Bear Kills Murderer

This from the Outdoor Pressroom…

A Canadian man whose dead body was partly eaten by a hungry bear on a remote road  was a convicted murderer who had been reported missing May 23rd.

He and two others were charged with killing a man in 1993. who they believed had sexually assaulted their family member.  More here…

Smith & Wesson Introduces SD9 VE and SD40 VE Pistols

SPRINGFIELD, MA – Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced that it has unveiled two new handgun models designed to assist with self protection and home defense needs. Chambered in 9mm and .40 S&W, the new Smith & Wesson SD9 VE™ and SD40 VE™ semi-automatic pistols combine value with enhanced features that deliver top-grade performance into a reliable option for both home and personal protection uses. Read more

Bushnell Announces Laser Rangefinder Rebate

Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics and outdoor accessories for more than 60 years, has announced a $50 rebate with the purchase of either the black or Realtree AP camouflage Scout 1000 ARC. The promotion begins June 1 and concludes December 31, 2012. Read more

Fun at the Shooting Range

By Glen Wunderlich

Getting ready for hunting season always seems to be a seasonal ritual.  Annually, many hunters get the hunting firearm out of its storage place, grab some ammo, and shoot just enough rounds to perforate a few paper targets and declare, “Good enough.”  But, that style of “preparation” has a way of developing excuses afield, where there are no do-overs or instant replays to analyze.  Now is the time to practice. Read more

DNR reports Duck Lake Fire at 63 percent containment

For the first time since the Duck Lake Fire started in the Upper Peninsula’s Luce County, the Department of Natural Resources has reported the fire area is more than 60 percent contained. More accurate GPS information has helped the department determine that fire area containment, as of this morning, stood at 63 percent. Read more

Leave Fawns Alone!

You may see a fawn alone, but don’t worry – mother isn’t far away…

Buck Fawn

Presently, deer fawns are being born all over Michigan. The Department of Natural Resources reminds Michigan residents to resist the instinct to try to “help” seemingly abandoned fawns, because this can be more harmful than helpful to the fawn. Many fawns are found curled up alone in fields or forest floors – this is normal. Read more

Crimson Trace Offers Free Batteries for Life

Wilsonville, OR – Crimson Trace (www.crimsontrace.com), the Oregon-based manufacturer of the World’s only grip-activated laser sights today announced plans to extend its hugely popular ‘Batteries for Life’ (http://www.crimsontrace.com/company/promotions/free_batteries_for_life) scheme.

CTC customers will receive free replacement batteries for the lifetime of their laser sights, in exchange for registering their products with the company’s customer service department. Read more

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