Monthly Archives: June 2011

ABCs of Reloading Kindle Edition Available for $2.99

June 6, 2011

The Firearms Blog found this great deal on the newest edition of Rodney Jame’s ABCs of Reloading in Kindle format. It costs just $2.99 and of course can be run on your PC or some smart phone platforms. If you … Continue reading →

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African Giant Pouched Rats Suspected in Series of South African Child Killings

June 6, 2011

Several UK newsites are reporting that a “spate” of rat attacks have left at least two children dead in South Africa. The rats are thought to be Giant African Pouch rats, which are omnivorous, nocturnal hunters. Similar to urban rat … Continue reading →

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The Trapper’s Companion

June 5, 2011

This anonymously authored manual on harvesting fur-bearers for profit was published in 1919 by Peltries Publishing and is a bit outdated but for those of us who enjoy the history of our hunting and sporting traditions it’s a rare find. … Continue reading →

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Rabid Beavers Attack Three in Philly

June 5, 2011

Trappers in Pennsylvania who work near the cities will want to be especially careful when the season opens if the authorities can’t get a handle on this. Rabies outbreaks usually burn themselves out so by December things should be fine. … Continue reading →

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Pig Bomb Goes Off in San Diego

June 5, 2011

In 2006 pigs were released into the wild from the Capitan Grande Indian Reservation into San Diego county where a small population of wild pigs may have already existed. This year there authorities in Sand Diego estimate that there are … Continue reading →

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