New legislation pending in the Texas House of Representatives could cause severe harm to sporting dog owners and breeders throughout the state.

Concern that the Obama administration could impose a new ban on some semiautomatic weapons is driving worried gun owners to stockpile ammunition and cartridge reloading components at such a rate that manufacturers can't meet demand.

It seems every Bass Champs East Region event has been thrown a curve ball by Mother Nature to add to the challenges contenders face on tournament day. March 28 was no different as 225 teams met at the Umphrey Family Pavilion for the third of five regular season events. Overcoming the conditions to win over $25,000 was the team of Bill Rogers & Brian Branum.

Approximately 100 Venturing Scouts will learn about firearms safety while having the opportunity to fire .22 rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders, and practice archery. This free event is held to recruit new Venturing Scouts to the program and teach them about handling firearms safely. Fifteen to twenty NRA Certified Instructors will be on hand to provide instruction and supervision.

Two Collin County lawmakers have filed identical bills in the Legislature that would increase the buffer zone between hunting grounds and residential areas.

On Monday, March 30, the House Public Safety Committee will consider House Bill 1893, legislation sponsored by State Representative Joe Driver (R-113) that would allow valid Concealed Handgun Licensees to protect themselves on Texas college and university campuses.

The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, sending the most significant collection of conservation measures to come before Congress in a quarter of a century to President Obama for his signature.

"Your fly is open" has a whole new meaning now. And closing it no longer takes a "zip" but a flip.  At least that's the case with the new William Joseph "Surge" fanny pack, featuring magnetic pouch closures for one-hand opening and closing.

John Skrabo, Director of Key Accounts for Realtree the last 10 years, will become CEO/President of Bad Boy Enterprises, manufacturer of the all-electric, 4x4 Bad Boy Buggie, commencing April 1.