Handgun Video at 150 Yards
Good friend, Mike Tepper, tries his hand with a Thompson/Center Contender chambered in .223 caliber at a distance of 150 yards on a one-gallon water jug. He did just fine:
House Republicans propose plan for concealed weapons in school zones
U.S. House Republicans have proposed legislation that would permit off-duty and retired police officers to carry concealed firearms in school zones to help protect children from attacks. More here…
DU celebrates first sale of 2013-2014 federal duck stamps
The winning artwork for the 2013-2014 federal duck stamp: a common goldeneye, painted by San Francisco wildlife artist Robert Steiner (Photo courtesy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The new 2013-2014 federal duck stamp goes on sale this Friday, June 28. The stamps, which cost $15, are valid through June 30, 2014. Purchased by millions of waterfowl hunters, wildlife enthusiasts and collectors every year, duck stamps help raise money to purchase and protect wetlands for ducks, geese and other wildlife species. Read more
Wildgame Innovations™ Announces The New FUZE™ 12 Touch
Wildgame Innovations™, the leading manufacture of game management and trail cameras introduces the new FUZE™ 12 TOUCH Digital Scouting Camera for 2013. Read more
Mosquito Repellent Options Abound for National Mosquito Control Awareness Week
GW: Here in Michigan we’ve had record rains in April and plenty more since. The resulting mosquito population has made it impossible to play outside without some type of protection. The ThermaCELL unit shown in the above photo offers a low-output, battery-powered light to go along with the repellant. The only complaint I have with the ThermaCELL units is I forget to shut them off when not in use and it wastes the butane cylinder. If you use the light in conjunction with the repellant, you’ll run less risk of forgetting to shut it off. Yes, they really work!
In the past 10 years, mosquito borne illnesses have become a growing concern for not only the youngest and oldest members of our society but consumers in general, with cases already noted in six states. This week is National Mosquito Control Awareness Week (June 23-29, 2013) and for July Fourth mosquito repellent is on the shopping list! The options include sprays with DEET but follow safety instructions, citronella candles but the scent can be overpowering or noisy zappers that kill insects indiscriminately.
Now ThermaCELL offers an area repellent option that is over 93 percent effective, provides 15 x 15 ft of coverage in minutes and it is affordable as well as portable. Plus, the repellent used by ThermaCELL mimics the natural repellent found in chrysanthemums. This is a great option for consumers who want a discreet solution for mosquitoes that really works. Plus, it is portable so a family can take it with them for a range of 4th of July outings. Read more
New Federal Policy Steps Up Efforts to Turn Gulf of Mexico Rigs Into Reefs
Changes should help reverse the unnecessary destruction of important fish habitat
Alexandria, VA – June 27, 2013 – Offshore oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico serve as valuable marine habitat, supporting economically important recreational fishing in the Gulf region. In the face of increasing efforts to remove these structures, this week the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) released its amended “Rigs to Reefs” policy that will make it easier to turn inactive platforms into new artificial reefs. Read more
E-Zee Trim™ Case Trimming System
GW: Gotta be better than the hand-cranking tool I’ve been using.
Lyman’s Economical New E-Zee Trim™ Hand Case Trimming System Eliminates Measuring, Adapts for Power Usage and Uses Standard Shellholders.
The industry leader in trimming and case prep innovation, Lyman introduces a new case trimming system for the reloader interested in economy or preferring to have an individual precision hand system for each caliber. The E-ZEE TRIM case trimming system allows the user to trim cases by hand or with a power attachment (included) to precise pre-set length – no adjustment or measuring needed. Read more
First NRA Outdoors Long-Range Shooting School Receives High Grades From Students
TULSA, OK – The recently completed NRA Outdoors Long Range Hunting/Shooting School helped 10 NRA members extend their effective shooting distances, enhancing the students’ chance at success on their next western big-game hunt. The school, in its inaugural session, combined classroom instruction with range time and real-world scenarios, improving students’ accuracy and understanding of the variables that come into play when shooting at long ranges. Read more
Scientists Tell U.S.FWS African Lion Is Not Endangered
Washington, DC – Today, experts on the status of the African lion explained to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) that the African lion is not on the brink of extinction. Their testimony contradicts the claims in a petition filed by several anti-rights groups asking the service to list the African lion as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Read more
Pet Deer Can Stay
A pet deer kept illegally can stay with its adoptive family. Under the conditions set by the DNR, the family has to register its home as a privately-owned cervidae (deer/elk) facility; get the deer tested for bovine tuberculosis by an accredited state-approved vet; erect a suitable fence; submit a report on the deer’s health every year; agree never to house other deer and to never take this one off-site; and admit that possessing wildlife with a permit is illegal under Michigan law. Details here…