Outdoor News for March 10th, 2022

NRA Joins Other Organizations In Lawsuit to Keep Public Lands Open
The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) has partnered with Safari Club International, Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation, and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and filed motions to intervene in and dismiss a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision to expand hunting and fishing opportunities on more than 2.3 million acres of land at 106 National Wildlife Refuges. Learn more HERE.

BATFE Denies Hundreds of Suppressor Applications
On February 28, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“BATFE”) denied approximately 850 Form 1 applications for prospective makers of suppressors. Discover why HERE.

New Mexico Supreme Court Overturns Stream Access Restriction Rule
Confirming the public’s right to access streams that flow through private property, the New Mexico Supreme Court earlier this month determined a state wildlife agency rule allowing landowners to restrict such right of entry is unconstitutional. Read more HERE. 

Vermont May Add Extra Fall Moose Hunting Season
The state may issue 100 moose hunting permits for the upcoming fall season, the Associated Press reports. The Fish and Wildlife Board recently accepted the proposed hunt, moving it closer to becoming a reality. Discover more HERE.

North Carolina Approves Limited Bear Hunting
The state's Wildlife Resources Commission voted to allow bear hunting in three areas of the state where bear sanctuaries are located. According to the new rules, hunters will need a permit and the season will be heavily regulated. See details HERE.

Michigan 2022 Spring Turkey Draw Results Available
Check spring turkey drawing results at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or call 517-284-9453 (WILD). Licenses can also be purchased online or over the counter at license retailers. Find outmore HERE.

Arizona’s Big Game Drawing Results Available
The Arizona Game and Fish Department has released the draw results for 2022 pronghorn and elk hunts. Get more information HERE.

ATA Announces 2022 Board of Directors Election Results
Voters in the 2022 Archery Trade Association Board of Directors election retained a current Board member and installed two first-time Board members. Meet them HERE.

Top Five Predator Cartridges
Predator hunting typically involves shooting a coyotes, bobcats, foxes, badgers and other small- to medium-sized furbearing mammals with teeth and claws. American Hunter recently published a list of its top five cartridges for hunting these creatures. See it HERE.

Four Ways to Keep New Shooters Interested in Shooting Sports
Learn how to roll out the welcome mat so new shooters want to go beyond the basics of gun safety from NRA Family HERE.

Real Talk About Recoil
How to make your shooting experience a kick...not a kicker…from NRA Family HERE.

Nebraskaland 2021 Photo Contest Winners Revealed
With more than 3,000 entries submitted through Instagram, the 2021 Nebraskaland Magazine Photo Contest drew a record number of stunning images from Nebraska photographers in the categories of Wildlife, Flora, Scenic and Recreation. See the winners HERE.

Work in the Outdoor Industry
Check out the latest job listings in the Outdoor Industry HERE.