Nevada Game Wardens Break Up Poaching Ring

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Years-long investigation closes with felony wildlife and weapons charges for multiple offenders.

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Photo: A game warden catalogs illegally taken game meat during the investigation.

Nevada game wardens have concluded an investigation of a poaching ring involving three suspects in several counties, spanning almost two years in a case that has netted a dozen felony charges and uncovered the illegal killing of dozens of animals.

The suspects in the poaching ring are Adrian Acevedo-Hernandez, aka “El Pantera,” 36, Jose Luis Montufar-Canales, 31, and J. Nemias Reyes Marin, 31. An initial arrest of a fourth, separate suspect, Jose Manuel Ortega-Torres, 30, led to the three men who were determined to be actively engaging in several different wildlife crimes, prompting an in-depth investigation of the three men by game wardens. Ortega-Torres is from Lincoln County and the men involved in the poaching ring were all living in Las Vegas.

“This case involved a lot of time, effort and commitment by game wardens,” said Chief Game Warden Tyler Turnipseed. “We followed one lead into another in what seemed to be a bottomless supply of wildlife crime. Hopefully the resulting fines, forfeitures and jail time will discourage this kind of systemic criminal activity in the future.”

In June of 2013, Nevada game wardens received information that two deer had been unlawfully killed on a farm near Hiko, Nev. Game wardens viewed an image publicly available through social media and confirmed that two female deer were unlawfully killed out of season in late May.

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Photo: A game warden holds a photo discovered while executing a search warrant that that shows Adrian Acevedo-Hernandez, 36, with an illegally killed deer.

Game wardens identified one of the suspects in the photograph as Ortega-Torres. This led to a search warrant in Hiko at his residence, seizing illegal deer meat, trace evidence, unlawfully killed migratory birds, butchering tools, weapons and ammunition. Ortega-Torres was arrested at the same residence and later convicted in Lincoln County of a gross misdemeanor for unlawful possession of a mule deer. Read more

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Despite Focus on Big Game by Media, Many Hunters Still Enjoy Small Game and Upland Hunting

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — With more than 10 million hunters pursuing the white-tailed deer in the United States, according to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, this iconic creature reigns supreme as the most hunted species of game animal in North America. Walk by the newsstand in the fall and glance at the covers of outdoor magazines and it would seem deer and other big game are virtually all that is of interest. But that perception would be wrong.  In fact, according to a recent study by HunterSurvey.com, about half of sportsmen surveyed said they had hunted small or upland game in the past year.
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EOTech Launches the 518/558 Holographic Weapon Sights

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – EOTech is proud to announce the introduction of two new models in its line of Holographic Weapon Sights (HWS). The new series includes the Model 518 and 558 and will hit retail stores just in time for the holiday gift-giving season.

In response to customer demand, EOTech took all of the best features of its HWS products and combined them into these highly functional and easy-to-use new sights. The 518/558 models both feature the highly sought-after quick-release base and side-button functionality of the EXPS series and run on AA batteries (lithium or alkaline), the most common batteries in the world. Read more

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Trijicon Adds Green Dot Reticle to the Reflex Line

Wixom, MI- The Trijicon Reflex is a robust, battery free, dual-illuminated sight highly regarded for its ability to provide fast, both-eyes-open, target acquisition and pinpoint accuracy. New for 2014, Trijicon has added highly anticipated green dot reticle options into the Reflex line of products, resulting in the ideal combination of speed and accuracy. With several mounting options available, the Trijicon Reflex is a perfect choice for
rifle, carbine, and shotgun applications.

The unique green reticle offerings function as a highly visible reference for close-in shooting that provides a precision aiming point without obscuring the target at extended ranges. The new reticle options will be available in 4.5 MOA and 6.5 MOA dot sizes. Read more

Firearms, Hunting

Steyr Arms Introduces OD Green and MUD Scout Rifles

BESSEMER, Ala. – Steyr Arms announced today that it has expanded its Scout Rifle line with the introduction of OD Green and “MUD” stock variants, both of which are now on American soil. Steyr also announced a substantial across-the-board reduction to the suggested retail price of its Scout Rifle offerings.

Due to the increased popularity of the Scout Rifle and a large purchase order from its parent company in Austria, Steyr is now offering a lower retail price of $1,699 for a Black, Gray, OD Green or MUD Scout Rifle in .308 Win. And now through the end of 2014, Steyr is offering an additional $200 savings, making a new Scout Rifle just $1,499. Read more

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California Gun Dealers Move to Strike Down Law Banning Display of Handguns

BREAKING: Calif. Gun Dealers Move to Strike Down Law Banning Handgun Ads

SACRAMENTO, CA – Moving quickly to strike down a California law that bans the on-site display of handguns and handgun ads by licensed gun dealers, lawyers for four retailers suing state Attorney General Kamala Harris and Department of Justice Bureau of Firearms Chief Stephen Lindley filed a motion for preliminary injunction today in an effort to prevent it from being enforced.

The dealers say that California Penal Code section 26820-first enacted in 1923-prevents them from displaying any “handgun or imitation handgun, or [a] placard advertising the sale or other transfer thereof anywhere that can be seen outside the four corners of its store,” and that the law “unconstitutionally prevents firearms dealers from advertising even the most basic commercial information-‘Handguns for Sale’-at their places of business.”

The sale of handguns is not only legal-it is constitutionally protected. Read more

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Taurus Introduces the CURVE

 GW:  I like the feature of not having traditional sights, because the laser is the way to go- especially with such a short sight radius.  Maybe some heavier calibers are on the horizon?

(Miami, FL) – Taurus®, the global leader in revolver manufacturing, is redefining the handgun category with its newest introduction. The new, patented CURVE is a body-contoured .380 ACP that changes everything about concealed carry – so comfortable it’s easy to wear – every day.

Taurus tackled the challenge of designing a concealed carry handgun that is “print-free” as well as comfortable in any position on the body. Building a firearm with a curved grip frame was not an easy task. About the size of today’s smart phones, this little USA-manufactured double-action only, semi-auto pistol packs 6+1 rounds in a highly concealable 5.18-inch package. Weighing in at 10.2 ounces, the CURVE combines innovation with functionality for close-quarter, personal security confidence when wearing this pistol. This curved polymer pistol has a carbon steel slide and a stainless steel barrel for increased reliability.

Taurus takes safety seriously and incorporated a loaded chamber indicator as well as integrated the Taurus Security System® for long term locking storage. Taurus also provides a trigger protector that is fast and easy to deploy with a built-in lanyard for use when using the holster-free belt clip.

Another industry-first, an integrated LaserLyte® LED light/laser combo system built within the frame makes for efficient target acquisition during most lighting scenarios. On the rear of the slide is the bore axis sighting system™ that is designed for instinctual point shooting at close distances. This subcompact handgun does not feature traditional sights to keep the concealed carry design smooth and snag-free. The textured grip and the low bore axis of this pistol deliver comfortable shooting and mild recoil. Read more

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2014 Deer Season Biologist Updates

Click here to play the videoThe newest round of biologist updates is ready for you to view! With the firearm deer season under way, everyone is curious about what’s happening out in the woods. Continuing through the end of firearm deer season, the DNR Wildlife Division will be releasing video updates from wildlife biologists around the state. These biologists will give their take on what they’re seeing, what they’re hearing from hunters in the area, what can be expected based on available food sources and more. This week we hear from biologists Jeremiah Heise (Saginaw Bay area) and John Niewoonder (southwest Lower Peninsula) about what to expect in their part of the state. If you haven’t picked up your deer licenses yet, head to your local retailer or E-License so you don’t miss out on the hunt. Also, don’t forget to tweet your harvest photos on twitter with the hashtag, “#MiDeerPic.” Good luck this season!

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