HSUS Support Plummets

Posted on December 12, 2012

In a recent online article, “Unpacking the HSUS Gravy Train (2012 Edition)” the watchdog group Humane Watch, reveals some interesting news about the Humane Society of the United States. Perhaps most interesting is that HSUS financial support dropped by $8.5 million in 2011.

The report notes that HSUS’s overall total revenue actually dropped by 10% thanks to declining public support and losses in investment income. That Humane Watch report also indicates that grants made by HSUS for the purpose of aiding pet sheltering appear to make up about only 0.25% (one-quarter of one percent) of HSUS’s budget. It seems that all the negative publicity surrounding the HSUS is beginning to take a toll—at the bank.

This online Humane Watch report also notes that HSUS had fundraising-related expenses of $48.1 million, or a whopping 38 percent of its total budget, in 2011. Another interesting fact is that HSUS added another $2.4 million to its pension plan, bringing the total to about $17 million since Wayne Pacelle took over as CEO in 2004. They are planning for their future while suffering animals seem to be ignored. Read more

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Federal Court Strikes down Illinois’ total ban on carrying firearms for self-defense outside the home or business

Fairfax, Va. – The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit ruled today that Illinois’ total ban on carrying firearms for self-defense outside the home or business is unconstitutional. The case involves lead plaintiff Mary Shepard, an Illinois resident and a trained gun owner, who is licensed to carry a concealed handgun in both Utah and Florida. The National Rifle Association is funding this case. The Illinois State Rifle Association is a co-plaintiff in this case. Read more

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Carbon Express® Introduces X-FORCE® 350 Crossbow

Flushing, Michigan – Carbon Express continues to apply its expertise in arrow flight technology to crossbow design with the introduction of the X-Force 350. The X-Force 350 incorporates many great features normally found only on crossbows costing hundreds of dollars more. While the X-Force 350 has many new design features, one of particular note is the tactical lightweight durable stock design, which has a one-piece ergonomic profile for improved comfort and accuracy. The skeletal profile with advanced composite material is built for the most demanding hunting environments. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Walnut Twig Beetle Discovered in Butler County, Ohio

GW:  Bad news, for sure.  In mid-Michigan, we’ve already lost all of our ash trees to Emerald Ash Borer.  The prospect of losing walnut trees is disturbing, although there is no indication this scourge will reach us.

COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) today announced the first discovery of Walnut Twig Beetle in southwest Ohio. The Walnut Twig Beetle is a small beetle known to carry a fungus that causes Thousand Cankers Disease (TCD), which threatens the health and sustainability of walnut trees. At this time, there have been no trees determined to be infested with TCD in Ohio. Read more

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MidwayUSA Round-Up Contributions Surpass $1 Million for 2012

GW:  If you can’t find it within yourself to join the NRA, here’s a good option:  Buy your firearm and outdoor gear from Midway and donate a few pennies to the cause of gun rights.  It really adds up!

For the first time ever, MidwayUSA Customer Round-Up contributions topped $1 million in a single year, the highest amount ever donated by MidwayUSA customers since the program launched in January 1992. In the month of November alone, Customer contributions totaled over $100,000, the most that has ever been collected in a single month – two incredible records! Read more

Ammunition, Firearms, General, Hunting, Self Defense

Put Some Spark in that Muzzleloader

By Glen Wunderlich

Since my old reliable Knight Revolution muzzleloader never needed much tweaking to be ready for the season opener, waiting until the last week didn’t seem problematic.  On hand were a supply of Barnes bullets and fresh Triple 7 powder and primers from last season, which were stored in a sealed plastic bag.  An upgrade in power with a new Leupold scope meant there’d be some sighting in.  But, that would be the case anyway – new scope or not.

Boresighting had the first shot on the paper, but with more shooting came less confidence.  Shots were all over the place and then it got worse:  A misfire! Read more

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