Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
By Glen Wunderlich
At long last, the migratory birds are beginning to arrive and some of the perching birds are already in mating mode. It may be hard to believe that within a month, Michigan’s early spring turkey hunting season will be upon us. So, if you have a youngster that has expressed an interest in joining the hunting ranks, it’s time to prepare. Read more
North Haven, CT – In 2005, Mossberg International™ introduced the family of Silver Reserve over-and-under shotguns to fill a void recognized in the shooting sports and in the field – that of an affordable break-action gun. A series of side-by-side offerings joined the line-up in 2008. Now Mossberg is pleased to announce the next generation of these classically-styled and handsomely-crafted shotguns – the Silver Reserve II Series with the features that hunters and shooters expect from high-quality double guns. Read more
The DNR shooting ranges will have clay throwers available on Sundays in June. The ranges are open Thursday-Monday. The Ortonville and Pontiac Lake ranges are open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and the Rose Lake and Sharonville ranges are open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Read more
Hunter’s Specialties® new Undertaker XT Ported Choke Tubes were designed to produce optimum pattern density with today’s modern high efficiency turkey loads.
New Undertaker Choke Tube
Hunter’s Specialties has doubled the number of ports on the new Undertaker XT choke tubes to help reduce barrel jump and keep shooters on target. The tubes are 3 inches long with a knurled end for easy hand installation. They are available in models for both high density and lead shot loads.
Undertaker XT Ported Choke Tubes come in both 20 ga. and 12 ga. versions to fit most popular shotguns on the market and sell for a suggested retail price of $28.99.
For more information about other Hunter’s Specialties products, log onto the Hunter’s Specialties website at www.hunterspec.com, write to 6000 Huntington Court NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402, or call a Consumer Service Specialist at 319-395-0321.
By Glen Wunderlich
Michigan House Bill 5249 was introduced last month by Rep. Matt Lori (R) District 59, and if adopted as proposed, would increase the allowable firearms to be used for deer hunting in Zone III (shotgun zone) by including the use of .35 caliber or larger rifles loaded with straight-walled cartridges with a minimum case length of 1.16 inches and a maximum case length of 1.8 inches in Zone III. When one looks at ballistics, these proposed cartridges fit right in with what is currently legal. But, looks can be deceiving. Read more
By Glen Wunderlich
When Michigan House Bill 5249 was proposed, this month by Representative Matthew Lori (R) District 59, it appeared as though Michigan’s Zone III (shotgun zone) deer hunters would be allowed a viable alternative to shotguns, muzzleloaders, and handguns. (This is a repeat of an identical proposal by Rep. Green in October of 2011 that went nowhere.) For years, I have wondered why straight-walled cartridges were not allowed in rifle configurations, as opposed to current regulations permitting handguns only. Now, I am wondering why anyone has bothered to open the dialogue with such a limited field of view. Read more