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Bank of America Drops HSUS Card?

On Monday we launched BoycottHSUS.com to ask Discover to reconsider its financial support of the deceptive Humane Society of the United States. It’s worth noting that a previous financial institution that supported HSUS apparently no longer does: Bank of America.

As recently as 2012, Bank of America had an affinity VISA card with HSUS. Today? No longer, as far as we can tell. BofA’s debit card page has VISA cards for sports teams and animal nonprofits such as Defenders of Wildlife and the National Wildlife Federation—but not HSUS. It appears BofA ended its relationship with HSUS last year—which is probably why HSUS is now working with Discover. There are a number of good reasons for any company not to work with HSUS—here are 15,750,000 reasons, for starters. If you haven’t already, sign the petition at BoycottHSUS.com and make your voice heard to Discover executives. We’ve received one reply so far from Discover, and we’ll keep you posted on any future ones.

PETA Announces “Aquatic Angel” Drones to Stalk Anglers While in the Field

According to a recent press release from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), anglers will now find themselves being stalked by anti-hunters thanks to PETA’s new “Aquatic Angel” drones.

The “Aquatic Angel” is the newest tool from the anti-hunting group, following the release of their “Air Angel” drones released in the spring of 2013 to stalk hunters in the field.

Ruger Introduces Ruger Collector’s Series 10/22 Carbine Rifle

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) is proud to announce the Ruger® Collector’s Series 10/22® Carbine Rifle. In production for 50 years, the Ruger® 10/22 has become America’s favorite .22 rifle. With proven performance, a legendary action and a renowned, reliable rotary magazine, the 10/22 has inspired a loyal following. The Ruger Collector’s Series 10/22 Carbine commemorates a half-century of excellence.

In addition to the reliable performance Ruger customers have come to expect from the 10/22, the Ruger Collector’s Series 10/22 Carbine Rifle features a limited-time, 50th Anniversary bolt marking, commemorative 50th Anniversary box with an exclusive Collector’s Series box decal and “The Ruger 10/22 Rifle • 22 LR – Fifty Years • 1964-2014” special receiver marking. Also included are a Collector’s Series pin, a 10/22 50th Anniversary bumper sticker, a replica of the original 1964 10/22 ad and a limited edition Ruger Collector’s Series street sign. This rifle ships with one BX-25® and one BX-1 magazine (an alternate model is available with three BX-1, ten-round magazines), while retaining popular 10/22 features like the black synthetic stock, push-button, cross-bolt manual safety and cold hammer-forged barrel. Read more

Wetland Wonders Challenge

Seven lucky hunters will win over $1,500 in prizes just by hunting at Michigan’s seven Managed Waterfowl Hunt Areas this fall and winter. A new Wetland Wonders Challenge, sponsored by Consumers Energy, will begin Oct. 11 and continue through Jan. 31, 2015.

2013-2014 Wetland Wonders Challenge winners with prizes Seven winners will be chosen to win ultimate waterfowl hunting prize packages valued at $1,500, including a “golden ticket” for one first-choice pick at a Managed Waterfowl Hunt Area (MWHA) for the 2015-16 season (non-reserved). Other prizes include a Mossberg 835 camo waterfowl and turkey combo 12-gauge shotgun, Zink custom duck and goose calls, Avian X mallard and goose decoys, and waterfowl hunting gear. Contest partner Michigan United Conservation Clubs will select winners Feb. 9, 2015. Read more

EHD and Bluetongue Virus Having Minimal Impact on Deer in 2014

The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) is pleased to report that hemorrhagic disease (HD), including EHD and bluetongue virus, seems to have taken a summer vacation in 2014, and the danger of a serious outbreak this year has now passed. Transmitted by biting gnats, the disease usually hits deer hardest in late summer and early fall, especially in unusually hot, dry years.

“A small number of reports are trickling in from scattered states, but we’re not seeing any nationwide trends or large outbreaks this year,” said Dr. David Stallknecht with the Southeast Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study (SCWDS) at the University of Georgia. “This year is definitely below average so far.” Read more

EHD and Bluetongue Virus Expected to have Minimal Impact in 2014

Caldwell Introduces The DeadShot Chairpod

The DeadShot ChairPod provides true benchrest accuracy from a single shooting unit. No need to bother with carrying chairs and separate rests out to the ground blind or the range to sight-in your weapon. The ChairPod provides all of that in one package; it has a comfortable heavy duty chair with a built in post and swing arm assembly that fully supports your weapon front and rear. Extend your effective shooting range by stabilizing the entire weight of your gun or crossbow with this convenient package.

The ChairPod holds your weapon securely in the ready position while freeing up hands for binoculars, rangefinder or warm pockets. The innovative multi bearing swing arm system provides smooth and stable movement from extreme angles left to right with minimal body movement and the chair silently spins 360

Longer Range & Tighter Patterns with Trulock Precision Hunter Chokes

An extended choke tube like the Precision Hunter offers a better pattern with fewer “holes” than a flush-mounted tube. The extended choke tube from Trulock also does a better job handling heavier payloads of shot and larger shot sizes. Pattern your shotgun with a Precision Hunter extended choke, and you will see that this choke tube will increase your effective barrel length while increasing muzzle velocity.