Snapshot

If I could get drawn for Elk, Then I would have the opportunity to forget stuff.

From the NRA... On Thursday, S. 556, the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2015, passed out of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources without amendment. The bill contains numerous NRA-backed measures to ensure federal lands are accessible by and preserved for the use of hunters, anglers, and recreational shooters. A foundational principle of the bill is that it codifies the "open unless closed" policy of the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service in Federal statute. This means that hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting are presumptively allowed on such lands unless the managing authority goes through a specified process to prohibit such uses. In other words, the burden is on the managing authority to demonstrate why these uses are not appropriate before closing any lands. The bill also ensures that closures of public lands will be subject to public notice and comment. This provides greater transparency and the opportunity for users of the land to weigh-in on such proposals. Closures could not be justified merely on the basis that surrounding lands under the jurisdiction of other authorities provide an alternative venue for hunting, fishing and recreational shooting. Importantly, the bill provides additional funding to open or improve access to Federal public lands for hunting, fishing and other recreational activities. Monies for this purpose will be provided by a 1.5% earmark of the total amount appropriated by Congress under the Land and Water Conservation Fund or $10 million, whichever is greater. This provision was an initiative spearheaded by your NRA, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, and the National Wild Turkey Federation. The NRA thanks Committee Chairwoman Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) for her leadership in helping this vote come to pass. The bill now moves to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, where we urge further favorable consideration. Also on the move is H.R. 2406, the Sportsmen's Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act of 2015. Last month, an amended version of that bill, which would also enhance access to federal lands by hunters, anglers, and recreational shooters, was reported out of the House Natural Resources Committee. Preserving opportunities for lawful hunting and sport shooting remains one of NRA’s highest callings, and these bills represent substantial steps forward in that effort.

G&F was there to protect Wilbur the Wildcat from Lark. Apparently he likes to eat those things.

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Good stuff right there!

No excuses. We just sucked this year. A 2nd string QB throwing picks sealed our doom. Go Vikings! Us Norseman are going to make Rodgers cry like a girlyman tomorrow.

You hillbillies will eat anything

Depends on which side of the fence your standing on. Our Wildcats be suckin, and down 3 scores And why in heck's blazes is it in the Elk forum?

Super bucks, and great photo's. Looks like an amazing hunt!

They said Solomon won't play today. Unfortunately, I think ASU has a big edge over the Cats today. Hope I'm wrong.

Pick out a neighbor that you don't like, and put a bunch of catnip in their yard I have a similar problem with the neighbors cats coming to my yard, crapping, and pissing everywhere. I'm ready to get evil with these little poop monsters. A paintball gun would be great if I had one.

I will list my second favorite ultimate hunt, as I don't want a bunch of angry men in black SUV's showing up at my place. 21 day full bag hunt in Tanzania

Dana White is drooling over a rematch

Yep. Those stinkin Patriots always find a way to win. On a positive note, my Vikes took the division lead today. 202 yards rushing for Peterson. Booyah!

Anybody that comes out in support of Bernie Sanders needs to be knocked out.....AKA....Rhonda Rousey. She got a big dose of reality.

Sorry to hear it. There has been a rash of vehicle break-ins and theft on the east side lately.

Fantastic trio of bucks! Tres Amigos!

Very nice bucks. They look fat and healthy.

Very cool! Takes alot to sit that many hours. Patience is not one of my virtues.I can sit for a couple hours, before my happy feet want to carry me somewhere else. Good job!

I hope the Wildcat's play some good basketball, cuz our football team really sucked this year.

Very creative!

Next time I see one of those decoys, I am going to go stand next to it, and take a selfie photo.

Here's how real musicians play it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbV190MjKiU

Blasphemy to all of us Metallica fans. But.....that chick is pretty dang hot!