Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
SMYRNA, Ga.- Tuesday, GLOCK, Inc. announced its participation in the 2013 Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC), held at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla., May 14-16, 2013. Read more
by Doug Reeves, assistant chief, DNR Wildlife Division
Most everyone is familiar with the northern cardinal – beautiful birds with definitive crests, frequent visitors to bird feeders, songsters whose melody is unmistakable and, next to the robin, perhaps the ultimate backyard bird. Cardinals are year-round residents of Michigan, found throughout most of the state, although they are uncommon in the Upper Peninsula. Who doesn’t love a cardinal? Yet there is another “red bird,” an even more vibrantly colored one, that also nests in Michigan. It is similar in size to a cardinal, perhaps just a bit smaller, and it nests throughout the state. Few people know it, fewer still recognize its song, and only a very small fraction of Michigan residents have ever observed its nest. The bird is Read more |
Florida state prosecutors in the murder case against George Zimmerman are attempting to keep Zimmerman’s attorneys from bringing testimony about Trayvon Martin’s past during the trial. Another example of “transparency” is here…
Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell Outdoors, an industry-leader in outdoor product innovation, has introduced a unique portable power product line that includes both solar and battery devices. PowerSync, featuring nine lightweight, rugged and portable products, provides power on demand via a simple plug-and-play USB port. Read more
GW: I test shot this bow a couple of months ago and found it to be easier to shoot than my Horton Vision – namely because of a better trigger. It’s much lighter and faster, too.
Leave nothing to chance with the Barnett Vengeance crossbow. Representing a major leap in crossbow evolution, the Vengeance is the first crossbow to combine reverse draw technology with a lightweight CarbonLite Riser. The combination produces a bow with significantly less vibration and noise than a traditional draw crossbow without sacrificing speed or accuracy. Read more
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC, one of the world’s leading designers, developers and manufacturers of firearms, is proud to introduce the newest member of the Colt Mustang family, the polymer framed Mustang XSP. Like its predecessors, the classic Colt Mustang and Mustang Pocketlite, the XSP is sure to become a popular option for concealed carry. Read more
GW: Fellow scribe and Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) member, Bob was sitting around a campfire, when someone thought it was a good idea to toss some fireworks into the fire. Bob’s life changed, as a result. I realize the auction is for a large package of items at substantial cost, so please pass on the information, if you are not able to help.
WEST POINT, Miss. – Mossy Oak is auctioning trees, seed, camouflage and more to benefit a friend in need. Long-time outdoor writer and friend Bob Humphrey recently suffered a severe injury to his right eye. He has had two eye surgeries and is facing more in the future. This accident has not only left him with vision impairment, but with the burden of numerous bills. We are asking our friends to rally around Bob during this difficult time. The proceeds from this auction will go directly to help Bob. Read more
By Glen Wunderlich
Opening morning of the late turkey season began at 5am with a walk in the dark. Heavy dew, a crescent moon amid a starry sky accompanied me on the way to my chair blind a quarter mile from my truck. With calls, binoculars and assorted paraphernalia at the ready, and a hen decoy positioned some 27 yards from my hideout, a rousing chorus of gobbles from nearby roosting toms began at 5:40 am.
My Day 6 PlotWatcher Pro surveillance camera had provided 10,000 photos daily of the activity in the winter wheat field, and as scheduled, my first glimpse of a hen turkey came within the hour. Atop a camouflaged tripod sat a Cannon Vixia HD movie camera just outside the blind to capture the anticipated action.
For the next several hours, only hens were spotted along with a few crows out for morning breakfast.
Sneaking a peek
But, I was in it for the long haul in secluded comfort waiting for a good tom knowing that a majestic gobbler could appear at any moment. Then, a distant hen was in high gear as it raced back toward the security of the woods.
Obviously, something spooked it and at precisely 9am I learned the cause. It was a Deere, as in John Deere. The massive field sprayer rig barged right in the field a thoroughly covered every inch with fertilizer. Before it could run over my decoy, I ran from the shelter and watched my highly anticipated opening morning get destroyed. Read more
Her fatal mistakes mirror the disaster at Mogadishu
By Sen. Rand Paul, Friday, May 10, 2013
When I took Hillary Clinton to task in January for the mishandling of security in Benghazi, I told her that if I had been president at the time I would have relieved her of her post. Some politicians and pundits took offense at my line of questioning. Read more
The SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra is now available. It now produces 500 Lumens on its high setting, and still features our Crenellated Strike Bezel® for when 500 lumens is not enough. Read more