Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
January 2013 – Western Rivers has been manufacturing quality products for day & night sport hunters since its beginning and are experts in the calling category. For 2013 Western Rivers is introducing the Game Stalker game call, available as a stand-alone or as a combo that includes a decoy. Read more
The DNA of a wounded bear killed Aug. 18 by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources does not match the DNA of the bear that attacked 12-year-old Abby Wetherell near Cadillac, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today. The bear’s carcass was examined by the DNR Wildlife Disease Laboratory in Lansing, in cooperation with Michigan State University and the Michigan State Police. Tests were conducted for disease, and the bear’s DNA was extracted. The bear DNA was then checked against DNA from fur and saliva lifted from Abby’s clothing and from the scene of the attack. The tests showed that the bear that attacked Abby was a female. The bear that was killed was a male. Read more
By Glen Wunderlich
The recent hot and dry weather is not what we ordered, having spent countless hours in the field planting wildlife food plots. The tiny brassica sprouts are evident, but seem to be in a state of suspension, getting their only moisture from morning dew. It’s enough to keep them alive, but that’s about it. With fingers crossed, it’s time to move on to things we can control in the final month of preparations before the start of archery deer season.
Practice: Who doesn’t know to fling arrows at targets? But, it’s how we practice that may make the difference between tenderloins and tears. Here are a few suggestions. Read more
SPRINGFIELD, MA — Smith & Wesson Corp. announced today that the Company has identified a condition where the trigger bar pin could damage the lower trigger in certain M&P Shields in a way that may affect the functionality of the drop safety feature of the firearm, potentially allowing the pistol to discharge if it is dropped. This Safety Alert applies to all M&P Shield pistols manufactured before August 19, 2013. Read more
GW: So you can’t find a job? You don’t have that excuse anymore…
Want to play a part in the Department of Natural Resources’ mission of keeping state forests healthy and sustainable and maybe even make a few bucks in the process? Here’s your opportunity!
This fall, as cones are ripening, people can collect red and jack pine cones and sell them to the DNR by visiting offices in Cadillac, Gaylord, Manistique and Marquette. The seeds are placed in cold storage at the DNR-operated Wyman State Nursery until needed.
Each bushel of pine cones can net between $30 and $35 for the person willing to put in some sweat equity. Read more
Deer hunters can now take to the woods with the new Winchester® Super X® Pump Black Shadow® Deer. New to the SXP line, the Black Shadow Deer features a 22” rifled barrel and 3” chamber. Read more
Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for 65 years, has introduced the next generation of its Elite Tactical 3.5-21x 50mm extended range riflescope (ERS). The scope, part of the Bushnell Elite Tactical ERS series, is designed for fast and accurate target acquisition and available with three reticle options: Horus H59 or TreMoR2 and the G2DMR. Read more
Morgan, UT- For 2013 Browning is pleased to announce the introduction of the AB3 bolt-action rifle. Built to be an accurate and value priced rifle, the AB3 will retail for $599.99. For 2013, the AB3 will be available in a Composite Stalker model in four different calibers.
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The new AB3 features a bolt lock override button that allows shooters to unload the firearm while leaving the top-tang safety in the on safe position. The steel receiver has a matte blue finish and is drilled and tapped for scope mounts. A free floating, hand chambered barrel with target crown is featured. The AB3 also has a removable box magazine. Read more
An armed prison escapee made a bad move when he messed with a retired farmer in Iowa. Won’t be any trial this time. Details here…
Viking Solutions, the industry’s newest provider of premium hunting accessories is pleased to introduce the Deer Splitter (patent pending) – a new tool that makes the tough job of splitting the chest cavity and pelvic bone a breeze. Read more