Under her ban, retired LEOs would be allowed to purchase AWs. A perfectly decent non-LEO would be unable to buy one, but this fellow would be able to. As a friend pointed out, when an LEO becomes too mentally unstable…
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Brady sues over mandatory gun law
Nelson, GA has enacted a law requiring every household to be armed, and Brady Campaign has filed a legal challenge. Since apparently there’s no penalty for violation (a feature of the earlier Kennesaw ban, due to some advice I gave…
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Five reasons the NRA wins
An insightful article by Amy Showalter. She notes the conventional media narrative is "NRA has lots of political money with which to scare politicians," but that’s not the key. Keys are things like armies of well-informed volunteers, face to face…
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Introducing Gunfight Friday
Because no good idea goes un-copied, today we present the first installment of Gunfight Friday based on (and by “based on” I mean “shamelessly ripped off of”) the Wild Chef’s Food Fight Friday. The format will be eerily s…
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New Turkey Calls: Flextone Thunder Cutt’n Hen and Thunder Cluck’n Purr
On a recent turkey hunt at Dos Plumas Hunting Ranch in northwestern Nebraska, Tim Kent of Theory 13 Creative introduced F&S contributor Jace Bauserman and me to Flextone’s newest Thunder Series turkey calls. On the first evening, someone&m…
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New Turkey Calls: Flextone Thunder Cutt’n Hen and Thunder Cluck’n Purr
On a recent turkey hunt at Dos Plumas Hunting Ranch in northwestern Nebraska, Tim Kent of Theory 13 Creative introduced F&S contributor Jace Bauserman and me to Flextone’s newest Thunder Series turkey calls. On the first evening, someone&m…
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Backwoods Life Continues Partnership with X-Factor Outdoors
The Backwoods Life (BWL) crew is looking forward to their continued partnership with X-Factor Outdoors. During season 9 of Backwoods Life, show hosts Michael Lee, Kevin Knighton, and Woody Sullivan will continue to use X-Factor products on their bows. …
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Pennsylvania Families Afield Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk
A bill that would expand the popular Mentored Youth Hunting program in Pennsylvania to allow adult participation recently passed the legislature and is awaiting approval of Gov. Tom Corbett. The bill, Senate Bill 623, introduced by Sens. Jake Corman (R…
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Wisconsin 2013 Deer Season Recommendations to Be Presented May 22
Department of Natural Resources officials received input from over 700 people at a series of deer hunter forums held around the state in March and through more than 13,000 responses to an online survey on deer management issues. The collected public fe…
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Instagram Photo Contest: Win a Turkey Decoy
This Flextone turkey decoy is up for grabs.
We’re looking for the best “No Trespassing,” “No Hunting,” and “No Fishing” signs you’ve encountered in the field. Be sure to tag your photos with #olsigncontest and tag us with @outdoor_life. And here’s ano…
May 17th, 2013
Arizona Public Meetings to Discuss Future Hunting and Fishing License Structure, Fees
The Arizona Game and Fish Department will host a series of meetings statewide to seek the public’s input in developing a new hunting and fishing license structure and fees, as authorized by the recent passage of Senate Bill 1223. SB 1223 allows t…
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California State Assembly Passes Lead Ammo Ban
In a Thursday vote, the California Assembly approved a ban on the use of lead ammunition. The ban, AB 711, would require the use of nonlead ammo in the taking of any wildlife in California, far expanding the state’s current ammunition laws. According…
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Beauty In Business: How A Hammock Really Can Change The World
A huge part of the joy I get from running a business like Trek Light Gear is the stories. We hear from people on an almost daily basis, sharing their experiences, telling us how our products have improved their lives, made a trip more memorable, or even helped them get through a tough time. There’s [...]
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Scott Leysath Hunts for Rattlesnakes and Hogs on Sportsman Channel – Sunday Night
Hunting venomous rattlesnakes has never been high on Scott Leysath’s priority list – but as the old saying goes, ‘when in Rome…’ Sportsman Channel, the leader in outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, brings a unique episode of Dead Meat whic…
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Predator Xtreme Magazine Awards a “Readers’ Choice” to the Aimpoint Micro Series Sight
Aimpoint, the originator and worldwide leader in electronic red dot sighting technology, has announced that the Aimpoint Micro T-1 sight has received a “Readers’ Choice” Gold award from Predator Xtreme magazine as part of the publication’s firs…
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Navy SEAL Auctions Knife Used in bin Laden Mission for $35,000 on Charity Site
How much would knife collectors pay to own a piece of history? A fair amount, especially if the knife itself is already top-quality. A knife reportedly used in the raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan recently went for auction, …
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Early 20th Century Cartridges: Old, But Not Feeble
I’m old; I’m helpless; I’m feeble And the days of my youth have gone by It’s over the hill to the poorhouse I must wander alone there to die—
—19th century song sung by Flatt and Scruggs, which I find myself humming…
May 16th, 2013
Video: Police Officer Protects and Serves Waterfowl
Officer Mark James takes his duty to “protect and serve” in Portland, Oregon seriously, as shown when he puts a potential high speed chase on hold to save a wandering mallard and her ducklings. In the video below, released by the Portland P…
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Video entries in the eternal debate
Ammoforsale.com (which seems to actually have ammo for sale, a rare enough occurrence these days) is hosting a video debate: 9mm: the greatest cartridge ever made. .45 ACP: the greatest cartridge ever made. (You may have to click on the…
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Wildgame Innovations Introduces New Sugar Beet Crush
Wildgame Innovations, the leading manufacturer in game management products, proudly introduces Sugar Beet Crush to its popular line of attractants and mineral supplements. Sugar Beet Crush is a highly effective concentrated deer attractant that combine…
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Decrease in Yellowstone Trout Leads Bears to Feed on Elk
Two recently published studies suggest that the elk departing from Yellowstone National Park may be connected to a drop in cutthroat trout. According to the Missoulian, the answer lies in the dietary habits of the park’s bear population. Fewer spawni…
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Vermont Deer Hearings Set for May 21 & June 5
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department will host the final two of five annual deer management public hearings on Tuesday, May 21 in Lyndonville and Wednesday, June 5 in Manchester. Three earlier hearings were held in Springfield, Montpelier and St …
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Battle of the Bucks: The Finals
Each year, we round up photos of the country’s biggest bucks and most thrilling hunting stories for the Outdoor Life Deer of the Year contest. We started off with 24 finalists, and we’re now down to the final two. The overall winner will be awa…
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Battle of the Bucks: The Finals
Each year, we round up photos of the country’s biggest bucks and most thrilling hunting stories for the Outdoor Life Deer of the Year contest. We started off with 24 finalists, and we’re now down to the final two. The overall winner will be awa…
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New Black Label Knives from Browning
Browning has added five new knives to the popular Black Label line of Products. The design and rugged construction make the knives perfect for everyday use or self defense. Added to the Black Label line of knives for 2013 is the Backlash, Checkmate, Fe…
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NSSF Study Shows Lower-than-expected Rates of Hunting Among Recent Hunter Ed Graduates
Filled classrooms at Hunter Safety courses are a good thing, but perhaps more important is the number of students that actually participate in hunting after they graduate. A recent survey, funded by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and co…
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May 24 Deadline Approaching for Delaware’s 2013-2014 Low-number Hunting License Lottery
The May 24 deadline is fast approaching for Delaware residents to submit applications for the annual low-number hunting license lottery, the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife announced today. Applications must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, May …
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Rage Expands X-treme Line with a New 125-Grain Broadhead
At last year’s ATA Show, Rage introduced the most lethal broadhead to ever hit the market, the Rage X-tremeÔ. This year, Rage has expanded the line to include a 125-grain broadhead for those bowhunters who prefer a heavier broadhead. Designed like i…
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This Week on The Revolution: Bear Week
With razor sharp claws, forty-two teeth and large jaw muscles that are capable of crushing bones, and not to mention a top running speed of 40 miles per hour you better make every shot count when hunting spring bear! On this week’s Revolution, Ji…
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Bushytails and Bronzebacks Are Legal May 25 in Missouri
Squirrels and smallmouth bass make Missouri a great place to hunt and fish. Whether your taste in outdoor activities runs toward fishing or hunting, May 25 is a day to mark on your calendar. Missouri’s hunting season for gray and fox squirrels opens …
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