Follow along hunting adventures
I made a video of training my labrador retriever to retrieve. I used a Dokken Deadfowl Retrieval Duck. My dog Roofus really was excited about retrieving that duck and he learned how to fetch and retrieve under control and by command. Check out the video:
I went with my father in law today to help him find a new rifle and scope to prepare for this spring’s Grizzly and Black Bear Hunt. I knew that Italian Sporting Goods in Vancouver is basically the best place in BC to buy a gun as their prices are super competitive and their staff are very polite and helpful.
We started looking at a good deal they had on a blued barrel on wood Weatherby Vanguard chambered in .300 WBY Magnum. But despite the excellent price we decided that the .300 WBY Mag cartridge was a bit harder on the barrel and throat of the rifle than a .300 WM, the ammunition more expensive, and we thought the wood stock and blued barrel would not be the most practical choice for hunting in the rainy province of British Columbia, Canada.
The stainless synthetic model of the Weatherby Vanguard was also priced very well but my father in-law preferred the feel of the and action of the similarly priced Remmington 700 sps stainless synthetic. The Ruger M77 Hawkeye, and Savage stainless synthetic were also considered but after considering the price and performance equilibrium he decisively settled on the Remmington 700 sps chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum.
Next was finding a scope, I recommended the Bushnell Elite 3200 3-9x50mm as it performs great for me and it is quite economically priced around the $300 mark. We compared it to the Leupold scopes but in the end my father in-law came away with a great scope for a great price. I must say that for someone who is considering performance and price this was an excellent setup. My father in law came away with a weather impervious straight shooting rifle and a clear scope with great light gathering ability for dusky situations.
Well I ordered a new set of the Minox 10×52 HG binoculars from:
http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/minox.pl?page=62161
Appearantly these are the last of a the HG series that was made in Japan from a German design. I expect great glass and quality still. The new HG series binoculars that are made in Germany are of course higher in price. I look for bargains and with a lifetime warranty and satisfaction garuntee I know I will be extremely happy.
Since this site had such good prices I also bought a new rangefinder, check out the screaming deal on the Leica CRF 900:
http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/site.pl?page=leicacrf900
I came across these videos on youtube.com by John Stallone of the hunting channel, it looks like he has a good wealth of hunting knowledge. Check out his youtube channel:
I thought I would send you an update on some free bear hunting videos from last spring to get your heart pumping for this years spring bear hunt.
Check them out, all Canadian DIY hunts:
http://www.huntingtipsandtricks.com/p/Black_Bear_Down_Spring_09_Horsefly_BC
http://www.huntingtipsandtricks.com/p/Black_Bear_Down_Spring_09_Chilliwack_Valley_BC
http://www.huntingtipsandtricks.com/p/Black_Bear_Down_Spring_09_Fraser_Valley_BC
I was just doing some more research today on finding a high quality set of binoculars for the best price and I came across this great article that compares some of the best and most popular brands against eachother. This lists the Minox HG bino’s that I am planning to get as almost as good in low light conditions as the big 3 brands: Zeiss, Leica, Swarovski. Check out the article:
I am in the market for some new binoculars, here is the criteria I am looking for:
I know that just using the first 5 criteria I would just go out and buy some Leica’s or Swaro’s or Zeiss. But I am on a budget and from what I gather the Minox HG’s are almost as good as the big 3 brands but at a considerably lower price. These optics are out of Germany so I expect to see high grade European quality but at a lower cost. Check out what I am looking at here:
http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/minox.pl?page=62161
To read more about optics check out this article:
Well I got a spring grizzly draw for Bella Coola area in British Columbia Canada. I am pretty excited. I wll be loading up some 200 grain Barnes TSX bullets for my .300WM and start doing some research. I will probably be headed up there in May.
March 2010
NOTICE: The information contained in this bulletin is considered accurate the date of publication. The information has not been updated to reflect any subsequent changes to the Firearms Act and related regulations.
RCMP CFP Special Bulletin for Police – No. 74, informed you that on May 14, 2008, the Minister of Public Safety had announced an extension of the previous amnesty for possession of a non-restricted firearm without a valid licence or registration certificate.
On March 28, 2009, a proposal to extend the amnesty for an additional year for individuals who were taking steps to comply with the law was published in the Canada Gazette. Extending the amnesty would allow more time to inform firearm owners about what they were required to do.
The amnesty has now been extended for one more year, until May 16, 2011.
In the previous bulletin, the CFP provided answers to some of the more frequently asked questions we were receiving from Police. Here is an update:
Who benefits from the period of amnesty?
The amnesty applies to individuals who are taking steps to comply with the law and possess non-restricted firearms without a valid firearms licence, or individuals who hold a registration certificate along with a licence that expired after January 1, 2004.
The amnesty does not apply to individuals who:
What does the amnesty do?
Under the amnesty, individuals may not incur criminal liability under the Criminal Code for unlawful possession of a non-restricted firearm. Other offences pertaining to non-restricted firearms (for example, unsafe storage) continue to apply.
What is the term of the amnesty?
The amnesty term has been extended until May 16, 2011.
How does the amnesty affect individuals who were charged for unauthorized possession of a non-restricted firearm before May 17, 2006?
The amnesty is not retroactive. Charges laid before May 17, 2006 continue to apply.
Now that the amnesty remains in place, what should POLice do when they receive a notice from the CFP Registrar, indicating that a particular individual is in illegal possession of firearms because their licence has expired and their registration certificates have been revoked?
Police officers have certain discretion. Here are a few things to keep in mind when deciding what action to take:
Our agency is holding non-restricted firearms that were seized from owners who did not have a valid licence or registration certificate. Now that the amnesty stays in place, may we return the firearms to the owner?
Once firearms have been seized from an individual, they should not be returned until the individual complies with the law and obtains the necessary licence and registration certificate. Alternatively, if the owner transfers and registers the firearms to a properly licensed business or individual, or to a public agency, the firearms may be released to the new owner.
May our agency dispose of non-restricted firearms that were seized from an individual to whom the amnesty applied?
As set out in s.117.03(3) of Part III of the Criminal Code, if a seized firearm is not claimed, a provincial court judge may declare it to be forfeited to Her Majesty, to be disposed of or otherwise dealt with as the Attorney General directs.
Who can apply for a POL under the new initiative?
Individuals who have an expired POL will be able to submit an application for a POL if they meet specific eligibility requirements until May 16 2011.
For more information, please contact the RCMP Canadian Firearms Program.
This bulletin is intended to provide general information only, and may only be copied and distributed within the police community. For legal references, please refer to the Firearms Act and its supporting regulations.
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Link source:http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/bulletins/police/20100319-pol78-eng.htm
I just had a friend finish a bear skull project by following these steps:
How To Make A European Bear Skull
He did a great job and I am sure you will after reading this artice.