New Stuff from Winchester
Winchester Product Preview 2012
Remembering Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941
Remember to lower flags to half staff today from sunrise to dusk in honor of the people that sacrificed their lives for our freedom.
Anti-Fishing Groups Bypass Ongoing Lawsuit in Attempt to Ban Lead Fishing Tackle
Alexandria, VA – On November 16, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was yet again petitioned by the Center for Biological Diversity and two other anti-fishing groups, requesting that the agency regulate the manufacture and sale of lead fishing tackle of certain sizes and uses under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). If approved, such regulation could result in a de facto ban of lead sinkers, jigs and other popular types of fishing equipment. Read more
Chinese Ivory Smuggler Pleads Guilty
WASHINGTON – Lin Feng Xu, 31, an antique dealer in China, has pleaded guilty to smuggling and to violating the Endangered Species Act in connection with the illegal export of African elephant ivory in his carry-on luggage. Read more
Coffin Auction a Unique Undertaking for Conservation
MISSOULA, Mont.-A custom casket featuring hardwood inlay artwork of an elk and mountain scene, hand-forged elk antler handles and camouflage bedding is among many special items to be auctioned in Las Vegas, Feb. 2-4, 2012, to support the conservation work of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Read more
Alaskan Man Survives on Frozen Beer
An Alaskan man became stranded for days in below-zero temperatures and survived by eating frozen beer. Rescuers found him some 60 hours after being stuck in the snow in his pickup truck.
Hunting: One of the Safest Activities
Crybabies Plan Protest of NJ Bear Hunt
A court refused the Animal Protection League’s attempt to block the six-day bear hunt, and now the group has requested permission to protest at the weighing station in Franklin, N.J. They are whining because passing motorists might see bears being weighed.
Maybe they should keep their eyes on the road.
WDFW Adopts Plan to Conserve and Manage Gray Wolves
OLYMPIA – After four years of development and extensive public review, the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission today unanimously adopted a plan that will guide state conservation and management of gray wolves in Washington state. Read more
Arizona Confirms Wolf Conservation Support, Objects to New Wolf Releases
PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Commission (Commission) today voted 3-1 to continue both its financial and infrastructure support of Mexican wolf conservation in the state, but voted not to support the release of any new wolves until the federal government completes certain critical planning measures. Previously, all initial releases of captive Mexican wolves in the U.S. have occurred in Arizona with the concurrence and support of the Game and Fish Department. Read more