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The competition is open to resident Alabama artists only. All eligible entries will be on display February 25, 2011, at the Richard Beard Building, 1445 Federal Dr., Montgomery, Ala., 36107.
Enter The 2011 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp Art Contest
Only original horizontal artworks depicting a species of North American migratory duck or goose will be eligible. The wood duck, pintail, and American wigeon — depicted in the winning artwork of three previous year’s contests — are not eligible as the subject for the 2012-2013 Waterfowl Stamp.
DEC 08, 2010 05:05P.M. Enter The 2011 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp Art Contest
The judging criteria will emphasize uncluttered design suitable for printing as a stamp, anatomical accuracy of the illustrated species, and artistic rendering. Entries may be drawn or painted in any medium. Entries cannot exceed 9 by 12 inches (15 by 18 inches matted). About: The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources through five divisions: Marine Police, Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR, visit www.outdooralabama.com . Brought to you by - AMMOLAND.COM - Firearms & Shooting Sports News Ammo Land.com Submit Gun, Ammo and Shooting Related News at Ammo Land.com
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Outdoor Alabama Alabama --(Ammoland.com)- Alabama artists are invited to enter the 2011 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp art contest, which opens January 1, 2011. The winning artwork will be used as the design of the 2012-2013 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp, which is required to be purchased when hunting migratory waterfowl. Entries will be accepted from Jan. 1 – Feb. 15, 2011.
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removing from place of kill, twelve counts of failure to record deer kill on harvest record, one count of possessing deer during closed season, and one count of possessing red-tailed hawk. The charges stem from a three week investigation that resulted into a search and seizure warrant that was executed on the McCallister residence. A red tailed hawk was seized and given to Tri-State Rehabilitation Center for rehabilitation. A rifle, whitetail deer and numerous antlers were also seized during the search.
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Annapolis, MD --(Ammoland.com)- Anne Arundel County • On December 7, 2010 at 4:45 p.m., the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) charged Anthony Michael Smith, 31 of Glen Burnie, Md., with hunting while intoxicated/under the influence of alcohol, hunting forest game with a shotgun capable of holding more than three shells, and failure to wear fluorescent orange while hunting forest game. NRP officers approached Smith at River Road and Furnace Road in Linthicum during a routine patrol. Smith showed signs of being under the influence of alcohol and failed a field sobriety test. He was in possession of a 12 gauge shotgun and two unopened beers.
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Garrett County • On December 2 at 8:15 p.m., NRP charged Kory Austin Kamp, 20 of Lonaconing, Md., with possession of an antlerless deer during closed season. Officers responded to the area of Avilton Road to investigate a report of illegal hunting. At the scene, the officers followed ATV tracks in the snow to 295 Louvina Road and observed Kamp in the garage with an antlerless deer. Antlerless deer are not allowed to be harvested in Garrett, Allegany and Washington Counties on private lands between November 27 and December 9. The illegal antlerless deer was donated to a needy family.
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• On December 7, NRP served Tyler Ray Cosner, 19 of Oakland, Md., with a criminal summons for possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and trespass on private property. The summons was a result of an investigation into trespassing on property of Wisp Resort, where Cosner returned after being asked to leave. During the investigation, NRP officers found a small metal pipe with suspected marijuana. Wicomico County Outdoor Alabama
• On December 3, NRP charged Matthew Lee McCallister, 39 of Allen, Md., with twelve counts of failure to field tag deer before
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Alabama --(Ammoland.com)- The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will hold four youth trapper education workshops between December 2010 and February 2011, with more to be scheduled during the 2011-12 trapping season.
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Each of the two-and-a-half-day events is free to participants, and classes are limited to 25 students per workshop. Youth need to be at least 6 years old to participate.
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Youth under age 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent or adult. During the classes, seasoned trapping instructors teach students in a variety of subjects including the history of trapping, furbearer ecology and management, trapping techniques, laws and regulations, and outdoor ethics.
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During the classes, seasoned trapping instructors teach students a variety of subjects including the history of trapping, furbearer ecology and management, trapping techniques, laws and regulations, and outdoor ethics.
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According to Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Supervising Wildlife Biologist Mike Sievering, these workshops offer the perfect opportunity for the youth of Alabama to learn skills and techniques that can only be attained from hands-on activities. “The youth of today are more accustomed to sitting on the couch, playing video games, texting their friends or watching TV,” Sievering said. “Opportunities like this to learn outdoor skills seem to be somewhat limited. The youth trapper education workshops are just one tool to reverse that trend.”
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WFF developed the youth trapper education workshop in 2007, with assistance from the Alabama Trappers and Predator Control Association and USDA Wildlife Services, as a way to preserve this vanishing art. Visit the hunting section of www.outdooralabama.com for more information about trapping and the youth trapper education workshops. Call 205-339-5716 to register. The workshop dates and locations are: Outdoor Alabama • December 17-19, 2010, Decatur in Morgan County, Ala. Alabama --(Ammoland.com)- You may have heard about eye dominance, but do you know the significance of what it is and how it works?
• January 7-9, 2011, Greensboro in Hale County, Ala. • January 21-23, 2011, Rockford in Coosa County, Ala.
Essentially, the dominant eye looks directly at an object while the nondominant eye looks at the same object from a slight angle.
• February 18-20, 2011, Greenville in Butler County, Ala. About: The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources through five divisions: Marine Police, Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR, visit www.outdooralabama.com
This small difference provides us with depth perception. The dominant eye is primarily relied on for precise positional information and the nondominant eye is used to help determine distances. This ability to determine the distance to an object is due to the two eyes
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receiving slightly different images due to the wide positioning on the face. While understanding which is your dominate eye is especially important in shooting sports disciplines, hunters might also benefit from a better understanding of eye dominance. In the most recent issue of Outdoor Alabama magazine, Marisa Lee, Regional Hunter Education Coordinator for the Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, explains why shooting with both eyes open is the correct method whether shooting at moving or stationary targets. Shooting With Both Eyes Open the Correct Method About: The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources through five divisions: Marine Police, Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR, visit www.outdooralabama.com .
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Lynnwood, Washington --(Ammoland.com)- Do mmoLand readers have the grit, guts and gall to show their best impersonation of the one and only Gunnery Sergeant R. Lee Ermey, a.k.a. The Gunny, to the world?
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On Wednesday, December 8th, SOG Specialty Knives and Tools will kick off the “Are You The Gunny?” contest. Participants will be asked to videotape and upload their best Gunny impression to SOG’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/SOGKnivesAndTools).
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The best impression will be selected with a winner and guest flown to Las Vegas for the 2011 Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show and Conference. Besides gaining access to the show as a guest of SOG, the winner will be invited to a special cocktail party on the first night to meet The Gunny himself. Full entry information and contest rules will be posted on the SOG Facebook page on Wednesday, along with a special video message from The Gunny. I have also included information below on some of the brand-new products SOG will be introducing at the 2011 SHOT Show. After years as a drill instructor in the U.S. Marine Corps, R. Lee Ermey became widely known for his Academy Award-nominated performance in Full Metal Jacket as well as roles in Apocalypse Now, the Toy Story
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trilogy, and the History Channel series Lock N’ Load With R. Lee Ermey. Ermey is a spokesperson for SOG (www.sogknives.com), the favored brand for specialty knives and tools by the military, law enforcement, industrial tradesmen and outdoorsmen worldwide.
lowest, most discreet carry possible. We also had the foresight to incorporate an additional safety lock that gives added security when the blade is closed. About: SOG was an acronym which stood for Studies and Observations Group. Sanctioned to develop and purchase their own equipment, SOG created several knives for use in one of the harshest environments in the world. It was in the spirit of this elite group, and the quality equipment they commissioned, that SOG Specialty Knives and Tools was founded in 1986 by Spencer Frazer. Visit: www.sogknives.com
The SHOT Show is the world’s largest and most comprehensive trade show for professionals involved with the shooting sports and hunting industries, and is the premier showcase of combined firearms, ammunition, outdoor apparel, optics and more. It will be held at the Sands Expo & Convention Center from January 18-21. Full information can be found at www.shotshow.org. • Double Headed Axe (F12-N) • The SOG Double Headed Axe lets you get medieval when you work. Based on the construction and durability of the world renowned Tomahawk, but with a heavier two edged head, this formidable axe can shape, split and cut wood, harvest timber, as well as be used in military/LE operations for breaching, extraction, etc. It is big enough to exert significant power with a two-handed grip but light enough to use with a single hand.
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• FastHawk (F06T-N) • The SOG FastHawk is faster, lighter, more agile, and easier to carry than its sibling the Tactical Tomahawk. This is not to say it is not still powerful, versatile, and functional. It is a tool that will be used for much more than you might anticipate. Chopping, breaking, cutting, hammering, piercing, digging, prying, pounding shaving, notching, opening and throwing are all capabilities well within the FastHawk’s reach.
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• Forge (FG01-L) • The SOG Forge evokes a period in Japanese history when honor was the most highly coveted virtue; It was a time when everything was handmade with meticulous care. A good knife or sword was meant to last for life- and as such, The Forge is built using both traditional and modern methods. It projects a sense of elegance and sophistication at the same time- The VG-10 san mai blade is hammer forged creating the distinctive pattern and the handle is precisely fitted using a stepped topo design for exemplary balance and feel. And because so detail is overlooked, the sheath is as good as the knife- crafted in Japan from thick rich leather, with a splash design stitched into it’s face. A beautiful collectors item. • Flash II Tanto (FSAT-98) • The Flash II Tanto has got to be one of the coolest knives we’ve ever seen. Forget its wicked-quick blade access, that it handles like a race car on rails, or that it locks up like Alcatraz. It just looks and feels extraordinary. The Flash family of knives feature SOG Assisted Technology ™ (S.A.T.), which employs a powerful piston lock that is easily released with a sliding button.
Pennsylvania Game Commission HARRISBURG, PA --(Ammoland.com)- Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Carl G. Roe reminds hunters and trappers they still have a mixed bag of seasons from which to choose after the statewide firearms deer season concludes on Saturday, Dec. 11.
• The Flash II Tanto (Partially Serrated) comes standard with glassreinforced Zytel™ handle and partially serrated edge, Satin finished tanto blade. All Flash knives come standard with SOG’s patent pending, reversible bayonet mounted clip that ensures the
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They include seasons for deer, snowshoe hare, ruffed grouse, squirrel, cottontail, pheasant, coyote, fisher, bobcat, beaver and other furbearers, crows, doves and waterfowl.
WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D. Those restrictions do not apply to those portions of Beaver, Berks, Butler, Lehigh, Northampton, Washington and Westmoreland counties contained in WMUs 2B and 5C, where firearms deer hunters may choose to use a rifle, shotgun or crossbow.
The statewide late archery and flintlock muzzleloader deer seasons run concurrently from Dec. 27 to Jan. 15.
Hunters using archery or muzzleloader licenses, and hunting with those special sporting arms, are not required to wear fluorescent orange clothing while afield, but are encouraged to do so where the seasons overlap with late season firearms deer hunters. Special regulations area hunters must wear 250 square inches of fluorescent orange clothing, unless they possess an archery or muzzleloader license and are hunting with a bow, flintlock or crossbow.
In Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) 2B, 5C and 5D, the late archery and late flintlock seasons run from Dec. 27-Jan. 29. In addition, all hunters with WMU 2B 5C or 5D antlerless deer licenses can use any legal sporting arm to harvest antlerless deer from Dec. 27-Jan. 29. The small game seasons are as follows: squirrel, Dec. 13-23 and Dec. 27 to Feb. 5; ruffed grouse, Dec. 13-23 and Dec. 27 to Jan. 22; rabbit, Dec. 13-23 and Dec. 27 to Feb. 26; and snowshoe hare, Dec. 27-Jan. 1. In addition, pheasants (males and females) will be open from Dec. 13-23 and Dec. 27 to Feb. 5, in WMUs 1A, 1B, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 4A, 4B, 4D, 5C and 5D.
Those hunting in the late seasons also may take coyotes with either a general hunting license or a furtaker license, 24 hours a day, from July 1June 30, including Sundays, as per specifics listed on page 77 of the 2010-11 Hunting and Trapping Digest. The bag limit is unlimited, and hunters may use electronic calls and can pursue coyotes without wearing fluorescent orange in most instances. Also, trappers can take an unlimited number of coyotes until Feb. 20.
There is no pheasant hunting in the four Wild Pheasant Recovery Areas (see pages 22-23 of the 2010-11 Digest). Additionally, there is no dog training of any manner or small game hunting from the first Sunday in February through July 31 in the four WPRAs.
Trappers also may use cable restraints for foxes and coyotes from Dec. 26 through Feb. 20. In order to participate in this season, trappers must have passed a mandatory cable restraint certification program, which was developed and implemented with the assistance of the Pennsylvania Trappers Association.
Hunters who participate in any of these seasons must have a general hunting license, which provides Pennsylvania hunting privileges through June 30. Depending on the deer season hunters are participating in, they also must meet additional licensing and fluorescent orange requirements.
Furbearer hunting seasons continuing through the winter months, include: red and gray foxes, until Feb. 19, including Sundays; raccoons, until Feb. 19; bobcats, for those with special permits, from Dec. 18-Jan. 9; and skunks, opossums and weasels, until June 30 (certain restrictions apply during the spring gobbler season, so please refer to page 77 of the 2010-11 Digest).
All antlerless deer taken by hunters in the late archery and special regulations area antlerless seasons must be tagged with an unused WMU-specific antlerless deer license harvest tag or a Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) antlerless deer permit harvest tag.
Furbearer trapping seasons include: beavers, Dec. 26-March 31 (bag limits depend on WMU, which is outlined on page 77 of the 2010-11 Digest); minks and muskrats, until Jan. 9; raccoons, skunks, opossums, foxes and weasels, until Feb. 20; fishers, for those with special permits, from Dec. 18-23; and bobcats, for those with special permits, from Dec. 18-Jan. 9.
Flintlock muzzleloader season participants may harvest an antlerless deer with either a WMU-specific or DMAP-specific antlerless deer license/permit or general hunting license deer harvest tag. Buck hunting in the late seasons is governed by antler restrictions and limited to only bowhunters and flintlock muzzleloader hunters who possess an unused general hunting license deer harvest tag.
“Trappers seeking new locations to place sets are encouraged to contact any of the agency’s six region offices for contact information for landowners looking for relief from nuisance beavers,” Roe said. He also recommended trappers review the various “Field Officer Game Forecasts” available online (www.pgc.state.pa.us).
During the flintlock season, only single-barrel long-guns .44 caliber or larger and flintlock handguns .50 caliber or larger with a flintlock ignition system are permitted. The firearm must be an original or reproduction of a gun used prior to 1800. Peep sights and fiber-optic inserts are permitted, as well as iron, open “V” or notched sights. A flintlock ignition system consists of a hammer containing a naturallyoccurring stone which is spring-propelled onto an iron or steel frizzen, which, in turn, creates sparks to ignite the gunpowder. Flintlock muzzleloader hunters may use “any single projectile” ammunition.
Crows may be hunted on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until April 10. Dove hunters also will have late season opportunities when dove season reopens Dec. 27-Jan. 1. Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset, and the daily limit is 15.
Hunters are reminded that firearms limitations for special regulations counties – Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia – remain in effect for the extended antlerless season in
Waterfowl hunters have plenty of hunting opportunities to pursue from December into March. Hunters can take Canada geese and white-fronted
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geese during the following upcoming seasons: Atlantic Population Zone, Dec. 21-Jan. 29; Southern James Bay Canada Goose Hunting Zone, Dec. 13-Jan. 26; and Resident Canada Goose Zone, from Dec. 18-Feb. 19.
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Statewide snow goose season runs until Feb. 19, after which the conservation season runs from Feb. 19 through April 16. In addition to all required licenses, conservation season snow goose hunters must obtain a free permit from the Game Commission website. Snow goose conservation hunters also may use electronic calls and decoys, as well as hunt from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
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Ducks, sea ducks, coots and mergansers may be hunted in the Lake Erie Zone until Jan. 1; in the North Zone, until Jan. 4; in the Northwest Zone, until Dec. 30; and in the South Zone until Jan. 17. For details on waterfowl bag limits in each of the zones, please consult the Pennsylvania 2010-11 Guide to Migratory Game Bird Hunting, which is available on the agency’s website (www.pgc.state.pa.us) by clicking on the “Migratory Game Bird” in the “Quick Clicks” box in the right-hand column of the homepage. In addition to a regular Pennsylvania hunting license, persons 16 and older must have a Federal Migratory Bird and Conservation Stamp, commonly referred to as a “Duck Stamp” to hunt waterfowl. Regardless of age, hunters also must have a Pennsylvania Migratory Game Bird License to hunt waterfowl and other migratory birds, including doves, woodcock, coots, moorhens, rails and snipe. All migratory game bird hunters in the United States are required to complete a Harvest Information Program survey when they purchase a state migratory game bird license. The survey information is then forwarded to the USFWS.
Illinois State Rifle Association Illinois --(Ammoland.com)- Next Week at the ISRA Range near Kankakee, Dec 13-17, 2010: TCTI Semi-Auto Firearms Instructor Course
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This is a 5-day Firearms Instructor Course designed to educate attendees as instructors in training with the semi-automatic pistol. Classroom time, lectures and range training will be included in the 40-hour program.
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This course is designed with instructor development as the primary focus for the firearms instructor. Classroom training familiarizes personnel with a suggested course format for pistol training. Training suitable for instructors for the Chicago Firearms Permit. Featuring instructors from the Total Control Training Institute & Defensive Tactics Excellence League Download the flyer for more info! About: The ISRA is the state’s leading advocate of safe, lawful and responsible firearms ownership. Since 1903, the ISRA has represented the interests of over 1.5 million law-abiding Illinois firearm owners Visit: www.isra.org Brought to you by - AMMOLAND.COM - Firearms & Shooting Sports
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hunters are reminded that they have until close of business this Friday, December 10th, to apply for available permits for the 2011 Spring Turkey Season.
Firearms Instructor Course at the ISRA Range Preliminary permit levels for the Spring Turkey Hunting Season are set at 225,420 total permits (not including Ft. McCoy or State Park & Disabled Only Hunting Zones). This is the same number of permits that were available for the 2010 spring season.
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Applications for the permit drawing cost $3 and may be purchased at all authorized license agents, through the Online Licensing Center on the DNR website, at Wisconsin DNR Service Centers, or by calling toll-free 1877-LICENSE (1-877-945-4236). Applications postmarked after the December 10th deadline, or filled out incorrectly, will not be considered for the drawings.
Wisconsin Hunters Have Until Friday December 10Th, To Apply For 2011 Spring Turkey Permits
Applications for Special Turkey Hunts for Hunters with Disabilities also due December 10th
DEC 08, 2010 10:22A.M. As a reminder to those hunters with disabilities who wish to hunt turkey next spring on private lands, there is an alternate opportunity available using a separate application and authorization form.
Wisconsin Hunters Have Until Close Of Business On Friday, December 10Th, To Apply For 2011 Spring Turkey Permits
Applications to conduct a Spring Wild Turkey Hunt for People with Disabilities on private land must be submitted using Department Forms 2300-271 and 2300-271A. Forms need to be submitted by December 10th to the local DNR Wildlife Biologist or Department office for the county within which the hunt will take place. Please note that any hunter applicant who applies for a disabled turkey hunt on private lands using the above forms may NOT also apply for a permit through the regular spring turkey hunting drawing. For additional information, please visit the Wild Turkey page on the DNR website. Spring 2011 Turkey Season: The 2011 Spring Turkey Season officially begins with the 5th Annual Spring Turkey Youth Hunt, held April 9th-10th. The regular turkey season begins on April 13th and consists of six 5-day time periods that end on May 22nd. The drawing for permits will take place in late January or early February. Successful permit applicants can expect to receive a postcard by mid-February. All applicants may also check their drawing status through the Online Licensing Center on the DNR website starting in mid-February.
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Permit winners may then purchase their required 2011 Spring Turkey License ($15 for Wisconsin residents and $60 for non-residents) and 2011 Wild Turkey Stamp ($5.25). Conservation Patrons and Senior Citizen Recreation Card holders do not need to purchase a turkey license or turkey stamp. The permit (carcass tag) will be printed at the time of purchase.
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Permits remaining after the initial drawing for the 2011 spring turkey season will be issued for sale one zone per day on a first-come, firstserved basis in late March, at a date to be specified later.
MADISON, WI --(Ammoland.com)- Wild turkey and black bear
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“Jay and Brendan initially gave us space in the book to promote our mission and our upcoming 50th Anniversary. That was generous of them at the time and their generosity continues with this special promotion,” said RGS President and CEO Mike Zagata.
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“I have read the book and it does contain a lot of truly new information about hunting this magnificent bird, including the use of the Internet for finding potential grouse covers. I sincerely hope RGS members and other grouse hunters will put this book on their holiday gift and winter reading lists, and thereby support the RGS,” Zagata continued.
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Grouse Book Authors To Donate Portion Of Their Sales To Ruffed Grouse Society DEC 08, 2010 10:12A.M. Grouse Book Authors To Donate Portion Of Their Sales To Ruffed Grouse Society Special holiday promotion will be used to benefit wildlife habitat.
Serious Grouse Hunting: Book 1 - Ruffed Grouse Hunting Tips Revealed Available for $34.95 (includes $5 s/h) “Serious Grouse Hunting, Book 1″ can be ordered directly at www.SeriousBirdHunting.com, or at amazon.com. The book has received rave reviews from readers and multiple newspapers, including the New York Post which called it “a must-read.”
Ruffed Grouse Society Pennsylvania --(Ammoland.com)- The authors of the new book “Serious Grouse Hunting, Book 1″ and the Ruffed Grouse Society (RGS) have announced details of a special promotion, in which a portion of the sale of each book will be donated to the RGS.
Established in 1961, the Ruffed Grouse Society is the one international wildlife conservation organization dedicated to promoting conditions suitable for ruffed grouse, American woodcock and related wildlife to sustain our sport hunting tradition and outdoor heritage.
“Serious Grouse Hunting, Book 1″ is the first major book on ruffed grouse hunting to be released in more than a decade, and reflects the current status of “serious” hunting information using a heavy emphasis on how-to-hunt tips and using newer technologies such as Google Earth to help find grouse covers.
Recognized by Charity Navigator as a four-star not-for-profit organization, information on the RGS, its mission, management projects and membership can be found on the web at: www.ruffedgrousesociety.org .
Co-authors Jay Kumar and Brendan Haines, who are both RGS members, said the decision to donate a portion of the book’s proceeds to the RGS was an easy one.
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“The RGS is the only organization working tirelessly to increase grouse and woodcock habitat, and success there helps many other forest species,” Kumar said. “Anyone who hunts grouse should know just how important RGS’s work is. This is the least we can do to support that work.”
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In addition to the defendants arrested in the federal case, authorities this morning arrested five suspects who are expected to be prosecuted by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS “One of ATF’s strategies for preventing violent crime is to disrupt and dismantle underground firearms trafficking pipelines and take down those responsible for supplying violent offenders with crime guns,” said John A. Torres, Special Agent in Charge, ATF Los Angeles Field Division.
LAPD & ATF Investigation Into Illegal Gun sales Leads to Indictments on Federal Weapons Charges
“This investigation shows that ATF is at the frontline in combating violent crime through partnerships with fellow law enforcement agencies. ATF will continue to seek out and eradicate those threatening the safety of our communities.”
DEC 08, 2010 09:15A.M. Joint LAPD – ATF Investigation Into Illegal Gun sales Leads to Indictment of Nine on Federal Weapons Charges
“As Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, I have been committed to working closely with our federal partners,” said;LAPD Chief Charlie Beck. “This morning, in a joint task force with our ATF partners, detectives from LAPD”Gang and Narcotics Division executed a federal warrant which targeted illegal gun trafficking. I am very pleased with the results of today’s operation. I will continue my commitment in our fight to reduce crime in our communities and to keeping these dangerous weapons off the streets. The nine defendants named in the indictment, five of whom were arrested this morning, are: • Oswaldo Ramirez, 29, of Lakewood, an illegal alien who allegedly arranged and was present at most of the firearms transactions;
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• Victor Huerta, 20, of Paramount, who allegedly participated in several of the gun transactions;
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Ammoland.com)- Federal and local authorities this morning arrested five defendants who were named by a federal grand jury in a 19—count indictment that alleges illegal firearms sales and drug trafficking offenses.
• Ernesto Figueroa Chavez, 21, of La Puente, an illegal alien who allegedly supplied the gun in three transactions prior to being deported to Mexico in October;
Two of the nine defendants named in the indictment were already in state custody, and authorities continue to search for one fugitive. An investigation is continuing into the identity of the ninth defendant named in the indictment.
• Robert Francis Evangelista, 32, of Montebello, who was allegedly involved in seven firearms transactions;
The indictment, which was returned on September 28, outlines a series of firearms transactions in which guns — including machine guns, sawed—off shotguns and assault rifles — were sold to undercover operatives from April 2009 through June 2010.
• Ivan Reyes, 34, who is a fugitive currently being sought by authorities for allegedly selling one firearm and being involved in a narcotics transaction;
• Sergio Herrera, 30, of South Gate, who allegedly sold one firearm;
• Robert Michael Roybal, 23, of El Sereno, who allegedly was involved in two firearms transactions and is currently in state custody;
During this morning’s operation, ATF agents and LAPDofficers seized 12 firearms, including seven handguns and one machine gun, and at least five pounds of marijuana. With this morning’s seizures, this investigation has resulted in a total of 35 firearms being taken off the streets.
• Ramon Lopez, 33, of South Los Angeles, who allegedly was involved in one gun transaction and is currently in state custody;
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and • a ninth defendant who is charged with participating in one gun transaction and is the subject of an ongoing investigation into his identity The 19-count indictment specifically alleges conspiracy (statutory maximum penalty of five years in federal prison), engaging in the business of dealing in firearms without a license (five years maximum), alien in possession of a firearm and/or ammunition (10 years maximum), felon in possession of a firearm and/or ammunition (10 years maximum), sale of a firearm to a prohibited person (10 years maximum), possession of an unregistered firearm (10 years maximum), illegal alien found in the United States following deportation (two years maximum); conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine (20 years maximum), and distribution of methamphetamine (20 years maximum). Welsh Pawn Shop An indictment contains allegations that a defendant has committed a crime. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in court. The investigation that led to the indictment and today’s arrests was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Los Angeles Police Department. CONTACT: Assistant United States Attorney Max B. Shiner Violent and Organized Crime Section (213) 894-3308 Brought to you by - AMMOLAND.COM - Firearms & Shooting Sports News Ammo Land.com Submit Gun, Ammo and Shooting Related News at Ammo Land.com LAPD & ATF Investigation Into Illegal Gun sales Leads to Indictments on Federal Weapons Charges Tags: ATF, BATFE, California, Gun Crimes, Illegal Guns, LAPD, Law Breakers
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ATLANTA, GA --(Ammoland.com)- A reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and convictions of those responsible for a recent firearms armed robbery at Welsh Pawn Shop, a federally licensed gun dealer in Savannah, Ga. was announced today by Gregory K. Gant, Special Agent in Charge of the Atlanta Field Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Savannah/Chatham County Crime Stoppers has pledged a reward of up to $2,500 for the arrest of those responsible for the robbery.
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The owners of Welsh Pawn have also announced an additional reward of $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrators. This crime has triggered a joint investigation between ATF and the Savannah—Chatham Metro Police Department.
ATF Offers $10K Reward for Information on Retail Gun Theft Two Clerks Shot as Robbers Steal 6 Firearms from Savannah Pawn Shop.
“The people of Savannah deserve a safe community. Unfortunately, there are a few violent individuals whose illegal activities threaten to diminish our quality of life. Gun thieves play a critical and deadly role in the chain of violence. ATF will continue to partner with state and local law
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enforcement agencies to solve this crime,” Gant said. The armed robbery occurred around 10 a.m., Friday, at the business located at 2800 Skidaway Rd., Savannah, Ga. The suspects walked into the business, asked workers to view a few items, then started shooting. Two clerks were shot and received non life—threatening injuries. The robbers smashed glass cases and removed several items to include six firearms. The clerks could only identify the robbers as two black males, wearing dark clothing and baseball caps. Investigators are seeking the public’s help with identifying the subjects involved and providing information on the location of any or all of the stolen firearms. Anyone with information is encouraged to call ATF’s toll-free, 24—hour hotline at 1—888—ATF—TIPS (1—888—283—8477) or Savannah/Chatham County Crime Stoppers at (912) 234—2020. Callers can remain anonymous. More information about ATF and its programs is available at www.atf.gov. Brought to you by - AMMOLAND.COM - Firearms & Shooting Sports News Ammo Land.com Submit Gun, Ammo and Shooting Related News at Ammo Land.com ATF Offers $10K Reward for Information on Retail Gun Theft Tags: ATF, BATFE, Gun Crimes, Gun Retailers, Gun Shops, Rewards, Stolen Guns
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