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Michigan Deer Management Petition

July 23, 2012

Many of you are aware of a group of hunter/conservationists called the Southern Lower Deer Management Initiative (SLP DMI). The SLP DMI has put forth a proposal to the Natural Resource Commission (NRC) to adopt additional antler restrictions to the current Combination Deer License in an effort to deal with overpopulation issues that have plagued Michigan’s southern lower peninsula for over 2 decades as well as attempt to build age structure into our buck population, something supported by hunters by a 75% margin. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Canada Goose Hunting Expected to be Good

July 23, 2012

The Canada goose season begins Sept. 1-10 in the Upper Peninsula, Huron, Saginaw and Tuscola counties, and Sept. 1-15 in the rest of the state. Hunters should expect to see plenty of action, because the population is on the rise. More here…

Hunting, Wildlife

Private Border Fence Fundraising Flops

July 23, 2012

Private fundraising efforts to build a border fence in Arizona have stalled, and although over $270,000 has been raised, it won’t go far. More here…

General

Wolf Hunting Tips from RMEF

July 23, 2012

MISSOULA, Mont.-In an online questionnaire about their wolf-hunting experiences, members of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation offer valuable intel that could help more hunters enjoy the challenge and fill their wolf tag this fall.
A Top 10 list of hunting tips is featured below. Dozens more ideas and observations are posted at the following link:
http://www.rmef.org/NewsandMedia/NewsReleases/2012/rmefwolfhunttips.htm

Wildlife wolf, wolves

If You Must Use Your Gun in Self-Defense…

July 23, 2012

This from MCRGO…

Q: What should I do if I ever need to use my gun in self-defense?

A: You should first be certain that the threat is removed before you lower your guard. Then, call 911 and say that there has been a shooting. Describe the immediate need for ambulance and police (and fire department if applicable). Tell the 911 operator where you are, how many people are wounded etc. Do not have your gun in your hand Read more

Firearms, Self Defense mcrgo

Disinformation Continues as U.N. Arms Treaty Takes Shape

July 21, 2012

In New York this week, the U.N. Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty continued trying to draft a treaty to impose worldwide controls on small arms, including civilian-owned firearms.
The NRA has made clear its opposition to any treaty that includes civilian firearms, and

Firearms, Gun Control gun ban, nra, treaty, UN

MasterPiece Arms Introduces New MPA57sst-ATACS Defender Semi-Auto

July 20, 2012

Carrollton, GA – MasterPiece Arms, manufacturers of the MPA MAC Line of semi-auto submachine pistols and carbines, is pleased to introduce the new MPA57sst-ATACS Defender semi-auto. Read more

Firearms

Navy Seal Sentenced to Prison for Multiple Weapons Charges

July 20, 2012

LAS VEGAS – The U.S. Navy SEAL who was convicted last fall of multiple felony weapons charges, including dealing in stolen firearms, was sentenced today to 17½ years in federal prison and three years of supervised release, announced Daniel G. Bogden, United States Attorney for the District of Nevada. Read more

Firearms

Hunter Safety System Launches “12 Weeks of Hunting Giveaway”

July 20, 2012

DANVILLE, Ala. (July 20, 2012) – After delaying its “12 Weeks of Hunting Giveaway” promotion by a week to completely redesign its website to increase functionality, Hunter Safety System announces the launch of its faster, more user-friendly website as well as the launch of the giveaway Sunday, July 22 at 12:00 PM. Two new prize packages have also been announced Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Sierra Club Seeks Elk Hunt End

July 20, 2012

This from my friends at www.USSportsmen.org

The Sierra Club has asked that the Grand Teton National Park complete yet another environmental review of its annual elk hunt. The group cites “changing conditions” since the park last completed a study in 2007 as the reason they want hundreds or thousands of taxpayer dollars again spent on the review. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife elk, elk hunting, sierra club

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