Natural Resources Commission sets 2013-14 waterfowl hunting season

Michigan hunters will once again enjoy 60-day duck seasons this fall, as the Natural Resources Commission set waterfowl seasons Thursday at its regular meeting in Muskegon.

Waterfowl hunting starts with the early Canada goose season beginning Sept. 1 statewide. The season is Sept.1-10 in the North Zone and Sept 1-15 in the rest of the state except in Saginaw, Tuscola and Huron counties, where the season is Sept.1-10. The daily bag limit is five. Read more

Out-of-State Animal Rights Groups Bankroll Michigan Ballot Issues

This from the USSA…

Posted on August 8, 2013

According to the Associated Press, an anti-hunting group has raised more money this year than any other entity working to pass a ballot issue in the state of Michigan.  Other issues heading for the 2014 ballot include abortion funding, hydraulic fracturing or “fracking,” and changes to Michigan’s ballot qualification process.  Yet when combined, those issues still don’t come close to the amount of money that has poured into Michigan to overturn legislation that would allow for a wolf hunt. Read more

Antlerless deer license applications on sale until Aug. 15

The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the application period for antlerless deer licenses ends Aug. 15. Hunters can apply for a quota-limited license online at E-license, at any authorized license agent or at a DNR Customer Service Center. A nonrefundable $4 fee is charged at the time of application. Hunters may only apply for a single public-land or private-land license. Read more

Introducing The Ultimate Refinement of the Side-Hammer Sharps Rifle

As the buffalo era was ending, Sharps refined their renowned rifle to create the rare 1877 Model. It was often referred to as the “English Model” not just due to its refined styling but for it’s high quality English-made barrels. This would be their last side-hammer model. More streamlined, the ’77 was more hunting/target rifle and less heavy buffalo gun. It was the most advanced single shot of the day. A year later William Lyman introduced his now famous Tang Sight. Read more

Bushnell Launches $50 Instant Savings on Legend Ultra HD Riflescopes and Binoculars

Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for 65 years, announces new $50 instant savings promotion on Bushnell Legend Ultra HD riflescopes and binoculars. The Legendary Savings Event, valid August 10 through October 19, 2013, is available on nine riflescopes and seven binoculars from the Legend Ultra HD family. Read more

Federal® Ammunition Releases Top Gun® Target Extra-Lite Load

ANOKA, Minn. – The proven and affordable Top Gun® Target load line has been made even better this year with the addition of a special low-recoil 12-gauge offering.
High-volume shooters who need solid performance at a reasonable price depend on Federal® Top Gun Target loads. The hard, high-quality shot and unique wads result in consistent patterns that reliably break clay after clay.

For 2013, Federal expanded the Top Gun line with a 7/8-ounce offering loaded with Alliant Powder® Extra-Lite propellant, which provides low recoil, consistent ignition and cleanliness.

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