Birding Event in Ottawa County, Michigan
Migratory bird week May 5th through 12th with live raptors, planting for birds, birds of the dunes and more here for the complete schedule and details.
Owls Delay Destruction of Power Plant
Some wise great horned owls seem to understand their protection under the law, because they built their nest in a twin-boiler power structure that had been scheduled for demolition near Bullhead City, Arizona. Now it’s all up in the air. More here…
Ruger Introduces New 22/45 Lite
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to introduce the Ruger 22/45 Lite™, a lightweight Ruger® 22/45™ pistol with a new aluminum upper receiver. Chambered in the popular .22 LR, the Ruger 22/45 Lite™ is accurate and reliable, making it the ideal lightweight rimfire pistol. Read more
Poisoned Bald Eagles Recover
Following several days of treatment at the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Wildlife Nature Center in Helena, eagles that were suspected of being poisoned, were released into the wild. Find out where they went here…
MDNR Files Suit Against Hunting Facility
On Tuesday, April 10, 2012, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources filed a civil complaint against Ronald McKendrick and Charlene McKendrick, who own and operate the Renegade Ranch Hunting Preserve in Cheboygan County. The McKendricks are being sued for violations of Michigan’s Invasive Species Act, which outlaws certain types of swine.
The complaint, brought in Cheboygan County Circuit Court, asks the court to require the McKendricks to comply with the state’s Invasive Species Act and to remove prohibited swine from their property. Read more
75 Years of Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Program Success
FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — This year marks the 75th anniversary of the passage of the landmark Pittman-Robertson (also known as Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration) Act, which directs excise taxes collected on the sale of firearms and ammunition to be used exclusively by state wildlife agencies for improving wildlife populations, hunter education and public access to the outdoors. The benefits of this program to state agencies, sportsmen, sporting goods retailers and manufacturers and anyone who enjoys and appreciates wildlife and the outdoors have been abundant since its creation. Read more
Non-Humans Don’t Get Constitutional Protection
Both historic and contemporary sources reveal that the terms “slavery” and “involuntary servitude” refer only to persons. In 1864, the term “slavery” was defined as “[t] he condition of a slave; the state of entire subjection of one person to the will of another.” .??.??. The clear language and historical context reveal that only human beings, or persons, are afforded the protection of the 13th Amendment. Of course, PETA argued against the common sense of the ruling above, while SeaWorld was found innocent of enslaving whales. More here…
Quotas for Michigan Elk and Bear Seasons
Michigan hunters will have more elk licenses available but fewer bear licenses, as the Natural Resources Commission set regulations for the upcoming seasons at its April 5 meeting in Lansing. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will make 200 elk licenses available, an increase of 45 from 2011. “We have more elk than we did last year, so we can offer more hunting opportunity while working toward our population goal,” said DNR deer and elk program leader Brent Rudolph. Read more
EPA Denies Latest Anti-Hunting Group Petition to Ban Traditional Ammunition
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday denied yet another frivolous petition by the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) — an established anti-hunting group — calling for a ban on the traditional ammunition (containing lead-core components) for hunting and shooting. Read more
The LM8 Platform: Rail Platform For Today’s Battlefield
MILAN, IL – Lewis Machine & Tool Company (LMT®), an Illinois-based company that designs, prototypes and manufactures small arms, accessories and tooling components for the military, government, law enforcement, commercial manufacturers and responsible civilians introduce the new LM8 platform on two new rifle systems: the LM8MRP® and the LM8MWS®. Read more