Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
A gentle rain fell Thursday evening, June 6, as family, friends and fellow sportsmen gathered to remember Dr. George (“Andy”) Ammann, former grouse and woodcock biologist for the Michigan DNR, and to dedicate the newly created Andy Ammann Memorial Woodcock Viewing Area at the DNR Rose Lake Wildlife Research Area in Clinton and Shiawassee counties. Read more
Winchester Repeating Arms is pleased to announce the return of the Model 1873 lever-action rifle for 2013. The Model 73 is world-renowned as “The Gun that Won the West”.
Another shining example of the lunacy of gun free zones has materialized in mass mayhem. Who in their right mind would feel safe there? Details here…
GW: As an unabashed supporter of the vision of Quality Deer Management primciples, this proposal is a must, if we want to improve the health and quality of our deer herd. For the naysayers, this is your chance to participate in transparent policy making. If you’ve something to say, show up – or shut up.
An organization known as the Lower Peninsula Deer Management Initiative (LPDMI) will hold informational meetings regarding deer antler point restriction (APR) proposals at a number of locations in June 2013. Individuals are invited to attend a local event to learn more about the APR process and the specific proposals currently under consideration. Read more
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry, today praised U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) for his introduction of H.R. 2361, legislation intended to prevent states and municipalities from enacting or raising taxes or fees on the purchase of firearms or ammunition. Read more
Overland Park, Kan. – Simmons, a leader in high-quality, high-value sports optics for more than 25 years, is offering a $20 instant savings on the purchase of any Simmons riflescope or laser rangefinder. The instant savings is available from June 15 to July 31, 2013 on products with an original retail price of more than $49.95. Read more
MISSOULA, Mont.–Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) accepted a $25,000 donation from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation this week to assist with its state wolf management efforts. Read more
GW: This from the NRA and I couldn’t agree more…
We’ve been reporting very regularly on ridiculous cases involving over-zealous school officials misinterpreting and wrongly enforcing “zero-tolerance” rules.
In March, we reported on an outrageous case of a seven-year-old Baltimore, Md. student who, according to a March 2, Daily Caller article, was suspended for two days for the nefarious act of shaping a breakfast pastry into what his teacher thought looked like a gun. Yes, a breakfast pastry. Read more
Gun Free Zones are supposed to protect our children, and some politicians wish to strip us of our right to keep and bear arms. Those same politicians and their families are currently under the protection of armed Secret Service agents. If Gun Free Zones are sufficient protection for our children, then Gun Free Zones should be good enough for politicians.
Check out the petition and/or sign it here… and good luck getting a response.
AMERISTEP®, an industry leader in innovative hunting gear and accessories, announces the addition of the Gun Hunter and Snow Hunter 3D Chair and 3D Cover Systems to their 2013 line-up. Read more