Michigan: Governor Signs House Bill 4993 into Law

House Bill 4993 (now Public Act 246) was signed into law by Governor Rick Snyder (R) on December 21.  HB 4993 creates a Wildlife Management Public Education Fund to be managed by the Michigan Wildlife Council.  This nine-member council will be responsible for establishing a comprehensive media-based public information program aimed at promoting Michigan’s abundant wildlife resources and educating the general public on the role that sportsmen play in the conservation of these resources. Read more

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife

Javelina encounters on the rise

So far in 2013, 347 javelina encounters and seven bites were reported to Arizona state wildlife officials.  People are afraid to go for walks after dark and have resorted to carrying weapons for self defense.  Pets and humans are becoming more at-risk as development encroaches on the range of the collared peccary.  Details here…

Wildlife

Mossy Oak ProStaffer, Todd Lodwick, Makes His Sixth Winter Olympics

WEST POINT, MS – Mossy Oak ProStaff member, Todd Lodwick, earned a spot in his sixth Winter Olympics by winning the nordic combined competition in the U.S. trials in Park City, Utah on December 28.

At age 37, Lodwick will become the first American athlete to participate in six Winter Games. Lodwick was part of the U.S. team that won silver in Vancouver four years ago. Lodwick’s first Olympic appearance was in 1994 at the age of 17.

The 2014 Winter Olympics are being held in Sochi, Russia February 6-23.

To learn more about Todd Lodwick, visit http://nordic.usskiteam.com/athletes/todd-lodwick.

General

Power Failure Tests Off-the-Grid Preparedness

By Glen Wunderlich

Our utility company has indicated that the recent ice storm was the most devastating in its 126-year history.  Judging by the number of people and businesses reportedly affected across the nation, there appears to be no argument.  Heck, who has time to debate; we are still without power from the grid a full week later.

That’s enough time to analyze our level of dependence on “big power” and to develop plans to deal with the next outage.  Warming centers may be a solution for some folks, but for those of us who are not afforded paid time off for anything, we must keep working in spite of the elements.  Read more

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