I don’t know Tim Kennedy, I don’t know who he is, and I don’t follow “personalities” or “people.”  Neither do I engage in hero worship.

But based on what I heard, I don’t want him as a friend.

Outdoor Life.

This week, as North America’s wildlife professionals gather in Louisville, Kentucky, for the annual meetings of The Wildlife Society, the question of who calls the shots in wildlife management will be a hot topic.

Last year’s Wildlife Society annual meeting, in Spokane, was defined by what some in the wildlife-management profession characterized as a takeover by animal-rights activists who generally feel left out of traditional wildlife management.

They’re not entirely wrong. Most state wildlife agencies are funded mainly by hunters, either through license sales or pass-through revenue from taxes on guns, bows, and ammunition. And while state fish and game departments have wide authority to manage butterflies, minnows, and songbirds, most manage primarily for catchable fish and huntable game.

The wildlife activists, who want state agencies to de-emphasize hunting and fishing in favor of more tolerance for carnivores and non-game species, are not politely asking to be included, as last year’s Wildlife Society meeting indicated. In many states, they’re using the political process to win gubernatorial appointments to fish and game commissions. Washington, where these animal-rights advocates now hold a majority of commission seats, has become the leading indicator of a transition away from agencies that cater mainly to hunters and anglers.

Colorado is quickly moving toward a similar model, with the recent appointment of three commissioners who represent constituents who may have never bought a hunting or fishing license.

I know someone from Colorado.  I can vouch for what he’s saying about Colorado hunting.

This is just great.  Now they’re coming for hunting!

All of you “We’re not voting our way out of this” guys may want to reconsider your position.  I have long said that politics is warfare, plain and simple, just done in another way.  If you don’t want to put in the effort to engage in the front lines of the warfare, when will you?

So, you may want to think about who your state is electing to the governor’s mansion.  It matters.  It matters to hunters and shooters.

Admittedly, this is the hardest thing to learn, and the easiest thing to lose if you don’t stay in practice.

I have nothing scientific to convey, just an anecdotal reference point.  My local Academy Sports, which almost always has fairly inexpensive 5.56mm and .223 for sale, has no 5.56mm at all.  They have very little .223, and what they do have is off-brand.

I’d be interested in your experience.  It appears as if there is a rush to buy this caliber and that can be seen at the local level.

Nationally, if you do Ammoseek 5.56 you’ll see a lot of 5.56mm in the price range from 50 – 60 cents per round.

This is almost enough to make me employ a polymer shell carrier.

Most of the comments are focused on moisture and/or salt.  Has this ever happened to you before?

We in the second amendment community must be incrementalists. Now, where have I heard that before? Yes, I know I’ve heard that before.

The whole thing was an abortion, promulgated by Donald Trump, and a violation of both the second amendment and the NFA.  But I remain skeptical that they will overturn it because scary, scary, scary, ooooo, spooky …

LEGAL ALERT: The Supreme Court has granted the cert petitions in a lawsuit challenging the federal bump stock ban and a First Amendment lawsuit involving the NRA's speech. pic.twitter.com/lURyAGDFqL

— Firearms Policy Coalition (@gunpolicy) November 3, 2023

I’m left wondering what this snow leopard wants with the dog?  It’s a beautiful animal.

@maydaymimi77 The snow leopard really loved my son’s service dog. #louisvillezoo #4pawsforability #perksofaservicedog ♬ original sound – Meg

I’d try to get away from a Moose too.  Those Alaskan folk – don’t know what to think of them.

Nutria problems.  I know in Louisiana they kill and eat them.  I don’t know if I would want to.

Baby elephant saved by herd of buffalo.

Man sings to Donkey while holding her in his arms.  Well, to each his own, I guess.

Well, now I’ve seen everything.  A baby goat in a diaper snuggled with daddy.

“I love all farm animals but by far donkeys are my favorite.”

@bearded_homesteader I love all my farm animals but donkeys are by far my favorite. Just dont tell the rest of them!! #farmlife #hobbyfarm #donkey #animalsoftiktok #fyp #animalfriendship ♬ original sound – Jake J

Donkey buddies.

@wonderfluppets BEST FRIEND GOALS 😭😭💘💘 (Tag someone who'd lay in mud w you) #choculadonkey #booberrydonkey #wonderfluppets #bestfriend #bffgoals ♬ Lean on Me – Bill Withers

Donkey joins a herd of elk.  Successfully, it looks like.

That ostrich chased the bikers a long way!

I know John and have talked to him face to face, as well as exchanged email with him.  I was at a conference (or training session) he was doing in my neck of the woods, and after the presentation a lady walked up and asked him, “Really, how serious is this threat and how close are they – aren’t they ‘over there’ somewhere?”

I responded for John by saying, “There’s a training camp right down the road from you in Rock Hill, S.C.”  John nodded.  Question answered.

Now, I suspect that this isn’t really about understanding the threat, but rather, caring about it and your oath to the constitution, your family, your tribe, and your country.  The Sheriff and his lawyers aren’t dumb.  Just wicked.