Montana May Extend Wolf Season
So far, hunters have killed only 46 of the 220-wolf quota and the Fish and Wildlife Service is considering another month of hunting.
Assistant U.S. Attorney General Wants Gun Owner Registration–Doesn’t Think Gun Owners Need Semi-Automatic Rifles or Shotguns
Assistant Attorney General, Lanny Breuer: Very few hunters in the United States or sports people and law-abiding people really need to have semiautomatic weapons or long guns. . .
Friday, November 04, 2011
After weeks of stonewalling by the Department of Justice, a clearer picture of what its top officials knew about BATFE’s Operation Fast and Furious, and when they knew it, is slowly beginning to emerge.
On Tuesday, Lanny Breuer, Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division, testified before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism about his knowledge of BATFE’s gunwalking operations, and his support for gun control. Read more
IDNR Conservation Police Make Arrests in Deer Poaching Case
Giant buck valued at $35,000…
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Charges have been filed against three individuals after an 11-month investigation by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Office of Law Enforcement in a deer poaching case. The three men were cited for numerous Wildlife Code violations including the illegal take of a potential state-record whitetail deer, and now face charges through the Grundy County State’s Attorney’s Office. Read more
Dumb Duck Hunter Being Investigated for Facebook Photos
Another dumb poacher gets nabbed for bragging with photos on facebook.
http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2011/11/norco_duck_hunter_faces_fines.html
Pro-Staff Member of Elite Archery Charged with Poaching
A Minooka, Illinois deer hunter, Christopher Gerald Kiernan, has been charged in a 41-count criminal complaint with multiple conservation violations, including illegally taking a 36-point whitetail buck in a 2009 poaching incident.
Chris is a pro-staff member of Elite Archery: http://www.elitearchery.com/pro-staff/hunter/chris/
The complete story of the alleged violations is here…
http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/2011/11/01/local-hunter-faces-41-criminal-counts/anz05br/?page=1
Michigan’s New Draft of Elk Management Plan
With everything in constant change, Michigan’s elk herd must be managed, as well.
The draft goals are as follows:
- Goal 1: Manage for a sustainable elk population in balance with the habitat.
- Goal 2: Use hunting as the primary method to control elk numbers, herd composition and distribution.
- Goal 3: Enhance public understanding of elk in Michigan.
There is a public open house set for Wednesday, November 9 from 7-9 PM at the Eagles Hall in Gaylord; 515 S. Wisconsin Ave. Gaylord, MI 49735. The DNR will solicit public input on the draft plan at this time.
The entire plan is here:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/Elk_Plan_Draft_8_26_11__2__366379_7.pdf
National Zoo employee found guilty of attempted animal cruelty
A Washington, D.C Superior Court judge found Nico Dauphine guilty of attempted cruelty to animals, a misdemeanor. She faces a maximum of 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine and is scheduled to be sentenced Nov. 21. Seems she likes birds much more than cats.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/national-zoo-employee-found-guilty-of-attempted-animal-cruelty/2011/10/31/gIQAIUNWaM_story.html
Hunters Taking Wolves in Montana
Wolf hunters are finding success in Montana’s rifle season, which still has two months remaining.
Auction Items Listed on Gunbroker.com
Hey bidder, bidder… going once, twice, sold! Don’t miss out on a chance to get some great deals through POMA’s (Professional Outdoor Media Association) Holiday Auctions. Thanks to the generosity of Corporate Partner and Media Member donations, POMA is able to offer incredible items, that could end up being incredible steals. Thanks to this auction session’s donors Hawke Optics, Swarovski, Caldwell, Aimpoint and Tri-Tronics. These auctions end 11/10/11.
We have some fantastic items selling right now on GunBroker.com, and we’ll be posting more – several times each week – through the new year. Finding the POMA Gunbroker listings is easy. Read more
Win a Benjamin .22 Air Rifle at NRAhuntersrights.org
Posted Tue, 11/01/2011 – 11:37am by JRobbins
FAIRFAX, Va.—During the month of November, enter for a chance to win a .22 caliber Benjamin Discovery air rifle and accessories at www.NRAhuntersrights.org. Donated by the Crosman Corporation, this rifle is proudly engraved with the official NRA logo on the stock.
To enter the November Gift Giveaway, visit www.NRAhuntersrights.org, scroll down to “Gift Giveaway” on the right side of the homepage, and follow the simple entry instructions. There is no cost to enter. Entries will be accepted now through Nov. 30, 2011, and a winner will be announced Dec. 1 on www.NRAhuntersrights.org. One entry per person, please. Read more