Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
COLUMBIA, MO -“MidwayUSA will continue to be a non-stop supporter of youth hunting, shooting and hunter’s education,” says Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA. “We believe in supporting programs whose mission is to preserve the future of youth shooting sports. The rifles we’re donating to YSSA will be auctioned off and the proceeds will directly benefit their Equipment Loan Program.” Read more
GREENVILLE – United States Attorney Thomas G. Walker announced that in federal court today Senior United States District Judge Malcolm J. Howard sentenced STEVEN NEAL GREENOE, to 120 months imprisonment followed by three years supervised release. Read more
Here is a group of wildlife biologists and one comedian, Rick Mercer, on a mission to count and tag black bears in Canada. Funny stuff.
The Humane Society for the United States (HSUS)doesn’t like the new kid on the block. HSUS has been spending inordinate amounts of energy attacking the newly launched Humane Society for Shelter Pets (HSSP), a group whose sole mission is to help shelter pets. Read more
An example of how government can steal firearms after registration is imposed is here…
Umarex USA is adding to its line-up of replica firearms chambered in .22 LR with the “tacticool” UZI! Made by Carl Walther in Germany, there are two variants of the Israel Weapon Industries licensed UZI .22-a rifle with a mock suppressor and a pistol. Read more
Animal rights activists have taken credit for the burning of cattle trucks at Harris Farms in western Fresno County, California early Sunday, according to a statement released by a clearinghouse for activists.
The whackos say the attack was aimed at “the horrors of factory farming.” Owners of the ranch call it terrorism. More here…
Long-time predator hunter, Ron Edgerly of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, killed the biggest bobcat of his hunting career: a 40-pounder. Fresh snow meant fresh tracks and after a couple of hours tracking the cat, the hunter began calling. A 12-gauge shotgun was his tool of choice. More here…
A northern Michigan man has been killed with an arrow shot from a crossbow. Oddly enough, police have yet to determine who, if anyone else, shot the man. Suicide has not been ruled out. More here…
Wixom, MI – The family-owned company best known for supplying the U.S. military with the finest battle optics in the world is reconfirming its commitment to American sportsmen with its ACOG® Crossbow Scope. As more state game agencies recognize crossbows as legal arms for archery seasons, crossbow hunters now have a top-quality Trijicon scope for the ultimate in accuracy and precision shot placement. Read more