Outdoor News for Apr 1st, 2021

Fact Check: FALSE. Hornady Vaccine Rumor Untrue
A rumor has been circulating that Hornady will mandate its employees receive a Covid-19 vaccine or be fired. The Outdoor Wire’s Jim Shepherd investigated. See what he learned HERE.

Support for Stricter Gun Laws Drops to Lowest Level in 7 Years
The number of Americans who want stricter gun control laws in place has fallen to the lowest total in seven years, according to a new poll from Gallup. Read the survey results HERE.

Nebraska Releasing Pheasants on Wildlife Management Areas Before Thanksgiving
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will release adult rooster pheasants on 16 wildlife management areas prior to the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. See which ones HERE.

CWD Detected in Two Idaho Mule Deer
Two mule deer bucks taken in the Slate Creek drainage near Lucile in October tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD), according to Idaho Fish and Game. Find out more HERE.

Mule Deer Foundation Commits $1 Million for 8,100-Acre Acquisition
The Mule Deer Foundation provided $1 million to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to support the acquisition of 8,107-acres of Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration land. Find out where it is HERE.

Apply for Utah Spring Turkey Permits Starting December 1
You can start planning now for next year’s Thanksgiving feast by applying for an opportunity to hunt turkeys in Utah next spring. Get details HERE.

Stand Against Big Tech Censorship of Hunting Content
Censorship of hunting-related content on social media is everywhere—and Safari Club International thinks it’s time for hunters to stand up to this censorship by Big Tech. Learn how you can fight back HERE.

Should You Buy a Muzzleloader?
Muzzleloader deer seasons are soon to open in many states. Should you get in on the action? The NRA’s American Hunter website gives you some things to consider as you contemplate that question. See them HERE.

Best New Hunting Rifles for 2021
The NRA’s American Hunter website weighs in on what it thinks are the best new hunting rifles this year. Read what they are HERE.

Comparing the New Henry Lever-Actions
This video features a side by side comparison of the new Henry carbines in .44 Magnum and .45-70. Which does a better job blowing up pumpkins? The results might surprise you. See the video HERE.

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