http://missourihuntingtoday.com/blog Online Hunting Magazine Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:32:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The latest recipient of the Black Bear Blog's horse excrement award goes to Rep. John Quinn and Rep. David Pearce both of Minnesota. Quinn is the sponsor and Pearce the co-sponsor of HB2498, a bill that would pay anyone involved in an accident with a deer, the first $250 in ... http://missourihuntingtoday.com/blog/index.php/2008/04/10/lets-charge-deer-hunters-for-deervehicle-collisions/ Peyton Knight of the National Center for Public Policy Research is warning sportsmen that the proposed Clean Water Restoration Act sponsored by Representative James Oberstar (D-MN), "would do more to threaten the cherished pastimes of hunters, fishermen and other outdoor enthusiasts than it would to ensure the cleanliness of our ... http://missourihuntingtoday.com/blog/index.php/2008/04/09/for-sportsmen-clear-water-restoration-act-goes-too-far/ It seems everyday I learn of another bunch of unhappy deer hunters griping and complaining about them not getting the same "fair" opportunity as the next guy. Will it ever end? Nah! I don't think it is something human nature can rise above, at least not on a regular basis. Remember ... http://missourihuntingtoday.com/blog/index.php/2007/12/31/revamping-deer-hunting-seasons-or-catering-to-special-interests/ On Monday of this week I reported that eight states (Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri and Ohio) were going to request grant monies available through the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act, also known as Pittman-Robertson, in order to conduct studies on tree stand safety. The article I ... http://missourihuntingtoday.com/blog/index.php/2007/12/27/pittman-robertson-act-provides-funds-for-hunter-safety/ While Missouri hunters fell short of setting any records of number of deer harvested this November, they did set an all-time record of it being the safest. Only 3 accidents were reported and none were fatal. When you consider the number of hunters taking to the woods for the 11 ... http://missourihuntingtoday.com/blog/index.php/2007/12/27/missouri-finishes-safest-november-deer-hunt-on-record/ Read a few light stories about dogs that like to hunt snakes, along with other dog tales and snake tales. Tom Remington http://missourihuntingtoday.com/blog/index.php/2007/12/27/snake-hunting-dogs/ Rep. Terry Young introduced a bill to the Missouri legislature that would provide for hunters to track wounded deer with dogs. Read more about it here at the Belleville News Democrat. Tom Remington http://missourihuntingtoday.com/blog/index.php/2007/12/27/missouri-bill-would-allow-tracking-wounded-deer-with-dog/ By Bob Lane In many hunting families, guns are handed down from generation to generation. When a family member no longer desires to, is unable to hunt, or is deceased, the rifles, pistols, and shotguns are often passed on to the hunting offspring or grandchildren of the former hunter. The sentimental ... http://missourihuntingtoday.com/blog/index.php/2007/12/27/dad%e2%80%99s-rifle-a-family-heirloom/ I may get ridiculed for some of what I am about to write but I have to at least ask the questions that I'm sure many of us have asked. First, let me say that I am extremely happy that 53-year old Steven Wright of Woodford, Vermont, who was lost ... http://missourihuntingtoday.com/blog/index.php/2007/12/27/lost-hunters-ordeal-is-it-too-unbelievable/ By Master Sargent Mike Sibley I can hear their whispers wherever I go. “Control your breathing, concentrate on the blade, and squeeze.” “Feel your way along with your toes instead of watching your feet.” “Work your way down through that ... http://missourihuntingtoday.com/blog/index.php/2007/12/27/through-better-men-than-i/