Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
The Department of Natural Resources will present a Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Introduction to Archery workshop in two locations in August:
On Saturday, Aug. 11, from 9 a.m. to noon at Detroit Sportsmen’s Congress (www.D-S-C.org), located at 49800 Dequindre Road in Utica
On Thursday, Aug. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Saginaw Field and Stream Club (www.saginawfieldandstream.com), located at 1296 N. Gleaner Road in Saginaw Read more
If you wonder to yourself why the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) spends millions of dollars fighting farms, eradicating eggs, howling about hogs, and heckling some of the nation’s top food chains over their menus—then wonder no more.
HSUS wants everyone in America and on Earth to be vegans. The link is here…
Not everyone believes as Michael Moore does. In fact, it’s not even close. Why else have Colorado citizens been in a rush to purchase firearms recently? Another opinion is here…
Michael Moore doesn’t want to stay in this country unless more gun control is instituted. What he fails to realize (or, at least address) is the notion that gun control – specifically, gun-free zones – causes these mass shootings, along with perverted minds. In any case, below is his call for more gun laws and restrictions.
Hey, Michael! Why don’t you just move to your utopian country?
The Keith Davis Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society will hold its 8th annual Fall Tune-Up Shoot at the Fenton Lake Sportsmen’s Club, 1140 Butcher Road, Fenton, MI on Saturday, August 25, 2012 beginning with registration at 9 a.m. (Shoot starts at 9:30 a.m.).
According to Brad DePottey, registration for the 50 target sporting clays shoot is $30 for adults and $25 for youngster’s age12-16. Registration fee includes lunch and award for Adult High Gun. Walk-in’s are welcome.
Overland Park, Kan. – Simmons, a leader in high-quality, high-value sports optics for more than 25 years, has introduced the Simmons ProHunter black LED trail camera. Hunters can now covertly monitor game and land activity around the clock, thanks to the new black LED night vision technology from Simmons. Read more
BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation is delighted that the judge in a Maryland case that challenges the constitutionality of that state’s handgun permitting scheme is ready to lift a stay on his original order for the state to process carry permits without a citizen having to provide a “good and substantial reason.’ Read more
A very cooperative male Western Tanager was a big hit among youth attending Camp Colorado.
Leica Sport Optics takes seriously its role in supporting and encouraging youth involvement in nation-wide birding programs established and sponsored by such organizations as Victor Emanuel Nature Tours (VENT) and the American Birding Association (ABA). In fact, Leica Sport Optics reps will be especially busy this summer and fall playing an active, hands-on roll in a number of youth camps, contests and events. The ABA has recognized Leica’s dedication to its youth initiatives by awarding it with the coveted distinction as Legacy Sponsor of ABA’s Young Birder program. Read more
Simmons, a leader in high-quality, high-value sports optics for more than 25 years, has introduced the Simmons ProHunter black LED trail camera. Hunters can now covertly monitor game and land activity around the clock, thanks to the new black LED night vision technology from Simmons.
The new Simmons ProHunter features 32 black LEDs that capture game activity up to 45 feet away, with full-color daytime images and high-quality black and white nighttime images. With a dependable nine-month battery life and a trigger speed of less than one second, the ProHunter has features and capabilities previously unavailable for less than $200. Read more
The Department of Natural Resources today announced that its Ortonville shooting range in Lapeer County will temporarily close starting Aug. 2. The closure is for the construction of two new ranges at 200 and 10 yards, giving visitors the opportunity to shoot at short and long distances, and installation of new accessible shooting stations and pathways at 10, 25, 50, 100 and 200 yards. Work is scheduled to be completed by Sept. 1. Read more