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New Discharge of Firearms Bylaw 5362-2013 Mission, BC

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·June 25, 2013

If you were unable to attend the council meeting that discussed the proposed new Discharge of Firearms Bylaw 5362-2013 You can read the proposed bylaw by visiting the District of Mission website at www.mission.ca and looking in the section called Public Notices.

New Package: Kimber Mountain Ascent

Matt Siemens·June 14, 2013

I managed to get my hands on one of the new Kimber Mountain Ascents. Weighing in at 4lbs 13 oz (chambered in .308 win) it is one of the lightest, if not the lightest, production rifle produced today. By the time I put a Leupold Ultra Light 3-9 in the...

New Study Will Collar and Track 230 BC Moose

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·November 6, 2013

Some areas of British Columbia have seen a decline in moose numbers by up to 70% . With 230 resident moose to be included in this 2013 study, GPS will be used to track the ungulates. The collars are equipped with what is called a "mortality sensor" which will send a...

Nightforce Velocity 1000 Yard Reticle

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 12, 2013

The Velocity 1000 reticle allows precise shot placement at long ranges without having to guess at holdover, make any adjustment of elevation settings or look at cumbersome drop charts. Simply choose the appropriate elevation/windage mark and holding dead on. The Velocity 1000 is tailored to the muzzle velocity and ballistic profile...

No Free Lunch

Steve Hunter·March 18, 2022

Mother Nature’s clock ticks slowly this time of year. The chickens don’t lay much, the dog is on his blanket...

Relying on and working with one rifle can make you efficient in the field, but it could cause problems if that rifle is no longer available to you and you need to switch things up.

Old Faithful: The pros and cons of having a favourite gun

Matt Siemens·September 9, 2020

I am not sure if all hunters or shooters do, but I have my favourite rifle(s) that I tend to...

On The Hunt For Birds

Michaela Ludwig·September 19, 2024

Grouse hunting has held a special place in my heart for many decades. This can probably be attributed to it...

OP-ED: It’s Not Just Assault Rifles

Steve Hamilton·July 14, 2022

In the two years since the introduction of Bill C-71, our world has changed significantly. We have been confronted by...

Bulls are attracted to wallows prior to and during the rut, where they’ll often coat themselves with mud and urinate on their hind legs. Photo by Dreamstime/Mikael Males.

Opening Week Elk Hunting

Duane Radford·September 1, 2020

Truth be known, most of the elk I’ve shot and those of my partners have been taken during the first...

Optics

Matt Siemens·April 22, 2014

You may notice in my writing and accompanying photos a common occurrence in some of the brands that I use and openly endorse. Over the years I have developed a loyalty to products that have treated me well and haven’t let me down. I own several types of rifles, knives...

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