Third suspect in Upper Peninsula cougar poaching case pleads no contest

The third suspect involved in the illegal killing of a cougar in Schoolcraft County in December has pleaded no contest to taking/possession of an endangered species.

Todd Anthony Richard, 40, of Burt, appeared in court Monday to enter his plea and was sentenced to $625 in fines and costs, along with 24 hours of community service for his role in the poaching incident.

During sentencing, 93rd District Court Judge Mark Luoma made clear that he did not believe the cougar killing was a case of self-defense. Last month, Troy Anthony Richard and Theodore Robert Richard pleaded guilty to their involvement in the case.

Poachers

New Browning Pistols for 2014

Morgan Utah: Browning’s popular 1911-22 pistol line grows in 2014 with the the new A1 Desert Tan and Compact Desert Tan models. These pistols feature a new composite frame in desert tan color and are even lighter than the aluminum frame 1911-22 models with the composite A1 version weighing only 14 oz. with its 4½” barrel length, and the Compact version weighing a mere 13½ oz. with its 3 5/8” barrel length.

Both new models feature machined aluminum slides in a matte black finish. 1911-22 pistols are scaled down to 85% of John M Browning’s original 45 ACP model, making them ideal for plinking, hunting and target shooting. The Suggested Retail for both models is $579.99.

Firearms

Anti-Hunting Senator Takes Another Run at Nebraska Mountain Lion Ban

Despite having already suffered multiple defeats in his quest to ban mountain lion hunting in Nebraska, Senator Ernie Chambers has again surfaced with another attempt to ban the season.

With little more than a week to go in the 2014 legislative session, Senator Chambers filed a motion yesterday to yet again vote to over-ride the governor’s veto on LB 671, the mountain lion ban, despite previous attempts failing twice last week. Because the previous attempts to overturn the veto both failed, it’s up to Senate Speaker Greg Adams whether to suspend the rules to grant Senator Chamber’s another attempt. Read more

Animal Rights, Firearms, Hunting, Wildlife

Bushnell Introduces A Professional Grade Red Dot In Its Elite Tactical Line

 

  • Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell, an industry leader in high performance sports optics for 65 years, has introduced the first red dot sight in its Elite Tactical line. The new Elite Tactical CQTS (Close Quarters Tactical Sight) is a fixed power illuminated red dot system designed for quick target acquisition and rapid deployment on any firearm equipped with a Picatinny rail or Weaver-style base. Read more
Firearms, Hunting, Self Defense

Pope & Young Club Issues Position Statement on Fair Chase and Canned Hunting

Chatfield, MN  – – The Pope & Young Club is proud of the “Fair Chase” ethics it has implemented, fought for and defended since 1961.  The Club and its membership steadfastly support and promote the North American Wildlife Conservation Model.  This model faces a serious threat from today’s captive cervid industry. The practices of “canned” hunting, transporting and selling “farm raised” cervids threaten the very existence of North American Big Game and hunting as we know it. Read more

Animal Rights, Hunting

DNR stocks adult trout in southeast Michigan,

The Department of Natural Resources’ Fisheries Division recently stocked adult trout in the Clinton River at Riverside Park in Auburn Hills, Huron River at Proud Lake Recreation Area in Commerce Township, and Spring Mill Pond at Island Lake Recreation Area in Brighton.

The Clinton River was stocked with 600 brown trout from 15 to 17 inches; the Huron River was stocked with 1,800 brown trout sized 15 to 22 inches and nearly 1,400 rainbow trout sized 16 to 22 inches; and Spring Mill Pond was stocked with nearly 400 brown trout sized 15 to 22 inches and nearly 600 rainbow trout sized 16 to 22 inches.

This annual activity uses unneeded brown and rainbow trout broodstock from Michigan’s state fish hatcheries to release in special regulation areas. Read more

Fishing

Alpen Optics New APEX XP AR 1-6X24 Riflescopes

 

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. – Alpen Optics introduces its new top-of-the-line Alpen Apex XP riflescopes, which are fully loaded with “Xtreme Performance” features. All lenses are fully multi-coated for maximum light transmission and optical clarity, and all riflescope models feature fast-focus eyepieces and generous eye relief. Thanks to these top-quality features, Alpen Apex XP riflescopes provide the ultimate in shooting performance.

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