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Supreme Court and the Second Amendment

June 28, 2010

Citizens in Chicago concerned about their safety and lack of legal ability to defend themselves due a nearly three decade ban on handguns, found some solace. The Supreme Court voted five to four today to uphold the right afforded by the Second Amendment and confirmed those rights for all U.S. citizens, including those living in [...]

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Humane Society of The United States, Truth or Dare?

May 25, 2010

As hunters we all can be proud of our record of giving back to the resource through self-imposed taxes, hunting licenses and generous donations to conservation organizations such as Ducks Unlimited, or the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation . Give yourself a pat on the back. It’s because of you that we have strong game and [...]

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Harassment or Rescue?

April 29, 2010

Whale watchers in Puget Sound last week had an opportunity to watch National Geographic up close and personal. While watching a gray whale in the sound nearly 30 tourists on a whale watching charter saw a group of killer whales attack the whale. The killer whales hammered it from below and [...]

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Illegal Aliens and Hunting

April 26, 2010

One of the national headlines I read recently discusses Arizona’s plan to stringently crack down on illegal aliens caught in that state. I’m all for allowing others into our country to work or visit, but FOLLOW THE RULES!
While reading the article I recalled several of my hunts near the border. In almost every case my [...]

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The Pot Calling the Kettle Black

September 3, 2009

Have you heard of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals? The SPCA is not a big friend of hunters. In fact, if you read through some of the material they try to get into the hands of youth you’ll see they promote enjoying the scenery rather than fishing, and watching wildlife rather [...]

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Finally Some Good News From Congress

August 19, 2009

Late last month while the health care reform was heating up like a branding iron in the fire, a little-advertised bill in the House of Representatives easily passed through the usual political hurdles.
Titled House Resolution 270, the bill recognizes the establishment of Hunters for the Hungry programs across the United States and the contributions of [...]

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