Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
GW: Man, there’s some good fishing in this neighborhood!
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will mark the opening of the new Crystal Lake boating access site in Frankfort (Benzie County) with a dedication ceremony at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, at the site, 5572 Mollineaux Road. Read more
GW: This sounds like it could be a lot of fun!
If thoughts of camping conjure up warm childhood memories of summer, the Department of Natural Resources invites folks to visit P.J. Hoffmaster State Park’s vintage camper gathering and open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 9. Read more
A fire in the Seney National Wildlife Refuge (Schoolcraft County) is threatening to burn across the refuge’s northern boundary onto state-managed land. The last known size of the fire is 3,220 acres and containment is estimated at 65 percent at this time. Presently, there are no structures threatened by the fire. There have been no injuries or accidents related to this fire. Read more
BELLEVUE, WA – The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is urging its Illinois members and fellow gun owners to call lawmakers in Springfield and warn them to not allow Chicago lawmakers and the State Police to hijack SB 1034, transforming it into a stealth gun control measure. Read more
U.S. Sens. Inhofe and Manchin will offer an amendment to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from banning traditional ammunition containing lead components under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA). This amendment is the same language that passed by voice vote en bloc in the House Armed Services Committee last week. Read more
Two Power Electronic Tactical
Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for more than 60 years, has introduced a new electronic sight with two power magnification. The new 2X MP sight features a 3 MOA dot and T-dot reticle for fast target acquisition. Read more
Safari Club International Foundation (SCI Foundation) proudly announced today that it made a donation of $25,000 to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to conduct a white-tailed deer predation study. The SCI Foundation and Wisconsin DNR Predator / Prey study will examine challenges wildlife managers face in finding a balance between predator and prey populations. Read more
As of 11:10 a.m. (Eastern) May 23, 2012
The wildfire on the Seney National Wildlife Refuge (Schoolcraft County), ignited by lightning and first reported on Monday, May 21, had burned approximately 1,500 acres as of Tuesday evening. Read more
Be smart about fire this holiday weekend.
With wildfire danger expected to be “very high” across northern Michigan this Memorial Day weekend, the Department of Natural Resources asks all residents and travelers in the region to be especially mindful of the weather and their own actions. Read more
A bill that would allow .35 caliber or larger straight-wall cartridges with a minimum case length of 1.16 to a maximum of 1.8 inches is on the move after being voted out of committee. House bill 5249 sponsored by State Representative Matt Lori of District 59 is evidence that common sense is alive and well.
The bill now moves to the House floor, where it is expected to pass. Then onto the Senate’s committee and to the Senate, along with any amendments to be negotiated.
I have it on good word that the bill should fly through the House.