Public invited to provide input on new Kirtland’s Warbler Conservation Plan

In 1966, the Kirtland’s warbler was listed as a federally endangered species; today, history is being made as this unique songbird may soon be delisted.

 

Kirtland's warbler in jack pine treeThe Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Forest Service signed a memorandum of understanding in June 2011 to clarify each agency’s commitment to the conservation of the Kirtland’s warbler. Due to the potential for delisting, the three agencies decided it was necessary to develop a Kirtland’s Warbler Conservation Plan (KWCP) that would provide future strategic guidance to sustain a viable population of Kirtland’s warblers across their breeding range. Read more

Wildlife

Buy Any New MINOX ZA 5 HD Riflescope Get a Free PUMA IP Elk Hunter Knife

Buy any new MINOX ZA 5 HD riflescope from an authorized MINOX dealer by July 31, 2014, and receive a free PUMA IP Elk Hunter knife.

MINOX USA and PUMA Knives have combined two great German brands into one hunting pre-season special offer: buy any new MINOX ZA 5 HD riflescope from an authorized MINOX dealer through July 31, 2014, and receive a free PUMA IP Elk Hunter knife – a $169.99 value.

The MINOX ZA 5 HD riflescopes, designed and engineered in Germany and assembled in the USA, provide enhanced high-definition optics that meet the demands of hunters and shooters. They offer a 5x zoom range and new long-range reticles, and come in both 1″ and 30mm tube models.

Firearms, Hunting

Hooyman introduces new Ratchet Pruner with Detachable Saw

Kiel, WI- Hooyman, makers of the highly regarded line of high performance, extendible shooting lane saws, has designed a revolutionary new Ratchet Pruner that features a built-in, detachable pocket saw. The simple push of a button detaches the in-handle saw from the pruner providing you with a handy hand saw. This multipurpose trimming tool is ideal for cutting shooting lanes and brushing in blinds. Read more

Hunting

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Donates Funds for Wolf Control

MISSOULA, Mont.-Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) accepted a $25,000 grant from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to assist its wolf management plan.

“RMEF staunchly supports the science-based state management of wolves and other predators,” said David Allen, RMEF president and CEO. “This grant will put more collars on more wolves so Montana’s wildlife managers have more relevant data on Montana’s wolf population. We are far over objective on wolf numbers and the more specific data we have the better we can manage the population downward.” Read more

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife

NSSF Issues Statement On “Operation Choke Point”

NEWTOWN, CT — The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) today issued the following statement:

The National Shooting Sports Foundation has been investigating the possible role of the federal government in influencing banks in their lending and business banking relationship decisions regarding companies in our industry. We have heard from several industry members that they had banking relationships terminated by their lending institutions. Read more

Firearms, Gun Control, Hunting, Self Defense

New Black Label Tactical Blades from Browning for 2014

Morgan Utah: For 2014 Browning has added three new knives to their line of Black Label Tactical Blades. The new models include the Rail System Knife, Committed Drop-Point Knife and the Battle Bowie Carbon Fiber Knife. Each knife showcases a variety of features and rugged design that tactical knife users will find useful.

The Rail System features a fixed, double-edged 5 1/2” hollow ground blade knife made of 5Cr stainless steel with full-tang handle construction. A Blade-Tech™ molded polymer sheath is supplied and attaches to any MIL-STD 1913 accessory rail found on many tactical firearms. This patented sheath design by Kelly Van Orden of Battle Blades adds a whole new dimension to the tactical firearm/knife platform. Suggested Retail, $86.00. Read more

General, Hunting

Don’t forget to apply for elk, bear licenses before June 1

The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that they only have until June 1 to apply for bear and elk hunting licenses. There will be 100 elk licenses and 7,831 bear licenses available for the 2014 hunting seasons.

PMH winner with elk

Only Michigan residents are eligible to apply for an elk license. Bear licenses are available for both residents and nonresidents; however, no more than 2 percent of licenses in any bear management unit will be issued to nonresidents.

Hunters can apply online at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings, at any authorized license agent or at a DNR Customer Service Center. A nonrefundable $5 fee is charged at the time of application. Hunters may purchase just one bear and one elk application. Read more

Hunting
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