Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
The December 2012 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 2,237,731 is an increase of 58.6 percent over the NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1,410,937 in December 2011. For comparison, the unadjusted December 2012 NICS figure of 2,776,105 reflects a 49.7 percent increase from the unadjusted NICS figure of 1,854,400 in December 2011. Read more
WANAMASSA, NJ – Eagle Imports, the exclusive distributor of the Metro Arms family of products, is proud to introduce the MAC 1911 Classic pistols. Metro Arms, under the expert guidance from Hector Rodriguez, a former competitive shooter, has become a global leader in the engineering and manufacturing of collectible and competition 1911 pistols. MAC 1911 pistols are known world-wide for their precise fit and function delivering performance and repeatable accuracy right out of the box. Read more
Wolverine trapping has ended in Montana and a fight ensues relative to its status in the future. Eight environmental and conservation groups sued the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks to stop the trapping season and won the injunction before the 2012-13 wolverine trapping season was to commence. Details follow here…
A man, minding his own business, was blindsided by a crazed bobcat and was bitten in his face and back. The cat’s ninth life was terminated on the scene. Details here…
GW: I have learned that the bobcat was indeed infected with rabies.
Those interested in hunting a bobcat can now participate in the season in select areas of the state.
Bobcat hunting seasons:
Units A, B and C: Jan. 1 – March 1
Unit D: Jan. 1 – Feb. 1
By Glen Wunderlich
Last spring, while on a walk within a few hundred yards of my home, I came across a dreadful sight: two tiny deer legs and feet. The scant remnants of a new-born fawn were all that were left after a fresh coyote kill. Just because it’s nature’s way, doesn’t mean I have to like it. And, I don’t.
The mental picture of a totally defenseless fawn being ripped to shreds while alive conjures up disdain for the indiscriminate killer(s). Now is the time to even up the score. Read more
 Dayton, Ohio — Chiappa Firearms, Ltd. is proud to introduce the Triple Crown Series of shotguns as their flagship for the new lineup of firearms for 2013. The first “Modern Shotgun” offered by Chiappa Firearms had to be something unique and innovative pushing the edge of firearm design just as they did with the revolutionary Rhino Revolver when they introduced their first hunting / defense handgun to the market three years ago. Read more |
South San Francisco, CA -American Technologies Network Corp., makers of military, law enforcement, security and outdoor night vision and thermal applications, have introduced the Odin-14 Thermal Monocular, one of the smallest thermal imaging monocular system currently on the market. By using the latest technologies in high-grade polymers and miniature thermal imaging sensor technology, the Odin-14 is extremely compact and lightweight. Read more
MISSOULA, MT-The continuing convergence of high tech gadgetry and old style hunting is now available for iPhone and iPad technology thanks to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, which just unveiled its new LETHAL SHOT hunting app.
“LETHAL SHOT is the most realistic interactive app on the market for elk hunters,” said Steve Decker, RMEF vice president of marketing. “It lets the user navigate 360 degrees around the elk and choose any angle to gauge a shot’s effectiveness.” Read more
Preliminary figures show the state of Michigan ended the 2012 fiscal year with fund balances of more than $1.2 billion, including a $1 billion surplus in the state’s general fund, according to a Senate Fiscal Agency report Thursday.
Say what you want about the current state government, but under past Governor Granholm, this never happened – much like the present federal government. Heck, our national leaders don’t even have a budget and haven’t for four years. At least that way, they can’t go over budget. What a concept! Genius they are.