Archive for January 17th, 2012

2012 Bowtech Insanity CPX and CPXL released at the ATA Trade Show

Following on tradition, Bowtech once again unveiled it’s new flagship bow at this years ATA Trade Show in Columbus, Ohio.

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HB2072 – Statement from Rep. Weiers

It seems that the furor over HB2072 is drawing to close. If there is one thing everyone can agree on it is that, well-meaning or [...]

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Browning Invector DS Choke Tube System

Check out the newest shotgun choke-tube system from Browning.
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Ashbury International: SABER FORSST Modular Rifle Chassis System

Take a look at this innovative modular rifle chassis system from Ashbury International.
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New Camo From Sitka: Optifade Marsh Pattern

John Taranto explains how this new waterfowl-specific camo pattern from Sitka works from a bird’s eye view.
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Beretta A400 Xtreme Unico Features Breakdown

John Snow breaks down the features of the Beretta A400 XTREME Unico semi-auto shotgun.
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These Days are Precious

It’s 70°F one day and 30°F the nextwe have sniffles and colds and a fire going in the wood stoveplaying duplo’s, dress-up, jingle bells, broke truck, house, store, cars, kitchenmy husband is facing some potentially severe medical issuesour already he…

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West Virginia Hunters Harvest 2,007 Black Bears in 2011

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West Virginia hunters harvested 2,007 black bears during the combined 2011 archery and firearms seasons, according to Paul Johansen, assistant chief in charge of game management for the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. The preliminary harvest data for the combined 2011 seasons was 16 percent lower than the record harvest of 2,392 established in [...]

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Preview of New Alpen Optics Products in 2012 at SHOT Show

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You can hear the sound of guns firing off in the background on the range for the unofficial first day of SHOT Show, where media members got to go to the gun range. Alpen Optics Marketing Vice President Vickie Gardner and CEO Tim Gardner step out of the sun into the shade of their booth [...]

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Seems like Bloomberg’s idea of "reasonable gun laws"

Brooklyn operator of a 99 cent store is fined $30,000 for selling six toy "sheriff’s sets" that included a toy gun. Apparently the guns even had a red tip, but it sounds as if NYC requires that the entire toy…

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Browning A5 12-Gauge Autoloader

Browning’s humpback was a favorite among waterfowlers and upland bird hunters and the company is bringing it back to life in 2012 with it’s new A5. The gun is a sweet shooter and comes in three finish options: walnut, black synthetic and camo synthetic…

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Franchi Affinity 12-Gauge Autoloader

3 1/2-inch guns are overrated, and the new Franchi Affinity proves it. This 3-inch autoloader is well made, shoots straight and is more than enough medicine for any waterfowl.

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Winchester Blind Side Expands Ammo Line

Blind Side shotshells are now available in 1s, 3s and 5s and also 20 gauge. The shells are specially designed for waterfowl hunting and are packed with hexagon-shaped shot.

 
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Winchester Unleashes the World’s First Wild Hog Specific Cartridge

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Wild hogs inhabit some of the harshest environments in the country and are built like tanks – with tough, gristle-covered bone and hide that give rifle hunters and cartridges the ultimate test of bullet performance. Thanks to Winchester Ammunition, bringing down big boars just got a whole lot easier. New for 2012, Winchester Ammunition is [...]

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Free Coyote Hunting/Trapping Workshop in Akron Ohio

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Sportsmen and women interested in pursuing coyotes are encouraged to attend a free, informational workshop provided by Division of Wildlife on Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 inAkron. Division of Wildlife biologists will cover such topics as life history, calling techniques (call types and setups), appropriate firearms and ammunition, field sets, and scouting. Weather permitting, attendees will [...]

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Iowa Regular Deer Season Ends

The final regular deer season ended Jan. 10 when the late season muzzleloader and the archery season closed. Deer hunters had reported taking nearly 113,000 deer at the end of the season which is about 4 percent lower than was reported last year at this time and about 21 percent below the reported harvest in [...]

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New Colt Competition Rifle

Colt has introduced a new competition rifle. See how it performed at the range in this video.

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New Remington Versa Max Tactical Shotgun

Remington has introduced a tactical version of its popular Versa Max shotgun. Check out this video for details.
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The Very Biased Media of Every Kind

I hate always bringing up Ron Paul when it comes to discussing the overwhelmingly biased media coverage of the Republican campaign, but his abuse by [...]

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New Winchester PDX .223 and .308 Self-Defense Ammo

Winchester has added two rifle rounds to its popular self-defense PDX line of ammunition in .223 and .308. Check out this video for more details.
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New Ruger American Rifle

The new Ruger American rifle is a bargain big-game hunter that comes in short action and long action. Its MSRP is $449 and it’s 100 percent American made. Check out the video for more details.
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New Springfield XDMS Compact .45 ACP

Springfield Armory unveiled the newest addition to its popular XD line of pistols, the ultra-thin XDMS chambered in .45 ACP.
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Leica’s Updated Trinovid Binoculars to be Introduced at SHOT Show

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There are a few major events for manufacturers to shoot for in the outdoor industry each year, and Leica chose to premier its newest line of Trinovids at SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada this year. “It’s the biggest event with the more industry leaders in one place and we try to do our introduction [...]

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MOJO Outdoors Announces Special Guest, Byron South, for SHOT Show 2012

MOJO Outdoors, the World Leader in Decoys, invites you to come by Booth #1452 to visit special guest Mr. Predator himself, Byron South. You have three great opportunities to see Mr. Predator at the MOJO Outdoors Booth: Tuesday, 17th: 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.Wednesday, 18th: 10:00 A.M. – Noon & 1:00 P.M – 3:00 P.M.Thursday, [...]

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Welcome To SHOT Show 2012

SHOT Show is the biggest hunting industry event in the world. This year, Field & Stream, Outdoor Life and SHOT Business are joining forces to present the most comprehensive coverage possible from Las Vegas all week. On Monday we were on site for Me…

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Eco-Friendly Swedish Hotel Located in Trees

Release your inner raccoon the next time you’re in Sweden by staying at the Treehotel near the town of Harads.
As the name implies, the Treehotel is a getaway consisting of 24 rooms suspended 13 to 19 feet off the ground in trees. Founders Kent…

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Study Finds BP Oil Spill Site Has Highest Number of Sick Fish

There are more sick fish in the area of the 2010 BP oil spill than anywhere else in the Gulf of Mexico.
A government-funded survey of the Gulf, conducted in part by the University of South Florida last summer, cites that the area as a whole, has many s…

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Bowtech Insanity CPX Unveiled at ATA Trade Show

Following tradition, Bowtech once again unveiled its new flagship bow at this year’s ATA Trade Show in Columbus, Ohio on Jan. 10, at 9:00 a.m. The Insanity comes in two versions, a 32″ model shooting 355 feet per second and a 35″ model shooting 3…

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Baby Great White Shark Beat to Death in Australia

Weekend revilers at Sussex Inlet, on the New South Wales south coast of Australia were witness to a violent act of stupidity against a protected species this weekend when an unidentified man bludgeoned a juvenile great white shark to death on a public…

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Hank Shaw – Hunter Angler Gardener Cook

You already know that I strongly recommend you attend the ISE Show when it is in town Feb 23-26. While you are at the show, [...]

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