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previously has stated, at the time of Macho B’s initial capture in February 2009, McCain was acting independently and was neither a subcontractor nor a formal volunteer for the department.
Key Figure Admits Involvement In Macho B Jaguar Capture
McCain worked with Brun as part of the Borderlands Jaguar Detection Project, whose main task was photographing and tracking jaguar activity in Southern Arizona.
MAY 20, 2011 11:45P.M. Key Figure Admits Involvement In Macho B Jaguar Capture
According to court documents: Brun knew that there had been recent evidence of Macho B’s presence in the area of the snares. The snares had been set for the purpose of capturing and placing tracking collars on mountain lions and bears; there was no authorization or permission to intentionally capture a jaguar. The jaguar known as Macho B was caught at a snare site where Brun placed scat on February 18, 2009. McCain plead guilty in May 2010 to unlawfully taking a jaguar in violation of the Endangered Species Act, and he received five years probation with the condition that he not participate in any jaguar or large cat study in the United States for that period, and a $1,000 fine.
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Brun’s admission conclusively establishes her true involvement in this matter and supports the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s longstanding assertion that there was no authorization from the department for the capture of Macho B.
PHOENIX, AZ – -(Ammoland.com)- Janay Brun, 39, of Sasabe, Ariz., executed a diversion agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office yesterday (May 12) where she admitted to committing an Attempted Take of an Endangered Species, which is a violation of the Endangered Species Act.
Even though Game and Fish did not authorize the capture of Macho B, it had a valid permit covering either the incidental or intentional take of a jaguar for conservation purposes. The validity of the permit was affirmed earlier this year by two federal judges.
Brun admitted under oath before U.S. District Judge Cindy K. Jorgenson to placing jaguar scat at a snare site in an attempt to capture the jaguar known as Macho B.
“Following the extensive two-year federal investigation, resulting in two separate court actions, it has been shown that the Arizona Game and Fish Department did have a valid permit covering incidental or intentional take of a jaguar, did not authorize the initial capture of Macho B, and that no department employees have been implicated in criminal wrongdoing in the actions resulting in Macho B’s capture,” said Larry Voyles, Game and Fish director. “Additionally, inaccurate and misleading accusations of criminal wrongdoing by the department, made in the media and by other sources, are simply unfounded and irresponsible.”
Under the terms of the agreement, the criminal charges against Brun will be dismissed and not be reinstated if she complies with the terms of the diversion agreement; namely that she not be involved in any jaguar or large cat study in the United States for 12 months and that she not violate any federal, state, or local law. On Feb. 4, 2009, at or near Ruby, Ariz., in the Atascosa Mountain region, Brun and Emil McCain placed jaguar scat near snare sites in an attempt to capture and trap the jaguar known as Macho B.
One Game and Fish employee, Thornton W. Smith, was dismissed in May 2010 as a result of admissions he made during the department’s internal investigation: that he had lied to federal investigators. Those admissions were related to actions Smith took several weeks after Macho
McCain had previously been a subcontractor for Game and Fish, but only to capture mountain lions and bears, not jaguars. As the department
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B’s capture, recapture and euthanization, and not to his actions during the initial capture.
The indictment alleges two separate Conspiracies to Make a False Statement in Connection with the Acquisition of Firearms, eight substantive counts of False Statements, five counts of Aggravated Identity Theft, five counts of Illegal Alien in Possession of a Firearm and five counts Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
Voyles added that the department’s own internal investigation continues to be open and ongoing. The Arizona Game and Fish Department prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs and activities. If anyone believes that they have been discriminated against in any of the AGFD’s programs or activities, including employment practices, they may file a complaint with the Director’s Office, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000, (602) 9423000, or with the Fish and Wildlife Service, 4040 N. Fairfax Dr. Ste. 130, Arlington, VA 22203. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation or this document in an alternative format by contacting the Director’s Office as listed above.
This prosecution is part of a joint investigation made public in February between Homeland Security Investigations and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. There are four other indictments related to this matter for a total of 17 defendants charged in five separate cases involving over 300 weapons — mostly AK–47–type rifles and automatic pistols — seized here, in Mexico and in Texas. The weapons had been bought by “straw purchasers” from licensed gun stores in Arizona. “Warring Mexican drug cartels continue to arm themselves in Arizona, and we believe this defendant was part and parcel to that effort,” said U.S. Attorney Dennis K. Burke. “This defendant orchestrated straw purchases of over 110 assault rifles and pistols in a multi–state enterprise to provide weapons for the drug war. I commend our partners at ATF and HSI for their unwavering commitment to finding and dismantling these trafficking organizations.”
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Illegal Felon Recruiting Others to Buy Firearms Charged with 25 Gun Counts
“This indictment would not have been possible if not for the collaborative efforts of our law enforcement partners,” said ATF Special Agent in Charge, Thomas Brandon. “We must remain steadfast in our pursuit of these criminal trafficking organizations.”
MAY 20, 2011 07:08P.M. Illegal Felon Recruiting Others to Buy Firearms Charged with 25 Gun Counts
Matt Allen, special agent in charge of ICE HSI in Arizona, added, “Weapons procurement networks are highly reliant on straw purchasers to be their pawns in buying weapons from licensed dealers, but HSI is not content to go after just the low–level foot soldiers in these organizations. As this investigation demonstrates, we are focused on moving past the foot soldiers to target those responsible for playing leadership roles in these criminal enterprises.”
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The Superseding Indictment alleges that Sauceda–Cuevas gave his 19–year–old co–defendant Gerardo Chaidez–Ochoa money to purchase nine rifles in November 2009, and that Chaidez–Ochoa obtained those rifles by representing to the federal licensed gun dealer that he was the actual buyer of the firearms. Sauceda–Cuevas also asked Salvador Figueroa Resa to buy firearms, and that Resa recruited seven others to buy 35 pistols and 71 rifles during a five–month period in 2010. Resa is charged in a separate 12–count Second Superseding Indictment along with five co–defendants whom he recruited to buy firearms. Sauceda–Cuevas also purchased 12 firearms by using the identity of Alejandro Macedo and failing to reveal that he is an illegal alien and a twice–convicted felon.
PHOENIX --(Ammoland.com)- A federal grand jury on Wednesday returned a 25–count Superseding Indictment against Jose Sauceda–Cuevas, 31, of Sinaloa, Mexico, on a variety of gun trafficking charges.
A conviction for False Statement in Connection with the Acquisition of a Firearm carries a maximum penalty of five years, a $250,000 fine or both. A conviction for Making a Material False Statement in Connection with the Acquisition of a Firearm, and Illegal Alien or Felon in
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possession of a Firearm carries a maximum penalty of 10 years, a $250,000 fine or both. A conviction for Aggravated Identity Theft carries a mandatory penalty of two years which must be served consecutive to any prison term imposed for the felony for which the identification was used, a $250,000 fine or both. In determining an actual sentence, Judge Neil V. Wake will consult the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, which provide appropriate sentencing ranges. The judge, however, is not bound by those guidelines in determining a sentence but must impose any mandatory minimum sentence required by statute.
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An indictment is simply the method by which a person is charged with criminal activity and raises no inference of guilt. An individual is presumed innocent until competent evidence is presented to a jury that establishes guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
John was a very talented IT person, who knew more about the depths of the internet than many could imagine. He often said to me “You do the pages and styling, I’ll cover the behind-the-scenes stuff”, and believe me, much as I understand quite a lot of the base level technology, he was nothing less than a total wizard.
This JPFO life member and firearms enthusiast contacted me just under a year ago, and offered to provide some assistance on various matters, working almost entirely pro bono except for JPFO covering a few intrinsic expenses which were incurred. For the most part he gave freely of his time for no reward, other than knowing he was helping the JPFO cause.
The investigation preceding the indictment was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The prosecution is being handled by Lisa Jennis Settel, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Arizona, Phoenix. Tags: Arizona, ATF, Law Breakers, Mexico, Straw Purchases
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Remembering John Leveron – JPFO Have Lost A Valued Friend MAY 20, 2011 06:55P.M. Remembering John Leveron – JPFO Have Lost A Valued Friend
John Leveron Many times we spend an inordinate amount of time chatting on the phone – mostly about technical matters but also just general enjoyable chat between friends with common interests. His knowledge of the deep aspects of the internet was awesome and he helped construct what we might call a “server grid” for JPFO – a means of covering eventualities such that if one server went down we’d still be covered by others. Also helping set up a method of providing people with a means to use a torrent approach to obtaining large files of “No Guns for Jews”, so as to be able to burn their own DVDs. Some of what he did and talked about I did not fully grasp and so now I feel a huge vacuum, which is in part and primarily the loss of a valued friend, but also an invaluable source of major technical expertise.
Jews For The Preservation Of Firearms Ownership Rest in peace John – you will surely be very much missed and fondly remembered. Thank you.
Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- John Leveron – Died May 11th 2011 at age 40.
Chris Bodine, JPFO Webmaster. His obituary can be found here. Look for the name to right of page and About:
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Jews For The Preservation Of Firearms Ownership Mission is to destroy “gun control” and to encourage Americans to understand and defend all of the Bill of Rights for everyone. Those are the twin goals of Wisconsinbased Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership (JPFO). Founded by Jews and initially aimed at educating the Jewish community about the historical evils that Jews have suffered when they have been disarmed, JPFO has always welcomed persons of all religious beliefs who share a common goal of opposing and reversing victim disarmament policies while advancing liberty for all.
Burris Optics GREELEY, Colo. --(Ammoland.com)- Burris is pleased to announce that its new Fullfield E1 4.5-14X 42mm riflescope is the recipient of Outdoor Life magazine’s coveted “Great Buy Award” for 2011.
JPFO is a non-profit tax-exempt educational civil rights organization, not a lobby. JPFO’s products and programs reach out to as many segments of the American people as possible, using bold tactics without compromise on fundamental principles. Visit www.JPFO.org – Copyright JPFO 2011
This is the 11th consecutive year that the magazine has been conducting these hands-on product evaluations. “This is a great honor for Burris to receive this award for our Fullfield E1 4.5-14X 42mm,” said Rob Siemers, Burris’ general manager. “Outdoor Life is one of the most respected and popular magazines in our industry and its staffers are renowned for their unbiased field-testing and reviews of products.
Tags: Gun Activists, Jews For The Preservation Of Firearms Ownership, JPFO, Obituary
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Burris’ New Fullfield E1 4.5-14X 42mm Riflescope Receives Outdoor Life Great Buy Award
“Burris riflescopes are well known for offering exceptional performance and being one of the best values on the market,” Siemers continued. “This new riflescope is part of a lineup that truly represents the best value for the price—as the Outdoor Life optics experts have found.”
MAY 20, 2011 06:41P.M.
Since its introduction earlier this year, the new Fullfield E1 riflescope line has soared in popularity. Retaining popular features of the Fullfield II riflescopes, the new E1 line offers a sleek profile with upgraded ergonomic windage/elevation knobs, a matching power ring and an eyepiece that accepts flip-up lens caps. Precision and accuracy of the new Fullfield E1 scope line has been enhanced with the addition of the Burris Ballistic Plex E1 reticle.
Burris’ New Fullfield E1 4.5-14X 42mm Riflescope Receives Outdoor Life Great Buy Award
Available at retailers nationwide, the award-winning Burris Fullfield E1 4.5-14X 42mm riflescope retails for $349. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Greeley, Colorado, the Burris Company offers a complete line of premium sports optics which includes riflescopes for hunting and competition, handgun scopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, mounts and accessories. For more information, write to: The Burris Company, 920 54th Avenue, Ste. 200, Greeley, CO 80634. For detailed product information, visit the company website at www.burrisoptics.com. Burris Fullfield E1 4.5-14X 42mm Specifications: Burris General Manager Rob Siemers (center) accepts the 2011 Outdoor Life “Great Buy Award” for the Fullfield E1 4.5-14X 42mm riflescope from Outdoor Life editors Andrew McKean (left) and Anthony Licata during the 2011 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Pittsburgh on Apr. 30.
• Field of View (ft. @ 100 yds): 22 low – 7.5 high • Exit Pupil (mm): 9 low – 3 high • Click Value (ins. @ 100 yds.): .25
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• Max. Adjustment (ins. @ 100 yds.): 40
U.S. Senator Jon Tester, D-Montana, introduced Senate Bill 798, the Veterans’ Heritage Firearms Act of 2011, as a way for any American veteran stationed outside the US who acquired a firearm in combat between June 26, 1934 and October 31, 1968, to register the firearm so the veteran or his family could legally own it.
• Eye Relief (inches): 3.1 – 3.8 • Length (inches): 13 • Weight (ounces): 18
“This is about respecting America’s war heroes, and making sure they can pass on some of their heritage to their kids and grandkids,” said Tester, Chairman of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus. “These are the same brave men who left their homes and crossed oceans to fight for the freedoms we enjoy today. If this bill will make it a little bit easier for them to pass on that history, then we should get it done.” Also on Gun Talk this Sunday is author Guy Smith with his book “Shooting the Bull”. In this latest offering from Smith, he examines why some politicians operate by lying to the voting public, and the war the gun control lobby is waging against gun owners. About: Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk Radio is in its 16th year of national syndication, Gun Talk Radio airs live on Sundays from 2PM-5PM Eastern, and runs on 101 stations, plus SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio. All Gun Talk shows can be downloaded as podcasts through Apple iTunes, the Gun Talk iPhone App, the Blackberry Podcast App, or at www.guntalk.libsyn.com. More information is available at www.guntalk.com.
Burris Fullfield E1 Riflescope Tags: Awards, Burris, Optics, Outdoor Life, OutdoorLife.com, Riflescopes
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Tags: Gun Facts, Gun Talk Radio, Guy Smith, NFA Firearms, Tom Gresham, Washington DC
MAY 20, 2011 03:10P.M. Senator Tester – This Week on Gun Talk Radio
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Industry Sponsors Show Support for 2011 MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup MAY 20, 2011 03:05P.M. Industry Sponsors Show Support for 2011 MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup
Gun Talk Radio MANDEVILLE, LA --(Ammoland.com)- It’s military trophies, deceit in politics and more, this Sunday on Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk (R) Radio, the nationally-syndicated radio talk show about guns and the shooting sports.
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role in making the NRA Bianchi Cup a success.” Since its inception in 1979, the NRA Bianchi Cup has retained its original course of fire, consisting of four events: Practical, Barricade, Moving Target and Falling Plates. Speed and accuracy are the key to winning the Championship, with each of the timed events worth 480 points, equaling a total of 1920 possible points. Action pistol competitors are permitted to use a two-handed grip, and competitors must start with their guns holstered. This dynamic type of competition makes the match more appealing to spectators. For more information on the 2011 MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup, or the NRA Action Shooting Program, contact Damien Orsinger at 703-2671478 or bianchicup@nrahq.org For more information on NRA Competitive Shooting Sponsorships, please visit www.nrasportsponsors.com or contact Woody Arenas in the NRA Competitive Shooting Division at 703-267-1469 or warenas@nrahq.org.
2011 MIDWAYUSA - NRA BIANCHI CUP COLUMBIA, MO --(Ammoland.com)- The NRA National Action Pistol Championship, also known as the MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup, returns to Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club outside Columbia, Missouri, from May 25-28, 2011. Numerous industry sponsors contribute to the championship each year, making it one of the most prestigious shooting competitions in the world.
Tags: Bianchi Cup, MidwayUSA, NRA
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Hoyt Carbon Element Compound Bow
MidwayUSA returns as the title sponsor and will be awarding $15,000 in cash prizes for first-time Production Class shooters. First-time Men, Women and Junior competitors achieving the highest aggregate score of all four Championship Events with a production firearm will receive $2,500 for 1st Place, $1,500 for 2nd Place, and $750 for 3rd place. This generous sponsorship brings MidwayUSA’s total cash contribution for the 2011 Bianchi Cup to $65,000, substantially adding to the more than $300,000 in cash and prizes that will be awarded this year.
MAY 20, 2011 02:57P.M. Hoyt Carbon Element Compound Bow Available in Realtree AP and MAX-1
Universal Coin & Bullion returns to sponsor the Practical Event for the second year in a row, with Smith & Wesson sponsoring the Falling Plate Event and Safariland with the Barricade Event. The Moving Target Event is sponsored once again by SIG Sauer while Colt returns to sponsor both the Speed and Celebrity Pro-Am Speed Event.
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New for 2011 is Bushmaster Firearms. As sponsor for the Tactical Carbine Challenge, Bushmaster is providing ammunition and firearms for the paper and reactive steel target side event. Also new in 2011 is Action Target, who will serve as the new official target sponsor of the MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup, providing a substantial contribution in terms of target upgrades and related equipment.
COLUMBUS, Georgia --(Ammoland.com)- The new Carbon Element compound bow is the pinnacle of Hoyt’s engineering and design dominance, and it shows. Meticulously crafted utilizing a patent pending hollow carbon tube design with high-performance carbon fiber, the 3.6 lb. camouflage bow, available in Realtree AP or Realtree MAX- 1, is the lightest yet strongest bow Hoyt’s ever mastered.
“We’re pleased to welcome our new sponsors for this year’s MidwayUSA & NRA Bianchi Cup, and we’re thrilled by the continued support from our returning sponsors. Their commitment to the competitive shooting sports and the Bianchi Cup helps to keep shooters competing and bring new people into the sport,” said Mike Krei, Director of NRA’s Competitive Shooting Division. “With over $300,000 in cash and prizes being awarded in 2011, our sponsors play a critical
Not only does carbon provide for an extremely high strength-to-weight ratio, it’s also warm to the touch, which you will appreciate on those frigid hunts.
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Sportsmen and Conservation Protected As Missouri Bills Die MAY 20, 2011 02:49P.M. Sportsmen and Conservation Protected As Missouri Bills Die
Hoyt Carbon Element Compound Bow The patent pending carbon tube design reduces sound and vibration to unbelievably low levels for the ultimate, stealthy setup. With all the highperformance technology you can pack into a bow and racy cool looks, the 32″ axle-to-axle Carbon Element is the world’s premier hunting bow. • Axle-to-axle: 32″
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Columbus, OH --(Ammoland.com)- As Missouri’s legislative session comes to an end, two bills that would have harmed sportsmen and the state’s conservation efforts died.
• Draw Weight: 40-80# • Mass Weight: 3.6 LBS.
House Bill 115, introduced by Rep. Rodney Schad (R- Versailles), and Senate Bill 299, introduced by Sen. Brian Munzlinger (DWilliamstown), would have held Missouri’s Department of Conservation financially responsible for damages incurred by wild elk to a person or a person’s property.
• Eccentric options & draw lengths: FUEL CAM 24.5-30″ — 323 FPS For more info, check out www.hoyt.com. About: Archery is more than a job at Hoyt. It’s a way of life. It’s in our blood, and it drives us to build the absolute best bows in the world. This passion runs deep. Hoyt is home to a family of like-minded bow fanatics driven to produce the highest quality, best-shooting, most trustworthy bows on the market. Anything short of that just won’t cut it.
In reality, this would set a dangerous precedent holding sportsmen and sportswomen liable to pick up the tab for damage caused by any wild animal. Further, the bills would allow landowners to kill an unlimited number of elk by simply claiming damage to their property. Under the proposal, landowners would not have been required to provide proof of the damage or that elk were actually the cause of the purported damage. Essentially, this would have stripped the Department’s authority to manage wildlife despite already having an aggressive elk-conflict plan in place.
It’s pretty rare to find us without a bow in our hands. Lunch breaks are spent at the company indoor and outdoor shooting ranges. Vacation time is spent at archery tournaments and hunting camps with co-workers and family. We dream of new bow designs, record book bucks and gold medals. If it has to do with archery, we’re consumed by it. From the factory to the front office staff to the management team, the entire Hoyt family shares this relentless passion.
“Sportsmen are already paying the freight when it comes to wildlife conservation and funding for state wildlife agencies,” said Jeremy Rine, U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance associate director of state services. “Sportsmen can rest assured, for now, that the state’s wildlife management decisions will continue to be made by wildlife professionals. Despite this victory, sportsmen must remain on alert for this issue to come up again in the future.”
The result? Nearly 80 years of uncompromising quality and craftsmanship, and countless happy customers. Here’s to the archery lifestyle. Here’s to the next generation of Hoyt innovation. Here’s to everyone who shares our passion and love for archery.
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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.
14.0 million in 2009.
Tags: Conservation News, Missouri, U.S. Sportsmens Alliance, USSA
Source: NSGA, 4/11.
FBI background checks are required under federal law for all individuals purchasing firearms from federally licensed retailers and are considered a strong indicator of actual sales by industry experts.
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
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Firearm Sales Indicator Rose Again in March 2011 MAY 20, 2011 01:56P.M.
Tags: Background Checks, Gun Sales, NASGW, National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers, National Instant Criminal Background Check System, NICS
Firearm Sales Indicator Rose Again in March 2011
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Proposed Fur-Free City Prompts PETA Call for Protests MAY 20, 2011 01:40P.M. Proposed Fur-Free City Prompts PETA Call for Protests
NICS Firearms Background Checks March 2011
U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance NASGW Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- Background checks for firearms rose 11.5% in March according to data from the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).
Columbus, OH --(Ammoland.com)- With the recent news that California’s West Hollywood city council is ordering the city’s attorney to draft an ordinance prohibiting the sale of fur products within the city, PETA was quick to release news that it is encouraging its followers to create more Fur-Free cities by organizing protests around the US.
This continues the strong upward 18.5% increase in February. Background checks have been trending upward since June of last year. In March 2011, 1,449,724 background checks were performed compared to 1,300,100 in March 2010.
The group encourages members to target outside of fur salons and other businesses that sell furs.
Year-to-date, through March 2011, background checks (4,246,573) are ahead of the first three months of 2010 (3,662,540).
Odd, but in the same news release seeking attention-of-the-outrageous kind, the group lashes out about laying chickens in cages, declawing cats, and calls for “banning the retail sale of dogs and cats in pet stores.”
For 2010, total background checks numbered 14.4 million, up 2.7% from
The group goes on to uphold West Hollywood as a place that’s known for
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its kindness to animals. West Hollywooders shouldn’t get too comfortable with their latest friend though.
Appropriations Committee. “Not only is this bill unnecessary, it’s a clear violation of individual privacy rights,” said Evan Heusinkveld, U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance director of state services. “California firearms owners and sportsmen need to contact their state assemblyman today in opposition to AB 809.”
It might soon see its steakhouses and other restaurants there that serve meat on the list of protest sites for PETA. 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.
Similar legislation was introduced last session. The bill passed out of the Assembly before stalling in the Senate with the USSA, the California Outdoor Heritage Alliance and many other local, state and national groups opposing the effort.
Tags: Animal Extremists, Animal Rights Groups, California, PETA, U.S. Sportsmens Alliance, USSA, Vegans
“AB 809 will do little to assist law enforcement in their crime fighting efforts,” stated Jason Rhine with the California Outdoor Heritage Alliance. “This misguided measure will likely result in more bureaucracy and additional fees for sportsmen and women.”
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California Gun Registry Bill Back Again
Take Action! California sportsmen should call their assembly members today and ask them to oppose Assembly Bill 809. Tell them there is no justification for expanding the state’s registry to include all firearm transfers by law abiding gun owners. To find your state assembly member’s contact information, visit the USSA Legislative Action Center at www.ussportsmen.org/LAC.
MAY 20, 2011 01:36P.M. California Gun Registry Bill Back Again Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
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: Anti Gun Bills, California, Firearms Registration, Long Gun Registry, U.S. Sportsmens Alliance, USSA
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Conservative Radio Talk Show Hosts Call Constitutional Carry Supporters The ‘Kook Fringe’
U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Columbus, OH --(Ammoland.com)- Assembly Bill 809, introduced by Assemblyman Mike Feuer (D- Los Angeles), would require the state to keep registration information for all firearm transfers.
MAY 20, 2011 01:23P.M.
Currently, California law requires persons who purchase or transfer a handgun to register the gun with the state. These gun owners are required to provide personal information that includes: name, address, place of birth, telephone number, and occupation. The law also requires gun owners to provide a detailed description of the handgun and the gun’s serial number.
Supposed Conservative Radio Talk Show Hosts Call Constitutional Carry Supporters The ‘Kook Fringe’
Under AB 809, the handgun registration requirements would apply to all firearms, including rifles and shotguns commonly used by sportsmen for hunting and recreational shooting. It’s expected that a vote on AB 809 could come as soon May 27th during a hearing before the Assembly
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Email the advertising sales manager Tom Sheridan: tsheridan@620wtmj.com and let him know that Wisconsin Carry and the USCCA chose this past week to run our 2-week series of ads on WISN radio instead of WTMJ in part because of comments like Charlie and Jeff’s. Since when did wanting smaller government and fewer taxes become “Kook fringe?” Since when did not wanting meaningless permits and registration (its a felony for felons to carry and police, using their radio, can determine in SECONDS during a stop if a person who is carry is legal to do so) become “kook fringe”
Wisconsin --(Ammoland.com)- Listen to the following clip that the anti-gun group W.A.V.E. is using in their attack on your right to carry.
Since when did embracing personal accountability VOLUNTARY training and knowing that people either already have or will seek training out of self-preservation (not shooting themselves handling their gun AND staying out of jail because using your gun unlawfully will get you a quick trip to jail) and government training mandates are not effective, become kook fringe?
The video link above is Milwaukee “conservative” radio talk show hosts Charlie Sykes and Jeff Wagner discussing the concealed carry legislation.
EVEN the NRA is pushing AGAINST training mandates. Are their 100,000+ members in Wisconsin the “kook fringe”?
Milwaukee “conservative” radio talk show hosts Charlie Sykes and Jeff Wagner think people who support Constitutional Carry are “The kook fringe”
In 2010 the Wisconsin GOP changed their party platform at the state convention to support right to carry concealed WITHOUT a permit. Are they all “kook fringe”
How nice of supposedly “conservative” radio show hosts to give the anti’s talking points.
The massive Wisconsin Tea-Party coalition and all of its 100+ independent member groups support constitutional carry. Are they and the 10′s of thousands of law-abiding everyday folks they consist of all “kook fringe”?
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Charlie calls constitutional carry “complicated” (at the 45 second mark)…
It appears there is an out-of-touch “kook fringe” in this story, but its the radio talk show hosts who sit on their perch behind microphones, pretend to be conservatives and talk down to the rest of us.
Complicated???? Really? The constitutional carry bill is 19 pages. It has NO fiscal impact. The shall-issue permit bill is 60 pages and will cost MILLIONS. Which is complicated??? LISTEN to Jeff Wagner at the 55 second mark stumble over admitting that “registration” is a bad word, but “permitting” is better?
Carry On, Nik Clark Chairman – Wisconsin Carry, Inc. P.O. Box 270403 Milwaukee, WI 53227 nik@wisconsincarry.org
Contact Charlie Sykes and Jeff Wagner. POLITELY share with them a little about yourself, an average law-abiding United Sates resident who doesn’t want to have to pay a tax and register with the government to be able to carry discreetly.
About: Wisconsin Carry, Inc. is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the preservation and reclamation of the rights of law-abiding Wisconsin residents to carry in the manner of their choosing. We believe that “open carry” and “concealed carry” are choices to be made by law-abiding citizens based on their situation and preference. Wisconsin Carry, like many gun-rights organizations in Wisconsin, is investing a great deal of resources to get Wisconsin law changed to allow concealed carry this next legislative session by proposing Constitutional Carry. Wisconsin Carry, Inc. will continue to use legal recourse to deter unlawful treatment
• sykes@620wtmj.com • wagner@620wtmj.com Email Tom Land, program director and let him know that you don’t appreciate radio talk show hosts referring to law-abiding Wisconsinites as “kook fringe”. • tland@journalbroadcastgroup.com
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of law-abiding Wisconsin residents who currently exercise their right to open carry, and soon will exercise their right to concealed carry in Wisconsin. Visit: www.wisconsincarry.org
Even with the optical sights becoming more prominent rear apertures remain a standard aiming system for military rifles around the world. This explains why rear peep sights are generally superior to other types of irons, but where is it written that this rear aperture has to be a circle?
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Like most improvements, people begin to accept the new way as the “only” way and further development ceases. Peep sights are an improvement, and a round aperture is most obvious but is it always ideal?
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Why Round Gun Sites? MAY 20, 2011 01:01P.M.
One hint that other aperture shapes may show their worth is various experiments done by a few Service Rifle teams. High Power requires iron sights and Service Rifles must utilize a sight similar externally to as-issue gear, however, the internals can be improved.
Why Round Gun Sites? by John M. Buol Jr.
Shooting Sight Rectangular Apertures have been tested by both the US Navy and US Army Reserve. As the name suggests, the rear circular peep is replaced by a rectangle. The word is still out if this is a true improvement but initial tests have shown some promise. Another similar development on the practical side is the DiamondHead Sight. Marketed by ShieldShot, Ltd (www.diamondhead-usa.com) this BUIS (Back Up Iron Sight) unit features a uniquely shaped diamondshaped aperture. The concept is to more easily align the front sight perfectly in the center of the rear aperture quicker. The edges of the aperture are enhanced with post extensions at the corners. This provides additional reference points to aid in centering up a focused front sight. Peep sights are an improvement, and a round aperture is most obvious but is it always ideal?
The unit is a rugged, compact flip-up iron sight that is click adjustable for windage, mounts to any Picatinny (Weaver) rail and features two apertures of different sizes. The sight gives the same height as a normal AR-15 rear sight.
Firearms User Network Shavano Park TX --(Ammoland.com)- A peep sight offers a more natural method of alignment compared to standard open sights. Looking through an aperture your eye will tend to seek the greatest light sources, which is the center of the hole. Focusing on the front sight naturally achieves sight alignment. Plus, this system requires the rear sight to be close to the aiming eye, maximizing sight radius. Several military’s adopted this type of iron sight before The War to End All Wars and nearly all the major powers switched them prior to the next one.
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John M. Buol Jr. is a former active duty small arms instructor for the US Army serving as Course Writer and Machine Gun Gunnery NCOIC at the Small Arms Instructor Academy, Camp Bullis, TX. Having returned to a reserve status, he is the editor of American Gunsmith magazine, director of the Firearm User Network and a freelance writer on marksmanshiprelated topics. Buol is a member of the US Army Reserve Shooting Team, has earned both Distinguished Rifleman and Pistol Shot badges and a classification of Master in several shooting disciplines. He can be reached through his website at www.FirearmUserNetwork.com
Ducks Unlimited ANN ARBOR, Mich. --(Ammoland.com)- The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission recently recognized Ducks Unlimited for its commitment to protect natural resources in Oakland County.
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The recognition took place during a commission meeting at Springfield Oaks County Park in Davisburg.
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The conservation success came through a partnership of individuals and organizations
Ducks Unlimited Recognized For Role In Acquisition & Donation
“It was really putting together pieces of a puzzle” said Jenifer Christman, DU manager of conservation. OCPR was interested in purchasing the Upper Bushman Lake parcel in order to add to their existing Independence Oaks County Park. OCPR had secured the majority of their funding from a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant, but the funding was just shy of the amount needed to close the deal.
MAY 20, 2011 11:59A.M. Ducks Unlimited Recognized For Role In Acquisition & Donation Conservation Partnership Built in Oakland County.
“That’s where the Carls Foundation came in,” Christmas said. DU secured a grant from the Carls Foundation that bridged the purchase price of the Upper Bushman Lake parcel, and also covered the cost of the connector parcel between Bushman and Independence Oaks County Park. It also gave the parks direct access to Sashabaw Road. The groups ended up protecting more than 1,000 acres of contiguous habitat in the headwaters of the Clinton River. The North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy is a partner in this effort, and hopes to protect additional lands in the area with conservation easements. “This was a real friendship-builder.” Christman concluded. “When so many entities come together with conservation as a goal, it can only result in better habitat and improved recreation for local citizens. Everyone wins.”
L-R: Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Executive Officer Dan Stencil, Ducks Unlimited Manager of Conservation Programs Jenifer Christman, and Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman Gerald A. Fisher
About: Ducks Unlimited is the world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to conserving North America’s continually disappearing waterfowl habitats. Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited has conserved more than 12 million acres thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters across the continent. Guided by science and dedicated to program efficiency, DU works toward the vision of wetlands sufficient to
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fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever. Visit www.ducks.org
Capturing exciting encounters with wildlife as well as up close and personal hunting scenes, The Chase takes you afield when Travis and Leigh pursue their love for bowhunting as they live the dream. Learn more about the couple, where they’ve been hunting and about their weekly contests by checking out their Facebook page www.facebook.com/thechaselt.
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AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS Watch The Chase to get a feel for reality as Travis, a portfolio manager, and Leigh, a financial advisor, hit the road in their decked out motor coach to fill tags in time to return to the daily grind. Watch as this husband/wife team battle the elements and their busy careers to invest in their dreams filming hunts and experiencing the thrill of The Chase. Get ready as Leigh and Travis set out to provide an entertaining and action-packed show created with some of the best camera crews and producers in the business.
The Chase with Leigh and Travis Creekbaum MAY 20, 2011 10:34A.M. The Chase with Leigh and Travis Creekbaum
HOST BIO Travis and Leigh are both highly respected people in their field of expertise in the business world. They are also making their mark in the outdoor industry as well. Their story is something to be told and a great example of what the outdoors can do for the individual, couples and entire family. Their love for “The Chase” is something that does not go unnoticed, and you will learn that they are not just serious, well respected business people but hardcore hunters as well. You don’t want to miss the most realistic reality hunting show on television. The Chase airs 3rd & 4th quarter on the Pursuit Channel currently on DIRECTV’s Basic package and on Dish Network’s Basic package with nearly 42,000,000 households. Visit them online at www.thechaselt.com/ to learn more.
The Chase with Leigh and Travis Creekbaum
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Anti-gun Judge Goodwin Liu’s Nomination Defeated in US Senate MAY 20, 2011 10:27A.M. Anti-gun Judge Goodwin Liu’s Nomination Defeated in US Senate The Chase USA --(Ammoland.com)- The Chase with Leigh and Travis Creekbaum gives you a new look into chasing big game along side your significant other. Wherever the season may be open, you can be certain this dynamic duo will be there with bow in hand and a camera close behind to bring you an exhilarating chase in the great outdoors each week.
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Washington, DC --(Ammoland.com)- On Thursday, the U.S. Senate rejected President Obama’s pick for a seat on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
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North Carolina House Tackles Massive Pro Gun Bill
In a procedural motion that required 60 votes, Goodwin Liu’s nomination was defeated in a near-party line vote of 52-43.
MAY 20, 2011 10:20A.M.
Liu was perhaps the most radical of Obama’s judicial nominees. The UC Berkley law professor supported the notion that the language of the Constitution is sufficiently ambiguous to bend with the times.
North Carolina House Tackles Massive Pro Gun Bill
“It becomes pretty clear why ‘originalism’ and ‘strict construction’ don’t make a lot of sense,” Liu said in an interview promoting his book. “The Framers deliberately chose… broad words so they would be adaptable to new challenges over time.” In Liu’s view, the right to keep and bear arms may have been necessary in the 18th century, but no longer needed.
Grass Roots North Carolina for Firearms Education North Carolina --(Ammoland.com)- HB 650 On Wednesday, the NC House Judiciary C Committee took on House Bill 650, “Amend Various Gun Laws.”
For these reasons, the Senate was flooded with emails from gun owners insisting that Liu be voted down. You can click here to see how your senator voted
Thanks to the efforts of Sponsors Mark Hilton (R-Catawba, GRNC ****), Steven LaRoque (R-Greene, Lenoir, Wayne, ****), George Cleveland (ROnslow, ****) and Kelly Hastings (R- Cleveland, Gaston, ****), plus the leadership of Rules Chairman Tim Moore (R- Cleveland, ****) and Speaker Thom Tillis (R-Meckleburg, ****), the bill is likely to receive a committee vote next Wednesday.
While Liu’s defeat is a victory for Second Amendment supporters, it is also indicative that Obama is pursuing a course to pull the federal judiciary as far to the left as possible. GOA will continue to expose the disdain with which Obama’s nominees hold the Second Amendment. Gun Owners of America 8001 Forbes Place, Suite 102 Springfield, VA 22151 Phone: 703-321-8585 FAX: 703-321-8408 www.gunowners.org
Gun rights supporters should immediately e-mail these courageous legislators with thanks. HB 650 is a huge and aggressive bill, meaning it will be difficult to pass. But if passed, it will go far toward reversing the creeping encroachment on gun owners’ rights perpetuated in previous sessions of the legislature, including (but not limited to):
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
• Castle Doctrine (yet another vehicle for popular Castle Doctrine is now moving); • Reducing penalties for carrying firearms on “educational property,” including a protection against accidentally becoming a criminal by requiring that offenders “knowingly” brought the gun onto educational property;
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• Enabling concealed carry at events for which admission is charged; • Reducing penalties for a host of minor (often inadvertent) gun violations; • Adding protections for gun owners whose guns are confiscated pursuant to domestic protective orders; • Improves concealed handgun reciprocity to straight recognition of
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out-of-state permits;
Committee C meeting on Wednesday and give your full support to HB 650.
• Removes provisions for concealed handgun applicants under which sheriffs are conducting intrusive investigations of medical history; and
I will be eagerly awaiting a positive outcome for this bill Wednesday and will be tracking its progress through the alerts of Grass Roots North Carolina.
• Enabling employees to keep guns in locked vehicles at places of employment.
Sincerely,
FIRST COMMITTEE FIGHT As Chairman Moore brought up the bill, Rep. Hilton pointed out that it simply attempted to mirror and conform with federal law. Opposition was brought by the usual leftists, including Joe Hackney (D- Chatham, Moore, Orange, GRNC 0-star), Verla Insko (D-Orange, 0-star) and Jennifer Weiss (D-Wake, 0-star). Reps. Hilton, Cleveland, Hastings and Jonathan Jordan (R- Ashe, Watauga, ****) did an outstanding job of defending it. Thanks also go to Chairman Moore for allowing GRNC president Paul Valone to dispel numerous misconceptions regarding state and federal gun laws.
A Concerned North Carolina Voter About: Grass Roots North Carolina/Forum for Firearms Education is a nonprofit, all volunteer organization devoted to educating the public about trends which abridge the freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, and engaging in grass roots activism to preserve those freedoms. Formed in 1994 to conduct a highly successful rally for the Second Amendment, GRNC has gone on to conduct projects like “Remember in November: A Gun Owner’s Guide to Voting,” bringing concealed carry to North Carolina. Visit:www.grnc.org
IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED Tags: Castle Doctrine, Concealed Carry Laws, Grass Roots North Carolina, GRNC, Gun Bills, Gun Free Zones, Gun Rights, North Carolina
Contact E-MAIL THANKS to Reps. Hilton, Tillis, Moore, Hastings, LaRoque and Cleveland using the following e-mail addresses: Mark.Hilton@ncleg.net; Thom.Tillis@ncleg.net; Tim.Moore@ncleg.net; Kelly.Hastings@ncleg.net; Stephen.LaRoque@ncleg.net; George.Cleveland@ncleg.net
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CONTACT JUDICIARY THE C COMMITTEE MEMBERS as listed below and urge them to support HB 650, pointing out that they MUST attend the meeting on Wednesday to vote for the bill. Johnathan Rhyne, Jr. – 919-733-5782, Johnathan.Rhyne@ncleg.net; Rayne Brown – 919-7150873, Rayne.Brown@ncleg.net; Jimmy Dixon – 919-715-3021, Jimmy.Dixon@ncleg.net; Bert Jones – 919-733-5779, Bert.Jones@ncleg.net; Jonathan C. Jordan – 919-733-7727, Jonathan.Jordan@ncleg.net
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SEND US YOUR STORIES: By reducing the number of “no carry” zones, including accidentally carrying firearms onto “educational property” (including places that are not even campuses), the bill seeks to allow law-abiding gun owners to remain law abiding. To support the bill, please send examples of when you accidentally violated gun laws despite your best efforts. All stories will be de-identified before distribution. Send them directly to Paul Valone at President@GRNC.org DELIVER THIS MESSAGE Dear Representative: I am writing to express my support for HB 650, “Amend Various Gun Laws.” Your support is instrumental in passing the many important measures in this sweeping bill. In order to achieve this, it is vital that you attend the Judiciary Sub
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Texas --(Ammoland.com)- Consignments are currently being accepted for the upcoming Superior Genetics Whitetail Deer Auction and inaugural Pen To Pasture Stocker Buck Auction at our August Convention. We now have the option for you to submit your consignments electronically through an online platform available at texasdeerassociation.com. However, if you are unable to send us your consignment via computer, you can download a consignment form at the TDA website that you can return by email, fax or regular mail. There is also a PAC Donation consignment form in the pdf of the auction forms. All consignment forms must be received by the TDA office by June 13, 2011. Arizona Game and Fish Department • Download Forms PHOENIX, AZ – -(Ammoland.com)- A $25 raffle ticket could put an Arizona Game and Fish Commission’s special big game permit for elk or bighorn in your pocket.
• Online Forms We are extremely excited about the enhancements we have made to our auctions and look forward to helping our members market their deer. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
How would you like a chance to pursue mule deer during the rut on the Kaibab for just a $20 ticket?
Vance F. Runnels Texas Deer Association Auction Manager/Auctioneer (210) 862-8967 (direct) vance@texasdeerassociation.com
Welcome to the Big Game Super Raffle, where your dreams can come true.
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A consortium of nonprofit conservation groups partner together to raffle off one each of the 10 special big game tags (issued by the commission) to raise funds for wildlife conservation projects that directly benefit those species (and many others indirectly) in Arizona.
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Winners will be able to hunt for 365 days almost anywhere in the state of Arizona during a special 2011-12 hunting season.
Super Hunts, Super Cheap – Super Raffle
To cover the administrative costs of the raffle there are two bonus items: an incredible Swarovski optic package valued at $7000, ticket cost of only $10; and, a guided trophy elk hunt in New Mexico valued at $6,500, ticket cost of only $20.
MAY 20, 2011 09:54A.M. Super Hunts, Super Cheap – Super Raffle
For $150, you get one ticket for each of the 12 items up for raffle, that’s only $12.50 a ticket. Now that you’re excited, here is the icing on the cake. While there will obviously be 12 very happy winners, the real winners are Arizona’s wildlife and habitats. The money raised from the Super Raffle goes right back on the ground to wildlife conservation in Arizona. So buy a ticket, support wildlife and we all win. Tickets can be purchased by mail or online. The deadline for mail orders is July 15. Online orders are available until July 17. The public drawing will be held July 21. For more details, order form, and deadlines, visit
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To learn how funds raised through the raffle are benefiting wildlife, visit the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Habitat Partnership Committee webpage at www.azgfd.gov/w_c/hpc.shtml.
PHOENIX, AZ – -(Ammoland.com)- Hunters will be happy to hear that printed copies of the 2011-12 Arizona Hunting and Trapping Regulations are now available at all Arizona Game and Fish offices and more than 300 license dealers statewide.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department does not receive any of the state’s general funds to operate. Wildlife conservation and management of the state’s game animals, which also benefits many non-game species, is made possible through a user-pay, user-benefit system. Funding from the direct sale of hunting and fishing licenses, big game tags, and matching funds from the Pittman-Robertson Act, a federal excise tax that sportsmen pay on guns, ammunition and related equipment, remain the backbone of wildlife conservation in North America.
For those interested in applying for one of the limited tags issued through the drawing process, get your application submitted by May 27 (5 p.m. MST) to take advantage of the correction period. If your application is received by the correction period deadline and has a mistake, Game and Fish will attempt to call you three times in a 24hour period and give you the opportunity to correct the mistake. After that date, mistakes can cause your application to be rejected.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs and activities. If anyone believes that they have been discriminated against in any of the AGFD’s programs or activities, including employment practices, they may file a complaint with the Deputy Director, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000, (602) 942-3000, or with the Fish and Wildlife Service, 4040 N. Fairfax Dr. Ste. 130, Arlington, VA 22203. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation or this document in an alternative format by contacting the Deputy Director as listed above.
Applications must be either hand-delivered to one of the seven Game and Fish offices or sent by U.S. mail to: Drawing Section Arizona Game and Fish Department PO Box 74020 Phoenix, AZ 85087-1052 The fall drawing cycle allocates the limited hunt permit-tags for deer (rifle and some archery), fall turkey, fall javelina, bighorn sheep, fall buffalo and pheasant.
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The application deadline for the fall drawing cycle is Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 7 p.m. (MST). Postmarks do not count and there is no online application process available.
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Printed Copies Of Arizonas Hunting Regulations Available
The 2011-12 Arizona Hunting and Trapping Regulations contain information on how to fill out an application, how the draw works, license requirements, hunt numbers, season dates, number of permits available, and other pertinent information for the hunter. Also included in these regulations are the seasons for quail, rabbit, tree squirrel, predator and fur-bearing animals. The small game opener is set for Friday, September 30.
MAY 20, 2011 09:48A.M. Printed Copies Of Arizona’S Hunting Regulations Available Apply by May 27 to take advantage of correction period.
To learn more about the drawing process, hunting season dates, and more, visit www.azgfd.gov/draw. Deer hunting camps for new young hunters Seasoned hunters, if you know a youngster that has shown an interest in going deer hunting here is a great opportunity. Local hunting conservation groups are hosting three mentored hunting camps for kids with a juniors-only deer permit. These camps offer expert instruction on hunting, safety, camping, game care, and other useful information for first-time hunters. To enjoy one of these camps, apply for a tag for the hunt number for the camp that best fits your schedule and location: • Wickenburg area, Nov. 18-20: Apply for hunt number 1165, juniors-only deer. The Unit 42 Juniors Deer Camp is hosted by Wickenburg sportsmen and local businesses.
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• Wickenburg area, Nov. 18–20: Apply for hunt number 1155, juniors-only deer. The Unit 20C Juniors Deer Camp is hosted by Youth Outdoors Unlimited.
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• Green Valley area, Nov. 18–20: Apply for hunt number 1163* or 1164*, juniors-only deer. The Unit 36A/36B Juniors Deer Camp is hosted by the Arizona Chapter of Safari Club International.
MAY 20, 2011 09:42A.M. Mossy Oak Duck Blind to be featured on Sanük Footwear
• *These hunts are eligible for a corresponding javelina tag (see below). Double up your harvest To give kids twice the reason to go hunting this season, Game and Fish is offering a companion javelina tag in some of the juniors-only deer hunts. The hunts that qualify are hunt numbers 1159, 1160, 1163, 1164 and 1177 (general hunt areas include units 28, 29, 30A, 30B, 31, and 32 for one hunt; 33; 36A; 36B; and a 16A muzzleloader hunt). The companion tag (restricted nonpermit-tag, population management hunt) can be purchased over-the-counter from Game and Fish offices for $15. Arizona Hunting & Trapping Regulations 2011-12 The Arizona Game and Fish Department prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs and activities. If anyone believes that they have been discriminated against in any of the AGFD’s programs or activities, including employment practices, they may file a complaint with the Deputy Director, 5000 W. Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086-5000, (602) 942-3000, or with the Fish and Wildlife Service, 4040 N. Fairfax Dr. Ste. 130, Arlington, VA 22203. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation or this document in an alternative format by contacting the Deputy Director as listed above.
Mossy Oak Duck Blind to be featured on Sanük Footwear
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Mossy Oak IRVINE, CA --(Ammoland.com)- Southern California based footwear brand Sanük is launching a special Mossy Oak collection in their Fall 2011 line. Best known for their patented Sidewalk Surfers, which feature a shoe upper connected to soft, flexible sandal lower, the team at Sanük will be putting Mossy Oak on several of their iconic styles. In addition to their bestselling Vagabond and Donna Sidewalk Surfers, the Duck Blind pattern will also see its way to their Yoga Mat, Beer Cozy and poncho sandals. “Sanük’s global distribution and authentic reach into the outdoor, surfing, and fashion markets will both satisfy Mossy Oak loyalists and hopefully intrigue new customers who have tired of the camo patterns traditionally seen in apparel and footwear,” said Chris Paradise, Vice President of Sales and
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Licensing for Mossy Oak. For more information on Sanük footwear, visit www.sanuk.com. Sanük 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, Footwear, Hunting Gear, Mossy Oak
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