Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
(Accokeek, MD) — Beretta celebrates this year the 100th anniversary of its first semi-automatic pistol – the Beretta Model 1915.
To mark this historic occasion the company has produced a limited number of the 92 Centennial collector’s edition pistol, which are for sale now through a select network of dealers and the Beretta Galleries in Dallas and Memphis. Read more
The Youth Shooting Sports Alliance (YSSA) recently announced that FNH USA, LLC continued their support of efforts to recruit and retain youth in the shooting sports with a generous donation to the YSSA of rifles, handguns and shotguns.
Included among the donated firearms are FNAR™ Heavy, FN TSR™ XP and FN SPR™ A5M rifles; FN Five-seveN® and FNX™-9 handguns; an FN SC1™ Over/Under shotgun and an FN SCAR® 16S carbine. These firearms will be sold on GunBroker.com – the web’s largest hunting and sport shooting auction – to generate the funds needed to purchase equipment and supplies in support of YSSA selected priority youth shooting sports programs. Read more
FLORA, MS – When did getting a good picture in the woods get so complicated? We think it started with the word “with”… as in with too many features and with too many buttons. So we’re making trail cameras better by building them “without” — without complications and without compromises. Because sometimes the only advanced feature you really need is reliability.
The new Proof Cameras are built for one purpose: To give hunters the most reliable, most simple-to-use camera money can buy with the functions that really matter and none of the extras that don’t. Rather than adding features that don’t get used by hunters, yet cause needless complications and compromises, we designed Proof Cams to help hunters get the scouting results they need “Without A Doubt.”
With three models to choose from, the Proof Camera 01, 02 and 03 are all designed to simply take photos, HD video or HD Time Lapse. Choosing your preference is easy with illuminated sliding switches. All Primos Proof Cameras also have a circular LED alignment to better light the field of view, and are powered by eight AA batteries. They are extremely easy to use, but also offer hunters the scouting technology required to know what animals are on their property.
The Proof Camera 01 takes 10MP images and features 36, 850nM Low Glow LEDs to offer a nighttime range out to 70 feet. With a .7-second trigger time, and 3-second recovery rate, this camera is a serious performer that won’t break the bank.
BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation is asking the federal court to force the District of Columbia to abide by a May 18 ruling requiring the city to drop its requirement to show a “good reason” before issuing concealed carry permits, or find the city in contempt.
The request comes after SAF learned the city is denying permit applications for 90 days to “review” the order by Judge Frederick J. Scullin. SAF is noting in its new complaint to the court that, “Since ‘good reason’ and ‘proper reason’ no longer need be investigated, there is no need for the process to take even 90 days, let alone 180 or more days. Nor does the Court’s order allow for a 90-day ‘review’ period. The order itself is unambiguous. If Defendants do not understand it, they should have moved immediately for clarification. In any event, the Court’s order is supposed to be in effect now. All elements of contempt are plainly established: “(1) there was a court order in place; (2) the order required certain conduct by the defendant; and (3) the defendant failed to comply with that order.” Read more
Most whitetail enthusiasts don’t run their trail cameras through the early summer months for several reasons; one being, a buck’s antlers haven’t developed to a point of distinguishing them from other bucks. Next month is the perfect time to get your cameras working for you and following are a few thoughts to help you get the most from your trail cameras. Read more
The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that they only have until June 1 to apply for bear and elk hunting licenses. There will be 100 elk licenses and 6,951 bear licenses available for the 2015 hunting seasons.
Only Michigan residents are eligible to apply for an elk license. Bear licenses are available for both residents and nonresidents; however, no more than 2 percent of licenses in any bear management unit will be issued to nonresidents.
Hunters can apply online at www.mdnr-elicense.com, at any authorized license agent or at a DNR Customer Service Center. A nonrefundable $5 fee is charged at the time of application. Hunters may purchase just one bear and one elk application. Read more
Accokeek, MD— What do you do for a turkey-hunter’s grand finale when you’re 22 years old and just shot the world record Eastern Wild Turkey? That’s the quandary for Kentucky native David Cody Guess, who just bagged the 37.6-pound bird with his well-worn Stoeger. Read more
For 2015, Browning has added a pair of new knife models to the Storm Front Damascus fixed blade knife line. Renowned for its beauty, strength and edge-holding ability, Damascus steel is a unique expression of the knife maker’s art. These new knives are part of Browning’s High Grade knife line designed for demanding sportsmen.
Both new knives feature genuine stag handles with stainless steel bolsters. The Damascus blades on the Stag Clip Point and Stag Drop Point both have hollow ground blades that are 4 ¼” in length. Suggested Retail $333.00. Read more
To be sure, turkey hunting is an end in itself. You begin by creeping out into the woods or the edge of a field well before sunrise, close to where you put that big tom to bed the night before. You watch the world wake up and listen while some of the night’s marauders such as screech owls make their final calls before the avian day shift takes over. Amidst it all comes the gobble, then another, and perhaps that sound of wings flapping and a big bird thumping to earth to start it’s day of foraging food and looking for hens. You make some hen sounds, and before you know it, here he comes, right to your decoys.
Within minutes, he’s there, within 25 yards, and it’s time for the moment of truth. When you squeeze the trigger, you want as many pellets from your 12 gauge to hit that turkey and harvest him cleanly. That’s where the Winchester Long Beard XR Chokes from Trulock come into play.
After extensive and thorough testing, the Trulock Choke designers determined the perfect constriction to deliver maximum pellets at common ranges for taking a turkey. The Winchester Long Beard XR No. 5 is made for that popular turkey pellet size with a .75 constriction; hunters who prefer No. 6 should try the Winchester Long Beard XR No. 6, which has a .80 constriction. Read more
The BenchMaster Sniper Seat 360 Shooting Chair is not only convenient to set up and makes waiting for your quarry comfortable, it actually helps take game with a great arm extension for a gun rest. Plus, the BenchMaster Sniper Seat silently swivels 360 degrees for a full range of shooting, so lining up that perfect shot is always possible.
The Sniper Seat 360 Shooting Chair is constructed of lightweight, powder-coated steel that avoids rust, and this BenchMaster product features backpack straps that make taking it into the woods or field simple. It weighs just 25 pounds. Read more