Articles - RSS Feedhttp://www.gundogsonline.com60How to Redeem a Coupon Code on GundogsOnline.comhttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//how-to-redeem-a-coupon-code-on-gundogsonlinecom-Page1.htmRedeeming your coupon is easy! Simply add any items you would like to purchase to your shopping cart. Once you checkout you will be prompted to enter the coupon code in the space provide.Tue, 10 Dec 2013 11:04:34 GMTTri-Tronics Field & Pro Series Rebatehttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//tri-tronics-field-pro-series-rebate-Page1.htm$50 - $75 Mail-in Rebate from Garmin on Select Tri-tronics Field and Pro Series Systems. Mon, 26 Aug 2013 11:59:27 GMTThe Difference Between Yard Training And Field Training Your Doghttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//the-difference-between-yard-training-and-field-training-your-dog-Page1.htmHi, I'm George Hickox. We're out here in North Dakota on our training grounds. Today we're going to talk about yard training and field training. They're separate.George HickoxMon, 11 Jul 2011 22:17:27 GMTPennsylvania Game Commission Relases 2010-2011 Deer Harvest Estimateshttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//pa-game-commission-relases-2010-2011-deer-harvest-estimates-Page1.htmHARRISBURG, Pa., March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Game Commission today reported that hunters harvested an estimated 316,240 deer in the state's 2010-11 seasons, which is an increase of two percent from the previous seasons' harvest of 308,920. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:56:32 GMT<link>http://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//-Page1.htm</link><description>EDGEFIELD, S.C.— Some of the best shotgun shooters in the world traveled to Edgefield, S.C., on Oct. 2 and 3 to participate in the National Wild Turkey Federation's (NWTF) 2009 World Wild Turkey Still Target Championships . A day and a half of qualifying narrowed the field into a group of finalists for six divisions.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:53:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FMG Publications Promotes Key Personnelhttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//FMG-Publications-Promotes-Key-Personnel-Page1.htmFMG Publications has announced major promotions in its business and commercial magazine divisions and advertising department. Russ Thurman is now publisher of FMG Business Publications. Roy Huntington is publisher of FMG Consumer and Law Enforcement Publications. Anita Carson has been promoted to national advertising sales director of all FMG Publications. In addition to Shooting Industry and American Handgunner magazines&#44; FMG publishes GUNS Magazine&#44; American COP magazine and six Special Edition publications&#44; as well as dedicated Web sites for each of the major titles.Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:49:15 GMTIntroducing the New U.S. Sportsmen’s Alert Networkhttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//Introducing-the-New-US-Sportsmens-Alert-Network-Page1.htmThe U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA) is kicking off the new U.S. Sportsmen’s Alert Network. This new program informs and unites sportsmen through e-mail news releases and the weekly On Target e-newsletter. The new U.S. Sportsmen’s Alert Network is communicating with nearly 400&#44;000 members so far.<br><br>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:07:48 GMTMassachusetts Governor Seeks Fee Hike for FFLs and CCWshttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//Massachusetts-Governor-Seeks-Fee-Hike-for-FFLs-and-CCWs-Page1.htmGovernor Deval Patrick (D) is up to his usual tricks of harassing law-abiding citizens and federally licensed firearms retailers in Massachusetts. Last Sunday the governor filed a special budget appropriations bill for fiscal year 2008 that calls for increasing the licensing fee for Massachusetts firearms dealers – a move that could ultimately force many of the state’s retailers out of business. The proposed fee change would increase a three-year license from $100 to $450. The governor is also proposing to increase license-to-carry fees on law-abiding citizens. NSSF&#44; is encouraging the state&#39;s sportsmen&#44; firearms enthusiasts and retailers to urge their local representatives and senators to oppose Patrick’s appropriations bill. Said NSSF Director of Government Relations Jake McGuigan&#44; “Clearly&#44; the goal of this administration is to further restrict the rights of its citizens and businesses through a hefty Second Amendment tax.”<br>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:30:19 GMTTop Outdoorsman Towns Named By Outdoor Life Magazinehttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//Top-Outdoorsman-Towns-Named-By-Outdoor-Life-Magazine-Page1.htmNew York&#44; NY—March 12&#44; 2008—Outdoor Life magazine ranks the top towns for hunters and anglers to live in its April 2008 issue&#44; on newsstands March 20. The magazine used extensive data to score 200 towns on available sporting opportunities and quality-of-life. Mountain Home&#44; Ark.&#44; population 12&#44;215 took top honors on the magazine’s “Best Places to Live” list. The magazine also names top towns in each region of the country and top towns for whitetail hunters. For complete details on all 200 towns&#44; please visit www.OutdoorLife.com/bestplacestoliveTue, 18 Mar 2008 22:56:23 GMTSenate. House pass Nic Improvement Act http://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//SENATE,-HOUSE-PASS-NICS-IMPROVEMENT-ACT--Page1.htmSENATE&#44; HOUSE PASS NICS IMPROVEMENT ACT . . . The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Improvement Act of 2007 passed in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives last week. The legislation requires federal agencies to provide relevant data for use in the NICS system. Under the legislation&#44; states would either be rewarded for providing appropriate mental health records to NICS or penalized for refusing to turn over such data. The NICS Improvement Act does not expand the definition of who is a prohibited person. Anyone who can legally purchase a firearm today can still do so under this legislation.<br><br>Thu, 03 Jan 2008 05:00:39 GMTRight To Hunt In Tennesseehttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//RIGHT-TO-HUNT-IN-TENNESSEE-Page1.htmNSSF is among the supporters of right-to-hunt legislation in Tennessee&#44; where the House has passed the joint resolution and the Senate will likely vote on it next month. Mike Butler&#44; executive director of the Tennessee Wildlife Federation&#44; said&#44; &#34;The reason it is critical to pass this now is twofold: One&#44; we have seen recent activity from anti-hunters in Tennessee and&#44; two&#44; to delay the passage would delay it being on the ballot for six years.&#34; If the Senate passes the resolution&#44; the Right to Hunt and Fish Amendment would be placed on the ballot during the next gubernatorial election&#44; in 2010. To become a part of the Tennessee constitution the proposed amendment would need 50 percent of the total votes cast in the governor&#39;s race&#44; plus one additional vote.Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:29:03 GMTUSSA Briefs Senators On Hunting and Polar Bear Conservationhttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//USSA-Briefs-Senators-On-Hunting-and-Polar-Bear-Conservation-Page1.htm(Columbus) - The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance represented the nation’s sportsmen Friday as it addressed U.S. Senators on why listing the polar bear as federally threatened and curtailing Americans’ opportunities to hunt the animal will prove detrimental.<br><br>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 19:09:48 GMTColt Exhibit Openshttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//Colt-Exhibit-Opens-Page1.htm&#34;Samuel Colt: Arms&#44; Art&#44; and Invention&#44;&#34; an exhibit spotlighting one of America&#39;s most notable gun makers&#44; opened Wednesday at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford&#44; Conn.&#44; reports the Harford Courant. The exhibit features an array of Colt firearms produced over the years as well as art and Colt advertisements.Tue, 12 Dec 2006 15:22:32 GMTAnnie&#39;s Got Your Gunhttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//Annies-Got-Your-Gun-Page1.htmThe number of women turning to firearms for sport and safety has grown exponentially over the past five years. A recent article in the Chicago Tribune (&#34;Lady&#39;s Got a Gun&#44;&#34; Aug. 10&#44; 2006) drew attention to this&#44; citing increased membership in programs like NRA&#39;s Women on Target&#44; which went from 500 participants in 2000 to close to 6&#44;000 participants last year. Tue, 15 Aug 2006 09:57:29 GMTAnti Takes Big Pothttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//Anti-Takes-Big-Pot-Page1.htmAmong the big winners at the shooting competition at Camp Perry&#44; Ohio&#44; is Olympic silver-medalist Maj. Michael Anti of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit&#44; who claimed his third National Smallbore Rifle NRA Three-Position Championship while establishing a new Camp Perry smallbore record of 2311-96X&#44; reports the Sun Journal. His performance erased the previous record of 2303-91X -- set in 1994 by Anti. In accomplishing the 2006 feat&#44; Maj. Anti prevailed against nearly 400 of America&#39;s best shooters over two days of competition.Fri, 04 Aug 2006 09:54:55 GMTSome 3&#44;000 Sightless People Given Chance To Go On Safarihttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//Some-3000-Sightless-People-Given-Chance-To-Go-On-Safari-Page1.htmWhen 3&#44;000 members of the National Federation of the Blind from all 50 states and Puerto Rico convened for their annual convention in Dallas on July 2 and 3&#44; Safari Club International officers and volunteers were on hand to present its familiar Sensory Safari event. Fri, 07 Jul 2006 09:54:51 GMTU.S. Fish &amp; Wildlife Service Staff Changeshttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//US-Fish-Wildlife-Service-Staff-Changes-Page1.htmA number of staff changes have been announced recently at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Matt Hogan&#44; who was acting director until Dale Hall was confirmed to that position in October&#44; and other personnel familiar to many sportsmen have been reassigned.Thu, 25 May 2006 14:54:20 GMTUSF&amp;WS Approves More Non&#45;Toxic Ammohttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//USF-WS-Approves-More-Non-Toxic-Ammo-Page1.htmThe U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service recently announced its approval of four new non-toxic shot types for waterfowl and coot hunting in the United States. The new shot types are formulations of: tungsten-iron-copper-nickel (developed by Spherical Precision&#44; Inc.); iron-tungsten-nickel (ENVIRON-Metal Inc.); tungsten-bronze&#44; copper&#44; tin and iron (Olin Corporation); and tungsten-tin-iron (Nice Shot&#44; Inc). Thu, 25 May 2006 11:10:52 GMTUSSA Launches New Information Toolhttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//USSA-Launches-New-Information-Tool-Page1.htmThe U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance has developed a new online tool to aid sportsmen in the fight to defend hunting&#44; fishing and trapping.<br><br>The Situation Room&#44; accessible from the USSA homepage&#44; www.ussportsmen.org&#44; provides summaries about bills and other issues that are in the USSA crosshairs. Federal&#44; state and local issue updates are all readily available with the click of a button.Wed, 10 May 2006 14:47:17 GMTAnti&#39;s Threaten Lawsuit To Stop Bear Huntinghttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//Antis-Threaten-Lawsuit-To-Stop-Bear-Hunting-Page1.htmAnti-hunting groups have threatened legal action that would stop bear hunting in Florida. This action is further evidence that while the Bear Hunter Rights Coalition (BHRC) is winning battles to ensure a future for bear hunting&#44; it has not won the war.<br><br>This summer&#44; the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)&#44; Defenders of Wildlife and the Sierra Club warned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) that its decision to not add the Florida black bear to the Endangered Species list will lead to litigation.Wed, 10 May 2006 14:40:57 GMTPresident Signs Historic &#39;Protection Of Lawful Commerce In Arms Act&#39;http://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//President-Signs-Historic-Protection-Of-Lawful-Commerce-In-Arms-Act-Page1.htmShowing his continued support for legal reform to protect America’s law-abiding businesses and the economy&#44; President George W. Bush Wednesday signed into law a bill that will put an end to “junk” lawsuits against the nation’s firearms industry.<br><br> The “Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act” will block any future lawsuits attempting to hold firearms industry companies liable for the actions of criminals who misuse the industry’s lawful products. Wed, 10 May 2006 14:38:10 GMTMaryland Judge Rules In Trapper&#39;s Favorhttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//Maryland-Judge-Rules-In-Trappers-Favor-Page1.htmIn a victory for sportsmen everywhere&#44; the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA) Foundation came to the aid of a Maryland nuisance trapper in a precedent setting case. On Oct. 27&#44; a judge denied an injunction sought by the animal rights plaintiffs to prevent the trapper from resuming lawful trapping activities.Wed, 10 May 2006 14:35:17 GMTMass Bill To Impose Hunting Buffer Zones Put On Holdhttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//Mass-Bill-To-Impose-Hunting-Buffer-Zones-Put-On-Hold-Page1.htmA Massachusetts bill that would further restrict landowners from hunting on their own property has stalled in committee. Sportsmen’s grassroots action is still needed to ensure the bill does not regain momentum.<br><br>Senate Bill 1359&#44; sponsored by Sen. Brian Joyce&#44; D-Milton&#44; would require that a hunter or shooter gain permission from adjacent landowners if their activities will bring them within 500 yards of another’s dwelling. On Oct. 25&#44; the bill was set aside for study in the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security.Tue, 09 May 2006 18:39:23 GMTLawmakers Put The Skids On Maine Anti&#45;Hunting Campaignhttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//Lawmakers-Put-The-Skids-On-Maine-Anti-Hunting-Campaign-Page1.htmMaine lawmakers have struck down an anti-bear hunting bill before it could even be introduced. The action sustains the will of the voters who in 2004 cast ballots to ensure the state’s bear hunting heritage was not eliminated.<br><br>On Nov. 1&#44; the Maine Legislative Council refused to allow the introduction of Legislative Request 2877&#44; which would have banned bear hunting with hounds. Rep. John Churchill&#44; R-Washburn&#44; sponsored the failing proposal.Tue, 09 May 2006 18:37:38 GMTYouth Hunting Program Progressing In Pennsylvaniahttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//Youth-Hunting-Program-Progressing-In-Pennsylvania-Page1.htm(Harrisburg) – Legislators in Pennsylvania have taken the first steps toward ensuring that more young Pennsylvanians will have the opportunity to experience the sport of hunting. <br><br>On Nov. 1&#44; Sen. Joe Conti&#44; R-Doylestown&#44; Chairman of the Senate Game and Fisheries Committee attached language from Senate Bill 988&#44; which creates a mentored youth hunting program&#44; to HB 1690&#44; a bill that permits the baiting of coyotes. The Game and Fisheries Committee unanimously approved the newly amended HB 1690&#44; sponsored by Rep. Bruce Smith&#44; R-Dillsburg. The bill now awaits a floor vote in the Senate.Tue, 09 May 2006 17:20:39 GMTMilitary, Outdoor Program Involve More Youthhttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//Military-Outdoor-Program-Involve-More-Youth-Page1.htm(Columbus) – The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA) Foundation and the U.S. Army are partnering to share with young people and their families the thrill of outdoor sports. Youth-serving agencies from across western Georgia will participate in a Trailblazer Adventure Day at Fort Benning on Nov. 12.<br><br>The event is being planned in cooperation with the United States Army Marksmanship Unit and other sportsmen’s groups and businesses.Tue, 09 May 2006 17:17:17 GMTApprentice Hunting Program Moving Forward In Ohiohttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//Apprentice-Hunting-Program-Moving-Forward-In-Ohio-Page1.htm(Columbus) – Legislation to bolster hunter numbers today cleared its first hurdle in the Ohio General Assembly.<br><br> The Ohio House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee today unanimously voted in favor of HB 296&#44; a bill that creates an apprentice hunting license in the state in an effort to boost hunter recruitment. Almost all of the members of the committee in attendance signed on as co-sponsors of the bill. The bill will now go to the House for a floor vote. Tue, 09 May 2006 17:13:23 GMTRaising The Roof In Arizonahttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//Raising-The-Roof-In-Arizona-Page1.htm A firearms business located in a Chandler home burned the garage to the ground all the more spectacularly because of the gunpowder and ammunition stored there&#44; reports The Arizona Republic.Mon, 08 May 2006 14:27:06 GMTNew York Bills Lower Age Restrictions for Bowhunters and Shootershttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//New-York-Bills-Lower-Age-Restrictions-for-Bowhunters-and-Shooters-Page1.htmFour New York bills will make it easier for young people to participate in shooting sports and hunting activities. Youth involvement in outdoor sports is critically important to the future of our outdoor heritage. Tue, 07 Feb 2006 20:36:27 GMTJudge Grants Partial Dismissal of Lawsuit to Close Hunting on Refugeshttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//judge-dismisses-lawsuit-to-close-hunting-on-refuges-Page1.htm(Columbus) – A federal district court Judge today granted a motion for partial dismissal of a lawsuit brought to ban hunting on the National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) System. The victory sets a precedent that will protect hunting in future federal cases.Mon, 26 Sep 2005 21:53:51 GMTBills Allow Wildlife Agencies to Promote Huntinghttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//Bills-Allow-Wildlife-Agencies-Promote-Hunting-Page1.htmBills in New Hampshire and Alaska would open the door for the state wildlife agencies to promote the states’ outdoor heritage.Wed, 15 Jun 2005 10:45:30 GMTOregon Considers Hunting With Hounds to Control Cougarshttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//Oregon-Considers-Hunting-With-Hounds-to-Control-Cougars-Page1.htmAn Oregon bill would allow for the reinstatement of cougar hunting with hounds on a trial basis.Wed, 15 Jun 2005 10:24:57 GMTWoodcock http://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//Woodcock-Hunting-Page1.htmMembers of the shorebird family&#44; woodcock thrive in the uplands&#44; migrating north and south throughout their range. They are solitary and fly alone&#44; not in flocks.<br><br>They are round/oval&#44; stout&#44; and camouflaged in light and dark brown&#44; rust&#44; and black. The long and flexible bill aids in retrieving earthworms and grubs deep in the mud. Large eyes are set high and far back on the head; crown is thickly barred in black; and breast and belly are light tan. Tail feathers are black and white (luminescent in low light).<br><br>Mon, 24 Feb 2003 08:11:14 GMTCanada Geesehttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//Canada-Geese-Page1.htmCanada geese are the most common and identifiable goose. The head and neck are long&#44; with a notable white face patch. Bill&#44; legs&#44; and feet are also black. The black rump has a white V&#44; and the undertail coverts and belly are white. The wings and back are dark brown&#44; and the breast feathers are dark to light gray with buff tips. Sexes are similar.<br><br><br>Fri, 25 Oct 2002 10:35:46 GMTBill Would Give Tax Break for Gun Safeshttp://www.gundogsonline.com/Article//-Page1.htmWed, 07 Aug 2002 21:17:19 GMT