New Affordable Night Cougar LT Night Vision Goggle System from ATN
The hands-free night vision device is the budget friendly alternative for total darkness nocturnal viewing for hunters, boaters, home security or wildlife enthusiasts. Read more
Millennium Treestands Single Ladder Stands
Incorporating comfort, safety and effectiveness into their designs, the Millennium L50, L100 and L110 single ladder treestands are the complete hunting packages. Read more
No. 56, World’s Oldest-known Wild Black Bear Dies at 39
The world’s oldest-known wild bear has died of old age in northern Minnesota at the age of 39½.
Known to Minnesota DNR researchers as Bear No. 56, the female American black bear was first captured and radio-collared in July 1981 by DNR scientists during the first summer of a long-term research project on bear population ecology. The bear was 7 years old at the time and was accompanied by three female cubs.
Bear No. 56 became a significant animal in the DNR research project. During a 32-year study period, she and her many offspring provided an almost uninterrupted record of reproduction, survival, movements and, eventually, senescence (aging), within a single matriarchal lineage. Data from this bear and her offspring have contributed significantly to the scientific literature on black bear biology. Read more
Australian Outback Ammo Makes US Debut
Australian Outback Ammunition, imported by DKG Trading, Inc., recently was featured on both radio and TV. The significance of Australian Outback Ammunition is that it has BTI™ (Ballistic Temperature Independence™). Whether at -20º or 120º F., your bullet’s impact point (at 300 yds., for example) will remain tight and true. Read more
Leupold® Launches Online Gear Store at Leupold.com
BEAVERTON, OR. – Leupold® has launched an updated gear store at Leupold.com so fans of America’s Optics Authority® can get officially licensed apparel, headgear and other items right from the source. Read more
Another Mass Murder
GW: It’s time to confiscate knives from the common people, that’s for sure. And, it will be worth it, if we can save just one life.
Here’s a mass murder you may not have heard of…
Western Rivers Launches Game Stalker Game Call Series
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
Bear DNA does not match
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
Tips for Preparing for Archery Season
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
Smith & Wesson Issues Safety Alert and Inspection Procedure for M&P Shield Pistols
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