Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Today, March 13, U.S. Senators Mark Begich (D-Alaska) and Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) introduced S. 2188, the “National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2012.” The bill is the Senate companion to H. R. 822, which was approved by the U. S. House last November by a vote of 272-154. Read more
Gov. Rick Snyder recommended increasing the off-road vehicle license fee from $16.25 per year to $35 starting in fiscal 2013, and then up to $45 the following year. ORV users surveyed are against the increase (duh!) but interestingly, snowmobilers supported a hefty increase a few years ago to maintain trails. More here…
Snowshoe hares can almost vanish in plain sight sometimes. Now, we are finding that their disappearing acts are for real. The Michigan DNR studies it here…
A Detroit man accused of fatally shooting a customer in a dispute over the price of condoms has been charged with first-degree murder.
Michael Haynes was shot in the back early Saturday after knocking over shelves of merchandise in a fit of rage. GW: Maybe they are too costly.
The Milwaukee-based group Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort or WAVE wants access to the list of concealed carry permit holders.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice says divulging the identity of any concealed carry license holder is against the law.
GW: Isn’t the idea not to let anyone know? The whole concept needs to be “concealed” to work its natural effect of discouraging bad guys from taking chances. In any event, you can hear from the whiners here…
If you ever wanted a burro of your own, here’s your chance. They’ll be gathered up near Yuma soon and will go to good homes like yours. Get yours here…
The BLM invites members of the public to watch the gathering and get more information at www.blm.gov/az/st/en.html.
The Great Lakes Indian Fish and Game Commission, which represents 11 tribes of the Ojibwe (also known as the Chippewa, or Anishinaabe) in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan, opposes the hunting of wolves because of religious beliefs and tradition.
They are taught that Ma’iingan (wolf) is a brother to Original man. The rub is here…
Interestingly, native Indians find it acceptable to kill bald eagles and the story is here…
Oregon wolf pack Imnaha attacked three cattle – enough so that one had to be euthanized at the scene. More sad news here…
SILT, Colo. – As federal officials consider how to move forward on oil shale development, a sportsmen’s coalition is urging caution because no proven technology exists and the impacts on the West’s public lands, fish, wildlife, water and air quality are unknown.
Sportsmen for Responsible Energy Development said Monday that the Bureau of Land Management’s recommended option, which stresses research first on public lands in Utah, Wyoming and Colorado, is prudent. The coalition is led by
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