Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
ANOKA, Minn. – April 24, 2014 – Federal Premium® will redefine modern in-line performance when it unveils the all-new Trophy® Copper Muzzleloader Bullet during the 2014 NRA Meetings & Exhibits event, April 24 through April 27. Its exclusive B.O.R. Lock MZ™ System provides 200-yard accuracy in a non-sabot bullet design that’s easy to load, scrubs fouling from the breech and ensures consistent seating. Read more
Madison, NC – Remington Arms Company, LLC, (“Remington”) is pleased to announce the Model 700 Ultimate Muzzleloader – the most technologically advanced in-line muzzleloader on market today. Read more
GW: So science has it right again. We didn’t kill ’em all. But, we are sure to hear the cries of wolf from the Humane Society of the United States.
The results of Michigan’s 2014 wolf population survey indicate no significant change in the estimated number of wolves in the Upper Peninsula compared to the results of last year’s survey, Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division officials said today.
DNR wildlife biologists estimate there was a minimum of 636 wolves in Michigan this winter, with a confidence interval of plus-or-minus 42 animals. In comparison, the 2013 population estimate was 658 wolves, with a confidence interval of plus-or-minus 56 animals. Read more
“Leave, We Will Shoot You,” land leave they did. A massive air search began with a news helicopter and schools were shut down. Another instance of a gun saving the day with video here…
As has been predicted, a gun saved an Illinois man from harm when he fired at two would-be robbers at his home. Details here…
Wixom, MI – Trijicon, Inc., global provider of innovative aiming solutions for the hunting, shooting, military and law enforcement markets, now offers its legendary Bright & Tough™ Night Sights with an integrated RMR® mounting platform for Model 1911 pistols. The 1911 is immensely popular for defensive applications as well as competition shooting. Trijicon now makes it easier to quickly mount the RMR sight on your favorite pistol. The new 1911 RMR Mounting Platform has an integrated Trijicon rear Night Sight, a front Night Sight, an RMR Mount Sealing Plate and all hardware necessary for professional gunsmiths to transform your standard 1911 into an RMR-ready combat or target pistol. Read more
The Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers and retail minnow dealers of the baitfish regulations that need to be followed in Michigan. Although the requirement for state-licensed bait retailers to provide customers with receipts upon purchasing live minnows was recently removed, all other regulations with respect to minnow use continue to be enforced.
Baitfish regulations were enacted in 2006 to reduce the potential for baitfish to move fish diseases as the state saw multiple fish die-offs in lakes Erie and Huron from viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus (VHSv).
“While fish kills from VHSv have become less common, we do not want this fish pathogen to spread across Michigan,” said DNR fisheries biologist Tom Goniea. “Our regulations are designed to prevent this from occurring.” Read more
Overland Park, Kan – Bushnell, an industry leader in high performance sports optics for 65 years, has introduced the new Bushnell Elite Tactical 1-Mile ARC laser range finder. With seven power magnification, ranging capabilities out to one mile and a host of valuable features, this unit is built for professional and long-range marksmen. Read more
GW: Glenn gave his farewell speech to us at the POMA range day in March in Knoxville and all I can say is that the shooting sports industry will miss this fine leader of gun rights. Best of everything, friend.
PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y.–Glenn Sapir, veteran outdoor communicator, has announced his retirement from his position of Director, Editorial Services, for the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), effective Friday, April 25. Since 2003, Sapir had been coordinator of and/or contributor to several of the organization’s newsletters, edited The Range Report enewsletter for shooting facilities, coordinated the creation of NSSF’s award-winning Annual Review and contributed more than 50 articles per year to magazines and electronic publications that welcomed NSSF’s message. Read more
Safari Club International has filed a lawsuit to challenge the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) abrupt and unwarranted bans on the importation of sport-hunted African elephants from Zimbabwe and Tanzania. The FWS issued the importation ban on April 4, 2014, without consultation of the nations affected or the hunters impacted. Read more