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Before Blackberries, There Were Blackberries

Long before people were spending most of their day trying to “stay connected” with an electronic device called a Blackberry, sweet, delicious blackberries were one of the true highlights of summer. If you’re willing to endure a few prickly points, this wonderful treat is only a pail and a picker away. Continue reading

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SUPREME COURT NOMINEE ELENA KAGAN ON GUNS

During a meeting last week, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) showed Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan the flintlock rifle he received as NRA’s “Man of the Year,” to which Kagan responded, “It’s beautiful . . . It’s gorgeous,” reports ABC News. Despite that friendly exchange, Kagan’s record on gun rights is sparse. Continue reading

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Economic Impact of Firearm’s Industry

At a Capitol Hill briefing on Thursday, the National Shooting Sports Foundation released a newly commissioned report detailing the significant economic impact the firearms and ammunition industry has on the nation’s and each state’s economy. “During difficult economic times and high unemployment rates nationally, our industry actually grew and created 16,800 new, well-paying jobs,” said NSSF President Steve Sanetti. Continue reading

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Battle Lines Drawn Over Wolves

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) has fired a public relations shot against the anti-hunting group Defenders of Wildlife stating that it is a party to “one of the worst wildlife management disasters since the destruction of bison herds in the 19th Century.” This comes amidst continuing policy battles over the listing of both the Northern Rocky Mountain and the Western Great Lakes wolf populations on the Endangered Species List. Continue reading

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Hunter’s Choice Award for America’s Best Looking Turkey

The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA), the nation’s leader in defending your rights to hunt, fish and trap, has created a contest to recognize America’s successful turkey hunters. To enter, submit a photo of your turkey taken during the 2010 spring turkey hunting season along with a $5.00 entry fee. Continue reading

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Ellen DeGeneres Comic Book to Raise Money for HSUS

The nation’s leading anti-hunting organization, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), continues to find creative ways to raise money. The latest is from the sales of a new comic book that outlines the life of stand up comic … Continue reading

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New USSA Program to Defend Sportsmen’s Rights

In addition to getting sportsmen engaged in advocacy, the Sentry Program offers additional benefits, giving sportsmen a “one stop” web site for key information including state hunting regulations, information on where one can find a shooting range and other hunting and fishing tips from recognized leaders in the outdoor community. Continue reading

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Cabela’s Targeted by National Animal Rights Group

The charges by Defenders are grossly misleading. Cabela’s did not sponsor any “wolf-killing” events. Rather, it provided $150 worth of products as a donation to the Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife-Idaho organization. That group organized and conducted three local predator hunts in 2009. The hunts complied with all state and federal laws. Additionally, all available information indicates that no wolves were killed during the hunts. Continue reading

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Purlear Man Wins NWTF’s Grand National Turkey Calling Championship

North Carolina’s Mitchell Johnston emerged from a field of 48 callers to be crowned Senior Division Champion at the 2010 Wild Turkey Bourbon/NWTF Grand National Turkey Calling Championships. Continue reading

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Welcome to Shrievport, your rights are suspended

A few months ago, the National Association for Gun Rights first broke this incredible tale out of Shreveport, Louisiana. At the time, no other gun rights organization had touched the story. But when we tracked down the victim for an … Continue reading

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