Sinking Ice Shanty Nets Man $200
Guess the time an ice shanty would fall through melting ice and win the contest. The lucky winner is here…
Bear Bites Butt
A Florida woman was hospitalized after being bitten in the rear by a bear. Now, officials have issued a death warrant for the culprit. More here…
When Coyotes Attack
“I was sitting on this chair reading,” says victim Roberta Caravello. “I didn’t see a thing, didn’t hear a thing until my leg got bit.” Several incidents of coyote attacks in suburban Phoenix have people on high alert. More here…
American flag with President Obama’s image sparks outrage at Florida Democrats
“It’s absolutely disrespectful,” Jim Bradford, a 71-year-old veteran who participated in the Bay of Pigs Invasion told FoxNews.com. “It’s totally ridiculous. To put somebody’s picture there, to me, it’s a disgrace to do that.” More on the flag flap here… and a photo of the objectionable flag.
Michigan’s Isle Royale Wolves Near Extinction
With only one female remaining on the network of islands, Isle Royale’s wolf population is threatened with extinction. Details here…
Tell Michigan’s DNR What You Think
The Department of Natural Resources (Department) is committed to understanding our partners’ impressions of the Department. As we strategically plan for our future and the future of our natural resources, we would like your help.
We would like to know your opinions about the Department’s strengths and weaknesses and the threats and opportunities that face the Department and natural resource management over the next five years. We also want to know more about how our partners are involved in natural resource management and outdoor recreation. We are using a variety of tools to collect this information including focus groups, phone interviews, a statewide citizen survey, Department employee survey and this survey of partners. I am asking that you complete the survey which can be found at Strategic Planning Survey. Read more
Mike Avery Honored By Michigan Broadcasters
Veteran outdoor broadcaster Mike Avery has received a merit award for the “Best Use of New Media” from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. Read more
CVA Introduces the ACCURA Mountain Rifle Muzzleloader
CVA has introduced a new ACCURA MR into its ACCURA family of premium muzzleloading rifles. The MR, which stands for “Mountain Rifle,” joins the ACCURA V2 models, which are already among the most popular top-of-the-line muzzleloaders on the market today — being particularly known for the extreme accuracy of their Bergara® barrels. Read more
Whackos Lose Court Battle over Wolf Delisting
“Personally, I’m very saddened by this ruling,” said Michael Robinson, of the Center for Biological Diversity. “We’ve already lost hundreds of wolves before the job of recovery is anywhere complete. And the ecosystem has taken a hit, as well as these wolves are killed.”
If it’s bad for the whackos, it’s good for normal people. The scoop is here…
I.O. Inc. Reintroduces the Hellcat
MONROE, NC -I.O. Inc.’s Hellcat pistol is being reintroduced to the market this spring with improvements and adjustments to make it the best concealed carry option on the market. Read more