Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
The Michigan House Judiciary Committee is reviewing an important and long-overdue bill that would eliminate the state handgun “permit-to-purchase” and registration requirements. Although a date has not been announced, House Bill 5225 will be heard in the House Judiciary Committee sometime after the spring recess. Read more
Michigan anglers may have the opportunity to fish with crossbows under a bill passed by the Senate Wednesday morning. It’s off to the House for consideration now. More here…
The use of electricity as a bear repellent is becoming increasingly effective and now some outfitters have electrified horse trailers to protect grain supplies. Others have charged garbage cans and play areas. Find out about the technology here…
Orphaned grizzly bear cubs, rescued from Alaska, will make their debut at the Detroit Zoo. A anti-hunting poacher killed their mother and the cubs were not expected to survive the harsh Alaskan winter.
The U.S. Post Postal Service is now offering Forever stamped envelopes featuring the purple martin as well as a collection of stamps featuring birds of prey. The U.S. Postal Service is now offering a purple martin stamped envelope and a “Birds of Prey” stamp collection. Read more
Fans of the .22 long rifle and other rimfire cartridges are invited to save $50 on a Nikon PROSTAFF® Rimfire riflescope this spring. With the “Rock Your Rimfire” promotion, anyone who purchases a qualifying Nikon PROSTAFF Rimfire riflescope between March 24 and April 28, 2012 will receive a $50 mail-in rebate. Read more
Yonkers, NY – Kimber Mfg., Inc., one of America’s leading firearms manufacturing companies located in Yonkers, has announced strong opposition to both the proposed microstamping legislation and its inclusion in the budget (AB 9055C) under consideration by the New York State General Assembly. In addition to the Governor’s office, Kimber has contacted the Mayor of Yonkers and a number of elected representatives regarding this issue. Read more
FINDLAY, OH – To ensure the safety of visitors, dead trees will be removed along the popular boardwalk at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Only trees that are in danger of falling on the boardwalk, walking trails and parking lot will be removed. Read more
The Le Grand Traverse Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) will conduct a tree planting project at the Traverse City State Forest Area (just south of Copemish, Mi), on Saturday, April 21, 2012 . Read more
Cabela’s and its customers teamed up recently to raise nearly $11,000 for the USA Shooting Team to help with preparations for the 2012 Olympics this summer in London, England. During a Spring Great Outdoor Days promotion, Cabela’s pledged a $2 donation to the USA Shooting Team for each case of Winchester Super Target shotshell ammunition sold. Cabela’s customers purchased more than 5,000 cases of the ammunition, nearly doubling internal expectations for the event.