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Contents Sportsmen Win Major Courtroom Battle Over Hunting on Public Lands Ruger’s New Single-Ten Revolver Florida Black Bear Removed From Threatened Species Status HSUS Still Howling & Fundraising off the Backs of Wolves New York Bill Would Allow For Expanded Trapping MethodsTRANSCRIPT
16 June 2011
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Sportsmen Win MajorCourtroom Battle Over Huntingon Public LandsJUN 15, 2011 05:06P.M.
Sportsmen Win Major Courtroom Battle Over Hunting on
Public Lands
Misinformed Anti Hunting Protesters fail to realize that Sportsmen fund
almost all conservation efforts in the USA.
U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance
Columbus, OH --(Ammoland.com)- The lengthy battle over hunting
access on dozens of units of the 100 million-acre National Wildlife
Refuge system has ended—and hunters can declare VICTORY!
In April 2011, federal Judge James S. Gwin ruled for sportsmen across
America by granting summary judgment in favor of the U.S. Sportsmen’s
Alliance Foundation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and other
defendants while denying a lawsuit aimed at closing hunting on National
Wildlife Refuge System parcels.
After this ruling, an appeal process was opened, and the appeal clock
began ticking. On Monday, that appeal period came to an end with the
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) failing to file any appeal.
“This long sought win is a great victory for hunters
everywhere, and reinforces the process of keeping national
wildlife refuges open for hunting, by hunters,” said Bill Horn,
the US Sportsmen’s Alliance director of federal affairs.
This long-running case began in 2003, when the Fund for
Animals, which later merged with the HSUS, filed a lawsuit to
stop hunting on 39 refuges. The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance
Foundation (USSAF), along with other organizations,
intervened on behalf of sportsmen. Anti-hunting groups later
expanded the lawsuit to nearly 60 refuges. USSAF defended
this case for eight years, through many rounds of hard-fought
and costly briefing, providing stability in the defense as the
U.S. attorneys assigned to the case changed frequently over
that time.
Judge Gwin’s April 2011 ruling stopped HSUS’ attempt at
using the National Environmental Policy Act to close hunting
on these refuges. In making the decision, the judge noted that
“Plaintiffs, however, are not entitled to an inviolate sanctuary
for their preferred uses – Congress has determined that, to
the extent possible, hunters, fishers, observers,
photographers, and educators must share the refuge.”
The 1997 Refuge Improvement Act, championed by the USSA, made
hunting, fishing and other wildlife oriented activities priority uses on
refuge units. The Act also mandated hunting and fishing activities be
“facilitated”. Now, 14 years after passage of the Act, Judge Gwin’s ruling
firmly rejects Plaintiffs’ attempt to “end run” the Act.
“The majority of national wildlife refuges were created to be
open to hunting, and now hunters everywhere can continue
to legally pursue their interests on these great public lands,”
said Walter “Bud” Pidgeon, USSA president and CEO. “With
the end of this prolonged battle, this solidly reaffirms that
hunting is a priority use of refuge land wherever and
whenever compatible with wildlife management.”
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Legal Defense Fund (SLDF), the legal arm of the
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U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation, has worked since the beginning of
this case to defend the rights of hunters and has collaborated with other
groups including Safari Club International (SCI). Together, the SLDF
and SCI are co-counsels and also represent Ducks Unlimited, the
National Rifle Association, Izaak Walton League, Delta Waterfowl
Foundation, and California Waterfowl Association.
National Wildlife Refuges provide vast opportunities for hunters seeking
waterfowl, big game, furbearers, and much more. Refuge hunting
provides countless hours of public recreation while also helping
maintaining optimal wildlife populations.
The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966
empowered the Fish and Wildlife Service to open refuges to hunting
when compatible with the purposes for which the refuges were
established. Today, hunters can continue to enjoy these benefits thanks
to this important win.
About USSA and USSAF: The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance and the U.S.
Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation watchdog efforts protect the rights of
hunters, anglers and trappers in the courts, legislatures, at the ballot, in
Congress, and through many public education programs. The USSA has
more than 110,000 Sentry members that regularly receive information
about conservation issues, and then actively work to promote and protect
scientific conservation through calls and contacts. For more information
about the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance, U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance
Foundation and the Sentry program, call (614) 888-4868 or Visit
www.ussportsmen.org.
Tags: Anti-Hunting Groups, Hunting News, Lawsuits, National Wildlife
Refuges, Public Land, U.S. Sportsmens Alliance, USSA
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Ruger’s New Single-TenRevolverJUN 15, 2011 04:52P.M.
Ruger’s New Single-Ten Revolver
Ruger’s Single-Ten Revolver
Ruger Firearms
Southport, CT --(Ammoland.com)- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.
(NYSE: RGR) is proud to announce the Ruger Single-Ten, a ten-shot
single-action revolver chambered in .22 Long Rifle.
The Single-Ten features a ten-shot cylinder and is constructed from
durable and handsome satin-finished stainless steel.
With a 5.5″ barrel and smooth, walnut “Gunfighter” grips, the Single-Ten
is well balanced and points easily.
The sight picture of the Single-Ten is enhanced by Williams fiber optic
sights, which are click-adjustable for both windage and elevation.
“The Single-Six has always been a fun gun to shoot,”
remarked Mike Fifer, Ruger’s CEO.
“The additional cylinder capacity, along with the trim
Gunfighter grips and fiber optic sights, make shooting the
Single-Ten even more enjoyable,” he continued.
For more information on the Ruger Single-Ten, or to learn more about
the extensive, award-winning line of Ruger firearms, visit Ruger.com or
Facebook.com/Ruger . To find accessories for the Ruger Single-Ten or
other Ruger firearms, visit ShopRuger.com.
Ruger Single-Ten Revolver
Tags: Firearms News, New Guns, Revolver, Ruger
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Florida Black Bear RemovedFrom Threatened Species StatusJUN 15, 2011 04:41P.M.
Florida Black Bear Removed From Threatened Species Status
U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance
Columbus, OH --(Ammoland.com)- Last week, Florida’s Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted to remove the state’s
black bears from its list of threatened species.
This decision came following a comprehensive biological review
conducted by the FWC staff.
Before the threatened designation is finalized, and the bears are officially
taken of the list of threatened species, the FWC must adopt a bear
management plan. Once complete, the move will give the FWC greater
flexibility and more management options in dealing with the state’s
growing bear population. This could include allowing bear hunting as a
management tool.
The FWC’s black bear study found that the species no longer met any of
the criteria required to remain on the state’s threatened list. It also found
bear numbers in the state have increased for the past 24 years and
continue to increase, that bears are widely distributed throughout the
state, and that current bear populations are sustainable.
“USSA and its members strongly support science-based
wildlife management and conservation,” said Walter “Bud”
Pidgeon, Jr., President and CEO of the U.S. Sportsmen’s
Alliance. “We applaud the Commission for relying on these
principles when reviewing the bears’ status instead of
succumbing to emotional rhetoric from animal rights
activists.”
Animal rights groups have long sought to disrupt the ability of the FWC
to manage Florida’s bear population. In 2006, a lawsuit brought by the
Defenders of Wildlife, the Sierra Club, the Fund for Animals among
others, sought to take management authority away from the state by
having the bears listed on the federal Endangered Species List. The U.S.
Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation, along with the Central Florida Bear
Hunter’s Association, Safari Club International and others intervened in
the lawsuit and were successful at stopping this attempt to usurp state
wildlife management.
About:
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance is a national association of sportsmen and
sportsmen’s organizations that protects the rights of hunters, anglers
and trappers in the courts, legislatures, at the ballot, in Congress and
through public education programs. Visit www.ussportsmen.org.
Tags: Black Bears, Florida, Florida Wildlife Commission, FWC, U.S.
Sportsmens Alliance, USSA, Wildlife Management
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HSUS Still Howling &Fundraising off the Backs ofWolvesJUN 15, 2011 04:03P.M.
HSUS Still Howling & Fundraising off the Backs of Wolves
U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance
Columbus, OH --(Ammoland.com)- While the latest round of the wolf
protection versus wolf hunting issue went to scientific wildlife managers
in Montana and Idaho by a repeal of the federal threatened species
protection status, it seems HSUS hasn’t been listening.
Currently on the HSUS website is a plea for supporters to write letters to
urge federal officials to save wolves from hunters —and to donate dollars.
The text states: “If these wolves were delisted, the states of
Montana and Idaho would allow widespread hunting in a
manner that could reduce the current struggling population
of wolves by over 75% and decimate the species.”
Montana’s Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department indicate more than 500
wolves live in that state, and wolves have been drastically lowering elk
herds. And since wolves in Idaho and Montana were removed from the
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federally protected species list, both states have been working to
establish a wolf hunting season.
Thus, this fall it will be hunters’ turn to spend money on wolves-make
that wolf tags – to help restore a balance between them and other
important wildlfe species.
About:
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance is a national association of sportsmen and
sportsmen’s organizations that protects the rights of hunters, anglers
and trappers in the courts, legislatures, at the ballot, in Congress and
through public education programs. Visit www.ussportsmen.org.
Tags: Animal Rights Groups, Conservation Lies, Ecoterrorists, HSUS,
U.S. Sportsmens Alliance, USSA
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New York Bill Would Allow ForExpanded Trapping MethodsJUN 15, 2011 03:58P.M.
New York Bill Would Allow For Expanded Trapping Methods
U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance
Columbus, OH --(Ammoland.com)- Senate Bill 4213, sponsored by
Sen. Mark J. Grisanti (R- North Buffalo), would permit the Department
of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to allow live cable restraints,
commonly called snares, to be used by trappers. Currently, New York
prohibits the use of all snares.
This bill has been approved by the Senate Committee on Environmental
Conservation and is now pending on the floor of the Senate. Identical
legislation, AB 6203 sponsored by Assemblyman Dennis H. Gabryszak
(D- Cheektowaga), is currently pending in the Assembly Committee on
Environmental Conservation.
“If passed, these bills will give the DEC and New York
trappers an additional method to manage wildlife,” said Evan
Heusinkveld, U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance director of state
services. “Cable snares are used across the country and are a
proven and effective way for trappers to harvest wildlife.”
Biologists from coast to coast rely on trapping as an essential aspect of
wildlife management. It is particularly important for predator control
and to minimize diseases such as rabies.
“Cable restraints are a vital tool needed for New York
trappers to help control coyote and beaver populations,” said
Dave Miller, Executive Director of the New York State
Trappers Association. “These traps are very effective,
especially in the late winter months when foothold traps may
start to freeze.”
Take Action! Sportsmen should contact their state senators and
assemblymen and urge them to support Senate Bill 4213 and Assembly
Bill 6203. Inform them there is no reason for a ban on live cable
restraints.
To find your state legislators’ phone number and other contact
information, use the USSA Legislative Action Center at
www.ussportsmen.org/lac.
About:
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance is a national association of sportsmen and
sportsmen’s organizations that protects the rights of hunters, anglers
and trappers in the courts, legislatures, at the ballot, in Congress and
through public education programs. Visit www.ussportsmen.org.
Tags: Animal Control, Coyote Hunting, New York, Pro Hunting Bills,
Trapping, U.S. Sportsmens Alliance, USSA, Varmint Hunting, Wildlife
Management
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Crews Mark EasternWashington Geese In Study OfNesting DeclinesJUN 15, 2011 03:50P.M.
Crews Mark Eastern Washington Geese In Ongoing Study Of
Nesting Declines
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
OLYMPIA, Washington --(Ammoland.com)- State biologists and a
team of volunteers plan to fit up to a thousand Canada geese with leg
bands this month in a study by the Washington Department of Fish and
Wildlife (WDFW) of goose population trends in eastern Washington.
Now in its fourth year, the study is designed to develop a better
understanding of nesting declines, hunter harvest patterns and the birds’
use of urban and rural habitat, said Mikal Moore, a WDFW waterfowl
specialist.
“Goose nesting counts have been declining for over a decade
in most rural survey areas, while complaints about urban
geese have been rising,” Moore said. “This study will help us
determine if urban birds are year-round residents or
migratory, and to what extent they are hunted.”
Moore said urban goose numbers can rise dramatically when they do not
migrate, or are not exposed to predators, hunting or other factors that
normally limit populations. Geese may become habituated to urban
areas that are closed to hunting or when people feed them, she said.
The marking project runs June 13 through June 21, when geese are
molting and thus unable to fly. WDFW crews will capture, band, and
collar the geese, using boats and portable trapping panels at urban and
rural locations in or near Wenatchee, Moses Lake, Yakima, the Tri-Cities,
Spokane, and Sprague Lake.
The age and sex of each captured goose will be recorded, and all will be
marked with numbered aluminum leg bands. Some adult geese also will
receive white neck collars with number and letter codes.
Moore asks that waterfowl hunters report leg band information if they
harvest a marked goose. Anyone who spots a goose with a white neck
collar is asked to report band or collar codes, along with locations and
dates, to the U.S. Geological Survey Bird Banding Laboratory at 1-800-
327-BAND or online at www.reportband.gov
To date, biologists have banded 2,523 geese from eight distinct areas in
eastern Washington, Moore said. Of that number, 406 were observed
with neck collars and 359 marked geese were taken by hunters.
“Several of the band returns came from as far away as
northern Alberta and Saskatchewan, although most were
local,” Moore said.
More information on Canada geese is available at
wdfw.wa.gov/living/canada_geese.html .
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USPSA’s Area 1 RegionalHandgun Championship NamesMatch SponsorsJUN 15, 2011 03:41P.M.
USPSA’s Area 1 Regional Handgun Championship Names
Match Sponsors
U.S. Practical Shooting Association
SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. --(Ammoland.com)- The U.S. Practical
Shooting Association (USPSA) announced that MGM Targets, Cheaper
Than Dirt!, Crimson Trace and Warne Scope Mounts have been named
match sponsors of the organization’s 2011 USPSA Area 1 Regional
Handgun Championship, Presented by Springfield Armory.
The match will take place June 22-26 at Albany Rifle and Pistol Club,
Shedd, Ore.
“The popularity of practical shooting continues to grow
thanks to the continued generous support of companies in
the firearms and shooting sports industry that recognize the
importance competitive shooting. MGM Targets, Cheaper
Than Dirt!, Crimson Trace and Warne Scope Mounts are
among the companies leading the effort to expand the
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shooting sports,” said Chuck Anderson, the USPSA Area 1
director.
The match is the third of eight regional pistol championships on the
USPSA calendar and will draw more than 300 shooters from around the
country as well as Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah,
Washington and Wyoming, the states that make up the Area 1 region.
Slots are still available for the match and those interested in competing
can visit www.USPSA1.org to download the match registration form.
Want to learn more about practical shooting, or join the 20,000
members of USPSA in the most dynamic and fast-paced shooting sport
around? Then visit www.USPSA.org, follow @USPSA_Shooting on
Twitter, like USPSA on Facebook
(www.facebook.com/USPracticalShootingAssn) or read the Practical
Shooting blog (practicalshooting.posterous.com).
Tags: Competitive Shooting News, Sponsorships, USPSA
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More Details On The FREEConservation PresentationJUN 15, 2011 03:38P.M.
More Details On The FREE Conservation Presentation
New Jersey Outdoor Alliance
TRENTON, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- I have received a number of
requests for details on my offer to do a “conservation” presentation to
clubs or organizations dedicated to improving the outdoors experience.
The presentation is a PowerPoint presentation about 1/2 hour in length.
It puts into perspective that anglers, hunters, divers… are the true
environmental stewards because we understand the importance of
conservation in the workings of Mother Nature.
It also explains how we can use this understanding to educate others,
and to influence public policy that improves environmental health and
expands our opportunities to fish, hunt, dive, etc. and betters the
outdoor experience as we hike, bike, or view nature through binoculars.
The presentation covers three components to improving
environmental health
1. Looking at how Mother Nature uses conservation as a foundation
for ecosystem balance and health.
2. Examines how fishing and hunting play important roles in
supporting environmental awareness, health, and importantly –
connect us to the natural world.
3. Explains the mission of the 3 New Jersey Outdoor Alliance
Organizations and the role they play in educating the public and
policy makers about the principles of conservation.
For those that would like to take a closer look at the idea of
“preservation though conservation” I’ve provided the link that follows.
www.anthonypmaurosr.webs.com/apps/blog/show/6153022-
preservation-through-conservation
I welcome the opportunity to speak to your club or organization. There’s
no cost involved so feel free to take advantage of the opportunity.
Simply respond to this email. [email protected]
Sincerely,
Anthony P. Mauro
Sr. Chairman,
New Jersey Outdoor Alliance: “We’ve got your back!”
JOIN NJOA: http://www.njoutdooralliance.org/support/njoa.html
About:
NJOA – The mission of New Jersey Outdoor Alliance is to serve as a
grassroots coalition of outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen dedicated to
environmental stewardship. We will champion the intrinsic value of
natural resource conservation – including fishing, hunting and trapping,
among opinion leaders and policy makers. We will support legislation,
and those sponsoring legislation, that provides lasting ecological and
social enrichment through sustainable use of the earths resources. Visit:
www.njoutdooralliance.org
Tags: Anthony Mauro, Conservation News, New Jersey, New Jersey
Outdoor Alliance, NJOA
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North Carolinian’s Act Now ToPass Castle Doctrine & ParksCarryJUN 15, 2011 03:34P.M.
North Carolinian’s Act Now To Pass Castle Doctrine & Parks
Carry
CCRKBA.org
BELLEVUE, WA – -(Ammoland.com)- In the shell game
characterizing the North Carolina legislative process, a modified HB 650
passed the Senate Judiciary II Committee today and heads for the floor
for its Second and Third Readings, quite probably tomorrow.
With the legislature likely to recess on Friday, time is short. YOU MUST
RESPOND IMMEDIATELY.
In its current version, HB 650 contains Castle Doctrine, parks carry,
enhanced concealed handgun reciprocity, improvements to our
concealed handgun law, and far more.
Sadly, HB 650 – and your rights – face a threat not from legislators, but
from the efforts of an organization ostensibly dedicated to defending the
Second Amendment. Below is an open letter to North Carolina gun rights
supporters – but equally vital to gun rights supporters everywhere –
which explains the problem.
OPEN LETTER FROM PAUL VALONE AND ALAN GOTTLIEB:
IS SB 594 THE RIGHT BILL?
To: North Carolina Gun Rights Supporters
From: GRNC President F. Paul Valone
CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb
Members of the NRA recently received postcards urging them
to call NC Senate leadership in support of Senate Bill 594,
described in the postcard as “an emergency powers bill [to]
ensure that our Right to Keep and Bear Arms cannot be
suspended” during declared states of emergency.
But while North Carolina’s state of emergency law is indeed a
problem, SB 594 is the wrong solution. Worse, it seems to be
a short-sighted effort by the NRA to grab credit for what
some would have you believe to be a victory.
Why? Because it would render moot – and cause the
dismissal – of crucial litigation to expand recognition of the
Second Amendment in the U.S. Supreme Court. The case is
Bateman v. Perdue. Together with the Michael Bateman,
Virgil Green, Forrest Minges, and the Second Amendment
Foundation, GRNC is working with Alan Gura – the winner
of DC v. Heller and McDonald v. Chicago – the cases which
led the Supreme Court to affirm the individual right to keep
and bear arms.
Although GRNC has made numerous entreaties to NRA
representatives to back the Bateman case, they have
apparently fallen on deaf ears. Just as the NRA tried to derail
the DC v. Heller decision in its early stages through its
attempts to repeal the DC gun ban, now it apparently wants
gun owners to regard GRNC – the state’s most vocal and
effective gun rights organization – as somehow “anti-gun”
for realizing that SB 594 is a short-sighted and misguided
vehicle to advance gun rights.
Gun rights supporters have two choices:
Help the NRA achieve a narrow, short-sighted win by
amending HB 650 or other gun bills to include language from
SB 594, the now-dead “state of emergency” bill; or
Help Gura, SAF and GRNC expand the interpretation of the
Second Amendment, which will not only render North
Carolina’s state of emergency law unconstitutional, but will
advance gun rights for everyone, everywhere.
Don’t support GRNC. Don’t support CCRKBA. Don’t support
the NRA. SUPPORT THE SECOND AMENDMENT! And do
so by helping Bateman v. Perdue expand your right to keep
and bear arms.
Armatissimi e liberissimi,
F. Paul Valone
President, Grass Roots North Carolina
Alan M. Gottlieb
Chairman, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear
Arms
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED
Immediately all your state senator and tell him to pass HB 650 without
amendments of any kind – especially to oppose efforts to add the
contents SB 594; and
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Immediately e-mail all members of the NC Senate with the message
above.
CONTACT INFORMATION
You may find your NC STATE representative by going here:
http://www.grnc.org/contact_reps.htm
To e-mail all members of the Senate, use the following addresses:
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DELIVER THIS MESSAGE
In sending e-mails, use the subject line: “Pass HB 650 without
amendments”
Dear Senator:
I strongly urge you to vote for HB 650: “Amend Various Gun
Laws/Castle Doctrine” and to oppose ANY AND ALL
amendments to the bill, however well-intentioned they may
appear. The present contents of HB 650 have been voted on
— and passed – in various versions by both the Senate and
House. The bill’s passage is long overdue.
Efforts to amend gun-related legislation to include the
contents of SB 594: “Firearms/State of Emergency” are
misguided and short-sighted. Such an amendment would
render moot the Bateman lawsuit filed by numerous
plaintiffs, including Grass Roots North Carolina and the
Second Amendment Foundation, and argued by famed gun
rights lawyer Alan Gura, to expand the US Supreme Court
interpretation of the Second Amendment.
As always, I will be monitoring your actions via Grass Roots
North Carolina legislative alerts
Respectfully,
With more than 650,000 members and supporters nationwide, the
Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is one of the
nation’s premier gun rights organizations. As a non-profit organization,
the Citizens Committee is dedicated to preserving firearms freedoms
through active lobbying of elected officials and facilitating grass-roots
organization of gun rights activists in local communities throughout the
United States. The Citizens Committee can be reached by phone at (425)
454-4911, on the Internet at www.ccrkba.org or by email to
Tags: Alan Gottlieb, CCRKBA, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep
and Bear Arms, North Carolina, Paul Valone
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Pelicans Rescued From GulfSpill Nesting In GeorgiaJUN 15, 2011 03:25P.M.
Pelicans Rescued From Gulf Spill Nesting In Georgia
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
BRUNSWICK, Ga. --(Ammoland.com)- Some brown pelicans rescued
from the Gulf oil spill last summer and released in Georgia not only
returned to the state this spring, they are nesting and raising young here.
Georgia Department of Natural Resources biologist Tim Keyes recently
spotted eight of the pelicans nesting in a large pelican colony on Little
Egg Island Bar, a state-managed natural area in Glynn County. The birds
originally from Louisiana are marked by colored leg bands.
At least seven of the nests have chicks. “So far, they look great,” said
Keyes, who works with DNR’s Nongame Conservation Section.
Efforts to clean and relocate the pelicans once soaked with oil from the
BP spill raised questions about whether the large waterbirds would
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survive and whether they would fly back to contaminated areas in the
Gulf of Mexico. Oiling can also affect reproduction.
While the pelican sightings are a hopeful sign for those particular birds,
Chuck Hunter with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said there are still
many unanswered questions about the impacts of the oil on the pelican
population in general, as well as specific questions about the pelicans
spotted in Georgia.
“These birds, no matter how clean, likely still have some oil in
their internal systems and females especially may pass this
contaminant on to the chicks,” said Hunter, chief of the
Service’s Division of Planning and Resource Management for
the National Wildlife Refuge System in the Southeast. “But
this does tell me that it’s possible for some oiled birds to
reproduce. Whether or not these chicks will fledge and
survive to reproduce successfully themselves is also unknown
and would take many years to determine.”
More than 1,200 birds were rehabilitated and released in Georgia,
Florida, Texas and upstate Louisiana. Of those, 699 were brown pelicans,
140 of which were released in Georgia last June and July.
In the months during and after the BP oil spill that began April 2010,
more than 7,000 other birds were collected dead, or died soon after.
Hunter said an unknown number of additional birds were most likely
exposed to oil and never recovered, either because they died at sea or in
remote locations on the coast.
Keyes said the Georgia nests have two to three chicks each – normal for
brown pelicans – and at least one parent sporting a leg band. The chicks
have been given a health checkup and biologists are awaiting results of
blood work. Keyes also banded some of the chicks so they can be tracked
after leaving the nest.
“We’ll be visiting each of the eight nests weekly and
monitoring the chicks, hopefully to the point we can say if
they successfully fledged,” he said.
The young birds will start flying in about five weeks.
Of the pelicans released in Georgia, Keyes documented about 25 in the
state this year. None were seen in December or January. It’s likely the
pelicans migrated out of the area and returned to Georgia by mid-March.
Georgia DNR’s mission is to sustain, enhance and protect Georgia’s
natural, historic and cultural resources. The Nongame Conservation
Section, part of the DNR Wildlife Resources Division, is charged with
conserving the native diversity of nongame animals, rare plants and
natural habitats, including endangered and threatened species. The
Nongame Conservation Section receives no state appropriations,
depending instead on fundraisers such as the bald eagle and
hummingbird license plates, as well as grants and direct contributions.
Learn more at www.georgiawildlife.com . The mission of the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service is to work with others to conserve, protect and
enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit
of the American people. The Service is both a leader and trusted partner
in fish and wildlife conservation, known for its scientific excellence,
stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and
commitment to public service. For more information on the Fish and
Wildlife Service’s work and the people who make it happen, visit
www.fws.gov.
Tags: Birders, Georgia, GeorgiaWildlife.com, Oil Spill, Wildlife
Management
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Cows To Help Improve MarshHabitatJUN 15, 2011 03:16P.M.
Cows To Help Improve Marsh Habitat At Brandywine Creek
State Park, DE
Cows To Help Improve Marsh Habitat At Brandywine Creek State Park
Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife
Delaware --(Ammoland.com)- In an effort to restore the Freshwater
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Marsh Nature Preserve within Brandywine Creek State Park, DNREC’s
Division of Parks and Recreation will borrow two cows from a Delaware
farm to graze the area and help reduce the number of invasive plants.
The two Belted Galloway cows, from Belted Galloway Cows of
Centerville, will be on loan for seven to eight weeks beginning later this
month. They will graze a five-acre fenced area in the park’s nature
preserve.
“The cows are being used for prescribed grazing, or
restoration,” said Rob Line, Environmental Stewardship
program manager, with the Division of Parks and Recreation.
“The Belted Galloways are an ancient Scottish breed used to
eating coarse grasses, which is why they will work so well on a
site like this,” Line said.
The project is a partnership among Delaware State Parks, which owns
the land, DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Natural Heritage
program scientists, who will help monitor vegetation changes at the site,
and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which provided the $23,500
funding to build the fence.
“This is new for Delaware, but not new for marsh restoration
projects throughout the Northeast,” continued Line. “Very
often, sheep, goats and other cow breeds are utilized for
prescribed grazing.” Historic records show that dairy cows
grazed the area during the 1940s.
The cows will suppress invasive plants – especially reed canary grass
among others - by eating and crushing them since the weight of the cows
breaks up the root mat. The black and white cows weigh approximately
1,200 pounds each.
“Their grazing will be beneficial to Delaware’s native plants
and animals, including rare species that are currently being
compromised by the invasives,” Line said.
The cows will arrive after the fence is completed, expected by the end of
June. Plans are for the cows to be used for seven to eight weeks during
spring and summer months for the next few years. DNREC will monitor
the marsh to determine how much grazing will be needed from year to
year.
Tags: Conservation News, Conservation Projects, Delaware, Delaware
Division of Fish and Wildlife, Invasive Species
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MirrorGear to Debut Mossy OakBreak-Up Infinity CustomMirror CoversJUN 15, 2011 03:06P.M.
MirrorGear to Debut Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity Custom
Mirror Covers
Mossy Oak
PEORIA, IL --(Ammoland.com)- Outdoor enthusiasts will have another
method for reflecting their passions on their vehicles as Mossy Oak
Break-Up Infinity MirrorGear makes its way into the hands of
consumers just in time for Father’s Day.
“We appeal to folks who are passionate about their hobbies
and interests, and a love for the great outdoors is about as
passionate as you can get,” said Chris Marsh, President and
CEO of Pride On The Side, Inc., makers of MirrorGear.
“When you combine that passion with the popularity of
Mossy Oak camouflage designs, it’s a perfect fit.”
MirrorGear to Debut Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity Custom Mirror
Covers
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Marsh hopes his company will follow in the footsteps of Haas Outdoors,
“Back in 1986, they took a simple idea, a strong vision, and an
unwavering commitment to excellence and quality and they did it right.
Mossy Oak is one of the strongest brands in the country, and we are
thrilled and honored to have them as a partner.”
MirrorGear is a decorative accessory that showcases logos and designs
on water-proof, machine-washable polyester/spandex material. Its
patent-pending, one-piece design is easily removable and will not scratch
the car’s surface. MirrorGear comes in three sizes: standard size fits most
cars, light trucks and smaller SUVs; the large version is specifically
designed for larger SUVs and trucks; an oversized design-MEGA!-fits the
largest heavy-duty, pick-up trucks. MirrorGear features general and
licensed designs and logos, retailing at $14.99 per pair.
For more information or to order, visit www.mirrorgear.com. You can
also check them out on Facebook (www.facebook.com/mirrorgear).
MirrorGear produces official licensed products of Mossy Oak/ Haas
Outdoors Inc. Haas Outdoors Inc. is headquartered in West Point, Miss.,
was established in 1986 and is home of Mossy Oak
(www.mossyoak.com). Mossy Oak specializes in developing and
marketing modern camouflage designs for hunters and outdoorsmen.
Mossy Oak patterns can be found on a multitude of products worldwide.
Haas Outdoors Inc. is the outdoor industry leader in modern camouflage
design, international licensing and marketing. Haas Outdoors Inc.
markets its services and products under widely recognized brands
including: Mossy Oak, BioLogic, Mossy Oak Productions, MOOSE
Media, Nativ Nurseries and Mossy Oak Properties.
Tags: Camo, Camouflage, Hunting Gear, Mossy Oak
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Realtree, NASCAR & OutdoorChannel Unveil New Show –‘Realtree’s NASCAR Outdoors’JUN 15, 2011 02:59P.M.
Realtree, NASCAR & Outdoor Channel Unveil New Show –
‘Realtree’s NASCAR Outdoors’
Hunting with Bill Jordan and Dale Earnhardt Jr on Realtree’s NASCAR
Outdoors
RealTree
COLUMBUS, Georgia --(Ammoland.com)- Realtree, NASCAR and
Outdoor Channel announce the launch of a new program titled
“Realtree’s NASCAR Outdoors.”
Slated for a July 2011 debut on Outdoor Channel, “Realtree’s NASCAR
Outdoors” will feature NASCAR drivers such as Dale Earnhardt, Jr.,
Tony Stewart, Kevin Harvick, Martin Truex, Jr., Clint Bowyer and others
on a variety of exciting hunts across North America.
Viewers will get a true insider’s look at the NASCAR lifestyle, plus see all
of the awesome hunting action these NASCAR drivers – as well as
owners and crew members – enjoy in their brief time away from the
track.
“Hunting is absolutely my number one passion when I am
not racing,” said NASCAR team owner Richard Childress.
“So many of my NASCAR friends share this same intensity for
the hunting lifestyle, and all of us are proud to be able to help
promote hunting as a vital part of our American heritage.
Television shows such as ‘Realtree’s NASCAR Outdoors’ play
an important role in this effort, and Realtree is at the
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forefront of this effort. I am glad to work with Bill Jordan and
others at Realtree, Outdoor Channel and NASCAR in this
important effort.”
“All of us at Realtree are committed to creating quality
programming,” said Realtree’s Bill Jordan. “Our goal has
always been to be true to hunting first – to respect our
hunting heritage. We know that if we do this, and show the
true excitement of the hunt, viewers will watch and
appreciate our efforts. It’s great to partner with Outdoor
Channel and NASCAR to reach so many people who enjoy the
outdoor lifestyle.”
Realtree’s NASCAR Outdoors will air from July through December on
Mondays at 11 p.m. (all times eastern), Thursdays at 9:30 p.m., Fridays
at 5:30 a.m., and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
Tags: Hunting TV Shows, Nascar, Outdoor Channel TV, Realtree,
Shooting Media News
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Team Safariland Members DougKoenig & Rob Leatham Win Bigat 2011 NRA Bianchi CupJUN 15, 2011 02:20P.M.
Team Safariland Members Doug Koenig & Rob Leatham Win
Big at 2011 NRA Bianchi Cup
Koenig Wins Overall; Leatham first in Production
Recognized for their accomplishments at the MidwayUSA/NRA Bianchi
Cup National Championship are (left to right): Rob Leatham, Doug
Koenig, Jessie Abbate and Robert Vadasz. Photo: Yamil Sued
Safariland.com
JACKSONVILLE, Florida --(Ammoland.com)- Safariland, a BAE
Systems line of business, proudly congratulates Team Safariland
members for their wins at this year’s MidwayUSA/NRA Bianchi Cup
National Championship.
Doug Koenig placed 1st overall in the Open Division; Rob Leatham
placed 1st in the Production Division; Mike Voigt finished strong at 3rd
overall in the Open Division. Additionally, the Team Safariland ladies
won big this year with two 1st place wins and a 3rd place win overall. The
32nd annual event was held in Columbia, Mo., May 25 – 28.
Veteran Team Safariland shooters Koenig and Leatham used their
Safariland Model 013 competition holster system to achieve this year’s
accolades. Koenig, with his 13th overall win, set an all new record with a
score of 1920 with 187X, only 5 X’s down from a perfect score. Leatham,
with his top honors in Production Division this year, has won the overall
NRA Bianchi Cup nine times, and stands out as the only competitor ever
to win all three classes at the NRA Bianchi Cup tournament: Open,
Metallic and Production.
“We could not be more thrilled with the outcome of this
year’s tournament,” said Scott Carnahan, Vice President,
Category Management for Equipment Products, and Team
Safariland member/manager.
“We appreciate that we have some of the best shooters in the
world on board with Team Safariland, and it is their expertise
that keeps us in the forefront of designing and producing the
gear they need to win.”
Julie Golob placed 3rd overall in the Lady’s Open Division; Maggie Reese
took Top Lady in the Metallic class, and Randi Rogers finished with Top
Lady in Production class. Congratulations also go out to Robert Vadasz,
U.S. Border Patrol, for winning the Metallic Division back to back; Bruce
Piatt placed as runner up in Open Division, and Jessie Abbate took top
honors in the Open Ladies division. All won using the Safariland 013
holster.
About Safariland
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Safariland, LLC is a premier provider of law enforcement and security
products and services, delivering a full-range of customer-specific
solutions. Offering many of the world’s most recognizable branded
products in the public safety market, Safariland is committed to saving
lives. For more information about Safariland and its body armor
products, as well as information on the new NIJ-06 standard, please visit
www.safariland.com.
Tags: Bianchi Cup, Competition Shooters, Competitive Shooting News,
Doug Koenig, Rob Leatham, Safariland, Shooting Teams
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New TV Series ‘RMEF TeamElk’ to Premiere July 3JUN 15, 2011 02:10P.M.
New TV Series ‘RMEF Team Elk’ to Premiere July 3
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
MISSOULA, Mont. --(Ammoland.com)- A new television series
premiering July 3 at 3:00 (ET) on Outdoor Channel, “RMEF Team Elk”
features the hunting and conservation adventures of Rocky Mountain
Elk Foundation members.
A host of members appear in the show’s first season, including celebrities
such as baseball Hall-of-Famer Goose Gossage, outdoor personalities
Lee and Tiffany Lakosky, football legend Walt Garrison, racing champion
Johnny Unser, pro bull riders Dustin Elliott and Austin Meier, along
with other RMEF members, volunteers, supporters and series hosts
Brandon Bates and Cameron Hanes.
The premiere episode features Montana logger, cowboy and RMEF co-
founder Charlie Decker pursuing a monster five-by-five management
bull on the White Mountain Apache Reservation in Arizona. Decker also
reflects on RMEF’s historic success. From humble beginnings, the
organization has become a major force for conservation with 178,000
members–salt-of-the-earth folks as well as celebrities–working together
as Team Elk.
RMEF soon will pass the 6 million acre mark in habitat conserved or
enhanced for elk and other wildlife.
After the premiere, new episodes of “RMEF Team Elk” will air Sundays
at 3:00 (ET) with additional airings Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. (ET) and
Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. (ET).
The show is the first television series fully owned and produced by
RMEF.
“‘RMEF Team Elk’ is more than a TV show. It’s part of a
growing movement that’s making a difference for
conservation and the future of hunting,” said Steve Decker,
vice president of marketing for RMEF. “The show uses a new
website and social media to further engage viewers in our
mission. I hope everyone who likes what they see on TV will
become another proud member of Team Elk.”
Watch for “RMEF Team Elk” promotions and news at:
• Web site: www.TeamElk.org
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/RMEFTeamElk
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/TeamElk
Presented by MidwayUSA, “RMEF Team Elk” enjoys additional
sponsorship from Weaver, Browning, Brunton, Danner, Hunter’s
Specialties, Buck Knives, Eberlestock, Cooper Tires, Sitka, Nosler, NAP,
Budweiser, Under Armour, Archer Xtreme and Buckstop Truckware.
Tags: Hunting TV Shows, RMEF, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation,
Shooting Media News
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National Right-To-CarryReciprocity Act – HR 822JUN 15, 2011 01:51P.M.
The National Right-To-Carry Reciprocity Act – HR 822
National Rifle Association
FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- NRA-ILA would like to draw your
attention to pending federal legislation that needs your immediate
action.
U.S. Representatives Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) and Heath Shuler (D-N.C.)
have introduced vital legislation that will enable millions of concealed
carry permit holders to exercise their right to self-defense while traveling
outside of their home states.
There are currently only two states (Illinois and Wisconsin) that have no
clear legal way for individuals to carry concealed firearms for self-
defense.
Thirty-seven states have shall-issue permit systems that make it possible
for any law-abiding person to obtain a permit, while most of the others
have discretionary permit systems (Vermont has never required a
permit, and Alaska, Arizona, and Wyoming offer permitless carry (see
constitutional carry), along with the option of getting permits).
H.R. 822 would make a major step forward for gun owners’ rights by
significantly expanding where those permits are recognized.
Dozens of states have passed Right-to-Carry laws over the past 25 years
because the right to self-defense does not end when one leaves home.
However, interstate recognition of those permits is not uniform and
creates great confusion and potential problems for travelers. While many
states have broad reciprocity, others have very restrictive reciprocity
laws. Still others deny recognition completely.
H.R. 822 would solve this problem by requiring that lawfully issued
carry permits be recognized, while protecting the ability of the various
states to determine the areas where carrying is prohibited within their
boundaries. The bill would not create a federal licensing system; rather,
it would require the states to recognize each others’ carry permits, just as
they recognize driver’s licenses and carry permits held by armored car
guards. Rep. Stearns has introduced similar legislation since 1995.
As of this writing, H.R. 822 has 234 cosponsors. Click here to see if your
Congressman is a cosponsor. However, more support is needed to make
this bill a higher priority.
If your U.S. Representative is not yet a cosponsor, respectfully urge him
or her to support the fundamental right to self-defense by becoming a
cosponsor of H.R. 822. If your Representative is already a cosponsor,
please offer your thanks for his or her support. You can reach your U.S.
Representative by calling (202) 225-3121. Additional contact information
can be found using the “Write Your Representatives” feature at www.
NRAILAorg.
In addition, please contact Reps. Stearns and Shuler and thank them for
their pro- Second Amendment advocacy and leadership in sponsoring
H.R. 822.
• Contact information for Rep. Cliff Stearns:
https://stearns.house.gov/Contact/default.aspx
• Contact information for Rep. Heath Shuler:
https://shulerforms.house.gov/contact/
About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest
civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA
continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to
advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce
crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education
and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the
military. Visit: www.nra.org
Tags: CCW Reciprocity Laws, Gun Bills, Reciprocity, Self Defense
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Social Networking & New Mediafor the Second AmendmentJUN 15, 2011 01:43P.M.
Social Networking & New Media for the Second Amendment
Social Networking & New Media for the Second Amendment
NRA - ILA
Pittsburgh, PA --(Ammoland.com)- The value of internet social
networking and new media has exploded in recent years as more and
more NRA members and gun owners are now using Facebook, YouTube,
and Twitter.
These online communities foster an important connection between their
users, and allow distribution of user-generated content (like pictures,
profiles, music, video, and text).
NRA-ILA has been a part of this social technology for some time now,
with a presence on each of these sites. By actively participating in these
new media venues, we are able to reach out to more potential members
and supporters than ever before.
And now more than ever, politicians are also taking full advantage of
these new political techniques in an effort to drum up more youth
support heading into the 2012 elections.
Newt Gingrich tweeted from NRA’s 140th Annual Meetings &
Exhibits in Pittsburgh: “What’s better than a royal wedding in
London? Attending the @NRA Convention in Pittsburgh. I
speak at 1:15 p.m.”
The current king of online social networking is Facebook. If you are not
an NRA Facebook “fan” of NRA, please do what more than 1 million
supporters have already done and join our Facebook group, “National
Rifle Association of America (NRA) – Official Fan Page” at
www.facebook.com/pages/Fairfax-VA/National-Rifle-
Association/22561081832.
YouTube is the current leader in online video sharing, where users can
upload and share video clips on the website. Many political campaigns
are also producing videos exclusively for YouTube, as it is essentially free
to broadcast on the web compared to the exorbitant cost of traditional
media buys.
NRA has its very own channel on YouTube, broadcasting videos,
speeches, and all our latest ads. To view the NRA Channel on YouTube,
please visit: www.youtube.com/user/NRAVideos.
Finally, Twitter is the latest social phenomenon on which NRA-ILA has
an ongoing presence. Twitter is a micro-blogging service that allows
users to send regular, real-time text updates (known as “tweets”) to
“followers” who have subscribed to them. To sign up to receive NRA-ILA
“tweets,” please visit www.twitter.com/NRAILA.
If we are going to actively reach and recruit the future leaders of the pro-
gun movement, we must take full advantage of these online social
networking resources. By launching our profiles on these sites, the torch
has been lit for the next generation, so please be sure to help us in
promoting NRA and the Second Amendment by joining us on Facebook,
YouTube, and Twitter!
About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest
civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA
continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to
advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce
crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education
and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the
military. Visit: www.nra.org
Tags: Gun Activists, Gun Rights, NRA-ILA, Second Amendment, Social
Media, Social Networking
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NRA Activists Prepare forToday and 2012 in PittsburghJUN 15, 2011 01:32P.M.
NRA Activists Prepare for Today and 2012 in Pittsburgh
NRA - ILA
Pittsburgh, PA --(Ammoland.com)- Pro-gun patriots rolled up their
sleeves and went to work on April 29 th at NRA-ILA’s Grassroots
Workshop, held in conjunction with NRA’s Annual Meetings & Exhibits
in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Though most attendees were home state Pennsylvanians, NRA members
were present from states across the country. Diversity in geography
notwithstanding, all were united in a single mission– learning what they
could do to affect legislative change this year and prepare for the 2012
elections!
As they do every year, many of NRA’s officers stopped by the workshop
to pay tribute to the attendees who serve as the tip of our grassroots
arrow.
Former NRA President Ron Schmeits, NRA President David Keene, NRA
First Vice President Jim Porter, and NRA Executive Vice President
Wayne LaPierre each came to the podium and gave credit for NRA’s
successes to those to whom it rightly belongs–our members and
grassroots activists.
Each stressed the need for attendees to re-double their efforts not just
this year, but in preparation for the all-important 2012 elections. Also in
attendance were a number of NRA-ILA’s Election Volunteer
Coordinators who once again are prepared to lead the charge in
recruiting and organizing pro-gun volunteers.
Grassroots staff provided attendees with an overview of the threats and
opportunities we currently face in Congress, along with Grassroots
programs and strategies on how to increase and enhance their legislative
and political activism. The presentation contained a mix of “old school,”
boots-on-the ground, tried and true practices, coupled with a heavy dose
of utilizing new social technologies to enhance our effectiveness.
Topics covered included: NRA-ILA Grassroots programs; federal
legislation; voter registration; letters to the editor; effective
communication with lawmakers; phone banks; yard signs; Facebook;
YouTube; and more.
As expected, NRA’s Annual Meetings were an energizing whirlwind of
activities that showed, without a shadow of a doubt, the dedication of
NRA members and gun owners across this great nation.
About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest
civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA
continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to
advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce
crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education
and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the
military. Visit: www.nra.org
Tags: Gun Activists, Gun Rights Movement, NRA, NRA Show, Pro Gun
Groups
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Michigan Bats Show No Signs ofWhite Nose SyndromeJUN 15, 2011 01:25P.M.
Michigan Bats Show No Signs of White Nose Syndrome
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Michigan --(Ammoland.com)- A recent statewide survey of 24 known
bat wintering sites in Michigan showed no sign of White Nose Syndrome
(WNS), a disease caused by a fungus that kills bats by damaging their
skin and causing them to burn up energy reserves prematurely during
hibernation.
The Department of Natural Resources, in conjunction with Dr. Allen
Kurta and Steve Smith of Eastern Michigan University, conducted
extensive surveillance this winter of major sites across the northern
Lower and Upper Peninsula where bats are known to hibernate.
“Our targeted efforts focused on areas where WNS may show
up first — our major winter hibernation colonies — while
helping us to identify new populations and critical habitat,”
said Bill Scullon, DNR wildlife biologist. “We’re very pleased
to have found no signs of WNS this season. Unfortunately, it
may only be a matter of time until we do find it.”
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Geomyces destructans, the exotic fungus that causes WNS, grows only in
cold conditions, persists in the environment for long periods, and can be
transported by humans. No known human health risks are associated
with WNS and no other wildlife species are affected.
WNS is believed to have originated from Europe and is considered a
global hitchhiker damaging native wildlife. Since the original outbreak
site in eastern New York in 2006, WNS is now found in 18 states and
four Canadian provinces and has killed more than one million bats from
six different species. Currently WNS has been confirmed in Ontario less
than 90 miles from the Michigan border.
“We have identified some very large winter colonies with
some populations exceeding 50,000 bats, particularly in the
western Upper Peninsula,” according to Dr. Allen Kurta. “The
impact of WNS would be devastating for our bats.”
Out of the nine species of bats found in Michigan, cave dwelling bats that
gather in dense groups to overwinter are at the greatest risk of WNS.
This includes little brown bats, big brown bats, tri-colored bats, northern
long-eared bats, and the already federally endangered Indiana bats.
“It’s unusual to have an entire suite of species be at such grave risk from
a single disease pathogen,” said DNR Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Dan
O’Brien.
Bats consume large amounts of insects that cause agricultural crop loss,
damage forests, and affect human health. In a recent economic
assessment to quantify the importance of bats to agriculture, it was
estimated that bats consume pests that save farmers equivalent to $508
million to $1.2 billion dollars per year that would otherwise be spent on
applying greater amounts of chemical pesticides to Michigan crops.
“The DNR is cooperating with researchers, universities, state,
federal and tribal agencies, landowners, and concerned
citizens to address the risk from WNS” according to Chris
Hoving, DNR endangered species coordinator. “We need the
public’s help in preventing the spread of WNS and early
detection efforts.”
For more information on WNS, to view the Michigan WNS response
plan, and to report unusual bat observations, people can visit the DNR
website on emerging diseases at www.michigan.gov/emergingdiseases.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the
conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s
natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For
more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.
Tags: Bats, Michigan, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, White
Nose, WNS
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Push to Expose ATF’sGunrunner Cover-up ContinuesJUN 15, 2011 01:22P.M.
The Push to Expose ATF’s Gunrunner Cover-up Continues
Gun Owners of America
Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- Leaders from Gun Owners of
America attended a congressional hearing yesterday where Rep. Darrell
Issa (R-CA) laid the groundwork for what could, ultimately, send several
federal agents to jail.
Rep. Issa, who has been investigating the scandal known as Project
Gunrunner, questioned a panel of witnesses with experience in
investigating corruption in the Executive Branch.
The question of the day was: Does the Justice Department have to
respond to subpoenas relating to Project Gunrunner — a scandal which
involves corruption in the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives (ATF)?
So far, the Department of Justice has sat on many crucial documents
that have been subpoenaed by Congressman Issa.
But, to a man, each one of the witnesses on this star-studded panel —
many of them former Democrat operatives — all told Rep. Issa that
(short of some unforeseen circumstance) the Obama Administration
SHOULD COMPLY with the subpoenas and give Congress the
documents it is requesting (but which are currently being withheld).
Last week, GOA once again called upon the Congress to cut funding for a
program that allows the Obama Administration to put guns into the
hands of suspected gun smugglers, and then to turn around and blame
law-abiding gun owners for the problem!
Battle Heating Up Over Anti-Gun Obamacare
In other efforts to cut anti-gun spending, the battle to repeal ObamaCare
is still being waged. But recent news over budget battles in Congress are
somewhat distressing.
If Congressional Quarterly is correct, gun owners are going to be
disappointed with a deal that is being hammered out right now on
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Capitol Hill. In exchange for raising the debt ceiling, said CQ last week,
politicians are promising that many spending cuts will not occur until
“the next decade or longer.”
This is a real problem. As pointed out by RedState.org last week, it will
be ‘difficult, if not impossible, for Congress to enforce these promised
cuts on a future Congress.’
That means we would get increased spending (for things like anti-gun
ObamaCare) with a promise of cuts in the future that will almost
certainly never occur.
We need to let our Congressmen know that a vote to raise the debt
ceiling WITHOUT voting to cut ObamaCare NOW is an anti-gun vote.
Don’t let them sell you on the phony promise that they will get spending
cuts 20 years down the road. Those cuts will never materialize!
According to RedState last week: “Members of the Tea Party
and the conservative movement need to be prepared for some
serious disappointment if news reports are correct.”
Why? Because in exchange for raising the debt ceiling,
politicians are promising future cuts to spending which will
occur so far in the future that “many of these politicians
cutting the deal will be long gone from Washington, DC.”
That’s why we need to demand spending cuts right now. And cutting
anti-gun ObamaCare and Project Gunrunner would be two good places
to start.
ACTION: Please click here to send a email urging your Representative
to vote NO on raising the debt ceiling unless there are REAL CUTS to
defund ObamaCare and Project Gunrunner that will take place
immediately.
Gun Owners of America
8001 Forbes Place, Suite 102
Springfield, VA 22151
Phone: 703-321-8585
FAX: 703-321-8408
www.gunowners.org
About:
Gun Owners of America (GOA) is a non-profit lobbying organization
formed in 1975 to preserve and defend the Second Amendment rights of
gun owners. GOA sees firearms ownership as a freedom issue. `The only
no comprise gun lobby in Washington’ – Ron Paul
Tags: Arms Trafficking, ATF, BATFE, Fast & Furious, Gun Trafficking,
Project Gunrunner, Straw Purchases, Washington DC
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Ohio Restaurant Carry BillMoving TodayJUN 15, 2011 01:16P.M.
Ohio Restaurant Carry Bill Moving Today
Ohioans For Concealed Carry
Ohio --(Ammoland.com)- The Ohio House of Representatives may call
for a vote on SB17 (the “restaurant carry” bill) this afternoon, June 15.
The House is scheduled to meet at 1 p.m.
Please call your representative immediately and voice your support for
SB17 by going here and looking up who your Representative is – then,
call their offices immediately and express your support for SB17 and tell
them that you will be watching to see how they vote.
A live video stream of House proceedings will be available when the
House goes into session at:
www.ohiochannel.org/Index.aspx?liveStreamId=10
De ja vu?
The House already had this debate a few weeks ago when they took up
HB45, so why are they debating SB17? Quite simply, both bills have
passed the house that they originated in – so HB45 passed the House a
few weeks ago and SB17 passed the Senate even earlier.
SB17 is the superior bill due to an amendment that was adopted in the
Senate that was not adopted in HB45. Therefor, it makes more sense for
the Ohio House to adopt SB17 instead of the Ohio Senate picking up
HB45.
If the Ohio House passes SB17 today without any amendments it goes to
the Governor for his signature. If there are amendments, the bill goes
back to the Ohio Senate for a full Senate vote to concur with any
amendments.
2011 Party In The Park 8 – July 30th
OFCC’s eighth annual Party In The Park is scheduled for Saturday, July
30th, 2011 at Liberty Park in Powell, Ohio. Once again, we will have great
food, entertaining speakers, door prizes and even better companionship!
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Scheduled speakers include Representative Danny Bubp, sponsor and
primary mover of HB45, the Restaurant Carry Bill, and Kevin Coughlin,
the declared candidate for the Republican primary in the Senate race
against Sherrod Brown. We will also bring you up to date on pending
legislation and actions which OFCC has taken and has planned.
Is your local city park banning firearms?
In the past two weeks we’ve become aware of a city actively writing rules
to ban concealed carry (or firearms in general) in their city parks – and
we’ve become engaged in that process. The State of Ohio is huge, so the
only way WE can become involved is if YOU tell us its happening.
Use the Contact Us link at OhioCCW.org to tell us about any city owned
parks that have either published rules or signs prohibiting concealed
carry anywhere other than a building – so if you see one on a pavilion,
the entrance to a park, the parking lots, or a building that is primarily a
restroom take a photo and get in touch with us.
About:
Ohioans for Concealed Carry, founded in 1999, is a grassroots political
activist organization. When founded, the primary goal of OFCC was
getting concealed carry passed into law in Ohio. With that accomplished,
our mission became to refine the concealed carry law and to expand and
preserve the rights of all gun owners in Ohio. Visit: Ohioccw.org
Tags: Concealed Carry Laws, Gun Bills, OFCC, Ohio, Ohioans For
Concealed Carry, Restaurant Carry
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NASGW Members Score Well inFirearms InspectionsJUN 15, 2011 01:06P.M.
NASGW Members Score Well in Firearms Inspections
NASGW
Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- At a recent meeting with
representatives of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives, NASGW Board members were provided recent statistics on
inspections of wholesaler member locations by ATF.
The Bureau conducted over 10,500 inspections between 2008-2010,
thirty six of which were firearms wholesalers (FY 2008-2010). Eighty six
percent of wholesale distributors were found to have NO violations,
while 5.56% received reports of violations and 2.78% a warning letter.
5.56% were either out of business, surrendered their license or were
revoked.
Equally impressive were the Firearms Inventory numbers where initially
8.4% of inventory inspected was found missing but the final count after
review and analysis indicated 0% was missing.
By comparison, the industry averages are much higher. For example,
there were 12.96% were given violations notices and 23.36% received a
“Warning Letter.” Industry averages for missing and final inventory
number also indicated 21,041 missing (1.35%) vs. 0% for wholesale
distributors.
“NASGW members do a great job in complying with ATF
Inspections,” stated John Badowski, Firearms Industry
Technical Advisor and NASGW Liaison. “They show a stellar
performance for the industry in best practices.”
Chad Yoder, Division Chief, Bureau of Firearms, Explosives, also praised
NASGW members for the stellar numbers. “We sincerely appreciate the
fantastic cooperation we receive from NAGW members as exemplified by
these statistics. Your members set an example the rest of the industry.”
See the chart below for further details.
NASGW Members Score Well in Firearms Inspections
About NASGW:
For additional information on the NASGW and the services and benefits
it provides for members, visit www.nasgw.org or contact: Tracy King
Kolojeski, NASGW Director of Operations at PO Box 721564, Orlando,
FL 32872 • Telephone 407-362-6391
Tags: ATF, Federal Firearms Licensees, FFL, NASGW, National
Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers, Shooting Industry News,
Transfer Dealers
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Bushnell Introduces TrophyXLT DOA Scope for CrossbowHuntersJUN 15, 2011 12:57P.M.
Bushnell Introduces Trophy XLT DOA Scope for Crossbow
Hunters
Bushnell Trophy XLT DOA Scope
Bushnell Outdoor Products
Overland Park, KS. --(Ammoland.com)- Bushnell Outdoor Products
has made America’s best-selling riflescope available to crossbow hunters
with the introduction of the Trophy XLT DOA Crossbow Scope.
It features the exclusive Dead On Accurate (DOA) reticle system,
providing shooters with highly accurate extended aiming points and
more confidence for longer-range shots.
The new 20in 36 mm Trophy XLT DOA Crossbow Scope includes aiming
points for ranges from 20-60 yards, available in 10-yard increments. The
scope can be quickly sighted in and works well with crossbows that shoot
more than 300 feet per second (fps).
Fully multi-coated optics provide 91 percent light transmission for
optimal brightness and clarity from sunrise to sunset. Built with a nearly
indestructible one-piece tube, the scope is 100 percent waterproof, fog
proof and shock proof, providing hunters with the utmost dependability
in the field.
Butler Creek flip-up scope covers shield the lenses from precipitation
and fogging in the field and provide an extra layer of protection during
transport. The ¼ MOA fingertip windage and elevation adjustments
allow hunters to quickly adjust to the elements and acquire targets with
confidence.
Model732736XBFinishMattePower/Objective Lens (mm)20in
36mmReticleDOA CrossbowFOV (ft@100 yds/m@100m)33/10@3x /
11/3@9xWeight (oz / g)14.3 oz. / 405 g.Length (in / mm)13 in. / 330
mmEye Relief (in / mm)5 in. / 127 mmExit Pupil (mm)13.3/4.4 mmClick
Value (in@100 yds / mm@100mm)0.25 in / 7 mmAdj. Range (in@100
yds / m@100m)60 in / 1.7 mMounting Length (in/mm)5.9 in. / 150 mm
For more information about the Bushnell Trophy XLT DOA Crossbow
Scope, visit the product page online. To learn more about Bushnell
Outdoor Products, visit www.bushnell.com or call 1-800-423-3537.
Bushnell Outdoor Products is a global manufacturer and marketer of
branded consumer products based in Overland Park, Kansas. Bushnell
Outdoor Products sells its products worldwide under the Bushnell®,
Tasco®, Serengeti®, Bollé®, Uncle Mike’s Law Enforcement®, Stoney
Point®, Hoppe’s®, Butler Creek®, Cébé®, Uncle Mike’s®, Final
Approach®, Simmons® and Millett® brand names. For information
about any of these brands or products, please contact Bushnell Public
Relations at (913) 752-6105.
Tags: Archery Gear, Archery Scopes, Bushnell, Crossbows, Hunting
Scopes, Optics
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NRA Announces the 2011National Championships atCamp PerryJUN 15, 2011 11:00A.M.
NRA Announces the 2011 National Championships at Camp
Perry
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NRA Announces the 2011 National Shooting Championships at Camp
Perry
National Rifle Association
FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- The 2011 National Rifle and Pistol
Championships will begin July 12 at Camp Perry in Port Clinton, Ohio.
Conducted by the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the Civilian
Marksmanship Program (CMP) with assistance from the Ohio National
Guard, these matches have long been considered the “World Series of the
Shooting Sports.”
A tradition at Camp Perry since 1907, the event is divided into five
separate phases: Pistol, Smallbore 3-Position, Smallbore Prone, High
Power, and Long Range.
“The National Championships at Camp Perry are the high
point of the year for America’s competitive shooters, the
NRA, the CMP, and the many, many volunteers who work
with us each year to make them as successful as they have
been since 1907,” said NRA President David Keene.
“This year promises to be among the best ever thanks to
improved facilities, the continuing assistance of the Ohio
National Guard and the greater interest in participation by
competitors from across the country.”
The National Matches begin each year in early July with the First Shot
Ceremony and National Pistol Championships, concluding in August
with the Long Range High Power Championship. Competitors represent
a vast array of experience including novice shooters, Olympic medalists,
law enforcement officers, military personnel, and international
competitors.
New for 2011 is the invitation-only NRA National Defense Match,
sponsored by FNH USA. Held during the High Power phase, this rifle
match is designed to mimic real-life training and tactics, with shots being
fired from 7 yards up to 500 yards.
MidwayUSA is the Title Sponsor for the 2011 National Championships,
joined by Universal Coin & Bullion for the Pistol Championships,
Springfield Armory for the NRA/Springfield M1A Match, and first-time
sponsor Nosler for the High Power Championships. The support of new
and returning sponsors shows a continued dedication to the competitive
shooting sports and will allow for an enhanced awards schedule.
The schedule for the 2011 National Championships is as
follows:
• July 11: First Shot Ceremony
• July 12-16: NRA National Pistol Championships
• July 21-23: NRA National Smallbore Rifle Position Championships
• July 24-28: NRA National Smallbore Rifle Prone Championships
• August 7: NRA/Springfield M1A Match
• August 9-12: NRA National High Power Rifle Championships
• August 13-14: NRA National Defense Match
• August 13-17: NRA Long Range Championship
To receive up to the minute reports, photos, and results during the
Championships, check www.nrablog.com. For more on the National Rifle
and Pistol Championships at Camp Perry, or other competitive shooting
events or programs, visit www.nrahq.org/compete or call 1-877-672-
6282
About:
Established in 1871, the National Rifle Association is America’s oldest
civil rights and sportsmen’s group. Four million members strong, NRA
continues its mission to uphold Second Amendment rights and to
advocate enforcement of existing laws against violent offenders to reduce
crime. The Association remains the nation’s leader in firearm education
and training for law-abiding gun owners, law enforcement and the
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military. Visit: www.nra.org
Tags: Camp Perry, Competitive Shooting News, NRA
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