As you read this issue of Sportsmen’s Monthly, take a moment to reflect upon your own introduction to the outdoors. Think about the people who mentored you and the magical experiences that you had…
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U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Launches Hunter Advancement Task Force
A task force meeting was held at USSA headquarters with key conservation groups & impacted individuals to start the discussion on how to deal with the growing issue of online hunter harassment…
U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance Launches New and Improved Website
The site will also showcase a new video series, allow for easy membership sign-up and much more…
Cabela’s, Inc. Co-Founder Passes
Richard N. Cabela, co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of the world’s largest outdoor retailer, Cabela’s, Inc. passed away today at the age of 77…
USSA Leader, Bud Pidgeon, Nominated for SHOT Business Award
Bud Pidgeon, former president and CEO of the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance, has been nominated by SHOT Business magazine for their Person of the Year award…
Governor Brown Signs California Lead Ammunition Ban
California is the first state in the nation to take such unnecessary action and harmful action against hunters and shooters…
Mobile Payment Company Says No to Guns
The popular mobile payment company, Square, Inc., has recently changed their terms of use and will no longer allow the use of their product for firearm sales, ammunition, firearm parts…
Cabela’s Outdoor Adventure Day Features USSA Trailblazer Adventure Program
Youth and their families were able to experience outdoor sports such as archery, fishing, target shooting, and much more…
CA Ban on Traditional Ammo Leads to Ban on All Hunting Ammo
The California Assembly recently passed a ban on traditional ammunition containing lead that may result in a complete ban on all hunting ammunition…
USSA Staff Leader Celebrates 30 years ‘Fighting the Good Fight’
The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance is honoring a behind-the-scenes person this week, Karen Piatak, Vice President of Operations, who is celebrating 30 years of service to American sportsmen and women…
Bullet Tax Proposal Robs Chicago Sportsmen
Cook County, Illinois Board of Commissioners President Toni Preckwinkle is proposing a so-called “violence tax” in her budget plan for the County…
Sportsmen’s Rally Scores Success
Ithaca Gun Company, an Ohio made firearm manufacture, presented an elaborately engraved 75th anniversary edition Ithaca Model 37 shotgun—to Republican Vice-President Nominee, Congressman Paul Ryan…
Improve Your Shotgunning Skills
You may want to work now to up your success rate later. One way to do that could be to attend a shooting school. The good news is that you have many options.
Latest Polls Show Sportsmen Can Be the Deciding Factor
Sportsmen will play a significant role in deciding who the next president is, as well as who will control Congress.
Sporting Clays Herald Arrival of Spring
While a common sight of spring is colorful flowers, in many areas those flowers have been joined by more color — bright orange clays stacked in throwers on sporting clays courses.
Presidential Candidates Talk Sportsmen’s Issues with U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance
U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance’s national headquarters provided staff leadership a chance to visit and have a dialogue with the campaigns and candidates.
Calls Needed to Stop Illinois Assault Weapons Ban
House Bill 1294, introduced by Rep. Edward Acevedo (D- Chicago), would prohibit acquiring new firearms that are classified as “assault weapons.”
California Governor Ignores Sportsmen & Gun Owners, Signs Gun Registration Bill
Governor Jerry Brown signed into law a new gun registry bill that will require sportsmen to register all of their firearm purchases and transfers with the state…
HSUS Wants to Waste $170,000 Tax Dollars On Deer Contraception
What really strikes us is that this 100-million-dollar-a-year-fundraising behemoth is only willing to pay a portion of the bill and put the rest on you and I, while hunters are willing to pay to take care of the problem…
HSUS Sets Sights on Co-Opting Religions
The most dangerous and well-funded group within the animal rights lobby, the Humane Society of the United States is again trying to reposition itself to seem mainstream…
California Anti-Gun Bills Aim to Grab Sportsmen’s Gun Rights
Sportsmen calls needed as the California legislature is moving two anti-gun bills…
California Gun Registry Bill Back Again
Assembly Bill 809, introduced by Assemblyman Mike Feuer (D- Los Angeles), would require the state to keep registration information for all firearm transfers…
Indiana Bill Prevents Local Governments From Restricting Gun Rights
Indiana Senate Bill 292, introduced by Senator Jim Tomes (R – Blairsville), and signed into law by Governor Mitch Daniels, prohibits local municipalities from regulating firearms, ammunition, and firearms accessories…
Louisiana Bill Would Make You Show Your Guns Before Buying Ammo
A bill in Louisiana would require sportsmen to show the serial number on their firearms before purchasing ammunition…
Gun Registry Bill Moves Forward in California
The bill would require the state to keep registration information for all firearm transfers, including from transfers of commonly used hunting rifles and shotguns…
A Blog a Day to Keep the Antis Away
Outdoor sports community should play an active role in the new media environment in order to fight back against the loud voices of the anti-hunting/animal rights community…
Illinois Assault Weapon Ban Takes Aim At Hunting Firearms
Freedom hating representative Edward Acevedo, bill defines assault weapon to include many firearms that are commonly used for hunting such as semi-automatic shotguns that have either a pistol grip or a thumbhole stock….
“Crush Videos” Legislation Introduced After Court Decision
Unlike the previous legislation, this bill contains specific language that excludes videos of hunting, trapping, fishing and other legal activities.
Illinois “Assault Weapon” Ban Will Hurt Sportsmen
A so called “assault weapon” bill in Illinois will ban numerous commonly used hunting firearms….
Winchester Ammunition Receives The 2010 Cabela’s Lifetime Business Achievement Award
Winchester Ammunition Receives The 2010 Cabela’s Lifetime Business Achievement Award