SCI: House Committee Hearing on “CECIL Act” Attacks Hunters, Undermines Conservation

Safari Club International vehemently opposes H.R 2245, the “Conserving Ecosystems by Ceasing the Importation of Large Animal Trophies Act” or “CECIL Act,” which was the subject of a hearing in the U.S House of Representatives’ Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

“The number of co-sponsors for the ‘CECIL Act‘ has been cut in half every time it has been introduced in Congress, yet Chairman Raúl Grijalva insists on wasting the Committee’s time on a bill that contradicts proven conservation strategies and would only hurt the very wildlife species it claims to protect,” said SCI CEO W. Laird Hamberlin. “That’s why SCI joined with more than thirty other hunting and conservation groups in a letter to the committee opposing H.R. 2245. We should leave the decisions on African wildlife management to the respective African authorities in range countries instead of pretending that politicians in Washington know better.”

Several members and guests of the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife, who understand the importance of well-regulated hunting programs and the role they play in conservation, also called out the hearing for what it truly was: a misguided and blatant attack on hunters. Read more

Hunting

New RB200 Expands Ranger’s Line of Inshore Aluminum Rigs

The sportsman’s new best friend

FLIPPIN, Ark. — With the introduction of the all-new RB200, Ranger’s RB Series adds a bigger brother to the acclaimed RB190. The RB200 features everything sportsmen could want in an expertly outfitted package that is designed to excel in any environment or season. With saltwater-savvy touches throughout, an optional all-camo version, anglers and hunters alike will find much to love about this new rig.

“This boat is bound to be a hit with guys who hunt, fish, and just love being outdoors,” says Jimmy Wallace, Ranger New Product Development Engineer. “It’s bigger, stronger and has everything you’d need for a day on the lake, in the marsh or on the flats. We’ve integrated key features specifically for outdoorsmen along with ample power and performance.” Read more

Fishing

SAF: Prohibitionists Re-Packaging Gun Control as Public Health Crisis

BELLEVUE, WA – The billionaire-supported gun prohibition movement has re-packaged its gun control agenda as a public health crisis, trying to convince the public that the cure to violent crime is to amputate the Second Amendment from the Bill of Rights, the Second Amendment Foundation said today.

“They couldn’t sell gun control as crime control,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb. “Then they couldn’t sell gun control as gun safety. Now they’re trying to convince the public that gun ownership is a public health issue.

“But this isn’t about public health,” he added. “This is all about politics. They’ve repackaged their agenda, but it’s the same old snake oil in a different bottle, and their strategy is right out of the gun control playbook.” Read more

Gun Control

McMillan Supports the Guardian Long Range Michigan Match

Phoenix, AZ – McMillan® Fiberglass Stocks, the industry leader in precision-driven custom fiberglass stocks for competition, tactical, and hunting, is excited to support the upcoming Guardian Long Range Competition in Lake City, Michigan, on Saturday, July 20. This is a one-day shooting event to raise money for foster children and orphans.

The Lake City event will follow the general Guardian match format. This is based on courses of fire that touch on law enforcement, military, and practical marksman disciplines. Calibers are restricted to .300 Win Mag and smaller, with target engagements ranging from 100 to 1000 yards.

One hundred percent of the proceeds generated from guardian go to supporting orphan and foster care programs. Since 2014, the Guardian events have raised over $750,000 for child placement and family assistance. Read more

Firearms

Starline Brass Now Offering .350 Legend Brass

SEDALIA, MO – Starline Brass has added another rifle caliber, the .350 Legend to their growing line-up of high-quality rifle brass. Starline’s new .350 Legend rifle brass is produced with the same demanding quality control standards for which Starline has become known.

Introduced by Winchester and approved by SAAMI in January of 2019, the .350 Legend is a brand new cartridge that has no parent case. This tapered case has a rebated rim allowing it to utilize the standard .223 bolt face found on many common rifles including the AR-15. Like many other AR cartridges, the .350 Legend only requires changing the barrel and magazine. This cartridge’s allure is that it can be used for hunting in several states that allow straightwall rifle cartridges only, but doesn’t have near the recoil of other AR cartridges that fill this niche. Utilizing .355” diameter bullets, the .350 Legend is capable of impressive ballistics, without a lot of recoil. Read more

Ammunition

Michigan conservation officers investigating two poached deer in Branch County

Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers in Branch County are looking for information to help identify the suspect(s) who illegally killed two bucks Tuesday morning with a rifle.

Both deer were left to rot in the alfalfa field where they were killed. This crime occurred off Himebaugh Road between St. Joseph and Mallow roads in Noble Township.

Anyone with information is asked to call or text the DNR’s Report All Poaching hotline at 800-292-7800, or use the online reporting form. Anyone providing information that leads to the arrest of the suspect(s) will be eligible for a cash reward. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

Contact: Call or text Report All Poaching hotline, 800-292-7800

Poachers

Michigan conservation officer identifies missing child in Oscoda County

Lt. Brandon Kieft, conservation officer with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, was the first law enforcement agent to arrive at the scene when a group of people reported that they believed they had found Gabriella Vitale, a 2-year-old girl who went missing Monday morning.

More than 20 DNR conservation officers were working the search and rescue operation with several other law enforcement agencies, including the Oscoda County Sheriff’s Office and Michigan State Police.

Kieft was at the search and rescue command center when the call was received Tuesday morning from the group of people who believed they found Gabriella.

Kieft headed to the area and arrived at the cabin where Gabriella was reported to be located, which is about one mile west of M-33 in Oscoda. There, he was able to positively identify the young girl as Gabriella Vitale around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Read more

General

Petition Seeks to Remove Snail Darter From Endangered Species List, Marking Conservation Success

WASHINGTON— The Center for Biological Diversity, former federal biologist Jim Williams and law professor Zygmunt Plater petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today to lift Endangered Species Act protection from snail darters.

Thanks to government and citizen efforts, the little fish has now successfully achieved recovery and is no longer in danger of extinction.

The 3-inch-long fish gained fame in the 1978 U.S. Supreme Court case Tennessee Valley Authority vs. Hill. The court upheld the newly passed Endangered Species Act at the request of conservationists and others who sought to protect the fish and its free-flowing habitat, along with 300 family farms, from the construction of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s highly controversial Tellico Dam on the Little Tennessee River. Read more

Fishing

USMC Selects Med-Eng EOD 10 Bomb Suit

Major contract award means multiple branches of the U.S. Military will be using Med-Eng bomb suits and helmets

Helps secure highly skilled manufacturing jobs in northern New York state

OGDENSBURG, New York – Med-Eng®, a brand of The Safariland Group, announced today a $10.2M delivery order added to a 2017 contract awarded by the United States Air Force for EOD® 10 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) suits and helmets. This particular delivery order is for the U.S. Marine Corps with all deliveries being made to their bases across the U.S.

This selection by the Marine Corps completes acceptance by multiple branches of the United States military, including the Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Army, of the most current Med-Eng bomb suit ensembles to protect EOD teams for years to come. Earlier in 2019, the Army also selected a unique variation of the EOD 10 suit architecture from Med-Eng, as its second generation Advanced Bomb Suit (ABS II).

The Air Force increased its Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract previously awarded to Med-Eng in March 2017 from $11M to $26.5M to allow the Marine Corps to utilize its contract vehicle already procuring EOD 10 ensembles for the Air Force. Read more

General

All-New Ranger FS PRO Series Heralds Next Generation of Multispecies Boat

FLIPPIN, Ark. — Ranger’s highly acclaimed FS line of Deep V multispecies boats has been expanded to include new models with all-new designs, upgrades and greater capability.

“The all-new FS PRO Series of boats are the direct result of us listening to the needs and wants of dealers, pros, customers and guides who use these boats to their absolute limit,” says Kody Bradbury, Ranger Product Development Manager. “We pride ourselves in producing not only the highest quality boats on the water, but also the most forward-thinking and angler-friendly models to be found.”

Three new hulls within five new models define the FS PRO Series, including the largest Ranger FS Series boat ever, the 622FS PRO, a 22’ 10” behemoth with greater strength, power and comfort. The 622FS PRO is joined by the 621cFS PRO, 621FS PRO, 620cFS PRO and 620FS PRO to round out the new 2020 model year offerings. The two cFS boats feature Ranger’s all-new Total Command Cockpit™, which has a more spacious cockpit thanks to the deletion of the rear storage boxes along the gunnel. Read more

Fishing
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