Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for more than 60 years, has introduced a new 3x 30mm digital night vision device. The Equinox series from Bushnell features night vision monoculars in four popular configurations. Read more
LONGMONT, Colo. – TerraLUX®, a leader in LED light technology, has raised the bar for light output and runtime from the AA alkaline battery with the introduction of the new Colorado flashlight. Using common, easy-to-find AA batteries, the Colorado offers outdoors enthusiasts 500 ANSI-rated lumens for 90 minutes, performance normally reserved for CR123A-powered lights. TerraLUX’s cutting edge circuitry maximizes the life and lumens of the CREE XM-L LED. Read more
Montana officials have indicated an outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) has taken a toll on the whitetail population and hunting may be somewhat curtailed as a result. More here…
By Glen Wunderlich
The whitetail archery hunt in which all variables come into alignment is something all hunters envision. The stand is chosen for its position relative to the wind and sun with liberal amounts of cover scent masking all traces of the human element. Maybe even a lone doe decoy is placed within the limits of capability. Read more
California Governor Jerry Brown has signed a statewide ban on traditional lead ammunition for hunting—Assembly Bill 711, sponsored by Assemblyman Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood). The deadline for gubernatorial action was Sunday, October 13th
California is the first state in the nation to take such unnecessary action.
“Calling themselves ‘Mainers’ is nothing more than a transparent marketing ploy.”
After failing to get legislation passed in Maine this spring, anti-hunting forces have begun work on a ballot initiative that would ban bear hunting over bait, with dogs and bear trapping. If they collect enough signatures, the question will appear on the November 2014 ballot.
A disclaimer on their website’s homepage reads, “paid for with regulated funds by the committee of Mainers for Fair Bear Hunting, PO Box 15367, Portland ME.” An examination of the campaign finance report filed by the group tells a different, and much more accurate, story. Read more
Firearm deer season is right around the corner, Nov. 15-30. Are you ready? Here are a few tools you may find helpful as you plan your fall hunt!
Confused about the new antler point restrictions in the northwest Lower Peninsula? Whether you hunt with a firearm, muzzleloader or bow, these restrictions apply.
Scott Pruitt, the attorney general of Oklahoma has brought a new lawsuit, on behalf of the state, against ObamaCare.
Read more: http://thehill.com/opinion/columnists/dick-morris/327337-suit-in-oklahoma-could-knock-out-obamacare#ixzz2hPPufhoh
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COLUMBIA, MO – In an unprecedented move to promote excellence in Missouri schools, Larry and Brenda Potterfield announced on October 5 that they have made a restricted gift to the Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award in the amount of $1 Million. The gift is to be awarded to the first Missouri K-12 public school to apply for and receive the Baldrige National Quality Award. Read more