What is that band on your barrel?

The most common question I get here at Outdoor Quest TV is what is that band on the barrel of my rifle. I wish I had some scientific answer but it's nothing more than a few wraps of electrical tape. I like to keep the end of my barrel taped up when hunting to keep debris out and this is just a convenient place to store some spare tape! Next week on Outdoor Quest TV we will be answering a bunch of viewer questions and sharing some tips for shooting better. Oh ya, and Vanessa shoots a big Alberta whitetail with her arm in a cast.

Broken Promises

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Pack Dogs and Broken Promises

Dear Friends, I am asking for your help to hold one of our politicians accountable for a promise she made to hunters in Alberta. On April 15, 2013, the following discussion took place in the legislature.

 

 "Ms Blakeman: There you go. Okay. I’m going to move on from the climate emissions and the CCS to a couple of odds and ends here. You and a number of us

 received questions about whether pack dogs were going to be allowed. I think that falls under SRD. Have you done anything about that?

 

 Mrs. McQueen: Yeah. I was actually surprised, hon. member. For those that don’t know about it, with regard to the pack dogs that actually just wasn’t allowed. So what I’ve directed the April 15, 2013 Resource Stewardship RS-299 department is: this is something that’s just common sense and that should be allowed, and let’s get moving on this. I was surprised that that didn’t happen already. It’s something I certainly wasn’t aware of. When those that were advocating for it brought it to my attention and to the ministry’s attention – in my mind it’s a nobrainer, and let’s just move on it.

 

 Ms Blakeman: Good."

 

 Sadly, it seems Mrs. McQueen was not good to her word and nothing has been done to legalize pack dogs in Alberta. I am asking if you would please take a few minutes from your busy schedules to send a letter to the new Minister of ESRD, the Honourable Robin Campbell and ask him to right this injustice immediately. Below is a sample email that you are free to use or please feel free to send him your own thoughts. Your email should go to: west.yellowhead@assembly.ab.ca; travis.ripley@gov.ab.ca; minister.energy@gov.ab.ca; draytonvalley.devon@assembly.ab.ca; ron.bjorge@gov.ab.ca; ifgazeley@gmail.com; ianstuart@cciwireless.ca; highwood@assembly.ab.ca; calgary.elbow@assembly.ab.ca; Edmonton.Centre@assembly.ab.ca and your own MLA.

 

 Sample letter:

 

 Dear Honourable Robin Campbell:

 

 I was very disheartened to learn that nothing has been done by your staff to legalize the use of pack dogs in Alberta despite promises by the previous minister of ESRD, the Honourable Diana McQueen that it would happen. I hope you will take actions to rectify this situation immediately and not allow it to become further mired down in bureaucracy. As Mrs. McQueen said, the use of pack dogs by hunters in Alberta is a no-brainer. Please do not allow this to be yet another broken promise made to the voters of this province.

 

 Yours truly,

 

 Your name

 Address

 phone number

 

 PLEASE SHARE THIS Email!!!!!!

 

Thanks,

T.J. Schwanky

 

Calgary Boat and Sportsmen Show is getting close!

WET N’ WILD WATERSPORTS

 

 

CALGARY, AB (January 23, 2014) – The doors to the 2014 Calgary Boat and Sportsmen’s Show will open at 1:00 pm on Thursday, February 6^th and remain open through until 5:00 pm Sunday, February 9^th at the BMO Centre, Stampede Park.

 

This is one of the best opportunities if you are in the market for a new boat or outdoor related product,” says Laurie Paetz, Alberta Show Manager, “manufacturers will have all their new products on display and are offering some of the best prices of the season, ensuring you are geared up and ready to go as a soon as the ice is off the water.”

 

The Show floor will have over 20 million dollars of marine products and accessories on display, making it an outdoor enthusiasts dream.  The product range is extensive, everything from ATV’s, boat trailers, and camo, to water toys, tents and hunting gear. The selection of boats and water related products is truly mind is blowing.  Whether you are in the market for a new canoe or speed boat or anything in between you will find it on the Show floor. The Fishin’ Hole’s 33 Hour Savings Fishtacular is sure to be a hit, will all the newest fishing gear and outdoor products on display.  Many of the major fishing manufacturers will be on hand with product demonstrations and show specials.

 

For those who want to encourage their kids to develop a love of fishing and the great outdoors, be sure to stop by the Trigger X Kid’s Fishing Pond where for a $2.00 donation, kids under the age of 12 can fish for live trout.  All proceeds from this catch and release program benefit the Sarcee and Calgary Fish & Game Association.

 

There are countless educational experiences and interactive exhibits for members of the whole family including the Alberta Hunter Education Instructors’ Association area, the Alberta Birds of Prey informational sessions, Safari Jeff’s “Living Wild” interactive presentation, chainsaw sculpting demonstrations put on by “Chainsaw Jack”, and Derek Hatfield’s insider account of sailing around the world as a member of the Spirit of Canada Ocean Challenges Canadian Team. There really is something for everyone, no matter in what area their outdoor interests lie.

 

Friday, February 7^th will be the one opportunity for show goers to meet Troy Landry from the Swamp People® television series on HISTORY®.  There will autograph signing following by a Q & A session. Check the website or on site signage for session times.

 

If you are looking to book an outdoor adventure trip then be sure to wander through the travel and tourism area.  Not only are there hunting and fishing travel destinations but well versed representatives from a number of areas that cater to outdoor adventure and lifestyle. Find something that  strikes a chord with your adventurous side whether it is a family house boating trip, safari, sea kayaking adventure or a hunting or fishing expedition, there are tons to choose from right at the Show.

 

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Throughout the four day show our impressive line-up of feature presenters will educate and entertain audiences with seminars on a great cross section of hunting, fishing and outdoor lifestyle topics.  They include;  Brad Fenson, Outdoor Writer and Photographer, Claudio Ongaro, one of Canada’s largest Waterfowl Outfitters and expert outdoorsman, as

well as TJ Schwanky and Richard Mellon, co-hosts of Outdoor Quest TV.  Collectively these gentlemen have nearly a century of real life experience and never shy away from the opportunity to share their wealth of knowledge with fellow outdoorsman and women.

 

Be sure to enter to win this year’s Grand Prize, the Husqvarna Ultimate Outdoor Power Package valued at $3,000 along with a $2500 credit to spend on anything at the Show.  This grand prize is valued at $5500 and provided by Husqvarna and Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows.

 

Purchase your tickets on-line at ticketmaster.ca or present your WIN card at the door and receive $2.00 off the regular Adult admission price.

Calgary Boat and Sportsmen's Show

 

LURE IN THE DEALS

 

CALGARY, AB (January 17, 2014) – The 2014 Calgary Boat and Sportsmen’s Show will take place February 6-9^th, 2014 at the BMO Centre, Stampede Park.

 

“There really is no better way for Southern Albertan’s to turn their sights to Spring and all the great outdoor activities that the warmer weather has to offer than by making a trip down to the Calgary Boat and Sportsmen’s Show,” says Laurie Paetz, Alberta Show Manager, “with over 20 million dollars of marine products on display, it is the place to be if you want to gear up for the season ahead.

 

The Spring Boat Show and Sale will feature an impressive selection of watercraft of all shapes and sizes from over 75 different manufacturers.  This is a one of a kind opportunity to compare makes, models and prices all under one roof. Place an order to be sure your boat is delivered early ensuring you get the most out of the 2014 lake season.

 

The Fishin’ Hole’s 33 Hour Savings Fishtacular is the place to stock up and save.  Check out all the new products and secure some of the best deals of the year. There will be product demos and manufacturer’s reps on hand to help you choose the right gear for your fishing and outdoor needs.

 

The 2014 Calgary Boat and Sportsmen’s Show will play host to a number of first time guests and presenters including;   the opportunity to meet Troy Landry from the Swamp People® television series on HISTORY®, on Friday, February 7^thonly.   Award winning artist “Chainsaw Jack”, will be sculpting a unique piece right at the Show.   Safari Jeff will be presenting his “Living Wild” edutainment sessions and Derek Hatfield from Canada’s Premiere offshore racing team will entertain audiences with tales of his sailing adventures around the world. The Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation will conduct informational sessions throughout the Show and allow audiences to get up close and personal with some of the Centres inhabitants.

 

The interactive component of the Show is always popular with show goers and includes the Trigger X Kid’s Fishing Pond, where kids under the age of 12 can try out the catch and release program for a $2.00 donation to the Calgary and Sarcee Fish and Game Associations.  The area sponsored by Alberta Hunter Education Instructors Association (AHEIA) is another show stopper with fishing, hunting and archery simulators for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.

 

The Presentation Pool/Hunting Stage will be a bevy of activity with presentations by some of Canada’s most well-known outdoorsmen including Award Winning Waterfowl Outfitter, Claudio Ongaro, Outdoor Writer, Brad Fenson as well as the hosts of Outdoor Quest TV, TJ Schwanky and Richard Mellon.  They will be conducting seminars on a variety of topics related to hunting, fishing and the outdoor lifestyle.  Check the website for seminar times and topics. This is a great way to learn from the Pro’s and be entertained at the same time.  This is an opportunity that you don’t want to miss out on.

 

 

 

 

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The 2014 Show will showcase a large contingent of exhibitors related to adventure travel and tourism destinations both here at home and abroad. Whether you are considering an exotic safari, family white water rafting adventure or a trip to a remote hunting or fishing lodge it will be represented at the Calgary Boat and Sportsmen’s Show.

 

The Show will wrap up on Sunday, February 9^th with one lucky person walking away with the Ultimate Husqvarna Outdoor Power Package, valued at $3,000, in addition to a $2,500 credit to be spent right at the Show.  Be sure to enter to win this Grand Prize valued at $5,500.

 

Purchase your tickets on-line at ticketmaster.ca or present your WIN card at the door and receive $2.00 off the regular Adult admission price.

 

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DID YOU KNOW:

 

As a nonprofit corporation, Canadian National Sportsmen’s Shows is committed to conserving Canada’s outdoors and instilling Canadian youth with an appreciation for nature and outdoor activity.  CNSS uses the proceeds from these

Shows to support and promote outdoor campaigns and programs in Canada.  Since the first Show in 1948, more than $32,000,000.00 has been donated.

 

SHOT Show sets records!

Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show^TM (SHOT Show^®) Attendance Soars to New Record

View and download photos from the 2014 SHOT Show from flickr.com/photos/shotshow.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Attracting industry professionals from the United States and more than 100 other countries, the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show^TM (SHOT Show^®) shattered attendance records this week, giving industry professionals good reason to believe that 2014 will be another strong year for sales of firearms, ammunition, outdoor gear and law enforcement equipment.

The 36th SHOT Show ran Jan. 14 to 17 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center. Attendance figures eclipsed last year’s total by the second day of the show and finished at more than 67,000, an increase of 5,000. “I think that really speaks to the quality of the event and the enthusiasm and passion of our industry to provide quality products for hunting, target shooting and personal and home defense,” said Chris Dolnack, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for the National Shooting Sports Foundation^®.

NSSF^®, the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry, owns and manages the SHOT Show.

The $6 billion industry has enjoyed robust sales the last several years, fueled in part by newcomers to the shooting sports who, according to an NSSF First-time Gun Buyers Report, are younger, more female and more urban based. Newcomers have identified target shooting and personal and home protection as the top reasons for purchasing their first firearm.

During the show, NSSF issued a first-of-its-kind report that confirmed the importance of the shooting sports to the U.S. economy. “Target Shooting in America: Millions of Shooters, Billions of Dollars” revealed that the money target shooters spent in 2011 resulted in $23 billion being added to the nation’s economy and supported more than 185,000 jobs nationally.

Combined data from Target Shooting in America and Hunting in America, a report released last year, shows that spending by target shooters andhunters had a total impact of more than $110 billion on the nation’s economy in 2011, supporting more than 866,000 jobs.

“Communities and businesses of all sizes benefit from these activities,” said NSSF President and CEO Steve Sanetti. “Our industry is proud to be an economic driver that has helped workers keep their jobs and support their families even during the most difficult economic times.”

Displays by more than 1,600 exhibiting companies filled the convention center and also rooms in the adjoining Venetian. Total show exhibition space was 635,000 net square feet, or 13 acres of product display.

Manufacturers of firearms, ammunition, optics, cutlery, apparel, accessories and law enforcement equipment introduced new products and services that retailers will offer consumers during the course of the year.

The past year was a challenging one for industry, which battled state and federal legislative efforts to restrict ownership of certain types of firearms. In addressing 2,000 industry leaders at the State of the Industry Dinner, Sanetti declared, “The State of our industry is renewed. More persons are entering the recreational shooting sports than ever before.  More hunters, more target shooters, more women, more diverse groups, more licensed gun owners and, as you all know, more firearms sales.

“Perhaps the best news of all is that, despite tremendous increases in these numbers, violent crime with firearms has decreased dramatically during the last five years, to early 1960s levels.”

Sanetti also pointed out that firearms accidents account for less than one percent of all fatal accidents in the country, according to the National Safety Council.

Safety was on display at the SHOT Show, with many companies showcasing the latest gun safes, cases and lockboxes. Also, NSSF’s national firearm safety education program, Project ChildSafe and its “Own It? Respect It. Secure It.” campaign, was highly visible at the show.

Outdoor Channel was once again the show’s Pinnacle-level sponsor.

Some of the country’s most well-known radio personalities, including Mike Gallagher and Lars Larson, broadcasted live from the show’s new “Radio Row.”

Among the many awards bestowed during the show was the NSSF Ken Sedlecky Achievement Award presented to Bob Morrison, longtime industry executive and former president and CEO of Taurus. SHOT Business magazine presented NSSF’s Sanetti with the Bonnier Outdoor Group Special Achievement Award in recognition of his industry leadership during the past year.

For the third time, NSSF hosted a charity golf event at the SHOT Show in partnership with the PGA Tour for Birdies for the Brave. The event at TPC Summerlin raised more than $100,000 for military homefront groups.

The SHOT Show is not just about selling and buying products. The show provides educational opportunities for firearms retailers at SHOT Show University and other seminars, and for law enforcement professionals at the Law Enforcement Education Program.

This was the first SHOT Show under its new management company, ConvExx.

The SHOT Show, which pumps more than $73 million into the Las Vegas economy, is committed to the Sands Expo & Convention Center through 2017. Next year’s SHOT Show is scheduled for Jan. 20-23, 2015.

High River Gun Grab

Check out the full, Broken Trust, documentary on the RCMP gun grab in High River. All gun owners should watch this. http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/video/featured/straight-talk-and-hard-news/868018287001/full-documentary-broken-trust-gun-grab-at-high-river/2923814901001