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I watch their videos on youtube and they seem to give some good tips, they also have a number of show that you gain access to once you become a member. Here is one of their videos on youtube about shooting under pressure:
The attached advertisement was placed in newspapers across B.C. in February, 2010.
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA–(Marketwire – March 19, 2010) – The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, today announced the Government of Canada’s intention to re-extend the current amnesty that helps firearms owners comply with the law.
"This Government is committed to gun control that makes sense. We plan to extend the current amnesty, so that we can continue to bring even more Canadians into compliance with the existing system," said Minister Toews.
"We are encouraged by the fact that gun owners continue to register in increasing numbers. We support honest, responsible non-restricted gun owners and we want to continue to bring them into our licensing system, preventing their pointless criminalization," said Minister Toews.
The following measures will be proposed to encourage compliance and reduce the administrative burden on lawful firearms owners:
· Extending by one year an amnesty which allows individuals in possession of unregistered non-restricted firearms to obtain a licence or a registration certificate for their firearm;
· Extending by one year the current fee waiver for firearms licence renewals or upgrades; and
· Allowing eligible holders of expired Possession-Only Licences to apply for a new one within a year.
"This Government is committed to effective gun control. Our Tackling Violent Crime Act increases mandatory jail sentences for serious and repeat firearm offenders and provides tougher bail rules for serious weapon-related offences. In addition, we continue to invest $7 million annually to strengthen the licensing process by enhancing front-end screening of first-time firearms licence applicants," added Minister Toews.
For more information, please visit the website www.publicsafety.gc.ca.
Hello fellow resident hunters of British Columbia, the Limited Entry Draw synopsis is now availabel online. Time for us hunters to make use of our off season and start picking some areas and species to hunt. I will be putting in a draw for: sheep, goat, bison, mule deer doe, moose, and elk. This is like Christmas time for us hunters, right now lets put together our wish lists.
Check out the regulations and options here:
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/resident/leh.html
Note that the deadline for receiving the LEH applications has been moved up and must be received in Victoria by 4:30 PM, May 21st, 2010.
Just in time for spring bear hunting season.Imagine, having the convenience to bring up the field care chapter, or any other reference material from the entire Black Bear Hunting Encyclopedia book and DVD, while you are in the bush hunting with your mobile device? Purchase: On iTunes or on: google play |
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I will be using thes products for protecting my work and hunting boots, couches, and to waterproof my tent. I will do a review on these products and let you know how they hold up under extreme hunting conditions.
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Today I started loading some rounds for my spring grizzly hunt. I was loading 200 grain .308 cal Barnes TSX bullets for my .300 Win mag. I started at the lowest possible charge with IMR 7828 SSC and Reloader 22 powder. I loaded 70 bullets in total so I will go to the range and see what my rifle likes best. I will sight in 2" inches high at 100 yards so I am approximately zeroed in at 200 yards. I wont be shooting long ranges for my grizzly hunt, I will try to keep any shots at a grizzly around 150 yards or less.
My RCBS equipment works really well for reloading, I recommend it to anyone wanting to get into reloading. I have the Rock Chucker Supreme Kit.
Well officially since April 1st/2010 black bear spring season is now open in British Columbia. I suspect May will bring the most bears out but there still should be the odd black bear roaming about now. Good luck to everyone going black bear hunting this spring.
Before you go out hunting for spring bears this year make sure your rifle or bow is sighted in and you are very comfortable with making accurate shots. Do not shoot beyond what your comfortable shooting distance is and if you are unsure of the distance please use a rangefinder.
Be aware that black bears are very tough animals and you must make your shot count. Check out these shot placement charts so you know where to place your shot: http://www.huntingtipsandtricks.com/a/Bear_Anatomy_and_Shot_Placement_Guide
Happy hunting and be safe this spring bear hunting season.
On Saturday April 10th, and 11th the Abbotsford Fish and Game Club will be hosting the Chad Davis Memorial 3d Archery shoot. It is a 2 day event with food and prizes. It is always a good time with good people and a great way to tune up for your spring bear hunts.
The animal targets on the 3-D course have two scoring rings. The inner ring scores 10 points while the outer ring scores 8 points. An arrow hitting anywhere else on the animal scores 5 points. This is if you hit the animal on your first arrow. If you require a second shoot the scoring becomes; 5 for the inner ring, 4 for the outer ring and 2 anywhere else on the target. The 3-D targets are shot at from shooting the shooting stake that corresponds with their class. There are stakes for compound shooters, long bow and recurve shooters, cubs {children 7-12}, and pee wee {children 6 and under}.
I took my bow out yesterday to put on my new G5 Optix LE sight that G5 outdoors sent me as I was having problems with breaking screws on my prior Optix LE 5 pin sight. The new one seems to have improved with beefed up screws. In no time I was sighted in. The sight was basically adjusted for my bow exactly out of the box. I just had to move the whole sight box up and right.
Please dial in to the CKNW 980am Christy Clark show tomorrow (Friday) at 1-1:30PT to hear President BC wildlife Mel Arnold on the Grizzly Bear Hunt. They will also have a Suzuki representative on this call. Be sure to call in to support this science based sustainable hunt.
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I have been talking with a friend out in Williams lake about preperations for my grizzly bear hunt this spring. I am getting quite excited. My friend has been giving me a lot of insight on gear and areas to hunt as he has been hunting grizzly in British Columbia for 30 years. I have heard that on the news they trying to ban hunting grizzly bears in British Columbia so this might be my last chance to harvest a grizzly if these left wing politicians succomb to hippy pressure. Anyways I am quite excited and hope to be successful with a bruiser of a grizzly. Check out this article on grizzly bear hunting : http://www.huntingtipsandtricks.com/a/Grizzly_Bear_Hunting_Tips_
I also got a few boxes of Barnes TSX 200 grain bullets in .308 caliber for my .300 Winchester Magnum rifle. I am going to start reloading them this week and go to the range to see what works best in terms of accuracy and velocity. I will most likely use IMR 4831 powder as that is what the Barnes manual says is the most accurate powder.