New Gun Bill Would Harm Youth Hunting

GW:  This is asinine and should get no traction, but here it is from MUCC…

A new gun bill introduced in the Michigan Legislature would apply all current license requirements for acquiring, carrying, possessing or transporting a pistol to all firearms, including restrictions on youth carrying or possessing them outside a target range.

House Bill 4774 was introduced by Rep. Jim Townsend (D – Royal Oak) on May 28, 2013. It literally goes through Michigan’s current law on pistol licensing and background checks, crosses out the word “pistol” and inserts “firearm.” Read more

Ammunition, Gun Control, Hunting, Self Defense, Wildlife

Bushnell Launches The Truth About Rangefinders Sweepstakes

Published on Monday, 10 June 2013 08:57

Overland  Park, Kan. — Bushnell  Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high  performance sports optics and outdoor accessories for 65 years, has  announced The  Truth About Rangefinders Sweepstakes. Commemorating  the launch of the new Team Primos approved The  Truth laser rangefinder, the sweepstakes (valued at  $14,000) prize package includes a Polaris Ranger EV, Bushnell optics,  and a gear collection from Primos  Hunting. Read more

Firearms, Hunting, Wildlife

Local organization to host meetings on proposed deer antler point restrictions in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today advised the public that an organization 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

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife , ,

CA Ban on Traditional Ammo May Lead to Ban on All Hunting Ammo

The California Assembly recently passed a ban on traditional ammunition containing lead that may result in a complete ban on all hunting ammunition.

Assembly Bill 711, which would outlaw the use of lead for hunting in California, passed the State Assembly on May 22nd by a vote of 44-21.  In a twist that presents a threat to all hunting, passage of AB 771 by the California Senate could stop all hunting with rifles as the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) may consider alternative rifle ammunition as “cop killer bullets” triggering a ban on those, as well. Read more

Ammunition, Firearms, Hunting, Wildlife

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Proposes to Delist Gray Wolf Population Nationwide

Washington, DC –  June 7, 2013, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) formally announced its proposal to remove the gray wolf from the endangered species list throughout the lower 48 states (with the exception of the Mexican wolf population). The FWS’s monumental decision recognizes the gray wolf’s recovery resulting from state wildlife management and the participation of the hunting community.  This achievement in conservation demonstrates the impact of successful science based efforts across the country.  Read more

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife , ,

Scientists Search for Cause of Disease Outbreak in Bighorn Sheep

A National Park Service employee who was inspecting wildlife guzzlers found four desert bighorn dead on Old Dad Mountain, 15 miles southeast of Baker, California, during the week of May 20. The employee also observed other sick animals that appeared to be weak and unsteady with labored breathing. Laboratory analysis of blood and tissue samples taken from one animal indicated that it had pneumonia. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife
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