NSSF Study: Hunters Donate 11 Million Venison Meals

Food banks and individuals are thankful for such generosity…

NEWTOWN, Conn., Nov. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — When you’re passing the turkey and stuffing around the Thanksgiving dinner table, here’s a story to tell–one that would not be possible without the thoughtfulness and generosity of hunters.

A new study commissioned by the National Shooting Sports Foundation and conducted by Mile Creek Communications reveals that last year 11 million meals were provided to the less fortunate through donations of venison by hunters. Nearly 2.8 million pounds of game meat Read more

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Michigan’s Deer Opener to see Less Hunters

So, opening day is on a Tuesday and you can’t make it.  Too bad for you.  Maybe you can get your friends to hold off on taking that wallhanger.  Right!  And, maybe they are just keeping your seat warm in the blind…

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Night Fighting with Laser Lights on TV

Minneapolis, MN-11/14/2011 Viridian Green Lasers Sights are featured on this week’s episode of Guns and Ammo TV in the “Police Perspective” segment hosted by California police officer and SWAT trainer Richard Nance.

This week’s topic is using a rifle mounted laser/light combo to clear a dark building. The segment features the new Viridian X5L-RS for rifles and shotguns. The X5L-RS sports a blinding 160 lumen LED tactical light with powerful 190 lumen strobe mode and Read more

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Heated Insoles Available at Bass Pro Shops

Stand Up To The Cold With ThermaCELL® Heated Insoles Available At Bass Pro Shops

Imagine yourself outdoors in wintery conditions, trying to focus on the task at hand despite the constant reminder of the bitter cold. You want to endure, but the piercing cold is nipping away at your feet, making it difficult to focus on your work, your fishing line or the trophy buck that could show up at any minute. ThermaCELL Heated Insoles are the solution that will transform how you spend time outdoors, whether for work or play. Read more

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Judge Accepts RMEF Motion in Oregon Wolf Lawsuit

MISSOULA, Mont.-The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has learned that an Oregon court has agreed to consider in its final ruling the RMEF motion outlining the need for science-based, state regulated wolf management. The court is reviewing the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s authority to manage and control wolves as part of a state-approved plan. Read more

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Smith & Wesson Broadens Thompson Center Venture Recall

 

PRODUCT: ALL Thompson Center Venture Rifles manufactured prior to October 28, 2011.

DESCRIPTION OF THE HAZARD:
During an internal technical review, Smith & Wesson identified a condition that may exist with the sear supplied with some rifles that would allow the rifle to fire without the trigger being pulled. In the interest of consumer safety, we are initiating this recall to allow for the prompt inspection and, if necessary, the repair of each rifle. Read more

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Hunting Memories from Afield

By Glen Wunderlich

Firearms deer season opens Tuesday and hundreds of thousands of hopeful hunters will depart to all corners of Michigan in search of the elusive whitetail. Some will travel hundreds of miles, and some will remain close to home. But, all will be making memories that last long after the season ends. Looking back over four decades of deer hunting, here are some recollections of hunts past. Read more

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