Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
MINT SPRING, VA. Parker Bows, a manufacturer of high quality Compound bows, Crossbows and RED HOT brand Crossbow Accessories is giving away a Concorde Perfect Storm Package (includes the Concorde crossbow and all the crossbow accessories needed to start hunting) during the month of April (2014) through their Facebook page. The entire package is worth over $1,200. Read more
This from www.HumaneWatch.org…
The US has 100 times more deer today than it did 100 years ago. That’s a good thing, whether you like wildlife watching or enjoy venison, but it has brought challenges, such as deer-car collisions, which damage property and can even kill people. But another challenge is environmental.
All those deer eat vegetation—3,000 pounds a year per animal. This can have a detrimental effect on the flora, as Al Cambrone writes in The Wall Street Journal, and the fauna—more deer means fewer songbirds. Read more
The Department of Natural Resources today announced that nearly 3,200 steelhead were stocked this week in the Red Cedar River at Michigan State University.
In 2013, an ordinance was changed by the MSU board of trustees to allow hook-and-line fishing on campus grounds between the western edge of Brody Complex and what’s sometimes referred to as the Sparty bridge connecting West Circle Drive to Chestnut Road. Prior to that, anglers had not been allowed to fish from the Red Cedar’s shores since the 1960s. Read more
WEST POINT, MS – It’s the time of year for planting spring food plots and one way to ensure a successful crop is proper seed bed preparation. Many planting failures can be attributed to poor seedling survival or lack of germination due to incorrect planting depth and poor seed bed prep.
“If you’re planting small seeds like clover, chicory, brassicas or alfalfa, it’s especially important to have the correct seed covering,” said Jesse Raley with Mossy Oak GameKeepers. “These seeds only need to be covered with about a quarter-inch of soil. Many times when small seeds are broadcast onto a very finely disked and fluffy seed bed, even a moderately heavy rain can cause them to be buried too deep resulting in an uneven stand.” Read more
Since their introduction, Shoot-N-C® Targets have been the target of choice for novice as well as experienced shooters. The “halo” effect around each shot makes sighting in quick and easy.
Birchwood Casey® has a new 12” Sight-In White/Black Shoot-N-C Target that leaves a black “halo” around each shot that can easily be seen at many distances. They are especially well suited for indoor ranges or in low light conditions. Crosshairs and open sights show up especially well on the white over black design.
The new sight-in target has five aiming points and a 1-inch grid overlay for quick and easy sight adjustments. It comes with target pasters that allow shooters to cover up bullet holes and continue using the target for added value.
The new White/Black Shoot-N-C 12” Sight-In Targets come in packs of five with 75 Target Pasters for a suggested retail price of $12.70.
Eric Holder explains how gun owners can enjoy their Second Amendment rights with “techno” guns costing over $1000 more each – never acknowledging that guns are used for defensive purposes millions of times each year. Like it never happens.
The Washington Post has this piece on the concept to jack up gun prices so much, it will cause gun control – Washington style – because people will no longer be able to afford them. Nothing new here.
Holder’s twisted logic is below:
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Tennessee Flag Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has signed SB1771, Knife Rights’ bill repealing the state’s antiquated ban on switchblade (automatic) knives and possession of knives over four inches in length “with intent to go armed.” a vague law subject to abusive interpretation. As of July 1, 2014, there are no longer any per se illegal knives in Tennessee. Read more
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.- Gamo Outdoor USA (www.gamooutdoorusa.com) has expanded its Youth Precision Airgun line for 2014 and has introduced the newly redesigned Recon G2 Whisper™. The Recon G2 Whisper™ is the most advanced Youth Airgun rifle from Gamo Outdoor USA and includes many of Gamo’s top features from their premium airguns, but at an affordable price. Read more
The third suspect involved in the illegal killing of a cougar in Schoolcraft County in December has pleaded no contest to taking/possession of an endangered species.
Todd Anthony Richard, 40, of Burt, appeared in court Monday to enter his plea and was sentenced to $625 in fines and costs, along with 24 hours of community service for his role in the poaching incident.
During sentencing, 93rd District Court Judge Mark Luoma made clear that he did not believe the cougar killing was a case of self-defense. Last month, Troy Anthony Richard and Theodore Robert Richard pleaded guilty to their involvement in the case.
Morgan Utah: Browning’s popular 1911-22 pistol line grows in 2014 with the the new A1 Desert Tan and Compact Desert Tan models. These pistols feature a new composite frame in desert tan color and are even lighter than the aluminum frame 1911-22 models with the composite A1 version weighing only 14 oz. with its 4½” barrel length, and the Compact version weighing a mere 13½ oz. with its 3 5/8” barrel length.
Both new models feature machined aluminum slides in a matte black finish. 1911-22 pistols are scaled down to 85% of John M Browning’s original 45 ACP model, making them ideal for plinking, hunting and target shooting. The Suggested Retail for both models is $579.99.