New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Reminds Hunters To Wear Blaze Orange When Heading Afield
Hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to put on a bright orange article of clothing when they head afield in New Hampshire this fall. Wearing a fluorescent orange hat, vest or jacket makes you highly visible and is one of several key safety precautions for hunters, hikers and others enjoying the autumn woods. “Wearing
Sign Up For The Protect Your Freedom To Hunt Luncheon
Registration is now open for SCI’s Protect Your Freedom to Hunt luncheon and auction. The luncheon will be held Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, during SCI’s 47th Annual Hunters’ Convention in Reno, Nevada. SCI Life Member Jack Carr, a New York Times bestselling author, outdoorsman and former U.S. Navy SEAL, is the keynote speaker at the luncheon. Before writing his
America’s Hunting Heritage Program Earns Emmy Nomination
At a time when more kids are less connected with the natural world, a new television series is reshaping the image of our conservation heritage while promoting outdoor lifestyles in households and classrooms across the country. Last year, Safari Club International Foundation and the Hunter Legacy 100 Fund joined forces with the Emmy-winning Into the
The Hits Keep Coming For Dick’s Sporting Goods Following Intra-Store Gun Ban
Executives from Dick’s were forced to confront angry shareholders late last week after the company’s shares fell more than 4.5 percent and J.P. Morgan Chase downgraded Dick’s shares, saying the company was overweight. “Dick’s Sporting Goods is warning investors that its decision to remove certain ‘assault-style’ weapons from its Field & Stream stores cost it
Final World Heritage Rifle In Final Stages
As the Safari Club International 47th annual hunters’ convention nears, the final steps are being completed on the fifth and final rifle in the SCI World Heritage Rifle series. In fact, by the time this story is in print, the rifle will be complete and ready for its official unveiling at the 2019 SCI Convention
Parrish Council Clips PETA’s Efforts To Re-Name Village Of Wool
When PETA director Elisa Allen sent a letter to the Wool Parish Council, asking that the town change its name to “Vegan Wool.” the Parish Council said the matter would be considered at their next meeting in December. The letter from PETA claimed sheep’s wool is a product of extreme cruelty and by changing their
Tribute to a Legend
Diamond Blade Knife honors legendary knife maker Robert “Bob” Loveless with the creation of the new Heritage fixed blade knife. A cross-canyon shot earned hunter Mike S. a trophy x7 Tule elk. Photo: Durwood Hollis If memory serves well, the Diamond Blade knife line was initially exhibited at the 2006 SCI Convention, held in Reno,
Really Big Sheep
It really doesn’t matter how much experience you have (or think you have). Hunting is a learning experience, and unfamiliar situations are just that. You can add conventional wisdom that abounds in our world…and isn’t always all that wise. Donna and I just got back from Mongolia — buddy Joe Bishop’s regrettably cancelled hunt that
SCI Arkansas Chapter Supports NRA YHEC Programs
For seven years, the SCI Arkansas Chapter has sponsored the National Rifle Association’s Youth Hunter Education Challenge at both the state and national level. YHEC is training and mentoring the next generation of hunters. Youth compete in two age divisions — Juniors (ages 10-14) and Seniors (ages 15-18). They compete as individuals/and or team members
Entitled Vegans Crash Brighton Restaurant, Give Speech About Benefits Of Veganism As Diners Enjoy Steak Dinners
In yet another instance of “my way or the highway” thinking, a gang from animal rights group Direct Action Everywhere crashed into the Touro Steakhouse in Brighton, a town in south east England. The angry vegans “stormed a Brazilian restaurant and played recordings of cows being slaughtered as diners tucked into their steaks,” reported The