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Sportsmen Dismayed by Overthrow of Congressman John Dingell

gengberg November 21st, 2008

U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance801 Kingsmill Parkway, Columbus, OH 43229

Ph. 614/888-4868 • Fax 614/888-0326

Website: www.ussportsmen.org • E-mail: info@ussportsmen.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Greg R. Lawson (614) 888-4868 ext. 214

November 21, 2008 Sharon Hayden (614) 888-4868 ext. 226

Sportsmen Dismayed by Overthrow of Congressman John Dingell

Anti-Hunting Representative Assumes Pivotal Committee Chairmanship
(Columbus, Ohio) - The United States Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA) expresses its dismay today over the news that U.S. Representative Henry Waxman (D- CA) toppled Representative John Dingell (D- MI) as Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Rep. Dingell has been a tireless champion of sportsmen issues for decades, while Rep. Waxman has a long history of supporting the causes of extremist animal rights and anti-firearm groups. Given the recent call by President-elect Barack Obama for a broad and bipartisan approach to governing, this action raises serious doubts in the eyes of sportsmen.

“Rep. Dingell understood and cared about sportsmen and their devotion to conservation,” said USSA Vice President of Government Affairs, Rob Sexton. “On the other hand, Rep. Waxman, an environmental activist, has consistently earned a 100 percent rating from the leading anti-hunting group in the country, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), which has sought to use the Endangered Species Act to stop hunting.”

Among Rep. Waxman’s anti-hunting votes are:

* against allowing hunting, fishing, and trapping in the East Mojave Scenic Area;
* against the National Wildlife Refuge Improvement Act of 1996 that enshrined hunting, fishing, and trapping as a priority use of wildlife refuges;
* for banning the importation of polar bear trophies and resulting in a loss of conservation funding;

Beyond his strong support of anti-hunting legislation, Rep. Waxman has also been a consistent opponent of Second Amendment rights. According to Sexton, “He has voted for nearly all anti-firearm bills in Congress going back to the so-called ‘Assault Weapon Ban’ and the ‘Brady Bill.’ Both of those bills were punitive and designed to prohibit law abiding citizens from engaging in their constitutional rights.” Continue Reading »

Media Resource on So-Called “Assault Weapons”

gengberg November 21st, 2008

MEDIA ADVISORY

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Date: November 21, 2008
Contact: Ted Novin, 203-426-1320, tnovin@nssf.org

TO: All Media
FROM: National Shooting Sports Foundation
SUBJECT: Media Resource On So-called “Assault Weapons”

Over the last several weeks, hundreds of stories have appeared nationwide about increasing firearm sales due to gun owners’ concerns that President-elect Obama and a Democrat-controlled Congress will pass legislation limiting the Second Amendment rights of Americans.

Visit NSSF’s Media Resource page:

Background Information on
So-called “Assault Weapons”

Firearms retailers report that many firearm customers are interested in buying semi-automatic rifles that have a military look to them. There is much confusion among the public and the media about how these rifles function and about their legitimate uses for target shooting and hunting. Often incorrectly referred to as semi-automatic “assault weapons,” they are the type of firearms that President-elect Obama has indicated he would seek to ban by making permanent the expired 1994 so-called “assault weapons” ban.

To help promote accurate reporting about these commonplace semi-automatic firearms, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has produced a media resource page located on the NSSF.org Web site in the Media Resources section at http://nssf.org/media/FactSheets/Semi-Auto_Background.cfm. There are helpful videos that explain the difference between fully automatic military and semi-automatic military look-alike rifles, and a Q&A section. Of course, NSSF spokespersons are always available to assist media with their questions.

Few media stories have explained the difference between true fully automatic military assault rifles and the politically labeled, so-called “assault rifle.” A true assault rifle — the M-16 and AK-47 are examples — is a fully automatic military weapon capable of continuous firing as long as the trigger is depressed, like a machine gun. Automatic firearms were severely restricted from civilian ownership by the 1934 National Firearms Act. By comparison, the politically labeled so-called “assault rifle”– the AR-15 is an example — looks like its military counterpart but functions only as a semi-automatic, firing just one round with each pull of the trigger, similar to many deer rifles and shotguns used to break clay targets. These semi-automatic rifles can be purchased and owned by civilians who pass the standard FBI background check. Although it has a modern military look, the semi-automatic rifle’s operation is very different from a military machine gun and, in fact, is based on 100-year-old technology. It is NOT a “machine gun,” but those who would ban it would have you think so.

These semi-automatic rifles are driving the market for firearm sales because they are a relatively new product that provides owners with a durable and reliable firearm. These rifles are used for target shooting, varmint hunting and deer hunting, as well as being an option for home defense.

We invite media to make use of the NSSF resource page.

Thank you.

Big Buck Photo Contest

gengberg November 21st, 2008

BIG BUCK PHOTO CONTEST!Free entry at ...
www. MyHuntingPage .com
“Show ‘em Whatcha Got!”

Prizes by Sportsmans Warehouse, Forge Bow, Textured Images, Wudyaget, Purify My Hunt, Hunt-N-Bag, “bigshot”, and more to come!

New Madduck Posting 11-18-08

gengberg November 19th, 2008

Madduck’s new posting looks at swan hunting, the similarities between the economic collapse and looming duck crisis, and the flawed effort to recruit new hunters into the duck-hunting fraternity. You won’t find these insightful analyses anywhere else. Go now to www.Madduck.org

Local Column River Currents 11-17-08

gengberg November 19th, 2008

    It’s almost here, that nine-day period starting this Saturday, November 22 when about 650,000 hunters take to Wisconsin’s woods and fields hoping to bag a deer or two for themselves and friends. This is the 157th statewide gun deer season in Wisconsin with the deer herd now estimated to be somewhere between 1.5 and 1.7 million deer.
The discovery of CWD (chronic wasting disease) in 2002 in southwest Wisconsin changed deer hunting for some in this part of the state and some hunters even quit hunting due to the disease even though there has never been any problem with the disease affecting humans if the deer is properly cleaned and processed.
This area of Wisconsin is part of the 11-county South Central Region (SCR) where most of the land is within the chronic wasting disease Management Zone (CWD-MZ). Many rules and regulations have been made simpler unlike past deer hunting seasons where there were many statewide regulations and special seasons for the CWD zones. The special CWD zones have been combined into one large zone (the CWD-MZ) of 8,849 square miles and 18 Deer Management Units in 19 counties. Long gone are the smaller zones like the Disease Eradication Zone which has been included into the larger zone.
The main difference in the CWD-MZ and the rest of the state is that the entire CWD-MZ is unlimited Earn-A-Buck during the nine-day season, the muzzleloader season, the late archery season, and the late hunt. The other differences are; there is an antlerless-only season from December 11 to 14, deer tags are free in the CWD-MZ zone after you purchase a license, and free deer testing.
There is a new program for donating venison called Target Hunger. These days, there are many families looking for alternative ways to feed their families. Initially, the DNR paid for processing deer for donation to food pantries. But, with the hard times that the DNR is facing there no longer is funds available to pay for this program. But, this deer there is a new program in place to help the needy. Don Bates, the CWD operations chief, said that, “Hunters will be able to drop off their deer at participating meat processors as well as at Department of Natural Resources operated stations where Target Hunger volunteers will be present.” Continue Reading »

Northwoods Report by Naomi Shapiro 11-17-08

gengberg November 19th, 2008

As of November 17, 2008:

Fishing, Outdoor, and Event Reports for
Eagle River, Wisconsin,
Wausau/Central Wisconsin area;
Lake of the Woods and Rainy River out of Sportsman’s Lodge (Baudette,
Minnesota).
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EDITOR’S NOTE: No reports will be issued on Monday, Nov. 24, 2008. Reports
will resume on their normal schedule, on Monday, Dec. 1, 2008.
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THIS WEEK’S HEADLINES:

– Good action for musky, walleye, northern and crappies in the Eagle River,
Wisconsin area.

– Walleye continue to hit hard and often on the south end of Lake of the
Woods, out of Sportsman’s Lodge, Baudette Minnesota.

– Big muskies and northerns hitting hard, with good walleye action, and the
deer rut in full swing, in the Wausau/Central Wisconsin area.

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WEEKLY OUTDOOR AND FISHING REPORTS, and current calendars:

***Eagle River, Wis. (VILAS COUNTY) — as of November 17, 2008:

(Head): Good action for musky, walleye, northern and crappies in the Eagle
River, Wisconsin area.

With the water temps in the low 40s in the Eagle River area, musky are
starting to bite aggressively and the action is consistently ramping up.
Fish over the dying/”garbage” weeds at the deep edge, OR fish over
hardbottom outside of the weed beds. The musky are slowly migrating to the
steepest edges on the deepest parts of lakes in the Eagle River area. Use
12-14 inch suckers on quick strike rigs, or cast rubber baits such as
Bulldawgs or Suzy Suckers. Deep diving crankbaits such as Depth Raiders and
Ernie’s are also working well.

Walleye action in the Eagle River area is good. Fish 15 to 30 feet of
water, over hardbottom areas. Use a jig and a minnow.

Northern are still hanging in and around the weeds in 15 feet of water or
less in the Eagle River area. Good action using medium suckers or chubs
under a slip bobber, or casting a Husky Jerk or smaller musky bait

Crappies are suspending two to six feet off the bottom in 20 to 30 feet of
water in the Eagle River area. Use a crappie minnow under a slip bobber.
Good action. Some perch are being caught while fishing for walleye in the
Eagle River area. Sizes are a mixed bag.

(Report for the Eagle River Chamber of Commerce based on Creative
Brilliance interview with licensed guides, Mat Hegy and “Ranger Rick”
Krueger of Guides Choice Pro Shop).

Contact info for Eagle River:
* Eagle River Chamber of Commerce; 800-359-6315; 715-479-6400; e-mail:
info@eagleriver.org; web: www.eagleriver.org
* Guide’s Choice Pro Shop, 715-477-2248
* George Langley, Eagle River Fishing Guides Association, 715-479-8804.
e-mail: fishing@eaglesportscenter.com Continue Reading »

Outdoor Horizons Radio Interview with DNR Fisheries Specialist, Scott Harpold at the Recent Leech Lake Muskie Stocking plus more…

gengberg November 16th, 2008

Guides and outdoormen Wally Banfi, Tony Puccio, and Gary Engberg talk local fishing opportunities in southern Wisconsin on the Wisconsin River, Lake Wisconsin, and the Madison Chain of Lakes for walleyes, sauger, northern pike, and muskies.

Hunting for deer, pheasants, and other game is discussed with the approaching deer season. The interview is with DNR Fish Technician, Scott Harpold during last week’s stocking of Leech Lake strain muskies on the Lake Monona where Gary caught up with him. Plus more outdoor tips and info. Tune into Outdoor Horizons Saturdays at 8:00 AM on WTDY 1670 AM in Madison, Wisconsin. Or go to wtdy.com where the shows are archived or this website

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PETA Calls for Under 18 Hunting Ban

gengberg November 14th, 2008

U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance801 Kingsmill Parkway, Columbus, OH 43229

Ph. 614/888-4868 • Fax 614/888-0326

Website: www.ussportsmen.org • E-mail: info@ussportsmen.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Greg R. Lawson (614) 888-4868 ext. 214

November 13, 2008 Sharon Hayden (614) 888-4868 ext. 226

PETA Calls for “Under-18″ Hunting Ban

Letter to Arizona Governor Exploits Tragedy

(Columbus, Ohio) - The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA) decries the most recent effort of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to ban hunting in Arizona.

On November 11, PETA sent a letter to the Governor of Arizona, Janet Napolitano, urging support of legislation that would ban hunting by anyone younger than 18.

PETA is attempting to exploit recent November 5 news coverage of a tragedy in which an eight year-old boy allegedly shot and killed his father, Vincent Romero, and Timothy Romans with a .22-caliber rifle. The organization claims that the violent act was fomented by a recent family prairie dog hunting trip.

PETA told Gov. Napolitano that hunting teaches “children to see others as nothing more than living targets.”

“PETA always uses the most distasteful tactics to make headlines. In this case it is exploiting a tragic situation to advance its anti-hunting agenda,” said USSA Executive Vice President Rick Story.

“There is no reason to believe that banning hunting for youth would have prevented this act”, Story said. “A ban on hunting for those under 18 will prohibit thousands of law abiding, responsible sportsmen and their children from engaging in a time honored tradition”, he said.

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. For more information about the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance and its work, call (614) 888-4868 or visit its website, www.ussportsmen.org.

Stormy Kromer’s Bear Hunting Camp at Lambeau Field

gengberg November 14th, 2008

Stormy Kromer’s Bear Hunting Camp at Lambeau Field
Sunday, November 16, 2008

Win a Lambeau Field Stormy Kromer

Stop by Stormy Kromer’s Bear Hunting Camp this Sunday at Lambeau Field’s Tundra Tailgate Zone! You don’t need game tickets to get in the TTZ.
Bear Hunting Camp at the Tundra Tailgate ZoneWhere & When
Sunday, November 16
8:00 am– 1:00 pm
Tundra Tailgate Zone at Lambeau Field

Are you a good shot?

Come by Stormy Kromer’s Bear Hunting Camp at Lambeau’s Tundra Tailgate Zone and try your hand at Bear hunting! (Fear not– no actual bears will be harmed at our camp. We’ll leave that to the Packers.) If you’re a good enough shot, you could win a Lambeau Field Stormy Kromer Cap or a Stormy Kromer tee shirt.

Stormy Kromer Mercantile
1238 Wall Street
Ironwood, Michigan 49938
www.stormykromer.com

Can’t Make it to Lambeau Field? We’ve just added more items to our sales & specials section.

If you don’t have a Lambeau Field Stormy Kromer yet, you can get one on the Packers Pro Shop website.

Here is the Link to the Record (?) Buck Shot in Buffalo County Wisconsin This is the video link when the deer was in velvet.

gengberg November 14th, 2008

Here is the link to a video of this buck before he was shot in velvet!http://fieldandstream.blogs.com/whitetail365/2008/09/exclusive-video.html

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