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400 Point Elk Under Investigation

I was contacted today by an investigator for the Fish and Game about a 400 class bull elk. Unfortunately since the investigation is still going on, I am not able to include too many details at this time. This was a big bull elk that I had some information on and glad I was able to help in the investigation. Hopefully I will be able to provide more information once it is all done and what the final outcome will be.

4 comments April 18th, 2006

Wal-Mart Pulls Guns Out of 1,000 Stores

Wal-Mart, the nation’s largest firearms retailer, announced Friday that it would stop selling firearms in one-third of its stores, about 1,000 outlets. No details have been announced on which locations will be affected. The decision was widely reported through an Associated Press story. “While from a customer perspective we don’t like to see a reduction in the number of retail outlets for our industry’s products, the Wal-Mart decision to eliminate firearm sales in some locations may open the door for increased sales among independent retailers and outdoor ’superstores,’” said Doug Painter, NSSF president. Although Wal-Mart cited lack of demand in certain markets as the reason for its decision, recent nationwide data show that firearm and accessory sales remain strong. According to the latest statistics from the National Sporting Goods Association, U.S. firearm sales increased by nine percent, while hunting gear sales saw the fastest growth of all sporting goods categories, in 2004.

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3 comments April 18th, 2006