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AmmoLand Gun News December 9th 2010
AmmoLand Gun News December 9th 2010
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AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS The competition is open to resident Alabama artists only. All eligible
entries will be on display February 25, 2011, at the Richard Beard
Enter The 2011 Alabama Building, 1445 Federal Dr., Montgomery, Ala., 36107.
Waterfowl Stamp Art Contest Only original horizontal artworks depicting a species of North American
DEC 08, 2010 05:05P.M. migratory duck or goose will be eligible. The wood duck, pintail, and
American wigeon — depicted in the winning artwork of three previous
Enter The 2011 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp Art Contest year’s contests — are not eligible as the subject for the 2012-2013
Waterfowl Stamp.
About:
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s
natural resources through five divisions: Marine Police, Marine
Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater
Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR, visit www.outdooralabama.com
.
Outdoor Alabama
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AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS removing from place of kill, twelve counts of failure to record deer
kill on harvest record, one count of possessing deer during closed
Maryland Natural Resources season, and one count of possessing red-tailed hawk. The charges
stem from a three week investigation that resulted into a search
Police Blotter and seizure warrant that was executed on the McCallister
DEC 08, 2010 03:12P.M. residence. A red tailed hawk was seized and given to Tri-State
Rehabilitation Center for rehabilitation. A rifle, whitetail deer and
Maryland Natural Resources Police Blotter numerous antlers were also seized during the search.
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Tags: Conservation Officers, Hunting News, Law Breakers, Maryland,
Maryland DNR, NRP, Poaching, Wildlife Officers
Annapolis, MD --(Ammoland.com)- Anne Arundel County
• On December 7, 2010 at 4:45 p.m., the Maryland Natural AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS
Resources Police (NRP) charged Anthony Michael Smith, 31 of
Glen Burnie, Md., with hunting while intoxicated/under the Youth Trapper Education
influence of alcohol, hunting forest game with a shotgun capable of
holding more than three shells, and failure to wear fluorescent Workshops
orange while hunting forest game. NRP officers approached Smith DEC 08, 2010 02:58P.M.
at River Road and Furnace Road in Linthicum during a routine
patrol. Smith showed signs of being under the influence of alcohol Youth Trapper Education Workshops
and failed a field sobriety test. He was in possession of a 12 gauge
shotgun and two unopened beers.
Garrett County
Wicomico County
Outdoor Alabama
• On December 3, NRP charged Matthew Lee McCallister, 39 of
Allen, Md., with twelve counts of failure to field tag deer before
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About: This small difference provides us with depth perception. The dominant
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources eye is primarily relied on for precise positional information and the non-
promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s dominant eye is used to help determine distances.
natural resources through five divisions: Marine Police, Marine
Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater This ability to determine the distance to an object is due to the two eyes
Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR, visit www.outdooralabama.com
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About:
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s SOG’s “Are You The Gunny?” Contest
natural resources through five divisions: Marine Police, Marine
Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater
Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR, visit www.outdooralabama.com
.
Tags: ADCNR, Alabama, Firearms Training, Gun Training, Target SOG Knives
Shooting
Contest On Wednesday, December 8th, SOG Specialty Knives and Tools will kick
off the “Are You The Gunny?” contest. Participants will be asked to
DEC 08, 2010 02:24P.M. videotape and upload their best Gunny impression to SOG’s Facebook
page (www.facebook.com/SOGKnivesAndTools).
SOG’s “Are You The Gunny?” Contest
The best impression will be selected with a winner and guest flown to Las
Vegas for the 2011 Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show and
Conference. Besides gaining access to the show as a guest of SOG, the
winner will be invited to a special cocktail party on the first night to meet
The Gunny himself.
Full entry information and contest rules will be posted on the SOG
Facebook page on Wednesday, along with a special video message from
The Gunny. I have also included information below on some of the
brand-new products SOG will be introducing at the 2011 SHOT Show.
After years as a drill instructor in the U.S. Marine Corps, R. Lee Ermey
became widely known for his Academy Award-nominated performance
in Full Metal Jacket as well as roles in Apocalypse Now, the Toy Story
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trilogy, and the History Channel series Lock N’ Load With R. Lee Ermey. lowest, most discreet carry possible. We also had the foresight to
Ermey is a spokesperson for SOG (www.sogknives.com), the favored incorporate an additional safety lock that gives added security
brand for specialty knives and tools by the military, law enforcement, when the blade is closed.
industrial tradesmen and outdoorsmen worldwide.
About:
The SHOT Show is the world’s largest and most comprehensive trade SOG was an acronym which stood for Studies and Observations Group.
show for professionals involved with the shooting sports and hunting Sanctioned to develop and purchase their own equipment, SOG created
industries, and is the premier showcase of combined firearms, several knives for use in one of the harshest environments in the world.
ammunition, outdoor apparel, optics and more. It will be held at the It was in the spirit of this elite group, and the quality equipment they
Sands Expo & Convention Center from January 18-21. Full information commissioned, that SOG Specialty Knives and Tools was founded in
can be found at www.shotshow.org. 1986 by Spencer Frazer. Visit: www.sogknives.com
• Double Headed Axe (F12-N) Brought to you by - AMMOLAND.COM - Firearms & Shooting Sports
• The SOG Double Headed Axe lets you get medieval when you work. News Ammo Land.com Submit Gun, Ammo and Shooting Related News
Based on the construction and durability of the world renowned at Ammo Land.com
Tomahawk, but with a heavier two edged head, this formidable axe
can shape, split and cut wood, harvest timber, as well as be used in SOG’s “Are You The Gunny?” Contest
military/LE operations for breaching, extraction, etc. It is big
enough to exert significant power with a two-handed grip but light Tags: Contest, FaceBook, Gunny Challenge, R. Lee Ermey, Shooting
enough to use with a single hand. Media News, SHOT, SOG
• FastHawk (F06T-N)
• The SOG FastHawk is faster, lighter, more agile, and easier to carry AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS
than its sibling the Tactical Tomahawk. This is not to say it is not
still powerful, versatile, and functional. It is a tool that will be used Hunting And Trapping
for much more than you might anticipate. Chopping, breaking,
cutting, hammering, piercing, digging, prying, pounding shaving, Opportunities For Winter
notching, opening and throwing are all capabilities well within the DEC 08, 2010 11:02A.M.
FastHawk’s reach.
Pennsylvania Hunting And Trapping Opportunities For
• Forge (FG01-L) Winter
• The SOG Forge evokes a period in Japanese history when honor
was the most highly coveted virtue; It was a time when everything
was handmade with meticulous care. A good knife or sword was
meant to last for life- and as such, The Forge is built using both
traditional and modern methods. It projects a sense of elegance
and sophistication at the same time- The VG-10 san mai blade is
hammer forged creating the distinctive pattern and the handle is
precisely fitted using a stepped topo design for exemplary balance
and feel. And because so detail is overlooked, the sheath is as good
as the knife- crafted in Japan from thick rich leather, with a splash
design stitched into it’s face. A beautiful collectors item.
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They include seasons for deer, snowshoe hare, ruffed grouse, squirrel, WMUs 2B, 5C and 5D. Those restrictions do not apply to those portions
cottontail, pheasant, coyote, fisher, bobcat, beaver and other furbearers, of Beaver, Berks, Butler, Lehigh, Northampton, Washington and
crows, doves and waterfowl. Westmoreland counties contained in WMUs 2B and 5C, where firearms
deer hunters may choose to use a rifle, shotgun or crossbow.
The statewide late archery and flintlock muzzleloader deer seasons run
concurrently from Dec. 27 to Jan. 15. Hunters using archery or muzzleloader licenses, and hunting with those
special sporting arms, are not required to wear fluorescent orange
In Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) 2B, 5C and 5D, the late archery clothing while afield, but are encouraged to do so where the seasons
and late flintlock seasons run from Dec. 27-Jan. 29. In addition, all overlap with late season firearms deer hunters. Special regulations area
hunters with WMU 2B 5C or 5D antlerless deer licenses can use any legal hunters must wear 250 square inches of fluorescent orange clothing,
sporting arm to harvest antlerless deer from Dec. 27-Jan. 29. unless they possess an archery or muzzleloader license and are hunting
with a bow, flintlock or crossbow.
The small game seasons are as follows: squirrel, Dec. 13-23 and Dec. 27
to Feb. 5; ruffed grouse, Dec. 13-23 and Dec. 27 to Jan. 22; rabbit, Dec. Those hunting in the late seasons also may take coyotes with either a
13-23 and Dec. 27 to Feb. 26; and snowshoe hare, Dec. 27-Jan. 1. In general hunting license or a furtaker license, 24 hours a day, from July 1-
addition, pheasants (males and females) will be open from Dec. 13-23 June 30, including Sundays, as per specifics listed on page 77 of the
and Dec. 27 to Feb. 5, in WMUs 1A, 1B, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 2010-11 Hunting and Trapping Digest. The bag limit is unlimited, and
4A, 4B, 4D, 5C and 5D. hunters may use electronic calls and can pursue coyotes without wearing
fluorescent orange in most instances. Also, trappers can take an
There is no pheasant hunting in the four Wild Pheasant Recovery Areas unlimited number of coyotes until Feb. 20.
(see pages 22-23 of the 2010-11 Digest). Additionally, there is no dog
training of any manner or small game hunting from the first Sunday in Trappers also may use cable restraints for foxes and coyotes from Dec.
February through July 31 in the four WPRAs. 26 through Feb. 20. In order to participate in this season, trappers must
have passed a mandatory cable restraint certification program, which
Hunters who participate in any of these seasons must have a general was developed and implemented with the assistance of the Pennsylvania
hunting license, which provides Pennsylvania hunting privileges through Trappers Association.
June 30. Depending on the deer season hunters are participating in, they
also must meet additional licensing and fluorescent orange Furbearer hunting seasons continuing through the winter months,
requirements. include: red and gray foxes, until Feb. 19, including Sundays; raccoons,
until Feb. 19; bobcats, for those with special permits, from Dec. 18-Jan.
All antlerless deer taken by hunters in the late archery and special 9; and skunks, opossums and weasels, until June 30 (certain restrictions
regulations area antlerless seasons must be tagged with an unused apply during the spring gobbler season, so please refer to page 77 of the
WMU-specific antlerless deer license harvest tag or a Deer Management 2010-11 Digest).
Assistance Program (DMAP) antlerless deer permit harvest tag.
Furbearer trapping seasons include: beavers, Dec. 26-March 31 (bag
Flintlock muzzleloader season participants may harvest an antlerless limits depend on WMU, which is outlined on page 77 of the 2010-11
deer with either a WMU-specific or DMAP-specific antlerless deer Digest); minks and muskrats, until Jan. 9; raccoons, skunks, opossums,
license/permit or general hunting license deer harvest tag. Buck hunting foxes and weasels, until Feb. 20; fishers, for those with special permits,
in the late seasons is governed by antler restrictions and limited to only from Dec. 18-23; and bobcats, for those with special permits, from Dec.
bowhunters and flintlock muzzleloader hunters who possess an unused 18-Jan. 9.
general hunting license deer harvest tag.
“Trappers seeking new locations to place sets are encouraged to contact
During the flintlock season, only single-barrel long-guns .44 caliber or any of the agency’s six region offices for contact information for
larger and flintlock handguns .50 caliber or larger with a flintlock landowners looking for relief from nuisance beavers,” Roe said. He also
ignition system are permitted. The firearm must be an original or recommended trappers review the various “Field Officer Game
reproduction of a gun used prior to 1800. Peep sights and fiber-optic Forecasts” available online (www.pgc.state.pa.us).
inserts are permitted, as well as iron, open “V” or notched sights. A
flintlock ignition system consists of a hammer containing a naturally- Crows may be hunted on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until April 10.
occurring stone which is spring-propelled onto an iron or steel frizzen,
which, in turn, creates sparks to ignite the gunpowder. Flintlock Dove hunters also will have late season opportunities when dove season
muzzleloader hunters may use “any single projectile” ammunition. reopens Dec. 27-Jan. 1. Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise
to sunset, and the daily limit is 15.
Hunters are reminded that firearms limitations for special regulations
counties – Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Waterfowl hunters have plenty of hunting opportunities to pursue from
Philadelphia – remain in effect for the extended antlerless season in December into March. Hunters can take Canada geese and white-fronted
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geese during the following upcoming seasons: Atlantic Population Zone, AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS
Dec. 21-Jan. 29; Southern James Bay Canada Goose Hunting Zone, Dec.
13-Jan. 26; and Resident Canada Goose Zone, from Dec. 18-Feb. 19. Firearms Instructor Course at
Statewide snow goose season runs until Feb. 19, after which the the ISRA Range
conservation season runs from Feb. 19 through April 16. In addition to DEC 08, 2010 10:28A.M.
all required licenses, conservation season snow goose hunters must
obtain a free permit from the Game Commission website. Snow goose Firearms Instructor Course at the ISRA Range
conservation hunters also may use electronic calls and decoys, as well as
hunt from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
Ducks, sea ducks, coots and mergansers may be hunted in the Lake Erie
Zone until Jan. 1; in the North Zone, until Jan. 4; in the Northwest Zone,
until Dec. 30; and in the South Zone until Jan. 17.
For details on waterfowl bag limits in each of the zones, please consult
the Pennsylvania 2010-11 Guide to Migratory Game Bird Hunting, which
is available on the agency’s website (www.pgc.state.pa.us) by clicking on
the “Migratory Game Bird” in the “Quick Clicks” box in the right-hand
column of the homepage.
Tags: Hunting News, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Game Commission, This course is designed with instructor development as the primary focus
Trapping for the firearms instructor. Classroom training familiarizes personnel
with a suggested course format for pistol training.
About:
The ISRA is the state’s leading advocate of safe, lawful and responsible
firearms ownership. Since 1903, the ISRA has represented the interests
of over 1.5 million law-abiding Illinois firearm owners Visit:
www.isra.org
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News Ammo Land.com Submit Gun, Ammo and Shooting Related News hunters are reminded that they have until close of business this Friday,
at Ammo Land.com December 10th, to apply for available permits for the 2011 Spring Turkey
Season.
Firearms Instructor Course at the ISRA Range
Preliminary permit levels for the Spring Turkey Hunting Season are set
Tags: Firearms Instructors, Firearms Training, Gun Training, Illinois at 225,420 total permits (not including Ft. McCoy or State Park &
State Rifle Association, Instructor Training, ISRA Disabled Only Hunting Zones). This is the same number of permits that
were available for the 2010 spring season.
AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS Applications for the permit drawing cost $3 and may be purchased at all
authorized license agents, through the Online Licensing Center on the
Wisconsin Hunters Have Until DNR website, at Wisconsin DNR Service Centers, or by calling toll-free 1-
877-LICENSE (1-877-945-4236). Applications postmarked after the
Friday December 10Th, To December 10th deadline, or filled out incorrectly, will not be considered
for the drawings.
Apply For 2011 Spring Turkey
Applications for Special Turkey Hunts for Hunters with Disabilities also
Permits due December 10th
DEC 08, 2010 10:22A.M.
As a reminder to those hunters with disabilities who wish to hunt turkey
Wisconsin Hunters Have Until Close Of Business On Friday, next spring on private lands, there is an alternate opportunity available
December 10Th, To Apply For 2011 Spring Turkey Permits using a separate application and authorization form.
Permit winners may then purchase their required 2011 Spring Turkey
License ($15 for Wisconsin residents and $60 for non-residents) and
2011 Wild Turkey Stamp ($5.25). Conservation Patrons and Senior
Citizen Recreation Card holders do not need to purchase a turkey license
or turkey stamp. The permit (carcass tag) will be printed at the time of
purchase.
Permits remaining after the initial drawing for the 2011 spring turkey
season will be issued for sale one zone per day on a first-come, first-
Wisconsin DNR served basis in late March, at a date to be specified later.
MADISON, WI --(Ammoland.com)- Wild turkey and black bear Brought to you by - AMMOLAND.COM - Firearms & Shooting Sports
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News Ammo Land.com Submit Gun, Ammo and Shooting Related News “Jay and Brendan initially gave us space in the book to
at Ammo Land.com promote our mission and our upcoming 50th Anniversary.
That was generous of them at the time and their generosity
Wisconsin Hunters Have Until Friday December 10Th, To Apply For continues with this special promotion,” said RGS President
2011 Spring Turkey Permits and CEO Mike Zagata.
Tags: Game Permits, Hunting News, Turkey Camp, Turkey Hunting, “I have read the book and it does contain a lot of truly new
Wisconsin information about hunting this magnificent bird, including
the use of the Internet for finding potential grouse covers. I
sincerely hope RGS members and other grouse hunters will
AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS put this book on their holiday gift and winter reading lists,
and thereby support the RGS,” Zagata continued.
Grouse Book Authors To Donate
Portion Of Their Sales To
Ruffed Grouse Society
DEC 08, 2010 10:12A.M.
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Society, Sage Grouse, Sportsmens Charitys In addition to the defendants arrested in the federal case, authorities this
morning arrested five suspects who are expected to be prosecuted by the
Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
AMMOLAND.COM SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS
“One of ATF’s strategies for preventing violent crime is to
LAPD & ATF Investigation Into disrupt and dismantle underground firearms trafficking
pipelines and take down those responsible for supplying
Illegal Gun sales Leads to violent offenders with crime guns,” said John A. Torres,
Special Agent in Charge, ATF Los Angeles Field Division.
Indictments on Federal
“This investigation shows that ATF is at the frontline in
Weapons Charges combating violent crime through partnerships with fellow law
DEC 08, 2010 09:15A.M. enforcement agencies. ATF will continue to seek out and
eradicate those threatening the safety of our communities.”
Joint LAPD – ATF Investigation Into Illegal Gun sales Leads to
Indictment of Nine on Federal Weapons Charges “As Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, I have been
committed to working closely with our federal partners,”
said;LAPD Chief Charlie Beck.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives • Victor Huerta, 20, of Paramount, who allegedly participated in
several of the gun transactions;
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Ammoland.com)- Federal and local authorities
this morning arrested five defendants who were named by a federal • Ernesto Figueroa Chavez, 21, of La Puente, an illegal alien who
grand jury in a 19—count indictment that alleges illegal firearms sales allegedly supplied the gun in three transactions prior to being
and drug trafficking offenses. deported to Mexico in October;
Two of the nine defendants named in the indictment were already in • Robert Francis Evangelista, 32, of Montebello, who was allegedly
state custody, and authorities continue to search for one fugitive. An involved in seven firearms transactions;
investigation is continuing into the identity of the ninth defendant
named in the indictment. • Sergio Herrera, 30, of South Gate, who allegedly sold one firearm;
The indictment, which was returned on September 28, outlines a series • Ivan Reyes, 34, who is a fugitive currently being sought by
of firearms transactions in which guns — including machine guns, authorities for allegedly selling one firearm and being involved in a
sawed—off shotguns and assault rifles — were sold to undercover narcotics transaction;
operatives from April 2009 through June 2010.
• Robert Michael Roybal, 23, of El Sereno, who allegedly was
During this morning’s operation, ATF agents and LAPDofficers seized 12 involved in two firearms transactions and is currently in state
firearms, including seven handguns and one machine gun, and at least custody;
five pounds of marijuana. With this morning’s seizures, this investigation
has resulted in a total of 35 firearms being taken off the streets. • Ramon Lopez, 33, of South Los Angeles, who allegedly was
involved in one gun transaction and is currently in state custody;
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LAPD & ATF Investigation Into Illegal Gun sales Leads to Indictments
on Federal Weapons Charges
Tags: ATF, BATFE, California, Gun Crimes, Illegal Guns, LAPD, Law
Breakers Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
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Investigators are seeking the public’s help with identifying the subjects
involved and providing information on the location of any or all of the
stolen firearms. Anyone with information is encouraged to call ATF’s
toll-free, 24—hour hotline at 1—888—ATF—TIPS (1—888—283—8477)
or Savannah/Chatham County Crime Stoppers at (912) 234—2020.
Callers can remain anonymous.
Tags: ATF, BATFE, Gun Crimes, Gun Retailers, Gun Shops, Rewards,
Stolen Guns
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