Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
FORT SMITH, Ark. – Due to popular demand, Walther Arms, Inc. is extending the current Federal Ammunition consumer promotion. Now, consumers will have until July 31, 2024, to purchase an eligible Walther handgun and to receive complimentary Federal Punch Ammunition. Read more
Fair Chase and Hunter Ethics with Boone and Crockett Club’s Luke Coccoli on the “Hunting Matters with Joe Betar” Podcast
(Houston, TX- June 25, 2024) Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) and the “Hunting Matters with Joe Betar” podcast welcomes Luke Coccoli of Boone and Crockett Club.
Luke Coccoli is the Director of Conservation Programs for the Boone and Crockett Club based out of the Rasmuson Wildlife Conservation Center on the Club’s 6,000-acre Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch near Dupuyer, MT. He is a native Montanan and grew up along the Rocky Mountain Front his entire life, hunting deer and elk with his rifle or bow and fly-fishing for trout. He has a bachelor’s degree in Fish and Wildlife Management from Montana State University and a master’s degree in education – Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Montana.
He enjoys all the things which enable him to spend time outdoors especially hiking, camping, biking, running and packrafting. His two Airedale terriers, Olive and Otis, accompany him almost everywhere he goes to help keep the grizzly bears away from his lovely wife and three kids. His day-to-day summer job is to manage the Rasmuson Wildlife Conservation Center on the Club’s Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Ranch which lies just south of Glacier National Park on the east side of the Continental Divide. Read more
(Gussago, Italy)— Pietta Firearms, the leader in refined, historical firearm reproductions and quality, innovative, modern firearms, together with Davidson’s, the nation’s leading firearms distributor are bringing expertly designed and developed single-actions to the industry. The “Clementine” is the latest Davidson’s exclusive to hit the market in the next few weeks.
A 10-shot, dual-cylinder (.22LR and .22 Mag), the Davidson’s Clementine by Pietta was engineered with the same quality and functionality that consumers have come to expect now for over sixty-years. With its traditional walnut grip, a 4.75” or 5.5” blued barrel and case-hardened frame, and brass backstrap and trigger guard, the Clementine is the perfect every day plinkster as much as it is a timeless heirloom handed down generation after generation.
“It has been quite some time since we’ve produced any kind of .22. We are extremely excited and honored to bring a .22 model to market with our great partners at Davidson’s, said Alberto Pietta. “All of us at Pietta have spent a lot of time developing a revolver that meets and exceeds the standards that Davidson’s has set. We’re very confident that dealers and consumers alike will find the value and quality of the Clementine.” Read more
Michigan’s second detection of invasive insect
LANSING– Monday, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development confirmed the state’s second detection of invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in Monroe County. A small population of juvenile spotted lanternfly was recently detected in Lambertville, with the U. S. Department of Agriculture confirming the finding on June 17.
“The infestation was detected through spotted lanternfly monitoring traps deployed by Michigan State University, as part of collaborative survey initiatives with MSU, MDARD, and the USDA,” said Steve Carlson, MDARD’s Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division Director. “This work is a critical component of our ongoing efforts to identify and limit the spread of spotted lanternfly in Michigan.”
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There’s one more chance to get a limited-quota elk, deer and antelope license through the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s leftover license draw. Residents and nonresidents have five days to enter. The application period is open Monday, June 24 through June 28.
The leftover draw has different rules than the initial draw:
The availability of leftover licenses changes from year-to-year for all species and are based on what hunters applied for and received in the initial draw. Many of the licenses available are in areas with limited public access.
“License availability varies,” said Josh Moulton, Game and Fish license section manager. “Most of these licenses are for hunt areas where access might be challenging. We encourage hunters to secure hunting permission before purchasing a license.” Read more
There were 6,586 bear licenses and 260 elk licenses available for the 2024 fall hunting seasons. Drawing results are now in, and you can check them online at eLicense or on the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app, or call 517-284-9453, to learn if you were successfully drawn.
Hunters selected in the drawing can buy their license at any license agent or online. Elk hunters drawn for a license will be mailed a packet of information that will include information about the elk hunter orientation.
If you are curious how the drawing process works for bear and elk, watch our videos:
Successful applicants can transfer or donate their drawing success to an eligible person they know or a person on the Department of Natural Resources hunt waiting list. Transfer forms and other information are available at Michigan.gov/HuntTransfers. The deadline to transfer a license is Sept. 1.
Unsuccessful youth applicants and those with an advanced illness can register for a donated (transferred) bear or elk hunt until . Register at Michigan.gov/HuntTransfers.
You could walk away with a hunting package worth thousands, as well as licenses for elk, bear, spring and fall turkey, and antlerless deer, and the first pick at a managed waterfowl hunt area. Don’t miss out on your shot at Michigan’s ultimate hunt! Visit Michigan.gov/PMH for more details, to purchase an application(s) or for information about our great sponsors.
A mountain lion was killed by a member of the Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office the evening of June 19 at a subdivision just north of Scottsbluff.
The mountain lion, twice spotted Wednesday in the Scotts Bluff Country Club subdivision that surrounds a golf course, was shot because it was an immediate threat to the public.
Sam Wilson, carnivore and furbearer program manager for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, said the mountain lion was a 1½-year-old male, ear-tagged as part of the state’s research efforts. He said 1½ years is the age young males begin dispersing from their mothers to find their own territory and potential mates. Read more
Watch the spring pheasant crowing count webcast with RJ Gross.
The number of roosters heard crowing during the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s 2024 spring pheasant crowing count survey was up 37% statewide from last year.
“This is really good news but expected, considering we had such great production last year and the mild winter we had certainly wasn’t hard on birds,” said RJ Gross, Department upland game management biologist.
The primary regions holding pheasants showed 28.8 crows per stop in the southwest, up from 19.5 in 2023; 21.5 crows per stop in the northwest, up from 16.6; and 16 crows per stop in the southeast, up from 12.8. The count in the northeast, which is not a primary region for pheasants, was 5 crows per stop, up from 3.3 last year. Read more
COLUMBIA, MO ––
MidwayUSA is excited to announce the launch of the new MidwayUSA Rewards loyalty program. Customers who join the program will receive rewards points for their purchases, which can be exchanged for MidwayUSA Reward Coupons on future orders. Members will receive a new weekly email featuring exciting bonus point promotions, and new members receive 250 bonus points instantly for joining the program.
“This great new program helps us reward our loyal Customers for their continued support,” said Adam Augustine, VP of eCommerce. “I encourage all of our Customers to join today so that they start earning MidwayUSA Rewards points.” Read more
BELLEVUE, Wash. —— The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is pleased to announce that EOTECH has identified SAF as a beneficiary of their new “2A Initiative.” With every purchase made through the program, EOTECH will donate a portion of proceeds to SAF.
EOTECH will launch the initiative with a special edition EOTECH EXPS3 and XPS2 Holographic Weapon Sight (HWS) featuring the “2A” logo on the hood. Proudly made in the USA, these models feature the quick acquisition 68MOA ring and 1MOA dot. The sight requires little rail space and provides the reliability and dependability both professionals and civilians demand.
“We are very passionate about our support and dedication to protect the Second Amendment,” said EOTECH Director of Marketing Lisa Kemp. “Investing in the organizations that defend this right and provide education and resources to protect its position is critical. We are proud to support this cause and preserve these rights for future generations.”
In addition to the sight, you can also show your 2A support by purchasing unique swag items like shirts, hats, patches, stickers and glassware. Read more