Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
SPRINGFIELD, MA – Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced that it has unveiled two new handgun models designed to assist with self protection and home defense needs. Chambered in 9mm and .40 S&W, the new Smith & Wesson SD9 VE™ and SD40 VE™ semi-automatic pistols combine value with enhanced features that deliver top-grade performance into a reliable option for both home and personal protection uses. Read more
Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics and outdoor accessories for more than 60 years, has announced a $50 rebate with the purchase of either the black or Realtree AP camouflage Scout 1000 ARC. The promotion begins June 1 and concludes December 31, 2012. Read more
By Glen Wunderlich
Getting ready for hunting season always seems to be a seasonal ritual. Annually, many hunters get the hunting firearm out of its storage place, grab some ammo, and shoot just enough rounds to perforate a few paper targets and declare, “Good enough.” But, that style of “preparation” has a way of developing excuses afield, where there are no do-overs or instant replays to analyze. Now is the time to practice. Read more
The Department of Natural Resources today announced that Pike Lake, Bodi Lake, Culhane Lake and Little Lake Harbor — previously closed to any public access due to the Duck Lake Fire — will open to evacuated residents and property owners at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 2. Read more
For the first time since the Duck Lake Fire started in the Upper Peninsula’s Luce County, the Department of Natural Resources has reported the fire area is more than 60 percent contained. More accurate GPS information has helped the department determine that fire area containment, as of this morning, stood at 63 percent. Read more
You may see a fawn alone, but don’t worry – mother isn’t far away…
Buck Fawn
Presently, deer fawns are being born all over Michigan. The Department of Natural Resources reminds Michigan residents to resist the instinct to try to “help” seemingly abandoned fawns, because this can be more harmful than helpful to the fawn. Many fawns are found curled up alone in fields or forest floors – this is normal. Read more
Gunshot victims were being interviewed by police, when they discovered the location of the shooting suspect – right there next to the victims – in the hospital. Freaky details here…
Wilsonville, OR – Crimson Trace (www.crimsontrace.com), the Oregon-based manufacturer of the World’s only grip-activated laser sights today announced plans to extend its hugely popular ‘Batteries for Life’ (http://www.crimsontrace.com/company/promotions/free_batteries_for_life) scheme.
CTC customers will receive free replacement batteries for the lifetime of their laser sights, in exchange for registering their products with the company’s customer service department. Read more
Clear the woods with the Outdoorsman’s Axe and Outdoorsman’s Shears from Browning. These tools are designed to help you clear shooting lanes faster, cut firewood, butcher game easier and help finish up chores quicker around the house. Read more
Washington, D.C. – The push by Pheasants Forever and other conservation groups in support of “Sodsaver” – strengthened federal protections for native grasslands – received a boost yesterday with the introduction of a “Sodsaver” bill, the Protect our Prairies Act, in the U.S. House of Representatives by Kristi Noem (R-SD) and Tim Walz (D-MN). If enacted, the policy would help conserve native prairie habitats, most notably in the Dakotas, while saving nearly $200 million in federal spending. Read more