Shortage of guns and ammo hits sporting goods trade
Hunters face scarce rifles shotguns and ammunition nationwide as steel for barrels walnut for stocks and cartridge cases run tight. Dealers report delays and price spikes while some blame producers for hoarding ahead of higher prices. Demand shifts to mid priced firearms and affordable ammo amid rising costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Ryan
Associated Press
Dave Giles
Fargo
N. D
Dan Hicks
Hicks Trading Station
Sinois
Pickneyville
Hicks
Hrana
Dallas
Three Antelope Hunt Yields Three Kills in Wyoming
Ricky Vaughn, his stepfather Charles Haltom, and brother-in-law Rusty Leitzsey each harvested one antelope during a Medicine Bow trip in Wyoming. They traveled 2,000 miles from High Point, camped on land offered by a rancher, and pursued antelope at 250 yard ranges before moving on to mule deer hunting near the Rocky Mountains. The group aimed for a trophy buck on the final days, with snow mentioned on the last day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricky Vaughn
High Point
Medicine Bow
Wyoming
Vaughn
Charles Haltom
Rusty Leitzsey
Ricky
Haltrom
Rocky Mountains
National Park
Big Fish For Little Man Tackle and Supply in Eldon Mo
Hunters may exceed last year with 3 to 5 percent more licenses as game populations rise. Stores report ammunition shortages in popular calibers like 30-06 and .30-30. Beef prices push hunting as a cheaper meat option though gas costs and other expenses temper demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leary Brown
Buffalo
Andy Raiha
Pend Preille
Sandpoint
Idaho
Montana
Paul Landry
Haggett’s
Concord
N.H
Bud Jenkins
Fish Vote for Fishermen Anglers League Grows
Jim Dean reports on the American League of Anglers formed to unite 62 million American fishermen into a powerful lobby. Curt Gowdy leads the drive with support from many celebrities and anglers, aiming to protect fishing grounds and push political influence. Members can join by writing to 810 18th Street NW, Washington DC 20006.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Dean
American League of Anglers
Curt Gowdy
Abc-Tv
Gowdy
Wyoming
Fish
Hank Aaron
Ernest Borgnine
Julius Boros
Terry Bradshaw
Bing Crosby
Perry Como
John Havlicek
Jerry Lewis
Jack Nicklaus
Sam Snead
Ted Williams
Ark Flick
Charlie Fox
Poul Jorgensen
Ed Koch
Lefty Kreh
al McClane
Mark Sosin
David Whitlock
Will Godfrey
Lee Wulff
Frank Woolner
Ray Scott
Carl Richards
Doug
Swisher
League
18Th Street
Washington, D.C
Top Ten Angling Spots United States Wide Rating
A fishing top ten ranking judging waters across the country. Santee Cooper ranks eighth despite strong regional claims, with Santee-Cooper noted for year round fishing and diverse catches including largemouth bass and striped bass. Other sites include Barkley Lake, Lake Chautauqua, Lake Erie, Lake Michigan, Lake Pepin, Lake Taneycomo, Pymatuning Reservoir, Toledo Bend, and Yellowstone Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barkley
Lake
Kentucky
Chataugua
New York
Jamestown
Lake Erie
Erie
Minn
Pepin
Lake Taneycomo
Arkansas - Missouri
Missouri
Pymatuning
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Santee-Cooper
South Carolina
Toledo Bend
Texas
Louisiana
Yellowstone Lake
Wyoming
Yellowstone National Park
America
Moultrie
Marion
Ieee
Storing Boats For Winter Tips And Insurance Q&A
Autumn sales entice buyers while owners prep boats for winter storage. Practical guidance covers hull support, bottom inspection, salt versus fresh water risks, painting timing, cushion storage, trailer support, windshield protection, fading, all risks policies, and Colorado mandatory insurance thresholds.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maine
Wisconsin
Jim Haraughty
Cappies Sports Center
Madison
Ithaca Gun Co
John Hrana
Upstate New York
Judd Kirkham
Sporting
J.C. Penney
Kansas City
Virginia Cartner
Ozark
Phillips
Tackle and Supply
Eldon, Mo
Larry Yokley
Garrell Street
Badin Lake
Sonny Hedgecesk
Appalachian Power Company
New River
North Carolina
Fishing ‘Poll
Santee Cooper
By Stan Davies
Q. I
Hull
Colorado
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