Michigan State Park yurts available for unique winter camping experience

Outdoor enthusiasts seeking a unique winter getaway are reminded that several of Michigan’s State Parks have yurts available for rental year-round.

Yurts are sturdy, round, tent-like structures – the use of which can be traced back through history for an estimated 3,000 years.

Yurt

Yurt

The year-round yurts found in Michigan’s State Parks have become popular alternative lodging options for winter hikers, cross-country skiers and snowmobilers wishing to explore some of the most remote locations and stunning scenery the state has to offer. Read more

General, Wildlife

Associated Press Clouds the Gun Debate with Its Ignorance

By Glen Wunderlich

There are so many opinions about “doing something” about guns, I’ve purposely avoided comment to date.  But, after reading an AP piece, it’s easy to see why people become confused.

It begins by stating that the previous “assault weapons” ban was considered imperfect by many.  Then it starts the misinformation indicating that if the ban had been in place during the Sandy Hook killings, it would have been illegal for the gunman to use the 30-round magazines…

First of all, Read more

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HSUS Can’t Stand the Heat

On Friday, sparks flew on Alan Warren Outdoors, a Texas-based radio show. HSUS CEO Wayne Pacelle went on to explain his organization’s position on hunting and fishing. Warren, a hunting advocate, pressed Pacelle hard on what kind of hunting HSUS supports. And then we called in to debate Wayne about his animal rights group’s deceptive practices on the whole.

You’d think a slick politician like Pacelle, especially given the size of his ego, would be happy to try to talk his way around our criticism of his organization. But instead, he spouted off a few insults and then hung up.

Listen to the exchange:  http://humanewatch.org/index.php/site/post/hsus_tucks_tail_and_runs Read more

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Snyder Caves; Others Don’t

“I believe that it is important that these public institutions have clear legal authority to ban weapons from their premises,” he said in his written response to legislation that would allow concealed carry in gun-free zones. “Each is entrusted with the care of a vulnerable population and should have the authority to determine whether its mission would be enhanced by the addition of concealed weapons.”

Just wondering how we will ever ban whackos.

In South Carolina another proposal has been tendered in response to Sandy Hook:  Bill No. 3160, submitted Monday by Rep. Philip Lowe, R-Florence requires that each school employee wishing to carry a firearm on campus would be approved individually by that school’s board. Read more

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Cerberus Capital Management Cashes in Freedom Group, Inc.

Thanks to the OutdoorPressroom.

“… We have determined to immediately engage in a formal process to sell our investment in Freedom Group.”

GW:  Gotta admit, they’re bailing at the top…

NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — We were shocked and deeply saddened by the events that took place at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT on December 14, 2012.  We cannot comprehend the losses suffered by the families and friends of those killed by the unthinkable crimes committed that day.  No words or actions can lessen the enormity of this event or make a dent in the pain that was inflicted on so many. Read more

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Teachers Favor Helplessness in School

On the verge of history to repeal Michigan’s gun-free-zones’ helplessness, comes this…

The unthinkable murder spree at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Dec. 14 is a “chilling and heartbreaking reminder that firearms have absolutely no place in our schools,” wrote American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten and AFT Michigan Chapter President David Hecker in a letter to Snyder.

“Gov. Snyder, please show the kind of leadership that students, families, educators and community members need to be as safe as possible in their schools,” they wrote. “You can set an example for Michigan and the nation by taking this small but significant step to reduce gun violence by vetoing S.B. 59.”

Firearms, Gun Control, Self Defense

M-Pro 7 Introduces Disposable Gun Oil LPX Packs

Overland Park, Kan. – M-Pro 7, a leading provider of military-grade weapons maintenance products, has introduced M-Pro 7 Gun Oil LPX Disposable Packs for convenient, on-the-go gun care. At the range or in the field, the new single-use packs give shooters a convenient option for cleaning and protecting firearms.1875red

 

The M-Pro 7 Gun Oil LPX Disposable Packs provide just the right amount of oil for a day in the field or a few hours at the range. The packs are small and leak-resistant, making them easy to carry in a pocket or range bag, and feature a spout tip for precise application. Read more

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Gun Control Facing Setback in Michigan

This from Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners…

Michigan Legislative Update This Bill is not yet law

Senate Bill 0059 – Passed by both House and Senate:  If signed into law … The bill would amend the Handgun Licensure Act (1927 PA 372) to:
* Eliminate county concealed weapon licensing boards and transfer all duties and responsibilities to the county sheriffs.
* Allow licensees and applicants that meet certain requirements to apply for exemptions to carry concealed pistols in most no-carry zones.
* Exempt individuals that have applied for and been granted an exemption to carry concealed pistols in no-carry zones.  Read more

Ammunition, Firearms, Gun Control, Self Defense

Michigan Muzzleloader Hunt Yields Big Buck

By Glen Wunderlich

Muzzleloading season always seems fitting to get some venison in the freezer.  Since many of the bucks have been killed during the regular firearms season, late-season opportunities have us focusing on mature does.  My friend, Joe, had yet to tag a deer this season, so we planned on doing just that. Read more

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