New Gun Laws not Needed

BELLEVUE, WA – Criminal charges filed today in the death of a Tacoma, WA toddler prove that the state does not need a new gun law to hold adults responsible for firearms negligence, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said today.
Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist today charged Eric Vita, 23, and the boy’s mother, Jahnisha McIntosh, 22, with second-degree manslaughter in the March 14 death of Julio Segura-McIntosh. Vita had placed his 9mm pistol under the seat of his car when he stepped out to pump gas shortly after midnight. The youngster got hold of the pistol and shot himself in the head.

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Ethanol and Old Outboard Boat Engines

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Ever since E10 gasoline (gas containing 10% ethanol) became widely available several years ago, the nation’s largest recreational boat owners group, BoatUS, has received hundreds of calls and emails complaining about boat engine problems. The majority of complaints concern older outboard motors, those made before about 1990. BoatUS’ Seaworthy magazine asked Mercury Marine’s Ed Alyanak and Frank Kelley, who between them have over 60 years of experience, to find out what’s made these decades-old outboards more susceptible to ethanol’s well-known problems and what owners can do.  Here’s what is advised: Read more

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Bill Offers Free Fishing to Vets

A bill that would provide free fishing and hunting licenses to disabled Michigan veterans made its way through committee Tuesday.  Introduced by state Rep. Holly Hughes, R-White River Township, the proposed legislation was sent by the House Natural Resources, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee to the full House for consideration.  The committee voted unanimously to approve the bill. Read more

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MidwayUSA’s Choose Your Weapon Debuts Tonight

COLUMBIA, MO -MidwayUSA’s Choose Your Weapon hosts know a thing or two about hunting. Jim Burnworth and Ray Bunney have been hunting most of their lives and have an appreciation for the great outdoors. Because hunting antelope in Wyoming requires a different firearm and hunting method than hunting plains game in Africa, Jim and Ray will pick different weapons, test these weapons and explain why they chose that weapon for that particular hunt. Read more

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Whitetail Health and Habitat Information

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Whitetail Journal’s special Land and Game Management issue offers hunters and landowners a wealth of information on how to best cultivate their property for whitetail health and habitat. From food plots ideas to trail camera reviews to advice on leasing land, this issue has something for everyone. Read more

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Daffodils Smile Through Cold

Daffodils survive March freeze

Above, daffodils are seen with a hunting shack, The Chalet, in the background.  After temperatures in the 20s last night, it appears little damage was done to early bloomers, although some were harmed.  Fortunately, in Shiawassee County, Michigan, our fruit trees have yet to blossom and appear to have survived so far.  However, plenty of time remains before we’re beyond the threat of frost.

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