation (SCI Foundation) announced today that it has contributed $537,590 in the past six months to fund worldwide wildlife conservation projects. SCI Foundation strategically focuses funding towards research and management of large predators and their prey, including game species, principally throughout North America, Asia, and Southern Africa. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Sportsmen Win Latest Round in California

Anti-hunting Bill Fails to Clear Key Panel

(Columbus) –Backers of Senate Bill 1221, which would ban hunting of black bears and bobcats using hounds, failed to earn enough votes to pass the Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee this afternoon.

“It all came down to last minute telephone calls from hunters to key Assembly members on the committee,” said Evan Heusinkveld, USSA’s director of state services.  “The folks who made those calls made the difference today.”

From the beginning, sportsmen and women have outworked the anti-hunters, Read more

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife ,

Infra Red (IR) Laser Sights Coming

Wilsonville, OR -Drawing heavily on technology developed in support of America’s warfighters by its defense division, Crimson Trace will introduce a line of Infra Red (IR) laser sights for the civilian market. Observable only through night vision equipment, these laser sights offer the user the ability to mark a target invisibly, which is a boon for predator control, security personnel or anyone involved in the growing sport of hog hunting. Read more

Firearms, Wildlife

Bear Mauls Camper in Arizona

Another Arizona camper was attacked by a bear – this time in his tent while sleeping.  The man was seriously injured but his wife and child escaped harm.  Authorities are searching for the bear, which may be injured after a camper fired several anemic 9mm rounds into or at it.  More here… 

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