Dog Eats Sleeping Owner’s Toes
An Oregon man woke up without some of his toes, after his pet dog, a Shiba Inu, ate them while he slept. Apparently, the dog sensed the owner’s feet were diseases from diabetes. More here…
Coyote Kills Pet Dog in Urban Michigan
Macomb County, Michigan resident, Julie Wickware, said she let her 22-pound dog outside at 6am and looked out a few minutes later only to see the dog bloodied and on the ground. Within a few feet was the culprit: a coyote. Wickware rushed the pet to the vet where it died of a broken neck. More details here…
SAF, ANJRPC Will Appeal New Jersey Ruling
BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation and Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs will appeal a federal judge’s ruling Friday that “the Second Amendment does not include a general right to carry handguns outside the home.” Read more
Michigan Record Crossbow Buck a Scam
Another hero to zero story of a Michigan “deer hunting” cheater. Contests sure bring out the worst in people, and here is the reason why prizes are not always a good idea. In fact, as chairman of the Perry Youth Hunt Extravaganza, I am often approached why we don’t provide prizes for the biggest bucks, first buck, etc. Here’s your answer:
And, here is action taken by Commemorative Bucks of Michigan.
Declining Deer Populations to Continue
By Glen Wunderlich
Deer hunters have had it pretty good. From the days of market hunting to today’s regulated hunting, nationwide whitetail deer numbers have gone from the brink of extinction to approximately 20 million. Sadly, however, what goes up must come down and some experts believe we are in for a drastic downturn. In fact, it may have already begun. Read more
Federal Court Upholds Obama/Holder Gun Registration Scheme; Congressional Action Needed
Friday, January 13, 2012
Moments before this alert was to go out, a federal district court in Washington, D.C. issued a ruling upholding an Obama administration policy that requires federally licensed firearms retailers in states bordering Mexico to report multiple sales of semi-automatic rifles. The case was brought by two NRA-backed firearms retailers and by the National Shooting Sports Foundation acting on behalf of its affected members. Plaintiffs plan to appeal immediately—but in the meantime, your help is urgently needed in seeking congressional action to end this illegal policy. Read more
Snow Provides Clues to Presence of Wildlife
First Snow of 2012, Shiawassee County, Michigan
By Glen Wunderlich
The midwestern U.S. finally got a blast of reality after being spared any real winter to date. Once the plowing duties were finished, it was time check the landscape for tracks. Any tracks. But, at the top of the list was an area surrounding a deer carcass set out conspicuously to attract meat eaters. Coyotes, specifically. Read more
Bats Block Road Construction
A planned multimillion-dollar Interstate 96 interchange in Livingston County, Michigan faces a roadblock: bats. The construction project cannot continue during the breeding season of the federally protected critters, that make plentiful dead trees their homes. More here…
MidwayUSA Donates More Than 500 Rifles to YSSA
COLUMBIA, MO -“MidwayUSA will continue to be a non-stop supporter of youth hunting, shooting and hunter’s education,” says Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA. “We believe in supporting programs whose mission is to preserve the future of youth shooting sports. The rifles we’re donating to YSSA will be auctioned off and the proceeds will directly benefit their Equipment Loan Program.” Read more
International Gun Trafficker Receives Stiff Federal Sentence
GREENVILLE – United States Attorney Thomas G. Walker announced that in federal court today Senior United States District Judge Malcolm J. Howard sentenced STEVEN NEAL GREENOE, to 120 months imprisonment followed by three years supervised release. Read more