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Truth and Fiction About Deer
Tracks
NOV 11, 2010 07:33P.M.
Truth and Fiction About Deer Tracks
by J. Wayne Fears
J. Wayne Fears
Pottstown PA --(Ammoland.com)- Because so much misinformation
exists about deer tracks and what information they can communicate,
I’ve talked to wildlife biologists and avid deer hunters to learn the truth
about deer tracks.
Can You Tell the Sex of a Deer by Its Track?
“The only sure way to know if a deer track you’ve found is that of a buck
or a doe is to see that animal standing in its track,” Dr. Bob Sheppard of
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, an avid bowhunter and bowhunting instructor,
says.
Although most wildlife scientists agree with Sheppard, Bob Zaiglin, a
certified wildlife biologist in Texas, explains that, “Knowing the lay of the
land is more important to bagging a buck than seeing deer tracks. But
some experienced hunters can distinguish a buck by the size of the track
and more importantly by the spread of the feet.” Joe Hamilton, a
certified wildlife biologist, QDMA’s (Quality Deer Management
Association) founder and the organization’s Director of Education for the
South, believes that, “In much of the East, when a hunter spots a big
track on the ground, more than likely he’s looking at the track of a large
doe. In many areas, the does are allowed to live longer than the bucks,
become bigger as they get older and make larger tracks.
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However, in regions with snow, sand and/or mud, the buck may drag his
feet and/or make deeper tracks.” Dr. Harry Jacobson, retired professor
emeritus of Wildlife and Fisheries at Mississippi State University, states
that, “If the tracks are very large, then a good chance exists that the
tracks may have been made by a buck. But generally speaking,
determining the sex of deer from tracks is very difficult.”
Truth and Fiction About Deer Tracks
Can Does Have Bigger Tracks Than Bucks?
According to Dr. Jacobson, sometimes deer populations are so badly
managed that hunting pressure eliminates a large majority of the bucks,
whereas the does are treated like the sacred cows of India, allowed to put
on heavier body weights and reach much-older-age classes than the
bucks do. “That’s why often a doe’s track will be bigger than a buck’s
track in places where the deer herd contains does that are older than the
bucks.”
Can You Tell the Weight and/or Physical Condition of a Deer
by Its Track?
Charles DeYoung, a research scientist and professor emeritus at Texas
A&M University-Kingsville, mentions that you can note some general
characteristics about deer, if you see their tracks side by side, particularly
if one track is a fawn’s and the other a buck’s. But, “Generally you can’t
determine this, unless you’re an Apache.”
Can You Tell from the Tracks Whether the Deer Is Walking or
Running?
Dr. Keith Causey, a retired professor of wildlife science at Auburn
University in Auburn, Ala., says, “Usually you can tell whether a deer is
walking or running by the distance between the tracks, as well as
whether the toes are spread on the impact from running.”
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Horace Gore, a long-time wildlife biologist, answers this question with,
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Dr. Sheppard has learned that finding a trail with tracks going in both
directions often signals he’s at a deer hot spot. “One of the best places to
find this type of trail is in a funnel region where the terrain is necked-
down by two-different types of converging habitats. Deer will move back
and forth along this trail all day to get from one section of woods to the
other part of the woods.” Horace Gore mentions that, “A trail like this
means the deer probably are going to a food supply and coming back to a
bedding ground. If the tracks only are going one way, then you don’t
necessarily know what the deer are doing.”

How Important Is Locating Deer Tracks to a Successful

Hunting Plan?
“Obviously, you want to see some deer tracks to reassure yourself
psychologically that there are deer around,” Zaiglin mentions. “But on
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Can You Identify the Track of a Deer and Continue to Hunt

That Same Deer from Its Track?
Gore is skeptical about a hunter’s ability to determine that one particular
track has been made by the same deer year after year. “If the deer’s track
is exceptionally big, you may be able to say year after year that the same
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CZ 455 Lux Bolt Action Rifle in
22LR & 22WMR
NOV 11, 2010 06:44P.M.
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Kansas City, KS --(Ammoland.com)- The new CZ 455 is the next
generation of the CZ bolt action rimfire.
The 455 model will eventually consolidate all of the receivers currently
used in the 452 line into one common platform.
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This combined with the new interchangeable barrel system of the CZ 455
will allow the user to easily change the stock configuration as well as the
caliber of their rifle.
The 455 retains the accuracy and quality of the adjustable trigger,
hammer forged barrel and billet machined receiver from the CZ 452.
Improvements that the 455 brings include new manufacturing
technology and tighter tolerances for improved accuracy and smoother
operation.
The Lux model features adjustable iron sights and the “Lux” pattern
stock that is designed to excel when used with open sights.
The 455 Lux comes with a 5 round magazine.
Item # and Suggested Retail Price:
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• 02102 CZ 455 Lux cal. 22 WMR, 5-round magazine $448
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subsidiary of the parent company, Ceska Zbrojovka a.s. Uhersky Brod,
(CZUB) of the Czech Republic. All distribution, warranty work and repair
work is located in the Kansas City KS. Location, along with a well stocked
parts department. Factory trained Sales staff and warranty repair
personnel are available to assist you. We look forward to providing you
with the quality, value and service you deserve. Visit: www.cz-usa.com
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AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS post. Prayers are said, there is a guest speaker and a light lunch. Outside
the post, saluting gunfire comes from uniformed vets.
Armalite & Geneseo, Illinois
By late afternoon the flags are taken down, rolled up and put in special
Marks Veterans Day 2010 cases to be stored away. With the luck of more good weather, the flags
NOV 11, 2010 03:59P.M. will re-appear on Memorial Day.

Armalite & Geneseo, Illinois Marks Veterans Day 2010

Armalite & Geneseo, Illinois Marks Veterans Day 2010

Armalite & Geneseo, Illinois Marks Veterans Day 2010 Arthur Steadman ArmaLite, Inc. Communications Director

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Geneseo, IL – -(Ammoland.com)- Geneseo, Illinois the home town of Armalite & Geneseo, Illinois Marks Veterans Day 2010
Armalite Arms Inc, is quite small… just over 6,000 people live here.
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But, each year, this small town makes a big city effort to mark Veterans Veteran Tributes, Veterans Day
Day and to honor our local veterans. Just after dawn, volunteers put out
nearly 650 flags in the city park. Each flag is in memory of a local
veteran. This year there are seven new flags. For the last several years,
bad weather has prevented a full display of these honored flags. This year
all the flags were put on display.

When their task is done, there is hot coffee and pastries waiting for the
volunteers at the nearby VFW post. The ladies of the Geneseo Women’s
Club are up before dawn to make sure the treats are ready.

As the flags quietly mark the day, ceremonies are held inside the VFW

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Wolf Policy Negotiations are a
Ruse
NOV 11, 2010 03:21P.M.
Wolf Policy Negotiations are a Ruse – we need Wolf Control
Letters to the AmmoLand Editor: Got something on your mind? Let us
know and you can see it here.
Manasquan, NJ --(Ammoland.com)- Greetings from Montana.
In a recent article about Wyoming joining Montana and Idaho to
negotiate about wolves, be advised that the sentiment in Montana and
Idaho is not all as it has been held out to be.
There are LOTs of citizens, hunters and landowners in Montana who are
absolutely fed up to the gills with our Department of Fish, Wildlife and
Parks’ tolerance of wolves, total agree-ability to do whatever the feds
want about wolves, and outright complicity with the feds and sometimes
illegal acts done in the process of foisting wolves on Montana.
Throughout this fiasco, FWP has minimized and dramatically
downplayed current and future impact of wolves, especially on game
populations. Their position on wolf impact all along has been so
disingenuous and so incorrect as to qualify as deceit rather than innocent
mistake.
Administrators have actually ordered FWP personnel to silence about
wolf impact on game populations. The people of Montana are angry,
almost beyond measure, at our state wildlife agency for having so readily
sold Montana citizens down the river over wolves.
People in Idaho feel the same, or even more strongly.
And, FYI, there are many of us who bless Wyoming for having held out
on wolf management to prevent the acceptance of an area-wide wolf
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management practice that would favor wolf-lovers at the expense of
hunters, stockgrowers and others.
This is definitely not the picture usually presented – that Montana and
Idaho are smugly happy with the status quo and blame evil Wyoming for
blocking progress to making overpopulation of wolves a permanent
institution here.
In order to radically alter the status quo, I wrote a bill that was
introduced into the 2009 Montana legislative session, SB 183, that would
have forcibly wrested control of wolves out of federal hands, and the
hands of our FWP, and placed wolves under stern management
according to the will of the Legislature (FWP not only has NOT sought
permission from the Legislature for its wolf policy and practices, it has
actually outright ignored legislative direction).
An Idaho clone of that same bill was introduced in the Idaho Legislature
in 2009. That bill didn’t pass in 2009. We fell three votes short in the
Senate. However, we will be back with that bill in 2011, introduced again
by Senator Joe Balyeat (R-Bozeman). With substantially improved public
sentiment (improved for state control of wolves), I believe we can get this
bill passed.
About the three states hiring an attorney to “negotiate” with the USFWS,
I believe that is a ploy invented to help persuade the Montana
Legislature to not pass the 2011 version of SB 183 (no bill number yet for
2011). Heck, the feds know that the wolf train wreck can no longer be
camouflaged. They definitely do not want to be seen as having their hand
on the throttle of the train when it comes completely off the tracks. They
want out, right now. So, there’s nothing for them to “negotiate.” Even if
something reasonable could be negotiated with the USFWS, the results
of that negotiation would and could not bind the federal courts or those
suing to allow the wolf rampage to continue unabated.
So, there is zero potential benefit to the three states negotiation with the
USFWS, EXCEPT that Montana and Idaho wildlife managers can warn
their legislatures to hold off on corrective legislation while “delicate
negotiations” are in progress to magically solve the entire wolf problem.
Ditto for the secret (and thereby illegal in Montana) negotiations that
are rumored to be going on between state wildlife agencies and
Defenders of Wildlife and EarthJustice, the plaintiffs in the pending suit
to block wolf delisting. Absolutely nothing binding can come from any
such negotiations. They are designed only to give state wildlife
administrators a reason to ask state legislatures to hold off on stronger
legislative medicine while the wildlife agencies continue to cooperate
with the stall tactics that are an ongoing win for the wolf advocates.
Negotiations are a ruse – just another tactic to stall any real
solution while wolves put an end to hunting.
Gary Marbut, president
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Alpen Scopes & Optics To be
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NOV 11, 2010 03:11P.M.
Alpen Scopes & Optics To be Featured at QUWF Chapter
Banquets
Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation
Buffalo, Missouri --(Ammoland.com)- Finding the right high quality
hunting and outdoor products is a challenge in itself, combining that
with good people who are involved in our industry and get the
conservation message is what we are always looking for,” states Craig A.
Alderman, of Quail & Upland Wildlife Federation, Inc (QUWF).
“QUWF found a great fit, we are announcing today the
partnership with Alpen Optics, an award winning line of
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is stepping up to assist our chapters and members to provide
products our members and event attendees will be excited to
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is partners like Alpen that are making it possible to “Turn
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“Without great wildlife habitat conservation efforts, our entire industry
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preserve the forests and fields of private and public hunting grounds
with QUWF and their chapters nationwide”, states Vickie Gardner, Vice
President of Alpen Optics.
“Turning-The Dirt” takes a direct passion from within one’s soul, a love
of our natural surroundings and the outreach to let our youth and young
adults understand the lifestyle needed to preserve this tremendous
outdoor privilege we have. QUWF has that passion and with Alpen
Optics, we will make a difference,” declares Vickie.
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Alpen Optics has a line of more than 70 products and accessories backed
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Thermacell’s “Operation: Buzz
Down” Gives Mosquito
Protection To Troops
NOV 11, 2010 02:55P.M.
Thermacell’s “Operation: Buzz Down” Gives 98% Effective
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Bedford, MA --(Ammoland.com)- To support American troops
overseas where biting insects are a health risk, ThermaCELL has
launched “Operation: Buzz Down.”
ThermaCELL is the most effective area repellent available for protection
against biting insects and is taking action to protect the health of those
who protect the freedom of U.S. citizens.
ThermaCELL will donate Appliances and Refill Value Packs for products
sold between Veteran’s Day and Christmas Day 2010 and will include a
personal note from the gift-giver.
For every two UPC codes received, ThermaCELL will provide a free gift
pack including an appliance and providing 60 hours of protection to
troops for Christmas 2010 or to troops being deployed during spring
2011 to places where biting insects are a problem, such as Afghanistan.
According to U.S. Army 1st Lt. Emily K. Baker in a recently published
army document *, U.S. Troops are facing a major mosquito and fly
problem in the Middle East, especially in Afghanistan. “We have tons of
flies and mosquitoes … and mosquitoes are so much worse because it’s
harder to see them.” “Mosquitoes and sand flies present a particular
challenge because they can be carriers of vector-borne diseases such as
malaria. There were 29 cases of malaria reported in 2009…”
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• From Veteran’s Day (11/11/2010) through Christmas (12/25/2010)
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for themselves or as a present.
• Consumer mails in receipt, UPC code and promotion card (before
1/10/2011) and can write a note to a member of the US Military
wishing them a happy holiday season and thanking them for their
service to the country.
• ThermaCELL will donate an Appliance and Refill Value Pack for
every two UPC codes received and will attach a note from the
consumer. Product will be shipped to the military for dispersal.
Consumers will not be able to designate gift packs for a specific
member of the military.
According to Vice President of Marketing Allegra Lowitt,
“Once we learned U.S. Troops are suffering from mosquito
borne illnesses such as malaria, we created a program to
provide troops with protection from infected insects. Our
troops have given us so much; we would like to do something
to make their deployment safer and more comfortable.”
ThermaCELL, a division of The Schawbel Corporation of Bedford,
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* Published on September 9, 2010, by U.S. Army 1st Lt. Emily K. Baker,
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(www.army.mil/-news/2010/09/09/44889-preventive-medicine-keeps-
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A-Way Outdoors in God’s

Country Moves to Sportsman
Channel
NOV 11, 2010 02:29P.M.

A-Way Outdoors in God’s Country Moves to Sportsman

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Greg is no slouch to the outdoors either. He’s is a six-time Michigan

State Turkey Calling Champion, a two-time Deer Calling and Rattling
Champion, and a professional full-time guide with numerous trophy deer
and turkey entries in the record books. He and his father created their
own hunting tactics they have shared with the public through their
hunting videos and their national seminars for years. A-Way Outdoors
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takes the viewer on exciting over-the-shoulder hunting and fishing
adventures from across the U.S., Canada and Africa.
New Berlin, WI --(Ammoland.com)- Sportsman Channel, the leader in
outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, is pleased to announce A-Way
Nature Productions, with producer Blaine Anthony, will
Outdoors in God’s Country is moving to the network starting in January,
continue to edit A-Way Outdoors. “If you have not had the
2011 for 52 weeks.
chance to catch A-Way Outdoors in the past, you need to tune
in to see the stepped-up production, but yet the same friendly
A-Way Outdoors in God’s Country debuts Tuesday, December 28 at 8:30
a.m. ET with re-airs on Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Fridays at 12 p.m. EST. down-home personalities you’ve loved. It’s been enjoyable to
work with the Abbas’ and we look forward to another great
season,” said Anthony.
A-Way Outdoors in God’s Country is an award-winning show that’s
heading into its eleventh season on TV with hosts, Fred and Greg Abbas
Nature Productions also produces The Bear Whisperer (debuting in
and Bob Lindquist. “Keeping in close contact with our viewers is a
2011) and The North American Safari Challenge, formally “Hunting for
priority with all of us at Away Outdoors. After speaking with viewers, we
the Dream.”
made the decision to go back to Sportsman Channel. All of us are
impressed with their growth and their commitment to viewers and
To learn more about A-Way Outdoors in God’s Country or their
producers. We look forward to coming back into your homes every
products, visit http://awayhunting.com
week,” said Greg Abbas.

About Sportsman Channel:

“We are glad to have A-Way Outdoors join us again on
Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital
Sportsman Channel with their top notch production,” said
media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in
Jim Seeley, Director of Programming for Sportsman Channel.
the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming
“Our viewers have enjoyed their hunts and products because
focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities.
they make it so any person can successfully enjoy the
Sportsman Channel is now available in HD, check with your local cable
outdoors.”
or satellite provider. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in
2006, Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households

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and is a part of the nation’s largest multimedia company targeted
exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of
outdoors enthusiasts. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on
Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl),
become a Fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/ sportsmanchannel and
download Sportsman App at www.itunes.com/appstore
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Sportsman Channel Kicks-off
“Show Us Your Buck” Facebook
Campaign
NOV 11, 2010 02:00P.M.
Sportsman Channel Kicks-off “Show Us Your Buck” Facebook
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Enter for a chance to have your special photo be seen by thousands of
online fans!
Sportsman Channel Kicks-off “Show Us Your Buck” Facebook Campaign
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Sportsman Channel
New York, NY --(Ammoland.com)- Sportsman Channel, the leader in
outdoor TV for the American Sportsman, wants to see your big bucks
this hunting season.
Upload your best shots on Sportsman’s Facebook page
(http://facebook.com/sportsmanchannel) for a chance to win a $25
Cabela’s gift card each week until year’s end.
But wait – there’s more! The winning photo, chosen by the elite
Sportsman staff, will be Sportsman Channel’s Facebook profile picture
for that entire week, seen by thousands of online fans! So instead of
seeing Sportsman Channel’s logo when people log in to the Facebook
page, they’ll see your photo!
Don’t hesitate and start uploading your best buck photos today. When
uploading, include the words “Show us Your Buck” in the title. The only
restriction is Sportsman Channel wants to see your mug with the buck
photo. Photos can be of any size deer, taken any year, and with any
choice of firearm or bow. You can submit as many photos as you wish. If
you don’t win the first week, your photo could still be chosen the
following week. Post your questions on Sportsman’s Facebook wall or
send us an email at sportsman@thesportsmanchannel.com
And to see big bucks in real action, watch Full Draw Friday Nights on
Sportsman Channel starting at 8 pm EST. The lineup includes:
Limbsaver’s Own the Zone TV, Strickland’s Archery Adventures, Arrow
Affliction, Maximum Archery World Tour, Limbsaver’s Hardcore Pursuit
and Bowhunter TV.
Contest ends December 31, 2010.
About Sportsman Channel:
Launched in 2003, Sportsman Channel is the only television and digital
media company fully devoted to the more than 82 million sportsmen in
the United States, delivering entertaining and educational programming
focused exclusively on hunting, shooting and fishing activities.
Sportsman Channel is now available in HD, check with your local cable
or satellite provider. Acquired by InterMedia Outdoors Holdings in
2006, Sportsman Channel reaches 27 million U.S. television households
and is a part of the nation’s largest multimedia company targeted
exclusively to serving the information and entertainment needs of
outdoors enthusiasts. Visit www.thesportsmanchannel.com, follow on
Twitter, @SPORTSMANchnl (www.twitter.com/SPORTSMANchnl),
become a Fan on Facebook, www.facebook.com/sportsmanchannel and
download Sportsman App at www.itunes.com/appstore
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Your Right to Hunt & Why
Canada Lynx Matters
NOV 11, 2010 01:07P.M.
Your Right to Hunt & Why Canada Lynx Matters
By Jeremry Rine, Associate Director of State Services
U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance
Columbus, OH --(Ammoland.com)- For years you’ve probably been
seeing our press releases talking about the ongoing court battles over the
Canada lynx and trapping in both Maine and Minnesota.
Hopefully, you’ve read our latest release highlighting the victory on the
recent appeal in Maine.
In the most recent case, the Animal Welfare Institute and the Wildlife
Alliance of Maine filed a lawsuit against the Maine Department of Inland
Fisheries and Wildlife requesting an injunction to permanently shut
down trapping in the state. They claimed that Maine’s trapping
regulations allowed for Canada lynx, a species listed as threatened under
the Endangered Species Act (ESA), to be incidentally caught in traps.
Ultimately, the Court ruled that even if lynx were incidentally caught in
traps the antis had to show that accidentally catching a single lynx
“irreparably harmed” the lynx population as a whole. In the end, they
couldn’t do this. Sportsmen won the case and the subsequent appeal.
If you aren’t a trapper in Maine or in Minnesota there is a good chance
that you’ve wondered what the Canada lynx (and the above case) has to
do with you. Why does a lawsuit concerning lynx in Maine matter to a
hunter in Kansas or a fisherman in Florida?
The answer can be boiled down to two words, legal precedent.
Legal precedents are set when courts interpret what the law says, in this
case the ESA. These interpretations are examples for other courts across
the country to follow. On the surface, the lynx cases were a simple attack
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on trapping in Maine and Minnesota. However, had the antis won; the
legal precedent set by these cases would have set the stage for much,
much more than just a ban on trapping in those states. Anti-hunting
groups across the nation could have used the case as basis in other courts
to attack hunting, fishing, and trapping.
There are all kinds of ridiculous lawsuits that anti-hunting groups could
dream up if they had set a favorable precedent in the lynx cases.
Perhaps they’d set their sights on pheasant hunters in Kansas claiming
they are “harassing” an endangered species by simply walking through
fields that the species might occupy (harassing an endangered species is
prohibited under the ESA). Maybe they’d seek a fishing ban in Florida
because fishermen could accidentally catch a fish listed as threatened
under the ESA.
The sheer amount of time and money that these groups have spent in
court highlights just how important of a precedent the lynx cases could
have set for them and how dangerous it could have been for sportsmen.
They’re willing to spend years in court and countless dollars on legal fees
because they know that if they get that one precedent-setting win it will
make it that much easier for them to chip away at hunting, fishing, and
trapping in other states.
Fortunately, sportsmen have won the first few rounds in the Lynx
battles. Even so, sportsmen can’t turn a blind eye to what is happening in
other states because, in the end, something that seems too far away to
matter, like the Canada lynx in Maine, could end up playing a pivotal role
in whether or not you get to hunt, fish, and trap in your own backyard
tomorrow.
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.
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Winchester Ammunition 2011

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NOV 11, 2010 10:47A.M.

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RMEF Team Honors Soldiers at

Fort Hood Marathon
NOV 11, 2010 10:31A.M.

Winchester Ammunition 2011 New Products RMEF Team Honors Soldiers at Fort Hood Marathon

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Now, that experience is one of the things he’s driving for.”

Today, Zeigler has overcome multiple surgeries, painful rehab and

various setbacks in a long and grueling healing process. But he’s making
progress. In fact, he and his fiancée, Jessica Hansen, on Saturday
completed the Fort Hood half-marathon route on bicycles.

RMEF supplied Hansen, who helped organize the marathon, with

RMEF-logo clothing to use as prizes and gifts. Upon receiving the
merchandise, she e-mailed Allen, saying:

“I picked up the boxes at the Post Office this morning. I broke into tears
when I opened them up. You guys are unbelievable. This stuff is really
great and I know the soldiers are going to be so grateful and so happy to
receive it. I’ll send lots of pictures. Thank you for not only supporting
Patrick but for being patriots in general and for reaching out to other
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
soldiers. RMEF has been life changing for us and we are only getting
started with you guys! Thank you so, so much.”
MISSOULA, Mont. --(Ammoland.com)- A team of marathoners
representing the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation was among the 3,000
For more information about supporting victims and families affected by
athletes who spent Saturday “running to remember” the deadly attack at
the Fort Hood tragedy, visit
Fort Hood, Texas, on Nov. 5, 2009.
http://novemberfifthfamiliesassociation.org.

The Fort Hood Run to Remember, which recognized the one-year

Zeigler’s friends also launched a web site: www.healpatrickzeigler.com.
anniversary of the tragedy and may become an annual event, was part of
a series of weekend activities at the post designed to honor the fallen,
The RMEF team, co-sponsored by Smith & Wesson, included Kevin
provide a time of remembrance for the victims and families affected by
Jarnagin, Bronnice Green, Sean Oneill and Matt Rice. Volunteers also
the shooting, and support those who were wounded. The event featured
manned an RMEF booth at the event.
a half-marathon, 5k, one-mile walk, music and entertainment.

Allen added, “Veterans Day is this week, on Nov. 11, and we ask all
The RMEF team dedicated the 13.1-mile half-marathon to the 13 victims
Americans to do your part in remembering our country’s military
and one unborn child killed in the shooting. But their endeavor also
veterans. If it weren’t for our servicemen and women, we simply
honored the heroic recovery efforts of a special soldier who survived four
wouldn’t enjoy the freedoms and lifestyles that make us who we are as
gunshot wounds in the attack —and who still dreams of recovering well
people, conservationists and sportsmen.”
enough to go elk hunting someday.

About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation:

RMEF “adopted” U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Patrick Zeigler shortly after
Snowy peaks, dark timber basins and grassy meadows. RMEF is leading
the shooting, promising to make his elk-hunting wish come true as soon
an elk country initiative that has conserved or enhanced habitat on over
as he’s healthy enough to go.
5.8 million acres—a land area equivalent to a swath three miles wide and
stretching along the entire Continental Divide from Canada to Mexico.
A fully donated and outfitted elk hunt, along with cards, letters and
RMEF also works to open, secure and improve public access for hunting,
countless prayers and good wishes have been supplied by RMEF
fishing and other recreation. Get involved at www.rmef.org or 800-CALL
members and supporters nationwide.
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president and CEO. “We’re humbled at the sacrifices that he and his
family and colleagues have made, and we’re pleased to be able to offer
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Last December, Zeigler’s father, Pat, told Allen: “When I told Patrick
about the offer to go elk hunting, it was one of the few times I’ve seen his
eyes light up since he’s been in the hospital. He loves to hunt and fish
and be outdoors. He always wanted to hunt elk but never had a chance.

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New Ultra-Light Precision
Shooting Rest Available from
Montie Design
NOV 11, 2010 10:01A.M.
New Ultra-Light Precision Shooting Rest Available from
Montie Design
Research Triangle product design firm continues to expand its lineup of
shooting-related products and equipment.
Montie Design Precision Gun Rest
Montie.com
Morrisville, NC --(Ammoland.com)- Collaborative product design and
development firm Montie Design has announced the availability of the
Precision Rest, the latest in its innovative line of portable hunting and
recreational shooting equipment.
The ultra-light Precision Rest weighs in at just 2.5 lbs for easy transport
in the field or on the trail, and sets up quickly and easily to provide fine
and coarse adjustment for critical shot placement. The Precision Rest is a
product that fills the void between shooting stick type products and
heavy duty, recoil reducing rests.
“We’ve been receiving helpful feedback from customers
who’ve purchased our X-Rest and AR-Rest which is leading
to the development of new products like the Precision Rest,”
said Montie Roland, president of Montie Design.
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The Precision Rest is made of sturdy powder-coated aluminum enabling
steady support for firearms ranging from semi-automatic and bolt-action
rifles to shotguns, muzzle loaders, carbines and pistols. It locks together
with a quick-release lever that provides coarse height adjustment as well
as fast disassembly and transport. Shooters can use the Precision Rest in
prone position or on the bench for indoor or outdoor shooting.
Designer Michael Poorman, the Montie Design staffer who took the
Precision Rest from concept to design, said the biggest difference
between this product and others on the market is its weight and usability
for on-site adjustments in rifle support.
“The biggest challenge in designing the Precision Rest was
making it easy to adjust for the user without making it too
busy or complicated,” he said.
According to Roland, a former competitive shooter, the buzz
surrounding his firm’s equipment has led to an entire product line which
will be launched in time for the Christmas shopping season. The
combined offerings will include Montie Design’s full lineup of shooting
rests, as well as clothing, furniture, and accessories geared toward a
rugged outdoor audience.
“Online sales have been encouraging for us so far, and seeing
how the firearm industry has followed retail’s lead in utilizing
internet and social media marketing, we’ll be launching our
new brand via an online catalog near the beginning of
December,” Roland said.
Over the past two years, firearm retailers and manufacturers have been
posting record profits, despite challenging economic factors. This has in
turn led to more jobs and increased tax revenues.
In addition to sales of shooting equipment being encouraging, Roland
said, the process behind creation of his products has helped draw
attention to his firm’s product design capabilities.
“The shooting gear is definitely a revenue stream, but at our
core we are an innovative product design shop, no doubt,” he
said.
For more information on the Precision Rest or other Montie Design
products and services, visit www.montie.com.
About Montie Design
Montie Design is a collaborative product design and development firm
with core competencies in industrial design, mechanical design and fuzzy
front end services. Implementing a client-centric approach in taking
products from concept to marketplace, Montie Design balances vision
with usability in realizing products that are economical to manufacture,
elegant and robust. The firm operates out of the Research Triangle Park
region of North Carolina with access to industry-leading technology,
resources and innovative thought. For more information, visit
www.montie.com.
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CZ USA Firearms
Kansas City, KS --(Ammoland.com)- This colorful Over and Under
shotgun has the same old world craftsmanship as all of our shotguns but
with a new stylish look.
About:
CZ products are imported exclusively by CZ-USA, a wholly owned
subsidiary of the parent company, Ceska Zbrojovka a.s. Uhersky Brod,
(CZUB) of the Czech Republic. All distribution, warranty work and repair
work is located in the Kansas City KS. Location, along with a well stocked
parts department. Factory trained Sales staff and warranty repair
personnel are available to assist you. We look forward to providing you
with the quality, value and service you deserve. Visit: www.cz-usa.com

This elegant hand engraved work of art is available in four gauges and its
eye-catching engraving will stand alone in the field or range. 12 and 20
gauge models have auto ejectors, while the 28 gauge and .410 have
extractors only.
You will bag more birds and look great doing it with this beauty in your
hands.
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