Michigan Senate Approves Wolf Hunting Season
“Clearly, there is, we believe, an overpopulation of wolves in an isolated area and the west end of the U.P. is suffering because of it,” declared Senator Tom Casperon of Escanaba. More here…
You Must Act Now to Stop the EPA from Regulating Your Ammunition
This from the NRA… “The bill would amend the law to clarify that the EPA does not have the authority to regulate shot, bullets or sport fishing equipment.“
Just over two weeks ago, the U.S. Senate voted 84-12 to advance S. 3525, “The Sportsmen’s Act of 2012.” However, this week, by a 50-41 vote, the bill suffered a setback when the Senate failed to clear a procedural hurdle and move on to finish work on the bill. There is still time to get this critically important legislation passed, but you must act now! S. 3525 is an essential piece of legislation focused on the expansion and enhancement of hunting, recreational fishing and shooting on federal public land. But it’s more than that. Read more
Vigo Tract Offers More Public Access
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that a new parcel of land is open for public access in Livingston County, near Stockbridge. This parcel, called The Vigo Tract, offers quality hunting and outdoor recreation opportunities for Southeast Michigan. Read more
Tundra Swans’ Migration Day
GW: I now understand why I never see these birds except when flying high above. Oh, yes, that sound is unmistakable. A good education follows here…
by Doug Reeves, assistant chief, DNR Wildlife Division
Nov. 12, 2012 was the Veteran’s Day holiday but it was also a spectacular migration day. A strong cold front came across the continent, with the northern portion arriving in Mid-Michigan during the early morning hours accompanied by rain. The rain had ended by about noon, and the temperature dropped from the low 50’s to the upper 30’s. There was a strong westerly wind, sometimes with significant shifts to the north or northwest. Conditions were just right for tundra swans to migrate, and migrate they did! Read more
Michigan Senate Approves New Handgun Law
Yesterday, as the Michigan legislature works through the final weeks of its 2011-2012 session, the state Senate approved Senate Bill 59 by a vote of 27 to 11 (vote is on page 2307). This bill was sent to the House where it has been assigned to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation. Read more
Unloading Lever-Action Rifles For New Shooters
San Diego, Calif. – Because of the enduring popularity of lever-action rifles, they are among the first rifles new shooters are introduced to. As a result, the latest online video from the “Roy’s Insider Tips” series tackles the subject of how to safely unload these popular rifles.
Produced by FMG Publications and hosted by American Handgunner Publisher Roy Huntington, this online video series offers an excellent how-to resource for those looking to introduce their friends and loved ones to safe gun-handling. Read more
Walther Arms, Inc. to locate U.S. Operations in Fort Smith, Ark.
FORT SMITH, Arkansas (November 29, 2012) – Walther Arms, Inc. today announced its U.S. operations will locate at Chaffee Crossing in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Walther Arms will share a campus and business resources with Umarex USA who today announced it will expand its manufacturing operations to include components of both airguns and firearms. Combined, the companies plan to invest more than $7 million toward expanding the facility and operations over the next five years. The expanding facility will serve as corporate headquarters for both Walther and Umarex in North America. Read more
Holiday gift-giving made simple
Interested in avoiding crowded stores? Need a little help locating one-of-a-kind gifts? Like gifts that support Michigan’s wildlife, natural resources or history programs? 
If any of those scenarios sounds like you, consider turning to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for several gift-giving ideas sure to satisfy the outdoor/nature enthusiast or history buff on your shopping list. Read more
Michigan DNR verifies three Upper Peninsula cougar photos
Three recent trail camera photos of cougars in the Upper Peninsula have been verified by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Two of the photos, both of a cougar with a radio collar, were taken in October in Menominee County – one near Cedar River and one near Menominee just north of the Wisconsin border.
U,P. Cougar
The third photo was taken in northern Marquette County in November. The cougar in the Marquette County photo is not wearing a radio collar.
The DNR does not place radio collars on cougars; North Dakota and South Dakota are the nearest states where wildlife researchers have placed radio collars on cougars to track their movement. The DNR has not yet been able to determine the origin of the radio-collared cougar that is in Michigan. Read more
Massive Rack from Michigan’s Van Buren County
A short video clip of a monster buck from Michigan’s Van Buren County is here.