Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Overland Park, Kan. — Bushnell, an industry leader in high performance sports optics and outdoor accessories for more than 65 years, has announced its 2013 contribution to Folds of Honor Foundation totaled $200,000. Since establishing a partnership in 2010, the optics leader has donated more than $650,000 to Folds of Honor. Read more
Just saw a large flock of robins in Brighton this morning. They had converged on ornamental pears along a road eating the small fruits.
GW: Gun grabbers always use this line: If we could save just one life, then [insert new gun law here] it would be worth it. How about more guns less crime. Witness the proof here. Hat tip to John Lott for the link.
Independent scientific peer review report available for public review
Following receipt of an independent scientific peer review, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is reopening the comment period on its proposal to list the Mexican wolf as an endangered subspecies and remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List. The Service is making that report available for public review, and, beginning Monday, February 10, interested stakeholders will have an additional 45 days to provide information that may be helpful to the Service in making a final determination on the proposal. Read more
In response to residents’ heating energy needs during Michigan’s exceptional winter, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that it is now selling fuelwood permits – a month and a half before the traditional starting date of April 1. Read more
DRD Tactical announces new for 2014 Model M762 Rifle, a quick takedown, semi-automatic rifle chambered in 7.62 NATO, which can be assembled from its hard-case or back-pack without any tools, in less than a minute. Read more
North Haven, CT – Following the introductions of the new 20 gauge 500® FLEX™ and 500 JIC® (Just In Case) FLEX pump-action shotguns at the 2014 SHOT Show, Mossberg International is pleased to bring a rimfire rifle to the FLEX family of multi-platform, modular firearms. The FLEX-22 combines the versatility of the Mossberg FLEX TLS™ (Tool-less Locking System) with a fun-to-shoot, cost-effective 22LR autoloading platform. Read more
GW: Make sure to check your state’s hunting regulations for decoy compliance issues…
The new RedHead® Crazy Jake turkey decoy, which features a realistic looking jake in a three-quarter strut position, was built to keep gobblers from hanging up out of range. The Crazy Jake’s apprehensive-looking pose and smaller size are designed to trigger a mature tom’s instincts to rush in and teach the young imposter a lesson. Read more
SECAUCUS, NJ- Back stronger than ever in 2014, Winchester Archery continues to produce high quality, 100% American made compound bows and crossbows. New from the company in 2014 is Blind Side SST, one of four new models in their line-up. Read more
The mailed deer surveys have gone out (be on the lookout for the PINK form this year!) and a lucky 50,000 or so deer hunters have been asked to provide detailed information about their 2013 deer hunting season in Michigan. Hunters that do not receive a survey in the mail but wish to provide their hunting and harvest information may visit our site for more information and a link to the DNR’s Online Form. Read more