Trapping in Michigan’s U.P.
A good account of the benefits of trapping in northern Michigan is here…
Punxsutawney Phil’s on Hit List
It’s true we can’t do much but complain about the weather but one Ohio prosecutor wants the “weatherman” dead. See his indictment here…
Michigan’s Wild Turkey Success Story Continues
When Michigan began rebuilding its wild turkey population in the 1950s, Allegan County was the center of the effort. Birds were brought in from Pennsylvania and were released there. But as the population grew and expansion became a possibility, Michigan wildlife managers began looking north.
“A long time ago it was thought that turkeys needed Read more
Ammo Shortage Foretold
By Glen Wunderlich
“You can’t always get what you want
But if you try sometimes, well, you might find
You get what you need” …The Rolling Stones
No truer words were ever set to music – especially when they are applied to an ironic dilemma many gun enthusiasts now face. Amid record profits in the gun industry, shooters of many disciplines find little solace in the unrelenting, upbeat news. Competitive shooters, hunters, and plinkers everywhere are not able to get what they want. Read more
Hawke Expands Line With New Chassis Specific to Hunters
Hawke® Sport Optics is expanding the Sport HD IR line of rifle scopes with a new reticle and chassis design that is geared specifically towards hunters. Read more
Supreme Court Reverses Devastating Decision to Forest Wildlife Habitat
Coraopolis, PA – The Ruffed Grouse Society applauds the U.S. Supreme Court in its decision to reverse a 9th Circuit Court ruling to further regulate forest management — a judgment that was potentially devastating to forest wildlife habitat. The reversal makes a strong statement against additional and unnecessary permitting of forest management practices and is good news for forest wildlife. Read more
TenPoint Secures Patent on Crossbow Unloading Bolt
Mogadore, OH. The U.S. Patent Office has issued Patent # 8,376,882 to crossbow technology leader, TenPoint Crossbow Technologies, for its innovative Crossbow Unloading Bolt, or CUB. The CUB patent is TenPoint’s 27 th. Read more
Your Tax Dollars at Work – Really!
More than $882.4 million in excise tax revenues generated in 2012 by sportsmen and sportswomen will be distributed to state and territorial fish and wildlife agencies to fund fish and wildlife conservation and recreation projects across the nation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Thursday. Read more
IWI US, Inc. TAVOR® SAR Bullpup Rifles Commence Shipping to Distributors
Michael Kassnar, VP of Sales and Marketing for IWI US, readies first shipment of TAVOR SAR bullpups.
Harrisburg, PA – IWI US, Inc., a subsidiary of Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), has commenced shipments of the long-awaited TAVOR® SAR bullpup rifles to their distributors. Read more
Wolf Numbers Down in Montana
“The overall numbers are down slightly from last year in the Bitterroot, but we are seeing a few more packs,” she said. “The pack sizes are smaller, which is what you might expect with hunting and trapping” said FWP wolf specialist Liz Bradley. Details here…