Perturbed Hen Turkey
This hen turkey was on a mission. Good thing it didn’t get a reaction from my “assistant”. By the way, the decoy sports two real turkey wing feathers – one on each side. Seems to work fine.
Tag: Hunting
Wyoming Senate to Consider Suppressor Hunting Bill
The Wyoming Senate Committee on Travel Recreation and Wildlife is considering SF0132 on Tuesday January 22 at 8am. This bill requested by the American Silencer Association and the NRA would make it legal to hunt with a sound suppressor on your firearm. Read more
The Nuge Fires Back
As only Ted does, he fires back at attempts to corral his way of life here…
A Review of HR 4089 – Sportsman’s Heritage Act of 2012
By Glen Wunderlich
Known as the Sportsman’s Heritage Act of 2012, HR 4089 has passed the U.S. House of Representatives and, if it continues on its path to becoming law, it may be the most important piece of legislation on behalf of sportsmen and women in decades. H.R. 4089 is actually the compilation of four bills, all designed to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing and shooting: Read more
Captive Deer Breeding
From Kip Adams – Kip’s Corner
During the past few legislative sessions one or two states each year initiated captive deer breeding legislation. QDMA opposed each on a case-by-case basis and urged our members to do the same. The 2011-12 legislative session was far different however, as 10 states ultimately debated captive deer breeding bills. QDMA opposed each and issued a national press release (http://www.qdma.com/news/qdma-urges-hunters-in-seven-states-to-oppose-deer-breeding-legislation) urging all hunters to do the same. This national release gained much attention across the hunting and deer breeding communities, and caused a flurry of letters, questions, and mis-guided comments. QDMA then issued a FAQ sheet on our stance on captive deer breeding to provide additional information on the risks of this issue and to elaborate on some points in our initial press release. The following information was included in that FAQ sheet. Read more
Michigan Record Buck with Crossbow
Thirty years of hunting have been rewarded with a record-book buck for Brad Burton, who used a Horton crossbow to take a bruiser. More here with photo.
USSA Launches New Blog – Protect What’s Right
GW: Haven’t visited my friends’ site yet, but this sure looks like it’ll be a good place to network with people that are plugged in to current issues affecting sportsmen. I am a proud member of the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance, because I want people like this fighting for my innate rights. They take the whack jobs head on!
Today the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance launched a new blog that will be the place where American hunters, anglers and trappers can go to get the inside scoop on the politics of hunting.
The blog – protectwhatsright.wordpress.com – will feature commentary from USSA’s political experts on the hottest topics facing the sportsmen’s community. It will also have frequent guest columns by other recognized writers and political pros. Read more
MidwayUSA’s Choose Your Weapon Debuts Tonight
COLUMBIA, MO -MidwayUSA’s Choose Your Weapon hosts know a thing or two about hunting. Jim Burnworth and Ray Bunney have been hunting most of their lives and have an appreciation for the great outdoors. Because hunting antelope in Wyoming requires a different firearm and hunting method than hunting plains game in Africa, Jim and Ray will pick different weapons, test these weapons and explain why they chose that weapon for that particular hunt. Read more
Daffodils Smile Through Cold
Daffodils survive March freeze
Above, daffodils are seen with a hunting shack, The Chalet, in the background. After temperatures in the 20s last night, it appears little damage was done to early bloomers, although some were harmed. Fortunately, in Shiawassee County, Michigan, our fruit trees have yet to blossom and appear to have survived so far. However, plenty of time remains before we’re beyond the threat of frost.
CVA Ranks As # 1 Muzzleloader In Industry Survey
CVA was ranked as the nation’s # 1 Muzzleloading Brand in recent survey titled “Top Hunting and Shooting Equipment Brands for 2011,” published by Southwick Associates of Fernandina Beach, FL. The survey ranked the brands hunters and shooters purchased most frequently in various product categories in 2011. The list was compiled from the 41,923 internet-based surveys completed by hunters and target shooters who volunteered to participate last year in HunterSurvey.com and ShooterSurvey.com polls. The top ranked gun brands were as follows:
Top rifle brand: Remington (16% of all purchases) Top shotgun brand: Remington Top muzzleloader brand: CVA (37.2% of all purchases) Top handgun brand: Sturm, Ruger (17.1% of all purchases) Read more