Thursday, May 31, 2018

NRA-ILA DAILY ALERT, STAY TUNE, MORE TO COME



NRA-ILA: Institute for Legislative Action


DAILY ALERT FOR Thursday, May 31, 2018



Illinois: Senate May Hear Waiting Period Expansion Bill

Today, the Illinois state Senate may consider House Amendment 1 to Senate Bill 3256, which would expand the 72 hour waiting period to all firearms.  HA 1 to SB 3256 previously passed from the state House of Representatives by a vote of 72-44.


Years back, I was a staunch gun control advocate. Last week, I joined the NRA and the Gun Owners of America, and I’m looking to join more Second Amendment advocacy groups. How did this evolution take place?


Gov. John Bel Edwards has agreed to loosen Louisiana’s regulations on concealed handguns in churches.The governor’s office announced Tuesday he signed the bill by Republican Sen. Neil Riser into law.


North Carolina teachers and other school employees would be allowed to carry handguns on campus "to respond to acts of violence or an imminent threat of violence" under a bill filed Wednesday in the state legislature.


Illinois: Ask Governor Rauner to Veto Firearm Surrender Bill

On May 30th, the Illinois state Senate voted 43-11 to pass a bill containing egregious violations of your rights.  House Amendment 2 to House Bill 2354 allows Second Amendment rights to be revoked without due process.


HARD TO BELIEVE THAT SOMEONE WOULD CHANGE THEIR MIND, BUT MIRACLES DO HAPPEN AT TIMES.


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Why I Joined the NRA After Writing Gun Control Articles

Years back, I was a staunch gun control advocate. Last week, I joined the NRA and the Gun Owners of America, and I’m looking to join more Second Amendment advocacy groups. How did this evolution take place?
Rebuttals from numerous publications resulted from the latter piece, especially since it highlighted my disdain (at the time) for gun owners. “The American Conservative” published a 2017 piece by Grayson Quay titled “The Left Has the Stronger Case for Gun Ownership,” explaining my tunnel vision:
“The article, written by H. A. Goodman, contains some truly puzzling arguments about how the failure of the Whisky Rebellion proves the impossibility of a successful uprising … Since he never mentions it, I can only assume Mr. Goodman hasn’t heard of the successful American Revolution, which just a few years earlier had succeeded in throwing off British rule and establishing the very nation against which the Whisky rebels revolted.”
Interestingly, it took me until 2018 to realize that Mr. Quay was correct about the benefits of an armed populace.
After witnessing the union of the Democratic Party and former spy chiefs James Clapper, James Comey and John Brennan, I slowly realized my trust in the federal government had been naive. Of course, I’d never advocate an armed rebellion, but the fact 37 percent of American families own some type of firearm ensures that unelected officials think twice about the extent of their schemes.
If intelligence chiefs like Brennan and Clapper can lie under oath without perjury charges, or James Comey can overlook Clinton’s private server (storing SAP intelligence) because of “intent,” imagine the extent of their chicanery with a disarmed population.
The Second Amendment isn’t necessarily a call to arms — it’s an inconvenient reality for unelected officials who continually act with impunity and without government oversight.
As for mass shootings, the propaganda of the Left will not save lives.
Dianne Feinstein admitted that no legislation could have prevented the Vegas shooting. The FBI botched the Charleston massacre and according to The New York Times, “Dylann Roof, 21, was allowed to buy the .45-caliber handgun because of mistakes by F.B.I. agents.” The FBI knew about the recent Florida shooter before he killed 17 people. The FBI also knew about the Orlando Pulse shooter years before he murdered 49 human beings. As for the Virginia Tech shooter who killed 32 people, he roamed the university for 15 minutes using a .22 and a 9 millimeter; two smaller caliber handguns that have never been the targets of a ban by liberals.
Without an armed guard or officer protecting schools, in the manner armed security protects a synagogue in Los Angeles I’ve attended during Jewish holidays, active shooters don’t need powerful firearms. Adam Lanza used 11 minutes to murder 27 people, including 18 children and didn’t need an AR-15 style rifle. Eleven minutes is enough time to reload the same handguns used during the Virginia Tech shooting that killed 32 people. The NRA is correct; schools need armed guards, like the heroic resource officers in Illinois and Florida, who prevented massacres and stopped armed killers before they reached innocent lives.
I joined the NRA and Gun Owners of America because the groupthink that I once spewed hurts law-abiding citizens and does nothing to prevent the next deranged copycat criminal. I now have a firearms channel on YouTube promoting the Second Amendment safely and responsibly; something I never imagined in 2014.
Since a 2008 study showed that 80 percent of crimes are committed with illegally obtained guns, “gun control” is a euphemism that won’t stop deranged people intent on killing. It took me a while, but I realize now that murders aren’t stopped by controlling an inanimate object. They’re stopped by heroic people like Dixon Police Officer Mark Dallas and Deputy Jim Long, and the many others who prevented active shooters from reaching potential victims.
H.A. Goodman is the author of “But Her Top Secret Emails” and “Debunking The Trump Russia Myth.”

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE STUDENTS WHO BUILT THE TRAP FOR THE DNR.


SUBJECT:  Pulaski students build a better bear trap
Wildlife managers for east-central Wisconsin picked up a new bear trap this morning for rapid response situations, beautifully designed and built by natural resources students at Pulaski High School.
Students Chasten Fatla, a junior, and Brock Bogacz, a sophomore, took on the project after James Robaidek, a wildlife technician with the Department of Natural Resources, approached engineering teacher Jerad Marsh and asked if he knew of students who might be interested in a big project with a tight budget and a timeline. He did.
Robaidek said he provided some basic ideas for starters, but Fatla and Bogacz designed and built the trap themselves
“They did all the research themselves,” Robaidek said. “This is a phenomenal design.”
The culvert-style trap is made from aluminum tubing mounted on a trailer frame. Bait can be placed inside, luring the bear in, where it will step on a pressure plate, triggering a spring-activated door that quickly shuts behind it. The design is safe and practical for wildlife managers, and the bear.
Robaidek assured onlookers this morning that bears will indeed walk up the trailer ramp and enter the huge metal tube.
“The power of food is incredible when it comes to bears,” Robaidek said. “It’s all about their tummies.”
Wisconsin's bear population is expanding, which means residents in east-central Wisconsin can expect to see more black bears in areas outside of traditional bear range. Human-bear conflicts have increased.
The DNR and the United States Department of Agriculture-Wildlife Services receive over 1,100 complaints annually about black bears, resulting in the trapping and relocation of more than 500 animals each year. Anyone who encounters a nuisance bear in Wisconsin can call 1-800-228-1366 for assistance.
Most are not problem bears, Robaidek said, just wanderers who find themselves in trouble. DNR and Wildlife Services staff can generally trap these bears without the need for immobilizing chemicals and then relocate them to remote public lands.
“We’re giving them a second chance to get it right,” Robaidek said.
The department’s wildlife management staff minimizes human-bear conflicts by explaining ways to coexist with black bears, controlling bear populations through hunter harvest and, when necessary, providing direct assistance to landowners through the local wildlife biologist and a service agreement with USDA-Wildlife Services.
While the DNR and Wildlife Services have several traps spread across east-central Wisconsin, they are often in use, which delays relocation. Wildlife staff recognized a need for an additional, more centrally located bear trap and transport trailer. A new bear trap can be expensive, however, costing upwards of $6,000, if you can find a shop willing to take on the work.

Pulaski Area High School teachers Kaleb Santy and Jared Marsh stepped up to the plate and said they could help. Students Fatla and Bogacz decided to construct the bear trap nearly from scratch. They produced a superior trap for about $3,000. They saved the DNR money and took an active role in the management of black bears in Wisconsin.

It took about seven months, and they delivered it in time for the busy month of June when bears are on the move.

“We had a good time building it,” said Fatla, a hunter and angler, “and it was definitely cool to build this thing for the DNR.”

Bogacz said they repeatedly tested the trap. If it was something they were building for themselves, they might cut a corner here and there. But not for this project.

“Here we made sure we did everything right,” he said.

FREE WEEKEND INCLUDES ATV/UTV TRAILS, STATE TRAILS AND STATE PARKS/

Time to get family and friends out; the fishing is free!


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FREE FUN WEEKEND IS JUNE 2-3; THE FISHING IS FREE

Introduce someone to fishing and be one of the people they remember forever. Wisconsin’s Free Fishing Weekend, June 2-3, is a great time to get new people out on the water to try fishing. No license is needed to fish anywhere in the state. Applies to Wisconsin residents and nonresidents alike.
Find Free Fishing Clinics and Borrow Fishing Equipment from Us
Fishing clubs, state parks and civic groups have nearly 20 free fishing clinics scheduled statewide during Free Fishing Weekend. Find locations and also find out which state parks and DNR offices have loaner equipment to get people out fishing. Learn more.   
Fish for Premium Species Without a Stamp
Free Fishing Weekend is a great time to try fishing for premium species including inland trout and Great Lakes trout and salmon. Normally, anglers need to buy a stamp in addition to a fishing license to fish for these species. On those free fun days, however, you do not need a license to fish anywhere and you do not need a stamp. 
Try These Other Outdoor Activities for Free June 2-3
Free Fishing Weekend is also Free Fun Weekend, when entrance to state parks is free, state trails are free, and ATV/UTV users can ride free.  
  


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Outdoor Report

May 31, 2018

June 2-3 is Free Fun Weekend in Wisconsin, which includes free admission to all Wisconsin State Park System properties. No state park admission stickers or trail passes are required. Many properties take advantage of this weekend to hold special events. Some highlights include Discovery Day at the Pike Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine, with archery, t-shirt painting, a wildlife show, kayak demos, and more. This event concludes with a grand opening ceremony and dedication of a new outdoor amphitheater featuring live music and guest speakers. On Sunday, Willow River will host Art Along the Willow, featuring more than 40 art and craft vendors, kids activities and concessions. Kohler Andrae and Mirror Lake will host music concerts, and because it is also free fishing weekend, about a dozen fishing clinics and fishing activities will be held across the state, including a live fish aquarium at Peninsula State Park.
Make it a free fun “fit” weekend! There’s no better time to find a fresh and fun way to wellness. Try stand up paddle boarding for the first time, master a new hiking trail, or break out onto a new bike route. The choice is yours!
"It's fawining time and does are leaving their newborns hidden for protection. Can you spot the fawn?
It's fawning time and does are leaving their newborns hidden for protection. Can you spot the fawn?
Flowers are in bloom as yellow and blue flags, false lily-of-the-valley, forget-me-nots and others boldly display their colors. Fronds are opening into ferns as the surroundings seem to get greener by the day. The woods are also full of newborn wildlife as reports are rolling in describing baby birds, turkey poults and numerous fawns. Wildlife are also grazing in the forests and fields and the banks and shores of area waterbodies are playing host to waterfowl.
Anglers on the Menominee reported success on walleye, crappie, northern pike and bass, as well as a couple musky. On the Oconto were similar reports, with pike, perch and channel catfish being mentioned by those off the boat launch. In Door County anglers are having consistent luck with bass, with many reporting upwards of 20. In Kewaunee, parties reported hitting limits on coho from the ramp and while they haven’t made their way to Manitowoc piers yet, alewife are still around, as is the occasional brown trout.
Anglers targeting chinook and coho near Plymouth are still waiting for the bite to improve, while pressure in Port Washington this past weekend was at peak. Daily limits were reached consistently, with rainbow trout, coho and chinook all landed in abundance. A similar story was reported from the McKinley Ramp in Milwaukee County, with numerous limits reached for salmon, although more sporadic success for trout despite some sightings of small schools of young swimming near the surface.
Weather looks to be sunny, with chances of thunderstorms for pieces of the state this weekend, and the temperature has eased off a little bit. All in all, it’s looking like an excellent weekend to get out into Wisconsin’s outdoors!




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Wildlife Sweet Corn: A GameKeeper's Secret

There are some crops that really make a person smile when they grow a successful field. Corn is definitely one of those feel good crops. BioLogic’s Wildlife Sweet Corn is a blend of two heirloom varieties that have over a century of proven reliability. Wildlife Sweet Corn has a sugar content higher than that of new hybrids and is generally consumed earlier in the fall/winter especially when planted in areas with surrounding agricultural corn. The higher protein and nutrient content of this sweet corn is a major bonus for your wildlife. These proven, open-pollinated varieties of corn are non-GMO and are not glyphosate resistant. One variety used in this blend is a dwarf corn that is ideal for all wildlife because of its low ear height, especially waterfowl. The second variety is a high-yielding conventional sweet corn with a taller stalk and superior heat tolerance. As a bonus, this sweet corn is awesome to take home a few ears and feed your family with!

How To Plant Wildlife Sweet Corn

Wildlife Sweet Corn needs 75-95 days of warm growing to reach maturity and maximum yield. Late April to early June for the South, early May to early June for the North. Corn should be planted at 1.5-2 inches soil depth. Planters and no-till drills are ideal for planting if available. Corn can also be broadcast planted into a well-prepared seed bed. Corn seed should be covered to the suggested depth by using a drag harrow or by lightly discing in. Ideally, the field can also then be cultipacked or rolled for increased seedling survival.

Controlling Weeds

Prior to planting, fields should be sprayed with a non-residual, non-selective herbicide such as glyphosate to kill any existing vegetation. Wildlife Sweet Corn is referred to as a conventional corn and is not tolerant to glyphosate post emergence. Pre-emergent herbicides such as Atrazine can be used just before planting to control and limit the weed competition through the growing season.

Fertilizing Corn

Wildlife Sweet Corn is a nitrogen-loving plant and will need plenty to make a good yield. Fertilize according to a recent soil test for your phosphorous and potassium (the last two numbers on a fertilizer bag). For nitrogen requirements, apply 200 pounds of 46-0-0 per acre. High nitrogen fertilizers should ideally be incorporated into the soil just before planting. For maximum yield, another 100 pounds of nitrogen per acre can be broadcast when plants are at V-2 stage (when two leaves are fully emerged with collars visible, typically 7 to 10 days after emergence).
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For a closer look at spring and summer food plot options, read “BioLogic’s LabLab: A Unique Spring & Summer Forage for Whitetails”. With more gamekeepers asking what to plant for their deer herd for spring/summer nutrition, we decided to make a comparison between two of the more popular warm season, annual plantings and why LabLab is superior in almost every category. This is not to knock soybeans as they are a good warm season forage for whitetail, but unless you are planting them for the actual bean production for late winter food plots, they fall short in most all categories compared to BioLogic's Lablab.







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FROM "THE OUTDOOR LIFE NEWS LETTER"

Gun News of the Week: Senate Republicans to Censure Banks that Discriminate Against Gun-Makers, Sellers

Plus: Insurers Balk at Issuing Polices for Armed School Staff, Teachers

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Senate Republicans to Censure Banks that Discriminate Against Gun-Makers, Sellers
Sen. John Kennedy (R-Louisiana) plans to file complaints with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau against banks that he maintains are illegally restricting gun sales and will also propose a bill to stop banks from discriminating against gun buyers.
Major banks are restricting their credit card and banking services to gun retailers and have halted lending to gun makers that do not comply with age limits and background check rules determined by the banks.
"If you're going to turn us into a nation of red banks and blue banks, you're making a mistake," Kennedy, a member the Senate banking committee for former Louisiana State Treasurer, told the New York Times in a May 27. "Don't come crying to us when you screw up and you want the American taxpayer to bail you out."
In March, Citigroup informed gun-sellers that did not comply with its age limits and background check rules that they will not be able to raise capital. The bank said it would drop clients that do not change their policies.
Bank of America in April announced it would no longer lend money to manufacturers of semi-automatics such as AR-15-style rifles.
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, offered a new line of investment funds that excluded firearms manufacturers and retailers that severed them from potential avenues of financing.
The National Rifle Association's (NRA) Institute for Legislative Action has been monitoring how bankers have infringed on constitutional rights
"There is growing evidence that some of America's financial elite want to create a world in which America's public policy decisions emanate from corporate boardrooms in Manhattan rather than from citizens and their elected officials," the NRA maintains.

HERE IS WHY YOU CAN'T TRUST A DEMOCRAT, THEY WANT YOUR GUNS!!!!

Seattle Pushes Gun Control

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan proposed new gun control legislation this week while local prosecutors touted the number of guns removed from area residents under the state’s “red flag” law.
Durkan’s announced Thursday she had sent a package of proposed ordinances to the City Council that would establish mandatory gun lock laws in the city and increase penalties for failure to report lost or stolen firearms to the police. Durkan, a Democrat who was endorsed by a wide range of gun control groups in her election campaign last year, cited both national gun politics and public safety in announcing her proposal.
“With Congress in the grip of the D.C. gun lobby and too many state legislatures failing to act, our cities must lead the way – and we must all continue to demand action that saves lives,” said Durkan in a statement. “The roots of gun violence are complex, but we know that unsecured, unsafely stored guns help fuel this crisis of violence because they are more likely to cause tragic accidents, fall into the wrong hands, or be used in suicides.”
Durkan’s ordinance, proposed with input from Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes, Councilmember M. Lorena González and unnamed “safety advocates,” would establish a range of civil fines between $500 and $10,000 for those who leave unsecured firearms in areas where minors or those considered “at risk” may find them. Additionally, it would require those who find that they have lost a gun or had one stolen to notify police within 24 hours. Failure to make a report would result in fines of up to $1,000.
“Curbing unauthorized access to firearms is an essential element of responsible gun ownership and preventing future tragedies,” said Holmes, who has been busy defending the city from a series of lawsuits over the legality of Seattle’s controversial tax on guns and ammunition. Established in 2015 at the prompting of city leaders to provide a windfall to buttress the city’s health care costs due to gun crime, the revenue realized from the scheme has fallen well short of expectations.
ERPOs
Durkan’s plan also includes steps to raise public awareness about the state’s Extreme Risk Protection Order process, a mechanism adopted through a referendum in 2016 fueled by votes from deep-blue Sea-Tac urban centers and funded by gun control groups.
The law allows a family member to file a petition with the court for a judge to decide if a subject poses a threat to themselves or others. This could lead to an order prohibiting firearms possession for up to one year and could be renewed annually. The subject of the order can request a hearing once a year to rescind the order while those filing false petitions would set themselves up for a criminal penalty.
The Seattle Times reports that area law enforcement has used the ERPO process 28 times, with 18 of those since January alone. In all, police in Seattle have seized 43 guns under court order.
“It’s very much a threat-assessment game,” said Eric Pisconski, who oversees the Seattle Police Department’s Crisis Response Unit, “We want to be careful with this because we are effecting someone’s Second Amendment rights to … possess firearms.”
Gun control groups welcomed both Durkan’s proposed legislation and the increased visibility of the seizure law.
“Change happens at every level and we are thrilled to see Mayor Durkan driving change in Seattle,” said Renée Hopkins, CEO of the Alliance for Gun Responsibility, the group that fronted the ERPO law through the ballot referendum process. “Her plan includes a comprehensive, public health and data-driven approach that will help save lives in our communities.”
source: medicalnewstoday.com