Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Phoenix, Arizona (January 30, 2013) – Top competitors demand excellence from them. Veteran hunters rely on them. First-timers use them to become more accurate shooters. At Timney Triggers, we build the best triggers in the world for those who know it can all come down to that one shot and how important every pull of the trigger is. Read moreMandeville, LA – In only three weeks, radio and TV host Tom Gresham has delivered more than 6,000 new life members to the NRA, amounting to more than $2,000,000. Gresham announced a special Lifetime Membership deal with the NRA on Thursday, January 10, via Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/Guntalk. The next day, the deal was sent out in Gresham’s Truth Squad newsletter (http://www.guntalk.com/site7.php). The following Sunday, it was announced live on Gun Talk Radio (http://www.guntalk.com). “It’s amazing to see the response to this offer,” said Tom Gresham. “Clearly, many people want to support gun rights, and they recognize the value of the NRA. Adding more than six thousand new life members in less than three weeks is incredible. There’s no telling how many will join over the next month.” Read more
The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the deadline for purchasing spring turkey hunting applications is fast approaching. The last day to purchase an application is Friday, Feb 1. Read more
On January 16th, Dane County Circuit Court Judge Peter C. Anderson issued a favorable ruling for sportsmen in a lawsuit on the use of dogs in the state’s wolf hunt. This ruling paves the way for wolf hunting with dogs to take place next season. Read more
The Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners will hear a petition this Friday, February 1st, seeking to ban the hunting of bears with hounds in the state. Nevada sportsmen are encouraged to attend the meeting and to submit comments to the Commissioners supporting bear hunting with hounds. Read more
The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) announced on Tuesday the official release of the 2013 Whitetail Report, the most comprehensive report on the status of white-tailed deer available anywhere.
The 2013 Whitetail Report, along with previous Whitetail Reports, can be viewed as PDFs online at www.qdma.com/corporate/whitetail-report. Additionally, for the first time in the history of the Whitetail Report, anyone wishing to purchase a printed copy of the 2013 edition can do so for $10 by visiting The Shed, the official store of QDMA, at www.qdma.com/shop or by calling 800-209-3337. Read more
Chicago’s mayor, Rahm Emmanuel, has urged banks not to do business with Smith and Wesson and Sturm Ruger. A response to the bullying tactics is here…
Bend, Ore. – Nosler, Inc. the world’s leading manufacturer of the finest grade hunting bullets has announced a new .30 caliber, 125 grain AccuBond®. Designed to provide .30 caliber cartridges with limited case capacity such as the 300 AAC Blackout, 308 Winchester, 30 AR, 308 Marlin Express and 30 TC the option of a bonded core bullet, the .30 125gr AccuBond® is ideal for a wide range of large and small game. With the increased popularity and hunting use of these cartridges, Nosler® felt it was important to manufacture a bonded, light-for-caliber hunting bullet that provides precise accuracy and deadly terminal performance. Read more
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. – Alpen’s new WBDC-TACT reticle is designed for pinpoint accuracy at any distance. The reticle is designed with 1 MOA and 5 MOA increments across both the horizontal and vertical axis to help find the best target range. It is available in the Apex XP (Xtreme Performance) 6-24×50 Apex Riflescope model 4058. Read more
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a fresh idea in vacation destinations. The DNR is seeking volunteers to spend a week or two between March 1 and Dec. 20 acting as lighthouse keepers for the Tawas Point Lighthouse during the 2013 lighthouse keeper season. The lighthouse is located on the grounds of Tawas Point State Park along the shores of Lake Huron in East Tawas. Read more