I’ve said before even absent government or other regulations, every gun owner bears the responsibility to take reasonable steps to keep their gun from being abused. While it’s true that some firearms may be left unsecured in ideal circumstances for quick access for defense or varmint duty on your property, guns used for sporting and …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR) announced on Thursday, March 5, 2015, that Kevin Lines will head up a project designed to correct the problem with the falling pheasant population in Minnesota. His official title will be Pheasant Action Plan Coordinator. The four year plan is meant to correct deficiencies in pheasant habitat and to …
As responsible gun owners, we take responsibility for safe operation of the tools we use. There is no taking back the bullet from a gun, and every shot fired must be accounted for. A firearm used improperly can damage property or inhumanely wound an animal. In a worst case scenario, poor gun safety practice can …
In an effort to ensure that the elk in the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks region 5 area are safe, the Montana FWP caught and tested a total of 93 elk for brucellosis. This project took place during the period of January 30, 2015 to February 3, 2015. The results of the testing were released …
Results of Montana FWP brucellosis testing in elk Read More »
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish takes its hunting laws seriously, as eight men in Clovis, New Mexico found out. The Department of Game and Fish reported on February 10, 2015 that the men have been convicted of illegal hunting. The eight admitted to numerous charges, including killing deer and turkeys and possession of …
Hunting – and shooting sports in general – is an easy way to spend a lot of money if you’re not careful. For many of us poor, obsessed shooters, there’s always a new rifle, scope, or ammo type just begging for us to turn over our wallets and cards. Whether it’s a Zeiss, Leupold, or …
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So, I have a confession to make. For the majority of my life, I didn’t know what a pheasant was. I have never even seen one in real life until I moved to Bismarck, ND less than a year ago. In my defense, I grew up in Minnesota, and we don’t have pheasants. We did …
Black tail deer and mule deer are both primarily found in the Western United States and Canada, on the west side of the continental divide. While the black tail is a subspecies of mule deer, there is a noticeable difference between the two. What is the comparison of black tails and mule deer? Appearance Both black …
It isn’t uncommon during deer, elk or moose season for snow and cold to grip the hunting grounds. While this is to be expected from late fall until very early spring, it does make it very uncomfortable for the hunter. With cold hands, it can become difficult to gently squeeze off a shot and it …
This is a bold BBQ recipe for blackened venison strips. This dish is all about quality spices, so make sure you use fresh stuff. I love spices, herbs and seasonings a lot. I get everything from Penzey’s online catalog and love trying new things. They have a great selection of things you’ve never heard of, …
