It’s Turkey Time in Michigan
The spring wild turkey season begins today and runs through May 31.
DNR upland game bird specialist Al Stewart says “turkey numbers are generally good across the state” with the total population around 200,000 birds.
Coast Guard Officer Caught Hunting Illegally from Vessel
A U.S. Coast Guard petty officer has pleaded guilty to hunting illegally from his vessel and has lost his hunting license, gun, and lots of cash. More about the poacher here…
A Review of HR 4089 – Sportsman’s Heritage Act of 2012
By Glen Wunderlich
Known as the Sportsman’s Heritage Act of 2012, HR 4089 has passed the U.S. House of Representatives and, if it continues on its path to becoming law, it may be the most important piece of legislation on behalf of sportsmen and women in decades. H.R. 4089 is actually the compilation of four bills, all designed to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing and shooting: Read more
Uncle Ted in Trouble in Alaska
“They’ve got apparently some crazy law in Southeast (Alaska) that says if you even touch an animal with an arrow, it becomes your animal,”attorney Wayne Anthony Ross said by phone Friday. “He looked to see if he had hit it and didn’t believe that he’d hit it fatally.” So, when Uncle Ted killed another bear, he was in violation of the relatively new law, which put him over the limit. See Ted’s deal with authorities here…
Tasers Near Approval in Michigan
Michigan’s CPL holders could use an electro-muscular disruption device, such as a Taser, for self defense. The legislation would also require authorized dealers to provide training to CPL holders on the use and risks of Tasers. More here…
Fat Cat
A two-year old house cat will be up for adoption in New Mexico, as soon as it drops 10 pounds. For most cats, that would mean death; for this one, however, it means it will be down to large. More here…
Bald Eagle Recovers in the U.P.
A bald eagle found on Drummond Island is recovering – apparently from a dislocated wing here…
Steer-Killing Grizzly Bear Relocated
From Great Falls, Montana — A grizzly bear has been trapped and is suspected of killing steers on a Blackfeet Indian Reservation. Since this particular 472-pound bear has no criminal history, it’s getting a second chance – away from domestic animals. More here…
The Flex Cam for Hunts
The Flex Cam is a game changer for anyone who desires to share his or her outdoor experience. Thanks to the Flex Cam Firearm Adapter, shotgun hunters can now film all of their hunts by themselves, which is especially convenient when hunting weary spring gobblers. Bringing a cameraman along has its perks, but remaining concealed and going undetected is much easier when hunting alone.
The Flex Cam is as easy and convenient as it gets. Attach the device onto your gun with the Firearm Adapter, and simply snap in your video-capable phone or small camcording device. Once it is installed, all you have to do is hit record, sit back and wait for that trophy of a lifetime to come strolling by. Weighing less than 7oz,. this easily adjustable device is a must-have in any season for all hunters. Read more
Berger Releases 6mm BR Column Bullet
Berger Bullets returns to its Benchrest roots with the release of the 6mm BR Column bullet. There have been Benchrest bullets in the past which were well-known for achieving consistently small groups over a wide tune range in many rifles and loads. One example of this was the Euber bullet. The seemingly ‘magical’ performance of these bullets has been attributed to special dies, stars aligning, owl feathers, or some other unknown influence. However, there are actually specific mass balance and aerodynamic properties which allow a bullet to mitigate dispersion and shoot precisely over a wide range of imperfect launch dynamics. Read more