Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
COMER, GA – MasterPiece Arms, manufacturers of the MPA MAC Line of semi-auto submachine pistols and carbines, is pleased to introduce the new MPA570SST-SBR Short Barrel Rifle. Based on the successful MPA57SST 5.7x28mm Pistol, the new MPA570SST-SBR Short Barrel Rifle features a ten-inch threaded barrel with ½ x 28 threads making it suppressor ready. Read more
FAIRFAX, Va.-NRAhuntersrights.org is inviting hunters to submit photos from their hunts this fall for posting on the site’s trophy gallery. Hunters of all ages are welcome to send in their photos, and what constitutes a trophy is completely up to you!
Simply e-mail your photo to huntersrights@nrahq.org and put “Trophy Gallery” in the subject line. All photos should be sharp, tasteful, and display safe gun handling practices.
Include the following information with your submission:
Your name and hometown Date and location of the hunt Firearm or bow used Species Any special details about the hunt
To view photos other hunters have already submitted, as well as your own trophies, visit www.NRAhuntersrights.org and click on the “Trophy Gallery” tab at the top of the page. The gallery will be updated all season, so stop back often to see the latest photos-not to mention the latest news that impacts your right to hunt.
The Department of Natural Resources’ Fisheries Division is hard at work gathering the necessary eggs for the continued production of hatchery fish to support Michigan’s world-class fisheries. Fall egg takes are starting or are under way for wild Chinook and coho salmon and for captive broodstocks of brown, rainbow, brook and lake trout. Chinook salmon eggs are being collected at the Little Manistee River Weir through today, Oct.10. Read more
| Tucson, Ariz. – The world’s greatest convention dedicated to North American and international hunting will open its doors on January 23, 2013 to begin the 41st Annual Safari Club International Hunters’ Convention. Every year, the evening entertainment at the SCI convention is a star studded gala. The 2013 Hunters’ Convention will feature world-famous entertainers including country music legends Montgomery Gentry, Travis Tritt, and Artie Dean Harris. Read more |
Sharp-tailed grouse hunting opens today in the Upper Peninsula. The season lasts until Oct. 31. Check the DNR’s sharp-tailed grouse page for general hunting information and bag limits.
The first ring-necked pheasant season also opens today for Zone 1 (partial) in the U.P and lasts until Oct. 31. The next opportunity to hunt pheasant occurs on Oct. 20 for Zones 2 and 3 and lasts until Nov. 14. Don’t forget there’s also a partial Zone 3 hunt from Dec. 1 – Jan 1. Remember: males only; bag limits are two per day, four in possession. Check the DNR’s pheasant page for more information on zones and hunting dates and regulations. Read more
GW: Here’s one account of an incident that will never be reported by the gun grabbers such as the Brady Campaign. Nobody was shot in this attempted robbery, so it won’t make the headlines. And, for those that contend we must do something about these guns, Mr. Steve Yager has the answer right here…
The Department of Natural Resources has announced a new Dam Management Grant Program to address Michigan’s failing dam infrastructure. The grant opportunity will provide $2.35 million in Fiscal Year 2013 to fund dam removal and critical maintenance, implementing a key tool highlighted in Governor Rick Snyder’s 2011 address on infrastructure needs. Read more
We’ve already given out 6 guns to 6 lucky winners. Only one week remains until the drawing for the SOTG 3.0 Gun Giveaway Grand Prize. At the close of business on Monday October 15, 2012 one lucky winner will be chosen to receive a KRISS USA Vector Carbine Package. Read more
SUPERIOR, WI- (October 9, 2012) – It didn’t matter if you were racing down a trail on your bike, doing tricks on your skateboard or cruising the streets with your roller blades, Generation X knew that it was all about being outside and getting it done. Now with youngsters of their own, GenXers are working hard to help their Generation Z kids blaze their own trails in the great outdoors. Recognizing this passion, the makers of The BLOCK are proud to introduce The BLOCK GenZ Youth Archery Target. Read more
Michigan House Bill 5249 that would allow the use of certain specific rifles during the regular firearm deer season in the area that is currently restricted to only shotguns, muzzleloaders, and certain types of pistols has passed a House vote and has been referred to committee of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism. From there the bill heads to the Senate, and if passed, to Governor Snyder for signature.
To date there has been little resistance to the notion of using relatively low-powered, straight-wall centerfire rifles in Zone III. When compared to modern shotguns and modern in-line muzzleloaders, this “new” brand of caliber pales. Once again, Republican leadership is on the verge of restoring some of our lost rights, which were originally taken from us on strictly arbitrary reasons based on misconceptions. Read more