Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
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ULM, Germany (June 2, 2014) – Globally recognized for its premium hunting and target rifles, Anschütz is proud to announce the start of a subsidiary branch, Anschütz North America. This facility will be located in the USA, and its focus will be on the distribution and marketing of their fine German rifles and shooting accessories for the US market. Read more
The candy order from 2A Group Saying that the word “knife” in the Knife Rights logo “is not family friendly,” M&M’s rejected a Knife Rights order for promotional packages of M&M’s candies with the Knife Rights logo on them. Then they lied in an effort to avoid taking responsibility for their absurd action. The candy was ordered for an upcoming promotion through M&Ms’ customized Business to Business department. Read more
WASHINGTON, DC, May 29, 2014 – A bipartisan amendment authored by U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA), chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, Pete King (R-NY), Elizabeth Esty (D-CT), Joe Heck (R-NV), Mike Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Mike Quigley (D-IL) to strengthen the National Instant Criminal Background Checks System (NICS) passed the U.S. House of Representatives today by a vote of 260-145-1. The amendment provides an additional $19.5 million to help states improve their submissions into the criminal background checks system, bringing NICS funding for Fiscal Year 2015 to $78 million. Thompson offered the amendment on the Floor last night.
“Our national criminal background check system is only as good as the data you put in it, and right now all the information isn’t getting into the system,” said the six Representatives in a joint statement. “When this happens, we can’t enforce the law, and criminals, domestic abusers, or dangerously mentally ill individuals who otherwise wouldn’t pass a background check can slip through the cracks and buy guns. Our bipartisan amendment addresses this dangerous shortfall of information by providing states with the resources they need to get their records into the criminal background checks system.”
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced the 2014 Summer Kickoff, with a variety of recreation activities across the state. During Summer Kickoff, fees will be waived for some of the state’s most 
popular outdoor activities, making it a great time to grab a fishing pole, ride an ORV or enjoy a day in the outdoors at a state park. The DNR Summer Kickoff includes:
After the heavy ice and snow cover experienced on Upper Peninsula lakes this winter and spring, it may be common for anglers and others enjoying the outdoors to discover a higher than average number of dead fish or other aquatic creatures, such as turtles, frogs, toads and crayfish, Department of Natural Resources fisheries managers said today. “Winterkill is the most common type of fish kill,” said Gary Whelan, DNR Fisheries Division research section manager. “Much of the U.P. saw very deep ice and snow, so winterkill may be particularly common this year in shallow lakes, streams and ponds. These kills are localized and typically do not affect the overall health of the fish populations or fishing quality.” Read more
In 1966, the Kirtland’s warbler was listed as a federally endangered species; today, history is being made as this unique songbird may soon be delisted.
The Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Forest Service signed a memorandum of understanding in June 2011 to clarify each agency’s commitment to the conservation of the Kirtland’s warbler. Due to the potential for delisting, the three agencies decided it was necessary to develop a Kirtland’s Warbler Conservation Plan (KWCP) that would provide future strategic guidance to sustain a viable population of Kirtland’s warblers across their breeding range. Read more
A military veteran’s parents called the media to report that vandals had been damaging and removing flags from gravesites. Authorities caught the unpatriotic culprit but it doesn’t appear as though any jail time will be served. Details here…
Thanks to www.OutdoorPressroom.com for this one.
MINOX USA and PUMA Knives have combined two great German brands into one hunting pre-season special offer: buy any new MINOX ZA 5 HD riflescope from an authorized MINOX dealer through July 31, 2014, and receive a free PUMA IP Elk Hunter knife – a $169.99 value.
The MINOX ZA 5 HD riflescopes, designed and engineered in Germany and assembled in the USA, provide enhanced high-definition optics that meet the demands of hunters and shooters. They offer a 5x zoom range and new long-range reticles, and come in both 1″ and 30mm tube models.
Nikon has developed the all-new M-300 BLK riflescope to maximize the effectiveness of the .300 AAC Blackout cartridge while using both supersonic and subsonic ammunition. Now, shooters have a 30mm body riflescope that can harness both variations of this up-and-coming cartridge. Read more
Kiel, WI- Hooyman, makers of the highly regarded line of high performance, extendible shooting lane saws, has designed a revolutionary new Ratchet Pruner that features a built-in, detachable pocket saw. The simple push of a button detaches the in-handle saw from the pruner providing you with a handy hand saw. This multipurpose trimming tool is ideal for cutting shooting lanes and brushing in blinds. Read more
