Sportsmen’s Alliance Petitions Washington Gov. Ferguson for Removal of Four Fish and Wildlife Commissioners

Petition cites evidence of corruption, secret meetings and exclusion of tribes and other groups from public meetings

Today, May 16, 2025, the Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation (SAF) filed a petition with Gov. Ferguson asking for the removal of Washington Fish and Wildlife Commissioners Barbara Baker, Lorna Smith, Melanie Rowland, and John Lehmkuhl after evidence of corruption and bad practices was uncovered by the organization in its lawsuit to force disclosure of internal communications.

“We thought the evidence of corruption might be bad, but the mountain of evidence we’ve uncovered is like nothing we’ve seen before,” said Evan Heusinkveld, President & CEO of the Sportsmen’s Alliance. “This is bad government on steroids. Secret meetings, exclusion of tribes and others from public meetings, an obvious and open contempt for the public, and a total disregard of the law – it’s all there, and it’s obvious that this is simply the way these four commissioners do business. We are hopeful the governor stands up for the good people of Washington and shuts this down.”

Governor Ferguson has the full authority to remove Fish and Wildlife Commissioners for cause, and the SAF petition is replete with examples of behaviors that call for the governor to exercise this authority and put an end to these ongoing abuses. The petition also references a multitude of other documents the organization has that illustrate additional examples of how deep this corruption goes with these commissioners. Read more

Wildlife

Only a couple of weeks left to get your elk and bear applications

An elk and a bear in a field

The 2025 bear and elk hunting license application period is open through June 1. Apply anywhere hunting licenses are sold, online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or on the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app. Applications are $5.

Aren’t planning to hunt this year? Increase your odds for next year and purchase your elk chance or bear preference point instead!

Take a few moments to watch the videos explaining the bear and elk license drawing process: Read more

Hunting

Charles Daly Showcases American Made Honcho Pump Series

Charles Daly proudly highlights its Honcho Pump Series — a family of American made 12-gauge pump action firearms designed for home defense, tactical applications, and rugged utility. Built right here in the USA, the Honcho Pump family delivers dependable firepower and versatile configurations to meet the needs of shooters looking for compact, close quarters control without compromise.

The Honcho Pump Series combines practical design with American craftsmanship, offering a variety of models that prioritize mobility, reliability, and stopping power. Each firearm features the classic bird’s head grip for improved recoil management and a more natural hold, all in a compact, easy to store profile that makes the Honcho Pump family a standout choice for personal protection and defensive readiness.

Key Features Across the Honcho Pump Family: Read more

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Puppy Ban Update: Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation Appeals Denial of Injunction to Sixth Circuit

Today, the Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation (SAF) appealed a court order denying a preliminary injunction that prohibited the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from enforcing a ban on importing puppies into the United States.

In August, CDC banned dogs under six months old and dogs without implanted microchips from entering—and in some cases, reentering—the country. Not only does this deprive sportsmen of the opportunity to purchase quality sporting breeds, but it means that they cannot return with their dogs from a field trial or hunting trip across the border. Read more

Hunting

Boone and Crockett Club Response to Sale of Public Lands in Reconciliation Bill

The House Committee on Natural Resources’ budget reconciliation bill would sell public land and send the proceeds to the Treasury. The Boone and Crockett Club objects to this – as we have said we would do. In budget reconciliation, the Treasury is the only allowable destination for revenue. Under existing law or regular congressional direction, revenue from land transactions goes into a fund for the betterment of public lands. This is how it should continue to be.

As the oldest conservation group in the country, founded by Theodore Roosevelt, we see from the perspective of our long view of American conservation another important point: The existing laws for selling and exchanging appropriate parcels of federal land should be available to be exercised expeditiously. They are not. Read more

Wildlife

POINTER Field Tek 12 Gauge Semi Auto Now Shipping

Reno, NV – Legacy Sports International introduces the newest addition to their POINTER Field Tek series – the Field Tek 12! Built to be tough and reliable, the new Pointer shotgun is available in five varieties of colors including the Mossyoak Bottomlands/ODG which is perfect for the Turkey hunting landscape.

The Pointer FT12 provides exceptional craftsmanship and comes in a 12 gauge offering with a 28” barrel – keep an eye out for our 24” barrel coming later this year! Features included are a vented rib, anodized aluminum, cross-bolt trigger safety, a front fiber optic, rotating bolt head for reduced recoil and five choke tubes.

Whether you are chasing turkeys, pheasants, mallards or crushing clay, the Pointer Field Tek lineup will offer you solid performance at a great value!

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Firearms

Late Season Turkey Tips

 

Numbers of turkey hunting seasons run through May, some even into June. Here are some proven tips to bag that bird at the 11th hour.

Most turkey seasons kick-off sometime in March and openers extend all the way into early May the further north you go. After a grueling fall and winter routine of chasing seasons and various game…not to mention “mandatory” seasonal fishing opportunities, many hunters look forward to the relative simplicity of spring turkey seasons and the opportunity to play with the unique birds – if only for a few weeks a year.

It’s common to rush into things and tag out as quickly as possible. My turkey hunting mentor – rest his soul – was adamant about tagging right out of the gate because birds would get “weird” later in the season. And, while he taught me a lot and I owe him a tremendous debt of gratitude, it didn’t take me long to realize his assessment on late season Indiana and Michigan gobblers was in fact, false. Mostly anyway. Read more

Hunting

Arkansas Battles Feral Hog Invasion: A Timeline of Eradication Efforts

Feral hogs have been a growing menace in Arkansas for decades, wreaking havoc on crops, livestock and the environment. A concerted effort, over a decade in the making, is showing signs of progress.

Feral hogs, descendants of animals brought by early explorers and later supplemented by Eurasian wild boars for sport hunting, have been present in North America since the 1500s. By 1999, some people recognized the growing problem, but scattered populations, complex issues and a lack of coordinated effort stalled significant action.

These invasive pests, estimated at over 6 million nationwide, cause $30 million to $41 million in damages annually in Arkansas alone. They are not just agricultural nuisances, but vectors for human and animal disease and destroyers of native habitats. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Safety Recall Notice Regarding Colt CBX Bolt-Action Rifles

Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC (“Colt”) has recently learned of a potential safety issue with its CBX bolt-action rifles. Both the CBX Precision and CBX Tac Hunter models are affected. Colt is voluntarily initiating a recall of these rifles because of the potential for an unintentional discharge of the rifle, without pulling the trigger, under certain conditions when the manual safety is disengaged.

To prevent the possibility of death or serious personal injury, Colt asks anyone who owns a CBX rifle to immediately stop using it and return it to Colt.

Colt has learned that, for some CBX rifles, if the trigger is pulled while the manual safety is engaged (in the “safe” position), the trigger may not fully reset. This could result in an unintentional discharge of the rifle when the manual safety is moved to the “fire” position, without a further pull of the trigger.

Consumers who own a Colt CBX rifle, should visit www.coltcbx.com, for information about returning their rifles to Colt for a refund or replacement option. Read more

Firearms

Bear Creek Arsenal 200 Series Grows Again

Bear Creek Arsenal, a renowned name in precision firearms manufacturing, is excited to announce the launch of its latest innovation: an AR platform chambered in .17 Mach 2. This cutting-edge addition to the Bear Creek Arsenal lineup offers shooters unparalleled accuracy, reliability, and performance, all in a compact, high-speed rimfire package.

The new AR in .17 Mach 2 is designed for enthusiasts who demand precision in a semi-automatic platform. With features optimized for small-game hunting, competitive shooting, and recreational plinking, this rifle delivers speed and accuracy in a lightweight, easy-to-handle configuration. The AR platform not only enhances the versatility of this caliber but also provides an exciting new experience for rimfire enthusiasts seeking precision and efficiency in a semi-automatic format.

Bear Creek Arsenal’s AR in .17 Mach 2 boasts a parkerized 16” barrel using Black Dog .22 LR magazines, making it a top choice for shooters who value innovation and dependability.

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