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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
The new Ground Strike™ Targets from Birchwood Casey® are constructed of a durable self-healing material that will withstand hundreds of shots while still maintaining their original shape. Read more
When noted Navajo artisan David Yellowhorse sets out to create another distinctive new collectible, you know it will be something special, maybe with a little surprise twist.
His newest work is “Dead Man’s Hand,” built on the legend of Wild Bill Hickok’s poker hand. That was the hand Wild Bill was holding when he was assassinated in 1876. Displayed in a handsome wood-framed case are a North American Arms replica of an 1860 .22 Magnum Earl mini-revolver, with a 4″ barrel and a five-shot capacity, and a Buck Knives Custom Vantage folding lockblade. Read more
Ithaca, N.Y.-Thousands watching a live streaming cam caught their first glimpse of a newly hatched Red-tailed Hawk chick around 6:00 a.m. on Earth Day, April 22. A second chick emerged soon after in the nest located on a light pole high above an athletic field on the Cornell University campus. Read more
Although early winter snow in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula was mild compared to the past few years, precipitation late in the season resulted in above-average snow depths that are continuing well into spring. These conditions are challenging deer in the region, and are expected to lead to lower survival and fawn recruitment rates than seen during the last few years. Read more
ROCHESTER, NY – American Tactical Imports is proud to introduce the FX 45 Titan Lightweight, exclusively from ATI. The new Titan LW weights only 24.8 ounces empty, making it ideal for conceal carry situations. The lightweight version of the popular Titan is an officers model 1911 pistol with 3.13″ barrel length, 3 3/8″ bull barrel and an overall length of 6.93″. Read more
Old Saybrook, CT – Traditions™ Performance Firearms, known for their extremely accurate and dependable muzzleloaders, is proud to introduce the next innovation in muzzleloading – the Vortek StrikerFire™. In development since 2008, this patent-pending rifle takes features from the popular Vortek™ series but incorporates a StrikerFire™ system which has no external hammer. Read more