Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
The October 2023 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,370,719 is an increase of 8.3 percent compared to the October 2022 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1,265,311. For comparison, the unadjusted October 2023 FBI NICS figure 2,194,313 reflects a 11.4 percent decrease from the unadjusted FBI NICS figure of 2,475,869 in October 2022. Read more
By Glen Wunderlich
We keep hearing about the civilian deaths attributed to the Israel/Hamas war. Let’s take a quick history refresher, when the United States dropped two A-bombs on Japan. Undoubtedly, the two bombs caused horrific results, with one bomb clearing five square miles of everything.
It is estimated that around 140,000 of Hiroshima’s population of 350,000 were killed in the bombing, and it is estimated that around 74,000 people died in Nagasaki.
In Hiroshima, on August 6, around 80,000 people were killed immediately when the bomb was dropped. In Nagasaki, on August 9, around 40,000 people were killed instantly. Tens of thousands of others died in the aftermath, of radiation poisoning and their injuries.
Undeniable at the same time, the A-bombs ended the senseless killing world-wide between the war-torn nations. How many more innocents were to be killed in the years-long war had the bombs not been deployed is anyone’s guess.
When it comes to a peoples’ literal existence, the “rule book” of war is naturally disregarded in the effort to survive.
USA Archery has partnered with some of the biggest names in archery in launching the 2024 USA Archery Sweepstakes, which aims to benefit member clubs across the country.
Sweepstakes entries will go on sale November 1 and remain available for purchase through August 1, 2024. Register early to be entered in all prize drawings through 2024!
Prize drawings will be made on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday of each week from January 1 through November 30, and daily in December in 2024, with hundreds of incredible prizes on offer, thanks to more than 20 amazing partners. The total value of all prizes is over $100,000!
Among the prizes are stabilizer bows, arrows, bowstrings, sights, stabilizer sets, binoculars, spotting scopes, tripods, gift cards, and a 10-day South African safari! Read more
If you care about protecting, preserving and promoting Michigan’s natural and cultural resources, there are many ways to get involved in taking care of them. Here are some opportunities coming up in November.
Several state parks in southern Michigan will host volunteer stewardship workdays. Volunteers are needed to help restore natural areas by removing invasive plants that threaten high-quality ecosystems or collecting native wildflower and grass seeds. Workdays will take place: Read more
Did you know that for only $15 you can have 365 days of hunting fun? Conservation First USA is raffling a package for three hunt permit-tags — one each for black bear, mountain lion and javelina — and seven days of guided services with Dieringer Outfitters that includes meals and lodging.
SWEET HOME, Oregon –– HEVI-Shot is proud to release two new product line additions to its HEVI-XII Waterfowl lineup. The new load options are 410 bore, 1/2-ounce, 3-inch, in shot size No. 5 or 7, with a muzzle velocity of 1,250 feet-per-second (fps). HEVI-XII is the original 12-g/cc density, tungsten alloy recipe from HEVI-Shot. These new products are now shipping to dealers and are available.
“Everyone that has shot HEVI-XII has fallen in love with it, and now they can appreciate it in 410 shotguns,” said HEVI-Shot product manager Scott Turner. “HEVI-XII outperforms steel in every category. Smaller and more dense pellets penetrate deeper with more lethal pellets in a tighter pattern compared to shooting steel loads.”
HEVI-XII pellets hit harder from a longer distance. Its pellet material features a density of 12 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cc), meaning it is 53.8 percent denser than steel–doubling the downrange energy. Shooters can drop three shot sizes for the same lethality and 28 percent more devastating pellets on target.
HEVI-Shot’s HEVI-XII 410-bore waterfowl ammunition is alloyed and loaded in Sweet Home, Oregon in 25-round boxes with MSRP of $99.99.
For more information on all products from HEVI-Shot, visit www.hevishot.com.
New Michigan State University research details how the emerald ash borer (EAB), an invasive forest pest native to Asia, is jeopardizing the entire U.S. and Canadian native range of black ash trees. The finding is particularly troubling because the trees are of cultural importance to Indigenous and First Nations groups.
Research results were published in the journal Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. The effort was co-led by Nathan Siegert, forest entomologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, and Deborah McCullough, professor in the MSU departments of Entomology and Forestry. The USDA Forest Service provided funding for the project. Read more
Following are the results of the Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax (FAET) collections report for the 2nd Quarter Calendar Year 2023. These figures cover the period of April 1, 2023, through June 30, 2023.
This is the third-highest figure reported for Calendar Quarter-2. Read more
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Plus, Stay Tuned for Cyber Week DAILY Deals November 20-27
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“MOTV’s HolidayHunt is a month-long promotion offering our best deals during the holiday season. By taking advantage of the 50 percent off annual subscriptions, MOTV viewers can enjoy cost savings, unlimited access to a diverse content library, flexibility in viewing options, and features that enhance their overall entertainment experience,” shared Sr. Vice President and MOTV General Manager Sean Luxton. “It’s a perfect opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to give the gift of streaming hunting, fishing, and adventure content to others or to themselves.”
MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) continues to add to its growing list of 24/7, ad-free, Live TV Channels. North American Whitetail TV Channel joins WhitetailStream, HuntStream, MeatEater Channel, and other exclusive content that is available for everyone on MOTV platforms, such as Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, iOS/App Store, Google Play Store, and Smart TVs. Read more