Ten Young Hunters Selected for QDMA National Youth Hunt

All 10 spots have been filled for the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) National Youth Hunt, QDMA’s signature youth event that will be held on a 35,000-acre farm in southern Georgia on Oct. 25-28.

Each youth was selected from a pool of nominees with the intention of introducing new hunters to the world of white-tailed deer hunting. Youth who will participate in the 2012 Youth Hunt will represent Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas. Read more

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Bushnell’s New Arc 1300 Rangefinder

GW:  This state-of-the-art rangefinder is small enough to fit inside a small shirt pocket, so there’s no reason not to take it along.  And, since I’m not technologically advanced, I most appreciate the clear instructions provided in book form.  With four brightness levels of the LED display, it can be set easily for sun or low light.  No reason to complain about it. 

Bushnell, the undisputed leader in laser rangefinder technology, introduces a rugged new compact lightweight unit for 2012.

Bushnell’s G-Force Arc 1300

The new G-Force 1300 ARC laser rangefinder has a host of features that will appeal to a wide range of hunters and shooters. The unit features ranging capabilities out to 1300 yards reflective, 900 yards to objec ts like trees and 500 yards to deer.

It has a 6x magnification eyepiece with adjustable diopter setting. The unit is fully waterproof and has the patented Bushnell RainGuard HD permanent lens coating for a clear bright view in inclement weather.  Read more

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Rose Lake Shooting Range Temporary Closure

The Department of Natural Resources regrets to inform you that the Rose Lake handgun range berm work will require a one-day closure of the rifle/pistol range on Monday, October 8. The work is necessary to enhance safety at the range. The range will reopen to the public on Wednesday, October 10. The trap and archery ranges will remain open to the public. We appreciate your patience as the work is concluded. Read more

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Straight-wall Cartridge Bill Moves Forward

GW:  Good to see this common-sense legislation moving forward.  There are sure to be more adequately suited firearms available to youngsters and old timers alike, thus aiding in deer hunting participation.

House Bill 5249 – Passed by House Sep 27th: The bill would allow the use of certain specific rifles during the regular firearm deer season in the area that is currently restricted to only shotguns, muzzleloaders, and certain types of pistols. Read more

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Michigan Youth Deer Hunting Successes in Perry

By Glen Wunderlich

The 9thannual Perry Youth Hunt Extravaganza is history, and from the results of the turnout, the kids are getting away from their smart phones and computers and getting into the woods.  And, since that’s the whole idea, it’s time to give credit to those insightful lawmakers that have eased the restrictions to hunt.

Peyton Smith of Morrice, Michigan with his trophy 11-point whitetail buck taken in the youth hunt

Founded by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), National Wild Turkey Federation and the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance, Families Afield is an education and outreach program designed to help states create hunting opportunities for youths, so that more families may enjoy America’s greatest outdoor tradition together. Michigan is one of those states. Read more

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Paul Ryan as Sportsman

(Columbus, OH) – Before a sold-out audience of hunters, anglers, trappers and U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance members, 2012 Republican Vice Presidential nominee Congressman Paul Ryan let the gathered know—he’s one of them. He also had praise for the benefits of hunting and fishing.

“Hunters and anglers are the best conservationists. It is very critical that we pass it on to the next generation,” said Congressman Ryan.  “Youth learn such great life lessons when you take them hunting.” Read more

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Timberdoodles, goatsuckers and other wildlife will benefit from partnership to create young aspen forest habitat

Have you ever heard of a timberdoodle? A goatsucker? Both are nicknames for birds found in Michigan’s young aspen forests.

Timberdoodle

The woodcock, nicknamed the timberdoodle for its long beak – which it uses to probe in moist soil looking for earthworms – is a prized upland bird game species. The whip-poor-will, or goatsucker, has the familiar “whip-poor-will” song that many people recognize. Both of these birds, along with many other wildlife species, depend on young aspen forests to survive.

Young aspen forests must be intensively managed or, as time passes, they will grow into older forests. Historically in Michigan, young forests occurred in areas where there were significant weather events or large wildfires. The wind would blow over a large area of trees or a large fire would burn acres of trees, allowing a new, young forest to appear. In addition to natural events like wind and fire, humans also created young forest as land was cleared in the late 1800s for farming and wood products and pockets of young forests were planted and scattered across the landscape. Read more

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Lawsuit Filed to Stop Minnesota Wolf Hunt

On Tuesday September 18th, the Center for Biological Diversity and the Minnesota-based group, Howling for Wolves, filed a lawsuit in the Minnesota Court of Appeals against the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). That lawsuit attempts to block the state’s upcoming wolf hunting and trapping season.  The anti’s are asking the Court to issue a preliminary injunction, seeking to stop the wolf season while the rest of the case is decided. Read more

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