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OLYMPIA – In response to ongoing attacks on livestock by a wolf pack in Northeast Washington that appears to be preying exclusively on cattle, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) today announced it plans to eliminate the pack and lay a foundation for sustainable, long-term wolf recovery in the region. Read more
By Glen Wunderlich
Safety first. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Better safe than sorry. We’ve all heard these words of wisdom, but unless we’ve had a good scare, or an accident, these words to the wise tend to fall on deaf ears. And, falling on deaf ears may result in falling on the ground, if deer hunters fail to follow safety guidelines when hunting from trees. Read more
WASHINGTON – Big game hunting outfitter Dennis Eugene Rodebaugh, 72, of Meeker, Colorado, has been convicted by a federal jury in Denver of six charges of violating the Lacey Act, announced the Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Read more
This fall, instantly save $50 with the purchase of one of Nikon’s best hunting binoculars during the MONARCH MADNESS Savings Event. The MONARCH MADNESS Savings Event includes every model in the MONARCH 3 and MONARCH 5 Binocular lines. The promotion runs from Sept. 20 through Nov. 20, 2012 with prices starting at $179.95 after savings. Read more
CONCORD, N.H. — Heroic efforts by search teams working through the night, enduring high winds and torrential downpours, rescued an injured Michigan hiker stranded on the Franconia Ridge Trail in New Hampshire’s White Mountains on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. Read more
Minnetonka, MN – (September 20, 2012) – Have you introduced a kid to the outdoors lately? In honor of National Hunting and Fishing Day September 22, North American Hunting Club is teaming up with 100,000 Kids in the Outdoors for an online donation- driven photo contest. North American Hunting Club and North American Fishing Club are proud sponsors of National Hunting and Fishing Day. Read more
Effective September 5, 2012, Fiocchi of America is recalling various lots of 22-250 Rem. and 243 Win. centerfire rifle ammunition. No other Fiocchi products are included in this recall and only the following items and lot numbers are affected. The following ammunition products are affected by this recall:
Through extensive evaluation Fiocchi has determined that the above lots of 22-250 and 243 may have been loaded with multiple bullets that can cause excessive pressure. This ammunition with multiple bullets may cause firearm damage rendering the firearm inoperable, and subject the shooter or bystanders to a risk of personal injury when fired.
DO NOT USE THE ABOVE LISTED FIOCCHI 22-250 REM. OR 243 WIN. AMMUNITION OF SPECIFIED LOT NUMBERS. The ammunition lot number is black ink stamped inside one of the box end tuck flaps that you would open to remove the 20-round carrier.
(Wilsonville, OR) Drawing heavily on technology developed in support of America’s warfighters by its defense division, Crimson Trace is proud to introduce a line of InfraRed (IR) laser sights (http://www.crimsontrace.com/products/type/infrared-laser-sights) for the civilian market. Read more
SACRAMENTO-Special to The Outdoor Wire From Western Outdoor News —Hundreds of houndsmen and women and other conservationists and concerned interests showed up on the west steps of the State Capitol on Friday for a rally to urge Governor Brown to veto SB 1221, a bill that would ban the used of hounds for hunting bears and bobcats in California. The bill is currently on the Governor’s desk, awaiting a veto or signature. Read more
State conservation officials today reported that waterfowl hunters throughout Saginaw Bay will see low water levels that could make for challenging hunting conditions this season. Read more