Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
(Columbus, OH) – A 19-year-old Texas Tech cheerleader is the latest female hunter to be attacked by animal rights groups after she posted photos of her successful African safari on Facebook. Kendra Jones, from Cleburne, Texas has been hunting with her father since she was a child, including being on a safari when just six years old. Her latest hunt however has brought her a wave of Facebook attacks, including death threats. Read more
Most companies will claim a lifespan of three to five years on their perennials. However, if you care for them properly a perennial stand can last for many years. Perennials like red and white clovers, alfalfa, trefoils and chicory provide dependable nutrition and attraction and are especially important for antler growth, fawn rearing and early hunting season attraction. If you follow these words of advice you will get the most out of your perennial stand. Read more
The DNR shooting ranges at Ortonville, Pontiac Lake, Rose Lake and Sharonville are open on Independence Day, July 4, so come out and shoot before your family barbeque! The weather forecast is nice and sunny, too. Read more
(Columbus, OH) – The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA) is pleased to announce the launch of its fully renovated website that offers visitors a user-friendly, easy to navigate site to stay up-to-date on issues USSA is working on across the country. The site will also showcase a new video series, allow for easy membership sign-up and much more! Visitors to the site at www.ussportsmen.org will enjoy quality graphics that highlight USSA’s work to defend and advance hunting, fishing and trapping nationwide. The site is easy to explore from your desktop as well as mobile devices. Read more
Birchwood Casey® has added a host of new targets to the Eze-Scorer™ line.
The new targets measure 23”x35” and work great at indoor or outdoor ranges. Nine new target designs include a standard BC-27, BC Transitional Blue, BC IPSC, 52-Card Shoot-up, Double Bulls Eye, Multiple Bulls Eye and three versions of the BC Bad Guy in black and white, yellow and black, and black and white overlay.
The non-reactive Eze-Scorer Paper Targets offer shooting fun at an affordable price, allowing shooters to maximize their time at the range.
Eze-Scorer 23”x35” Paper Targets come in packs of five for $6.70, or are available individually in multiples of 100 for $1.00 each.
Visit the Birchwood Casey website at www.birchwoodcasey.com, write to 7887 Fuller Road, Ste. 100, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 or call 800-746-6862 for more information.
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45 Firearms Developed Specifically for Smaller-Statured or Younger Shooters
North Haven, CT – O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc, throughout the company’s 95-year history, has been a leader in the development and design of firearms for younger and small-statured shooters and promoting responsible gun ownership and safety training for all gun owners. In the recently-launched Mossberg 2014 Youth Catalog, 45 shotguns, rimfire and centerfire rifles feature the company’s innovative EZ-Reach™ forends (pump-action shotguns), Super Bantam™ stock spacer adjustment system (shotguns and rifles) and Mossberg’s ground-breaking FLEX™ TLS™ (Tool-less Locking System). Adding these dimensional design features provides for proper fit and balance for younger shooters or individuals who require more compact firearms with shorter lengths-of-pull (LOP). To view the complete catalog online, please visit http://catalogs.mossberg.com/2014_Youth/. Read more
Baton Rouge, La. – Lipsey’s, a leading nation-wide firearms distributor, is pleased to announce the new exclusive Ruger Single Seven 327 Federal Magnum. These new revolvers will feature seven shot unfluted cylinders, rugged stainless steel construction, fully adjustable sights, slim wood grips and the choice of 4-5/8″, 5-1/2″ and 7-1/2″ barrel lengths. “The Single Six size revolvers have always been known for their handiness and ease of carry. Combined with the powerful and versatile 327 Federal Magnum, the new Single Seven is the perfect revolver for the outdoorsman and varmint hunter,” says Lipsey’s Vice President Flint Virgets.
GW: When slobs descend on public land for target shooting, this is what can result. In Arizona, the trash remains in plain sight for eternity. Now the same slobs will congregate elsewhere with the same result.
(Evansville, IN) – Bear Archery releases their most versatile bow to date; introducing the all-new 2015 Cruzer bow package; designed, tested and manufactured to meet the needs of any bowhunter, from the little ones on up to dad, this bow will fit the entire family. The Cruzer features an incredible 65 lbs. of draw weight adjustment that ranges way down to 5 lbs. and all the way up to 70 lbs. The all-new MV Cam system allows for draw length adjustments to be made from 12″ to 30″ without the use of a bow press. The new Cruzer bow comes completely rigged with the latest in high quality accessories from Trophy Ridge and will be the last bow you’ll ever need to buy. Read more