Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
MINT SPRING, VA.- Parker Bows, a manufacturer of high quality Compound bows, Crossbows and RED HOT brand Crossbow Accessories is proud to introduce the new RED HOT brand Lighted Capture Nocks, Powered by Nockturnal. The new Lighted Capture Nocks feature Patent-Pending Universal Fit Technology and come in your choice of Red or Green. Read more
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, has offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the March 18 assault on a federally licensed firearms retailer and the theft of firearms from his store, Guns and Stuff, in Sage Township, Gladwin County, Michigan. Read more
MISSOULA, Mont.- Young hunters age 16 and under have taken 152 Boone and Crockett-qualifying trophies over the past three years. That total represents a 126 percent increase over the previous three-year period. Read more
Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for 65 years, has introduced a new line of high quality camera traps for recording wildlife activity. The NatureView Cam HD product line allows wildlife enthusiasts to remotely capture high-quality images and high definition (HD) videos generally unattainable in-person. Read more
Writer and fellow Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) member, Bob Humphrey has suffered a severe eye injury and needs as much help as we can offer. If you are in need of some outdoor gear, check out this auction site and bid generously, if you are so inclined.
The Department of Natural Resources’ Fisheries Division recently released data from its 2012 state-licensed commercial fishing season. An often overlooked component of Michigan’s world-class fisheries resources, state-licensed commercial fisheries in 2012 caught 3,762,000 pounds of fish with a dockside value of $4,087,000 prior to processing, marketing and retail sale. Read more
NEWTOWN, Conn. — An online survey of federally licensed firearms retailers conducted this week by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, reveals that those who would be on the front line of implementing what is touted as “universal background checks” have serious concerns both about whether such proposals would work as well as the potential negative effects on their businesses. Read more
Some Western lawmakers are pushing to have wolves removed from endangered species protection nationwide. Of course, the usual suspects are opposed, but that’s to be expected. To them, there will never be a time when wolves should not be protected. The battle begins here…
GW: Say what you will about the NRC and/or DNR, but one thing they’ve been is open-minded. Now, everyone – including young adults – has a voice. Good luck to our young leaders.
Last year, the Department of Natural Resources put out the call to find a cross-section of young people interested in Michigan’s great outdoors and in sharing their ideas about how to get new generations invested in the future of Michigan’s natural resources. Last week, at the regular monthly meeting of the Natural Resources Commission in Saginaw, the DNR was proud to announce the first 18 people selected to serve on the .
Ranging in age from 14 to 18 and hailing from all parts of the state, the first members of the Natural Resources Commission Youth Conservation Council are: Read more
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Morgan, UT – For 2013 Browning is adding a new 725 Feather 12 ga. model to the Citori line-up. The Citori 725 Feather combines a lightweight alloy receiver with a durable steel breech face and hinge pin for added strength. With a 28″ barrel length, the 725 Feather weighs just 6 pounds 9 ounces. The low-profile receiver design of the Citori 725 Feather features a silver nitride finish and accented, high relief engraving. Read more
