Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
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
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…
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NEWTOWN, Conn. — A study commissioned by the National Shooting Sports Foundation® reveals that first-time gun buyers are largely active in one or more shooting activities and that women are motivated to purchase their first firearm predominately for personal defense. Read more
ARLINGTON, VA– ATK (NYSE: ATK) announces completion of the acquisition of Caliber Company, the parent company of Savage Sports Corporation. Savage is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of hunting rifles and shotguns, delivering innovative products for more than 100 years. Read more
This from The Shooting Wire:
Editor’s Note: Shooters are a conversational group. We regularly share “insider tips” or insights among our groups of friends and/or associates. Today, we’re sharing an insider tip from one of the guys we consider a go-to when we need the “skinny” on shooting topics, Ed Head. Here’s Ed’s insight on an incident in which no one (fortunately) was injured- but led to his discovery of something anyone who reloads handgun ammo should know.
Insight From Ed Head
Recently, an incident where a primer tube on a Dillon progressive reloader blew up was brought to my attention. The tube contained the blast and the indicator rod shot straight up and was embedded in the ceiling. Read more
Hayden, ID – Bowjax, the innovators of the most complete lineup of bow dampening and silencing systems is proud to release their new AR-15 Barrel Dampener, which reduces barrel whip and increases accuracy. Read more
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC, one of the world’s leading designers, developers and manufacturers of firearms, has teamed up with Black Hills Ammunition to bring to market Colt-branded ammunition that is specifically tuned for Colt tactical and competition rifles. Read more
Although there have been regular reports of fishers in the Lower Peninsula, the Department of Natural Resources had not been able to confirm fishers south of the Mackinac Bridge – until now.
Recently Melissa and Nate Sayers of Onaway were out for walk in North Allis Township, located in Presque Isle County, when they saw something odd. Read more
Results of the license drawing for the 2013 elk hunting seasons have been posted on the Department of Natural Resources website at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings. Read more
Results of the 2013 bear hunting license drawing have been posted at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings.