Perp holding hostage in front of himself. Eight shots fired. Unfortunately, one of them killed the hostage….
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May 31st, 2013
ATF border area "demand letters" upheld
Story here. I tended to think the challenge was very much a long shot. The statute allows ATF to demand that dealers report sales when so requested in writing. That’s what was done. The only counterarguments that I can see…
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Nearly 2,000 Hunters Mistakenly Told They Drew Rare Bighorn License
Bighorn sheep hunting is considered by many hunters as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and nowhere is that statement more apt than in South Dakota. Licenses to take one of the bighorns in the state’s Black Hills are only available to a lucky fe…
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Southern Michigan Deer Antler Point Restrictions Meeting June 4th
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today advised the public that a local organization will hold an informational meeting regarding a proposed deer antler point restriction (APR) on June 4 at the East Lansing High School. A group known a…
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Gun Fight Friday: Walking Guns for Deer and Hogs
We have one more week of Marlins, then we’ll give some other guns a chance. However, after the 336 crushed the Model 94 Winchester in last week’s voting I am eager to see what happens in today’s Gun Fight. It’s an asymmetrical …
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Battle of the Bucks Contest Winner
Congratulations, Emma Arblaster! You are the winner of Outdoor Life’s 2013 Battle of the Bucks contest. You will be receiving a Cabela’s gift card and a Weaver range finder—plus eternal bragging rights.
Each year, we round up photos of the count…
May 31st, 2013
NRA Chief Lobbyist Chris Cox Speaks at Washington D.C. Event to Benefit Hunter Defense Fund
The Executive Director of the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action, Chris Cox, was the keynote speaker at the second fundraiser for the Hunter Defense Fund. At a May dinner in the Washington capital area, Chris delivered a powerful message about hu…
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Devil’s Advocate: Are There Times When A Tent Is A Better Option Than A Hammock?
[This post is a follow-up to our last post 5 Reasons Why You Should Switch From A Tent To A Hammock] “Think Outside The Tent.” That’s the advice I gave at the beginning of my last post and I attempted to give you a very convincing argument for why you should leave the tent behind [...]
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Florida Man Kills 18-Foot Wild Burmese Python With a Knife, Sets Record
We would like to officially nominate Jason Leon to the Redneck Hall of Fame. Leon spotted a massive Burmese python hiding in a bush near the side of a road near the Florida Everglades on May 11. So what did he do? He wrestled the beast, knowing it was…
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KTECH Designs TECH Series Stabilizers
Davison Michigan: KTECH Designs a family owned and operated company, KTECH Designs believes that the needs and wants of its customers are paramount. Constantly striving to produce new and innovative products that will boost bowhunter success rates and …
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New Flextone-Extinguisher Deer Call
New Roads, LA- Flextone Game Calls, the industry leader in natural game sounds introduces the new Extinguisher deer call to their 2013 deer hunting line-up. When you need to turn that big buck’s attention and get him headed in your direction, you…
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New Ameristep 2-Man Ladder Stand
AMERISTEP, an industry leader in innovative hunting gear and accessories, announces the addition of the new 15′ 2-Man Ladder Stand to their 2013 hunting arsenal. The most avid tree stand hunters will tell you, having enough room in the stand is k…
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June is QDMA Month at Bass Pro Shop
The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) extends its gratitude to Bass Pro Shops for its support of QDMA and for making June “QDMA Month” at all Bass Pro Shops stores and online at www.basspro.com. As part of QDMA Month, a sweepstakes will be…
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North Carolina to Become 35th State to Enact Families Afield Legislation
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory is expected to sign legislation passed by the state’s House of Representatives yesterday that will allow new hunters to go afield under the guidance of a licensed adult mentor before taking a hunter education cours…
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Whitetail Deer: It’s Fawning Time
Of late we have been seeing single does crossing roads, standing in fields and feeding at strange times of day. We’ve also been seeing yearlings wandering around looking lost and sadly, a number of them dead on the side of the highway. This woul…
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2013 Mississippi Alligator Hunting Season
Alligator hunting applications will be accepted from June 3 – 17 for persons interested in hunting during the 2013 alligator season on public waterways. Applications are only available only on the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, &a…
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GASTON J. GLOCK style LP Unveils Four New Knives at the 2013 Blade Show & International Cutlery Fair in Georgia
GASTON J. GLOCK style LP, the purveyors of fine quality hunting and shooting sports apparel and accessories, is unveiling four new knives – three pocket knives and one hunting knife – at the 2013 Blade Show & International Cutlery Fai…
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Kansas Firearm Antelope Application Deadline June 14
Applications accepted only online; archery permits available over the counter beginning July 30 The antelope, also called pronghorn, is a species unique to North America and considered one of the fastest mammals on the continent. Numerous in the wester…
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Wishful dreaming from The New Republic
A better title for the article would have been "The NRA’s RIse to 5,000,000 members"…
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Connecticut Woman Kicks Bear to Save Dog
On Wednesday morning, around 7:30 a.m., Sharon Flannery spotted a black bear and its two cubs exploring her backyard in West Hartford Connecticut. Just before the bears appeared, she had let out her dog, Maggie.
Moments later Flannery looked outside a…
May 30th, 2013
Two Must-Reads: ‘It’s Only Slow Food Until You Try to Eat It’ and ‘The Guns At Last Light’
This morning, I learned that the politically correct term for “hungry, starving, etc.” is “food insecure.” It will take weeks to get over that, if I ever do. But in any event, I shall now take time out from flinging lead at all …
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Father’s Day Gift Guide 2013: Best Hunting, Fishing, and Shooting Gear for Your Dad
He’s the man who taught you how to shoot a B.B. gun, throw a baseball, and pop open a beer bottle with a knife. The least you can do is get him a decent Father’s Day gift.
Check out our editors’ top gift choices for your first, and best, hunting buddy…
May 30th, 2013
Publishing Industry Veteran Lands Editor Position at Covey Rise Magazine
Covey Rise magazine is pleased to announce the hiring of long-time fishing/hunting editor, Joe Healy. Healy begins his tenure at the magazine effective June 1, 2013. According to publisher John Thames, “we’re always looking for ways to continue t…
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This Week on The Revolution: Invasive Species
Invasive Species: They’re everywhere! They’ve infiltrated our waters and marshes, they’re a growing threat to our prairies, they’re damaging our forests and they’re causing mayhem where ever they go and their economic impa…
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Apply in June to Deer Hunt Montana’s Marias River WMA
Deer hunters who want to hunt the Marias River Wildlife Management Area, southwest of Shelby in Hunting District 406 have from June 1 to June 30 to submit their application. A random drawing will take place for deer hunting periods during the archery s…
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KA-BAR Releases “New Beginning” Video
A storied past and an uncertain future collide in KA-BAR’s latest video, “New Beginning”. In a futuristic wasteland where the black market is the only market, food, water, clothing, and ammunition become as scarce as they are valuable. As finite …
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Hunter’s Specialties Returns to 2014 ATA Show in Tennessee
Hunter’s Specialties, one of the world’s largest suppliers of hunting products and accessories, will return to the 2014 ATA Show in Nashville, Tennessee January 6-8, 2014. “We’re excited to be headed back to the ATA show after a…
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Last Chance to Purchase 2013 Bear and Elk Hunting Applications in Michigan
The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the application period to purchase a bear or elk hunting application ends June 1. Hunters can apply online at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings, at any authorized license agent or at a DNR Customer S…
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New Duck Commander Daylight Bags Are Rough and Ready
Duck Commander Daylight Bags will carry all of the must-have gear needed for a day out in the field, while sporting the edgy graphics of the Duck Commander crew. These authentic, original blind bags have Realtree MAX-4 camo and a vintage, rough-and-rea…
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Wildgame Innovations Introduces New Flextone Torch Series E-Calls
Wildgame Innovations is proud to introduce the addition of the new Flextone Torch Series E-Calls to the WGI electronic game call product line. The Torch Series E-Calls were created with a combined effort of Wildgame and Flextone Game Calls. Flextone is…
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