FrankFord Arsenal Introduces Platinum Series Rotary Tumbler

The Platinum Series Rotary Tumbler delivers a new level of brass cleaning performance. Rotary tumbling with stainless steel media in a liquid bath gets brass much cleaner, and works much faster than ultrasonic or vibratory tumbling methods. The small stainless pins easily penetrate inside cases and into primer pockets to deliver unbeatable cleaning power. The large volume drum holds up to 1000 pieces of .223 brass and has a molded in rubber lining to protect brass and dampen noise during operation. A built in timer in the base can be set to run from 0 to 3 hours, shutting off automatically. Read more

Ammunition, Firearms

NSSF to Cal Fish & Game Prez: Recuse Yourself

Attorneys for the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) on Tuesday, Aug. 5, delivered a formal letter to the California Fish and Game Commission President Michael Sutton asking that he recuse himself from involvement in the drafting of regulations to implement AB711, the state law banning traditional ammunition for use in hunting, as well as any other issue related to lead ammunition or matters lobbied by California Audubon or Pacific Flyaway. Because of Sutton’s position as executive director with Audubon California, his involvement in the implementation of AB 711 regulations appears to violate state statutes and undermines public confidence in the commission’s impartiality and fairness in the regulatory process. Read more

Ammunition, Gun Control, Hunting

Magnum Research® Partners with Cabela’s on Exclusive

POMONA, NY – USA based, Magnum Research, Inc. (MRI) has once again partnered with Cabela’s to offer four exclusive new designs for the Desert Eagle 1911G and Desert Eagle 1911C.

The first two models are the .45 ACP “G” and “C” pistols, model number DE1911GSBCAB and DE1911CSBCAB. The frame on both is precision cast, machined from high-quality carbon steel, and the slide is machined from solid billets of steel and then finished in a matte black. The exclusivity of this model is the commanding gray frame which has been treated with a high temperature ceramic Cerakote™ coating and is accented with attractive black appointments. MSRP on either model is $948. Read more

Firearms, Self Defense

Michigan Wolf Management Showdown?

By Glen Wunderlich 

Wolf Facts and What It Means To You

Glen Wunderlich

Lansing, Michigan – -(Ammoland.com)-  The impending showdown over Michigan’s wolf management looms large, as we head into the current election cycle.

On one end of the spectrum is the largest anti-hunting organization in the nation – the Washington-based Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), while opposition comes from Citizens for Professional Wildlife Management (CPWM).

Over 5 ½ years ago, then Deputy Secretary of the Interior, Lynn Scarlett, announced the removal of the western Great Lakes wolf population and portions of the northern Rocky Mountain population of gray wolves from protection under the Endangered Species Act.

“Wolves have recovered in the Great Lakes and the northern Rocky Mountains because of the hard work, cooperation and flexibility shown by states, tribes, conservation groups, federal agencies and citizens of both regions,” said Scarlett. “We can all be proud of our various roles in saving this icon of the American wilderness.”

Well, almost all of us.

HSUS has already sent its lobbyists to Lansing and has threatened even more lawsuits.

Animal Rights, Firearms, Hunting, Wildlife

Need Some Ankle Socks? Ask HSUS.

GW:  They’ve sent me some great gear over the years- for members only, no less.  The tote bags are good for carrying hunting gear, as long as you remember to turn them inside out.  And, those cute gardening gloves – good for one oil change and lube.

Here’s the latest from www.humanewatch.org…

HSUS socksGiven that the Humane Society of the United States spends about half of its budget on overhead—including tens of millions of dollars of fundraising costs that it misleadingly calls “program spending”—there’s no shortage of doodads and tchotchkes that wind up in people’s mailboxes. We’ve seen HSUS calendars, HSUS tote bags, and HSUS t-shirts. But now someone has sent us a pair of HSUS socks that he received in the mail.

Really? Socks?

Maybe HSUS should consider the symbolism of sending people something that is associated with bad stenches. After all, HSUS is an organization that only gives 1% of the money it raises to pet shelters, that recently stuffed $26 million into Caribbean accounts instead of giving that money to help needy animals, and that pays $400,000 a year to a CEO who has said “I don’t love animals or think they are cute.” Read more

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife

NRC Youth Conservation Council welcomes nine new members, introduces outdoor-themed blog

 The Department of Natural Resources today announced that nine new members have been selected to serve on the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) Youth Conservation Council. The members – ages 14 to 17 – will join the original 18 members in their exploration of new ways to encourage more young people to get outdoors more often and to participate in fishing, hunting, trapping and other outdoor recreation activities.
Chosen from among nearly 40 applications from youth across the state, the new members will serve one- or two-year terms. Successful applicants were selected based on their interest in helping to promote youth participation in the outdoors; their current community involvement; and the variety of skills and strengths they bring to the council.
New members and their home cities (counties) include:

  • Preston Badgero, Onaway (Presque Isle)
  • Erik Bean, Whitehall (Muskegon)
  • Frank Boudon, Troy (Oakland)
  • Emily Butko, St. Charles (Saginaw)
  •  Wyatt Crick, East Jordan (Charlevoix)
  • Nicole Jarvis, Williamsburg (Grand Traverse)
  • Tim Lorenson, Ironwood (Gogebic)
  • Brett Masuga, Cedarville (Mackinac)
  • Jeremiah Moran, Fenton (Oakland)

“The Youth Conservation Council was conceived as a forum that would allow young people to share their perspectives about recreation in Michigan, brainstorm ideas about making outdoor experiences more accessible, and spawn new traditions for more of our youth,” said Tim Nichols, Michigan Natural Resources Commission member and chair of the newly established NRC Youth Conservation Council subcommittee.
“We’re excited to welcome these new members and look forward to the energy and creativity they’re sure to bring to the table, both with new ideas as well as support for existing council projects,” Nichols said.
Council creates blog for engagement, inspiration
In the council’s first full year of meetings and discussion, one of the most important takeaways was that in order to more successfully deliver the outdoor-recreation message, the outreach needed to be peer to peer.
“The council members recognized that to get youth back outdoors hunting, fishing, kayaking or any other outdoor activity, we – not just the DNR – needed to be the promoters,” Youth Conservation Council member Garrett Nolan said.
One way the council hopes to do this is through a blog that YCC members have launched as a means of building awareness about Michigan’s rich variety of outdoor recreation opportunities and as a platform for young people to share their tips and experiences with each other. It’s a virtual place for kids in all parts of the state to learn about what’s happening in other Michigan communities and which outdoor traditions and pursuits they themselves might want to explore.
“This blog is a way for youth to share their experiences and to encourage others in enjoying all the great things about Michigan’s outdoors,” said Nolan. “We want youth to talk to each other, share their experiences and encourage their friends and relatives to join us outside.”
Follow the blog at http://michiganycc.wordpress.com. Any youth interested in sharing thoughts on the council or about a recent outdoor recreation experience is encouraged to submit a post by email to youthconservationcouncil@gmail.com.
The NRC’s Nichols said the DNR tasked the Youth Conservation Council with helping to “enlist a new generation of youth who are committed to protecting, promoting and enhancing the outdoor heritage of this state.” Nichols believes the council is off to a very strong start.
“The best way to ensure Michigan’s outdoor recreation traditions are passed down to new generations is to make sure today’s young people understand those traditions, as well as their role in conserving the state’s natural resources that make such recreational pursuits possible,” he said. “There are many people of all ages who care a great deal about Michigan’s great outdoors. We’re excited to see how this council can tap into that enthusiasm, offer some new ideas, and pique the interest of even more young people.”
Learn more details – including the full roster of current members, frequency of meetings, and information on applying to be a council member – at the YCC website, which can be found at the DNR website www.michigan.gov/dnr under the Education & Outreach tab.

Wildlife

Weather Conditions and Trophy Whitetails

MISSOULA, Mont.—Statistics say it won’t be windy when you shoot your Boone and Crockett whitetail. Neither will it be raining. Nor cloudy. Nor warmer than 50 degrees.

A new book, “Boone and Crockett Club’s Complete Guide to Hunting Whitetails,” includes detailed analyses of weather conditions reported by hunters when they tagged a buck big enough to qualify for North America’s premier big-game records book.

More than 8,000 recent Boone and Crockett record entries were reviewed. The most common trophy-day weather data include:

93 percent – No precipitation

8 5 percent – Winds calm to 5 mph

81 percent – Temperature 50 degrees or less

51 percent – Sunny/clear

Boone and Crockett records also reveal the best odds for taking a massive whitetail occur during the week of Nov. 13 between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Along with many more details and charts on weather, dates, times, firearm calibers, ammunition and other behind-the-records statistics, “Boone and Crockett Club’s Complete Guide to Hunting Whitetails” offers extensive, informative chapters on proven trophy-hunting strategies and learned insights from noted whitetail authorities. Read more

Hunting

Nikon Promo Aims to Help Hunters as Seasons Close In

Deer hunting season is just around the corner, and to help hunters prepare Nikon is offering instant savings on a number of sport optics to help ensure this upcoming season is a successful one.

Now through September 21, 2014, hunters can enjoy instant savings on select PROSTAFF fieldscopes and riflescopes, as well as select MONARCH 3 binoculars and the recently released ACULON rangefinder. Read more

Firearms, Hunting, Wildlife
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