Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
A famous Yellowstone National Park bull elk has been killed apparently by the Canyon wolf pack, which was observed feeding on his carcass. The animal-rights whackos have this blood on their hands. This is what emotion gets us instead of relying on science, facts, and wildlife biologists. The sorry report is here…
Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for more than 60 years, has introduced a new 1-8.5x 24mm short to mid-range riflescope (SMRS). The Elite Tactical 1-8.5x 24mm riflescope is available with the BTR-2 illuminated, mil-hash reticle in a first focal plane design.
Elite Tactical 1-8.5x 24mm Riflescope
MISSOULA, Mont.– The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit by several animal rights groups seeking to return gray wolves in the Great Lakes region to the Endangered Species List. If granted, Judge Beryl A. Howell will consider RMEF positions in her U.S. District Court in Washington D.C. Read more
COLUMBUS, Georgia — Introducing the compact TRS- 25 red dot sight by Bushnell. Part of Bushnell’s new Trophy Red Dot series, the TRS-25, available in Realtree AP, is just 2.4 inches long and features a 3 MOA red dot. Read more
Lapua has developed a new web site dedicated to the celebration of Lapua’s 90th Birthday. Located at http://www.lapua.com/en/90/main.html. This interactive site features a place for Lapua customer testimonials that may be published on the site. Also included is a shooting game with Biathlon being the first of many shooting disciplines to be included. A Timeline displaying the Lapua factory history, product announcements and successes provides the Lapua Story, and a selection of Lapua Videos gives even more interesting information. Read more
Morgan, UT – The new Super X Pump Marine Defender from Winchester Repeating Arms is ready for any weather while on the water, for home protection and competition shooting. Read more
These Tree Swallows get cozy inside an ornamental cannon. Photo by Jacquie TinkerIthaca, N.Y.-Whether you find a robin’s nest on a statue or a hummingbird’s nest on wind chimes, your picture of a bird nest in a funky place can win big in the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Funky Nests in Funky Places contest. With nesting season underway, this contest challenges everyone to get outside and watch nature in even the most unexpected places. Read more
Didn’t have time to apply for a spring turkey license? Options are still available. The first is to purchase a Hunt 234 license, a statewide hunting license valid for all open areas, except public lands in Unit ZZ (southern Lower Peninsula). Hunters who did not apply for a license earlier this year can still purchase a Hunt 234 license until May 1. After May 1, Hunt 234 licenses will be available only to those who applied. Read more
Morgan, Utah – New for 2013 are the Blackout 6V and 9V flashlights that are Browning’s brightest CR123A three-battery flashlights. Read more