Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
You may see a fawn alone, but don’t worry – mother isn’t far away…
Buck Fawn
Presently, deer fawns are being born all over Michigan. The Department of Natural Resources reminds Michigan residents to resist the instinct to try to “help” seemingly abandoned fawns, because this can be more harmful than helpful to the fawn. Many fawns are found curled up alone in fields or forest floors – this is normal. Read more
Gunshot victims were being interviewed by police, when they discovered the location of the shooting suspect – right there next to the victims – in the hospital. Freaky details here…
Wilsonville, OR – Crimson Trace (www.crimsontrace.com), the Oregon-based manufacturer of the World’s only grip-activated laser sights today announced plans to extend its hugely popular ‘Batteries for Life’ (http://www.crimsontrace.com/company/promotions/free_batteries_for_life) scheme.
CTC customers will receive free replacement batteries for the lifetime of their laser sights, in exchange for registering their products with the company’s customer service department. Read more
Clear the woods with the Outdoorsman’s Axe and Outdoorsman’s Shears from Browning. These tools are designed to help you clear shooting lanes faster, cut firewood, butcher game easier and help finish up chores quicker around the house. Read more
Washington, D.C. – The push by Pheasants Forever and other conservation groups in support of “Sodsaver” – strengthened federal protections for native grasslands – received a boost yesterday with the introduction of a “Sodsaver” bill, the Protect our Prairies Act, in the U.S. House of Representatives by Kristi Noem (R-SD) and Tim Walz (D-MN). If enacted, the policy would help conserve native prairie habitats, most notably in the Dakotas, while saving nearly $200 million in federal spending. Read more
ROCHESTER, NY – American Tactical Imports, a worldwide importer of firearms, is proud to introduce the GSG STG-44 to consumers at the Raahauges Shooting Sports Fair June 1-3.
The German Sport Guns .22LR STG-44 is the newest addition to the exciting line of GSG firearms. The demo was introduced at SHOT Show 2012, but now consumers will be able to see, handle and shoot the GSG STG-44 from ATI for the first time. The STG 44 (Sturmgewehr 44, literally “Storm Rifle”) was designed in 1944 in Nazi Germany and is considered by many historians to be the first modern assault rifle.
Your chance is NOW to build a 16-foot wooden canoe! The Calvert Marine Museum and Patuxent Small Craft Guild are scheduling requests for the “Build a Boat by Appointment” program. Invite your family and friends to join in the fun and choose two consecutive Saturdays or any two days of your choice. Hours of class are 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No experience necessary. Read more
Posted on May 31, 2012 by The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance
The Humane Society of the United States has many “fronts” that work to ban hunting while at the same time raking in money and other commodities from the unsuspecting public. One such front is The Wildlife Land Trust (HSWLT). This “trust” is actually a covert affiliate that sways landowners into thinking that their donation of land, easements, or dollars helps wildlife – that is far from the truth. Read more
The Department of Natural Resources today reported that cooler temperatures Wednesday evening allowed the fire crews to make significant progress on the Duck Lake Fire in the Upper Peninsula’s Luce County. Most recent GPS data show the fire size at 21,458 acres with 57 percent containment. Read more
BEAVERTON, Ore.-Leupold® introduces the VX®-6 Multigun 1-6x24mm riflescope featuring the illuminated FireDot™ Special Purpose Reticle (SPR®), and now available through the Leupold Custom Shop. Read more