Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
FAIRFAX, Va.- Hunters passionate about lightweight gear have an ideal package to try for in a double gift giveaway at www.nrahuntersrights.org this month-a 12-gauge Benelli Ultra Light shotgun and a pair of Bushnell compact binoculars. One winner will be picked to win both on June 1, 2012. Read more
Fort Lauderdale, FL – Gamo Outdoor USA (www.gamooutdoorusa.com), has released the latest model in the “Rocket” series – the CAMO Rocket IGT .177 Air Rifle, has already received numerous favorable reviews from customers. Equipped with the new SAT™ (Smooth Action Trigger™), along with a power plant IGT™ (Inert Gas Technology™) that will push a PBA Platinum pellet up to 1300 fps, the stock also features a Realtree Hardwoods Green HD® pattern for ultimate camouflage.
Twenty years ago, MidwayUSA owners Larry and Brenda Potterfield launched a special program that helps fund the fight against anti-gun initiatives. To date, this program has accumulated over $7 million in MidwayUSA Customer donations. Read more
Montana officials want more wolves taken out of the gene pool and have a plan to loosen restrictions on hunting and trapping. The public is invited to chime in on the use of electronic calls, bag limits, etc. More here…
Ted Nugent got too profane for family viewing in an interview with CBS. Even though his wife made him apologize, it doesn’t seem to make things better for Ted. Madman indeed! If you must, it’s here…
A Florida man has been charged with felony drunken driving and wildlife violations, after police located a monkey in his truck. Largo Police indicate Eugene Carl Kotelman was speeding and found he was driving on a suspended license and had been charged numerous times with driving on a suspended license and DUI. Responding officers then noticed a “small monkey” in the truck and released the critter to his handler, the driver.
After Kotelman was released on bond from the DUI charge, Florida Wildlife officers charged him with possession of wildlife and two counts of violating fish and wildlife rules.
They took custody of the monkey, who later explained he was supposed to be the designated driver. Not really, but the rest of this is true.
In an email message, Senator Diane Feinstein blamed “Tea Party members in Congress — at the behest of their friends in the gun lobby” for the bill, but the truth is that Democrats Begich and Manchin have sponsored the legislation. See more about the liar here…
Lansing— Legislation authorizing Michigan citizens, who are already holding concealed pistol permits to carry a Taser for personal protection, is now on Governor Rick Snyder’s desk.
Snyder has 14 days to decide whether to sign or veto the three-bill package or let them become law without his endorsement.
Although the once endangered Kirtland’s warbler population numbers are on the rise, there’s more to it than providing good breeding grounds in Michigan. Its wintering area and even its migratory route are being studied so assistance can be provided if and where necessary. More here…
Back in February, U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) promised to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress if Holder didn’t hand over Justice Department documents that had been subpoenaed as part of an ongoing investigation into the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives’ now-infamous “Operation Fast and Furious” gun-walking operation. This week, Rep. Issa–chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee–made good on the pledge and sent out a draft Contempt Order against Holder to members of the committee. Read more