Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in March affirmed the constitutionality of Congress’ removal of wolves from the federal endangered species list. The deadline to appeal that decision passed quietly this week with no action from plaintiff animal rights and anti-hunting groups. Read more
It’s not unusual to find newly hatched birds in your backyard this time of the year.
Ron Stewart, regional conservation outreach manager for the Division of Wildlife Resources, says young birds often leave their nests before they’re able to fly. “They usually spread out along the branch of a tree and call for their parents to bring food to them,” he says. While the birds are spread along the branch, it’s not uncommon for a strong wind to blow the birds off the branch and for people to find them on the ground. If you find a baby bird on the ground, what should you do with it?
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Posted on June 14, 2012
After twice petitioning the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban lead in traditional hunting ammunition—and after being twice previously denied—the Center for Biological Diversity is back at it. In early June the CBD was joined by six environmental groups in suing the EPA for refusing to ban lead in traditional ammunition. Two months earlier the EPA denied CBD’s second petition requesting regulations banning traditional ammunition. Read more
Yesterday, the Michigan House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to repeal the state handgun “permit-to-purchase” and registration requirements. House Bill 5225 passed in the state House by a 74 to 36 vote. HB 5225 would repeal the bureaucratic state “permit-to-purchase” handguns and instead utilize the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System. House Bill 5498 and House Bill 5499 also passed in the state House along with HB 5225. These three bills now go to the state Senate where they will be assigned to the appropriate committees. Read more
Cyril B. Korte filed a lawsuit against Hunter’s Manufacturing Company doing business as Tenpoint Crossbow Technologies and Cabela’s Retail. It seems as though Korte lost a portion of his thumb, because he couldn’t follow instructions and now it’s someone else’s fault. Sure hope he doesn’t run his car into a tree, because it doesn’t have accident avoidance protections built in. Details here…
Balloonfest, which runs June 22-24 on the grounds of Howell High School gives hot-air balloon pilots a chance to skim across treetops. The event is home to other attractions, including the Windjammer Stunt Kite Team, the Paul McCowan Airshow, which will perform skydiving jumps, and an art festival. Details here…
A 70-mile trail that cuts through forests and along waterways is complete in northeast Michigan and the follk up north are excited about it. Here’s more…
The state of Michigan’s Historical Museum System with its 11 historic sites and museums around the state gives families dozens of learning opportunities this summer with special programs and tours. The Michigan Historical Museum, located in downtown Lansing, is open year-around and offers visitors a glimpse into Michigan’s past. Read more