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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.
Sportsmen Win Major Courtroom Battle Over Hunting on Public Lands
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.
JUN 15, 2011 05:06P.M. Sportsmen Win Major Courtroom Battle Over Hunting on Public Lands
“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.”
Misinformed Anti Hunting Protesters fail to realize that Sportsmen fund almost all conservation efforts in the USA.
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.”
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
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.
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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.
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.
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The sight picture of the Single-Ten is enhanced by Williams fiber optic sights, which are click-adjustable for both windage and elevation.
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“The Single-Six has always been a fun gun to shoot,” remarked Mike Fifer, Ruger’s CEO.
Ruger’s New Single-Ten Revolver
“The additional cylinder capacity, along with the trim Gunfighter grips and fiber optic sights, make shooting the Single-Ten even more enjoyable,” he continued.
JUN 15, 2011 04:52P.M. Ruger’s New Single-Ten Revolver
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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.
Florida Black Bear Removed From Threatened Species Status JUN 15, 2011 04:41P.M.
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.
Florida Black Bear Removed From Threatened Species Status
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HSUS Still Howling & Fundraising off the Backs of Wolves
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.
JUN 15, 2011 04:03P.M. HSUS Still Howling & Fundraising off the Backs of Wolves
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.
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.
“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.”
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.”
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
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.
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New York Bill Would Allow For Expanded Trapping Methods
To find your state legislators’ phone number and other contact information, use the USSA Legislative Action Center at www.ussportsmen.org/lac.
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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.
New York Bill Would Allow For Expanded Trapping Methods
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Crews Mark Eastern Washington Geese In Study Of Nesting Declines
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.
JUN 15, 2011 03:50P.M. Crews Mark Eastern Washington Geese In Ongoing Study Of Nesting Declines
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
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“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 . No tags for this post.
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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.
JUN 15, 2011 03:41P.M.
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.
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“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.
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 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 1-800327-BAND or online at www.reportband.gov
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
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.
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shooting sports,” said Chuck Anderson, the USPSA Area 1 director.
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 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.
The presentation covers three components to improving environmental health
Slots are still available for the match and those interested in competing can visit www.USPSA1.org to download the match registration form.
1. Looking at how Mother Nature uses conservation as a foundation for ecosystem balance and health.
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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.
Tags: Competitive Shooting News, Sponsorships, USPSA For those that would like to take a closer look at the idea of “preservation though conservation” I’ve provided the link that follows. AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS www.anthonypmaurosr.webs.com/apps/blog/show/6153022preservation-through-conservation
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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.
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Simply respond to this email. apmaurosr@njoutdooralliance.org 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
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.
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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.
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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.
North Carolinian’s Act Now To Pass Castle Doctrine & Parks Carry
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.
JUN 15, 2011 03:34P.M. North Carolinian’s Act Now To Pass Castle Doctrine & Parks Carry
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
OPEN LETTER FROM PAUL VALONE AND ALAN GOTTLIEB: IS SB 594 THE RIGHT BILL?
Armatissimi e liberissimi, F. Paul Valone President, Grass Roots North Carolina
To: North Carolina Gun Rights Supporters From: GRNC President F. Paul Valone CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb
Alan M. Gottlieb Chairman, Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
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.
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.
interpretation of the Second Amendment. As always, I will be monitoring your actions via Grass Roots North Carolina legislative alerts
CONTACT INFORMATION You may find your NC STATE representative by going here:
Respectfully, http://www.grnc.org/contact_reps.htm 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 InformationRequest@ccrkba.org.
To e-mail all members of the Senate, use the following addresses: Austin.Allran@ncleg.net, Tom.Apodaca@ncleg.net, Bob.Atwater@ncleg.net, Doug.Berger@ncleg.net, Phil.Berger@ncleg.net, Stan.Bingham@ncleg.net, Harris.Blake@ncleg.net, Dan.Blue@ncleg.net, Andrew.Brock@ncleg.net, Harry.Brown@ncleg.net, Peter.Brunstetter@ncleg.net, Debbie.Clary@ncleg.net, Daniel.Clodfelter@ncleg.net, Warren.Daniel@ncleg.net, Charlie.Dannelly@ncleg.net, Jim.Davis@ncleg.net, Don.East@ncleg.net, James.Forrester@ncleg.net, Linda.Garrou@ncleg.net, Thom.Goolsby@ncleg.net, Malcolm.Graham@ncleg.net, Rick.Gunn@ncleg.net, Kathy.Harrington@ncleg.net, Fletcher.Hartsell@ncleg.net, Ralph.Hise@ncleg.net, Neal.Hunt@ncleg.net, Brent.Jackson@ncleg.net, Clark.Jenkins@ncleg.net, Edward.Jones@ncleg.net, Ellie.Kinnaird@ncleg.net, Eric.Mansfield@ncleg.net, Floyd.McKissick@ncleg.net, Wesley.Meredith@ncleg.net, Martin.Nesbitt@ncleg.net, Buck.Newton@ncleg.net, Louis.Pate@ncleg.net, Jean.Preston@ncleg.net, William.Purcell@ncleg.net, Bill.Rabon@ncleg.net, Gladys.Robinson@ncleg.net, David.Rouzer@ncleg.net, Bob.Rucho@ncleg.net, Dan.Soucek@ncleg.net, Josh.Stein@ncleg.net, Richard.Stevens@ncleg.net, Jerry.Tillman@ncleg.net, Tommy.Tucker@ncleg.net, Don.Vaughan@ncleg.net, Michael.Walters@ncleg.net, Stan.white@ncleg.net
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Pelicans Rescued From Gulf Spill Nesting In Georgia JUN 15, 2011 03:25P.M. Pelicans Rescued From Gulf Spill Nesting In Georgia
DELIVER THIS MESSAGE In sending e-mails, use the subject line: “Pass HB 650 without amendments” Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Dear Senator:
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Tags: Birders, Georgia, GeorgiaWildlife.com, Oil Spill, Wildlife Management
“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.”
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Cows To Help Improve Marsh Habitat JUN 15, 2011 03:16P.M.
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.
Cows To Help Improve Marsh Habitat At Brandywine Creek State Park, DE
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. Cows To Help Improve Marsh Habitat At Brandywine Creek State Park 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
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.
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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.
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“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.
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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. Mossy Oak
“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.
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.
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.
“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.
“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.
“When you combine that passion with the popularity of Mossy Oak camouflage designs, it’s a perfect fit.”
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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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).
Hunting with Bill Jordan and Dale Earnhardt Jr on Realtree’s NASCAR Outdoors
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
RealTree COLUMBUS, Georgia --(Ammoland.com)- Realtree, NASCAR and Outdoor Channel announce the launch of a new program titled “Realtree’s NASCAR Outdoors.”
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Realtree, NASCAR & Outdoor Channel Unveil New Show – ‘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.
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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.
Realtree, NASCAR & Outdoor Channel Unveil New Show – ‘Realtree’s NASCAR Outdoors’
“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.
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.
Tags: Hunting TV Shows, Nascar, Outdoor Channel TV, Realtree, Shooting Media News
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.
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Team Safariland Members Doug Koenig & Rob Leatham Win Big at 2011 NRA Bianchi Cup
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.
JUN 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
“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.
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
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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.
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.
Tags: Bianchi Cup, Competition Shooters, Competitive Shooting News, Doug Koenig, Rob Leatham, Safariland, Shooting Teams
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).
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The show is the first television series fully owned and produced by RMEF.
New TV Series ‘RMEF Team Elk’ to Premiere July 3
“‘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.”
JUN 15, 2011 02:10P.M. New TV Series ‘RMEF Team Elk’ to Premiere July 3
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
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 cofounder 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
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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.
National Right-To-Carry Reciprocity Act – HR 822 JUN 15, 2011 01:51P.M. The National Right-To-Carry Reciprocity Act – HR 822
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
National Rifle Association FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- NRA-ILA would like to draw your attention to pending federal legislation that needs your immediate action.
• 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
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 selfdefense.
Tags: CCW Reciprocity Laws, Gun Bills, Reciprocity, 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.
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London? Attending the @NRA Convention in Pittsburgh. I speak at 1:15 p.m.”
Social Networking & New Media for the Second Amendment
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-RifleAssociation/22561081832.
JUN 15, 2011 01:43P.M. Social Networking & New Media for the Second Amendment
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. Social Networking & New Media for the Second Amendment If we are going to actively reach and recruit the future leaders of the progun 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! NRA - ILA
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
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).
Tags: Gun Activists, Gun Rights, NRA-ILA, Second Amendment, Social Media, Social Networking
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
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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.
NRA Activists Prepare for Today and 2012 in Pittsburgh
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
JUN 15, 2011 01:32P.M. NRA Activists Prepare for Today and 2012 in Pittsburgh
Tags: Gun Activists, Gun Rights Movement, NRA, NRA Show, Pro Gun Groups 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.
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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!
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Michigan Bats Show No Signs of White Nose Syndrome Michigan Bats Show No Signs of White Nose Syndrome
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.”
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.
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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.
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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.
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Push to Expose ATF’s Gunrunner Cover-up Continues The Push to Expose ATF’s Gunrunner Cover-up Continues
“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.” Gun Owners of America
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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 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.
“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.”
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).
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.
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!
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.
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.
Tags: Bats, Michigan, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, White Nose, WNS
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.”
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Ohio Restaurant Carry Bill Moving Today
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.’
JUN 15, 2011 01:16P.M. Ohio Restaurant Carry Bill Moving Today
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.”
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.
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.”
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.
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.
A live video stream of House proceedings will be available when the House goes into session at: www.ohiochannel.org/Index.aspx?liveStreamId=10
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.
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.
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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.
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
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.
Tags: Arms Trafficking, ATF, BATFE, Fast & Furious, Gun Trafficking, Project Gunrunner, Straw Purchases, Washington DC
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.”
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
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.
Tags: Concealed Carry Laws, Gun Bills, OFCC, Ohio, Ohioans For Concealed Carry, Restaurant Carry
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NASGW Members Score Well in Firearms Inspections JUN 15, 2011 01:06P.M. NASGW Members Score Well in Firearms Inspections
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
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.
Tags: ATF, Federal Firearms Licensees, FFL, NASGW, National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers, Shooting Industry News, Transfer Dealers
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.
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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.
Bushnell Introduces Trophy XLT DOA Scope for Crossbow Hunters
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.
JUN 15, 2011 12:57P.M. Bushnell Introduces Trophy XLT DOA Scope for Crossbow Hunters
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.
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NRA Announces the 2011 National Championships at Camp Perry
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.
JUN 15, 2011 11:00A.M. NRA Announces the 2011 National Championships at Camp Perry
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).
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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. NRA Announces the 2011 National Shooting Championships at Camp Perry
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
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• August 7: NRA/Springfield M1A Match
FAIRFAX, Va. --(Ammoland.com)- The 2011 National Rifle and Pistol Championships will begin July 12 at Camp Perry in Port Clinton, Ohio.
• August 9-12: NRA National High Power Rifle Championships • August 13-14: NRA National Defense Match
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.”
• 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 1-877-6726282
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.
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
“This year promises to be among the best ever thanks to
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military. Visit: www.nra.org Tags: Camp Perry, Competitive Shooting News, NRA
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