Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Donates Funds for Wolf Control

MISSOULA, Mont.-Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) accepted a $25,000 grant from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to assist its wolf management plan.

“RMEF staunchly supports the science-based state management of wolves and other predators,” said David Allen, RMEF president and CEO. “This grant will put more collars on more wolves so Montana’s wildlife managers have more relevant data on Montana’s wolf population. We are far over objective on wolf numbers and the more specific data we have the better we can manage the population downward.” Read more

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife

NSSF Issues Statement On “Operation Choke Point”

NEWTOWN, CT — The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) today issued the following statement:

The National Shooting Sports Foundation has been investigating the possible role of the federal government in influencing banks in their lending and business banking relationship decisions regarding companies in our industry. We have heard from several industry members that they had banking relationships terminated by their lending institutions. Read more

Firearms, Gun Control, Hunting, Self Defense

New Black Label Tactical Blades from Browning for 2014

Morgan Utah: For 2014 Browning has added three new knives to their line of Black Label Tactical Blades. The new models include the Rail System Knife, Committed Drop-Point Knife and the Battle Bowie Carbon Fiber Knife. Each knife showcases a variety of features and rugged design that tactical knife users will find useful.

The Rail System features a fixed, double-edged 5 1/2” hollow ground blade knife made of 5Cr stainless steel with full-tang handle construction. A Blade-Tech™ molded polymer sheath is supplied and attaches to any MIL-STD 1913 accessory rail found on many tactical firearms. This patented sheath design by Kelly Van Orden of Battle Blades adds a whole new dimension to the tactical firearm/knife platform. Suggested Retail, $86.00. Read more

General, Hunting

Don’t forget to apply for elk, bear licenses before June 1

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 7,831 bear licenses available for the 2014 hunting seasons.

PMH winner with elk

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.michigan.gov/huntdrawings, 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

Hunting

Sportsman Highlights Surviving and Thriving off the Grid in “America Unplugged”

America Unplugged airs exclusively on Sportsman Channel, Thursday, June 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.  In addition to the estimated 400,000 Americans living off the grid, there are millions more taking proactive steps towards a lifestyle of self-reliance by stocking pantries, installing generators, and completely adjusting their lives. America Unplugged will reveal individuals, families and other groups across America who choose to live a self-sustaining lifestyle and remove themselves from some of the creature comforts of modern day. Read more

General

Mitchell’s Sweepstakes

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mitchell has been making quite the splash over recent years, introducing the reinvigorated Mitchell 300 and 300 Pro. Now, the legendary company is running a sweepstakes contest that runs through July 31, 2014. Grand prize winners will receive one of 100 limited edition Mitchell 300 reels. Read more

Fishing

6 Deceptions Spun by the Humane Society of the U.S.

GW:  This from www.HumaneWatch.org

Wayne Pinocchio gif

Wayne Pacelle, fat-cat CEO of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), deceives animal lovers in order to line the pockets of his organization. HSUS raises over $100 million a year from the public using ads showing needy dogs and cats, and yet it only gives 1% of that money to pet shelters. HSUS isn’t affiliated with local humane societies, but it benefits from name confusion. HSUS also doesn’t run any pet shelters of its own. Instead, the money HSUS raises is used to fund a radical, PETA-like agenda.

How far does the deception go? Here are six things said by Wayne “Pinocchio” Pacelle. Read more

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife

SCI Leads The Charge Protecting Wildlife Management In Michigan

Lansing, Mich. — Yesterday, Safari Club International’s (SCI) Michigan Chapters worked in conjunction with the Citizens for Professional Wildlife Management (CPWM) to submit over 350,000 signatures to the Michigan Secretary of State in support of the ballot committee sponsoring a citizen-initiated law called the Scientific Fish & Wildlife Conservation Act.

“The voice of Michigan hunters and conservationists cannot be ignored. We are proud of everyone who has worked on the campaign to ensure that fish and wildlife are managed with sound science.  Their work will be a lasting legacy to protect hunting and fishing rights from attacks by out-of-state anti-hunting organizations,” said SCI Past President and current CPWM Chairman Merle Shepard.  “I want to thank SCI for their leadership in helping to collect signatures, as well as its financial commitment to fighting for our hunting rights.” Read more

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife

Six Quick Tips for Treestand Placement

Many hunters have questions about treestand placement. “How high do you go in the tree” is one of the most asked questions on the topic. Every situation is different and there aren’t any rules where there aren’t exceptions. However, there are some general practices that will help in most situations when placing a treestand. Read more

Hunting
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