Michigan’s Annual Waterfowl Festival Returns to Pointe Mouillee

Mouillee State Game Area is the largest freshwater marsh restoration project in North America and one of Michigan’s premier waterfowl hunting and viewing destinations. All proceeds from the annual festival benefit wetland restoration and wildlife habitat improvement at the state game area.

Hunters can buy, sell, or swap goods with outdoorsmen from around the Midwest at the “Greatest Outdoor Trading Post,” which features more than 100 exhibitor booths selling and trading equipment and supplies. Interested vendors can contact Joe Marra at 734-384-3915.

Fish-decoy carving, duck-decoy carving, fly-tying and small-boat building are among the daily demonstrations. Bring your retriever to participate in the Huron River Dog Jump contest. Learn tips from trainers on dog handling or find a new hunting buddy in “Puppy Row.” Kids’ games and activities include sling shot, BB gun and an archery shoot.

The Lake Erie Championship Layout Shoot, sponsored by Fritz Enterprises, will occur on Saturday rain or shine. The Midwest Duck Calling Championship, run by Ducks Unlimited, will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. – an event you won’t want to miss!

The Midwest Goose Calling Championship, sponsored by Covia, Waterfowl U.S.A Southern Lake Erie Chapter and the Gibraltar Duck Hunters Association, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m., with various prizes to be awarded.

Sunday’s festivities include the Michigan Duck Hunters’ Tournament, sponsored by Cabela’s, World Tek Industries, R.J.&J. Enterprises, Inc. and Gibraltar Duck Hunters, with hunters competing in shooting and boat-racing events. Read more

Wildlife

Federal Premium Releases New and Improved Federal Speed-Shok Waterfowl Ammunition

ANOKA, Minnesota – – Federal Premium Ammunition is pleased to announce the company has redesigned its complete line of Federal Speed-Shok waterfowl loads. The new-and-improved lineup includes more than 10 new loads in several shot sizes. Shipments of this new ammunition have been delivered to dealers.

Speed kills ducks and geese. Now it kills even cleaner with redesigned Federal Speed-Shok. Its Catalyst™ primer and faster burning powders dramatically reduce residue, while its optimized velocities knock birds out of the sky. Now available in sub-gauge loads and high-velocity 12-gauge offerings.

Features & Benefits

    • New and improved loads
    • Faster-burning, cleaner propellant leaves drastically less residue in the barrel and action
    • Catalyst high-performance primer provides the most complete, consistent ignition possible
    • Optimized velocities
    • New sub-gauge and high-velocity 12-gauge loads

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Celebrate 100 years of elk in Michigan Sept. 8

The DNR will celebrate 100 years of elk in Michigan with a special event Saturday, Sept. 8. The fun begins at 5 p.m. at the downtown pavilion in Gaylord. Enjoy snacks from Gourmet Gone Wild while conservation leaders talk about the importance of wildlife management.

In 1918, seven elk from the Western United States were released near Wolverine to re-establish Michigan’s elk population. Join us in celebrating the success of this conservation effort over the last century.

Wildlife

Viridian 12-year Anniversary Promotional Campaign

Viridian Weapon Technologies will be celebrating 12 years of weapon-mounted innovation by launching a year-long promotional campaign. Customers and fans can get in on the action right away by visiting Viridian on Instagram for a sweepstakes that will kickstart the festivities. To commemorate this milestone, additional promotions, special offers, and planned events and activities will take place from now until August 2019.

“We’re excited to give back to our loyal customers and supporters over the next 12 months as we celebrate,” said Viridian President and CEO Brian Hedeen. “We have some big promotions in the works, and we’ll be teaming up with several industry partners to make this an unforgettable year. Viridian fans can follow along and participate on social media and expect to receive special perks throughout the year.”

During the initial celebratory sweepstakes, followers will have an opportunity to enter to win a brand-new X5L® Cam, the latest gun-mounted technology coming from the Minnesota-based company. The sweepstakes will be hosted on Viridian’s Instagram page, so fans are encouraged to follow and view the giveaway posts to learn more and enter. Full details and sweepstakes rules can be found online. The sweepstakes ends on October 7, 2018. Read more

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Steyr Arms Launches “Big Buck Down!” Giveaway Program

BESSEMER, Ala. — Steyr Arms is celebrating the fall deer season with a month-long Big Buck Down! Giveaway program that will award an amazing prize package every 10 days in September. Each prize package will be highlighted by either a Steyr or Merkel firearm and will include JAGDHUND and X JAGD gear as well as a two-day, two-person hunting trip.

Steyr Arms has partnered with cosponsors Swarovski Optik, Intercoastal Safaris, Gun Talk, Guns America and Guns & Gear Daily to bring consumers the Big Buck Down! Giveaway program.?The program runs from Sept. 1 through September 30. Those that enter by Sept 10, you will be eligible to win all three spectacular prize packages. The first prize package will feature a Steyr Scout Rifle and will be given away on Sept. 11. The New Pro THB 6.5 Creedmoor prize package will be given away on Sept. 21, and the Merkel 40E SxS will be given away on Oct. 1. Each package includes a Swarovski optic; boots, a backpack and a hat from JAGDHUND; a baselayer set from X JAGD; and the winner’s choice of a two-day guided quail or duck hunt for two hunters from Intercoastal Safaris, complete with meals and beachfront lodging in the Florida/Alabama region of the Gulf Coast. To view the full listing of prize packages, visit www.buckdowngiveaway.com.

To enter the Big Buck Down! Giveaway, go to www.buckdowngiveaway.com, and simply provide your name, a valid email address, ZIP code and agree to sign up for the sponsors’ e-mail newsletters. After entering the giveaway, contestants can receive additional entries by referring friends and by visiting the websites and social media pages of the sponsors. Read more

Firearms

Undetectable Silent CRUSH™ 24 Lightsout™

Grand Prairie, TX – To capture a great image, a digital scouting camera needs to combine the best lens, sensor, shutter, flash and other components for the conditions. Unfortunately, those conditions can range from full sunlight to pitch-black darkness, so making all that technology come together in a single camera is extremely challenging.

Released last year, Wildgame Innovations’ Silent CRUSH™ 20 Lightsout™ digital scouting camera proved to the world that a single camera can deliver extreme-quality still images and videos in any lighting conditions, while remaining totally undetected by game. They did it by combining separate onboard cameras – one optimized for daytime conditions and another for nighttime use – with Silent Lens System Technology™ and an invisible Lightsout™ flash. Best of all, Wildgame Innovations accomplished this industry-first while remaining true to their mission of providing innovative technology at affordable prices; the Silent CRUSH™ 20 Lightsout™ was offered to hunters at an MSRP of just $159.99. Read more

Hunting

Michigan: brush up on deer and waterfowl hunting, archery skills

Whether you’re looking to get started in a new outdoor activity or get some pointers from the pros, the DNR Outdoor Skills Academy can help. Upcoming classes include:

  • Hunting Whitetails Naturally (Sept. 8 in Cadillac). Learn the “A to Z” of trail hunting, from scouting to stand placement.
  • Becoming an Expert Archer (Sept. 15 in Ludington). An introduction to archery as a healthy and fun outdoor/indoor activity.
  • Waterfowl Hunting Clinic (Sept. 29 in Cadillac). This class will cover everything you need to know to get started, including how to find a location, scouting, calling and gear.

Learn more about the Outdoor Skills Academy and see other upcoming classes at michigan.gov/outdoorskills.

Hunting

Michigan: annual waterfowl festival returns to Pointe Mouillee

The annual Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival, a tradition since 1947, is set for Sept. 15-16 at Pointe Mouillee State Game Area in Brownstown Township. This family-friendly event offers activities – such as dog-jumping competitions, archery challenges, an arts and crafts show, kids’ games and much more – for nature lovers and waterfowlers alike.

Located at the mouth of the Huron River at Lake Erie, Pointe Mouillee State Game Area is one of the largest freshwater marsh restoration projects in North America and one of Michigan’s premier waterfowl hunting and viewing destinations. All proceeds from the annual festival benefit wetland restoration and wildlife habitat improvement at the state game area.

Wildlife

The Pocket Shot and The Pocket HammerNow Available in Mossy Oak Bottomland

WEST POINT, MS – Mossy Oak announces The Pocket Shot and Pocket Hammer are now available in Mossy Oak Original Bottomland. The Pocket Shot is the next evolution of the slingshot and is designed for hunting small game, bowfishing, and recreational use.

The Pocket Shot is the company behind both The Pocket Shot and The Pocket Hammer. The slingshots feature a patented, circular design and two different options for grip during use. The Pocket Shot is five inches in length while in use but measures only 2.3 long and 1.3 inches wide when collapsed. The Pocket Hammer was created for use with a vertical grip for increased comfort and an edge in accuracy. Both models are designed for durability and longevity.

These modern slingshots are not toys; these are not the slingshots of your childhood. The Pocket Shot delivers significant power and can be loaded with a variety of projectiles. Suggested loads for the slingshot include .25 air-rifle pellets, ¼-inch and 5/16-inch steel balls, paintballs, chickpeas, and miniature marshmallows. Projectiles with ragged edges are not recommended for regular use due to the decreased life expectancy of the device’s rubber pouches. However, in a survival situation or for limited periods they can be loaded with pebbles and .177 steel BB pellets. Read more

Hunting

Ameristep’s new Distorter™ Blind

Plano, IL – Today’s ground blind has a five-hub design that makes it efficient to build, transport, set-up and hunt from. Such efficiencies have their consequences – mainly a boxy

profile that often causes alarm when viewed by the inherently suspicious eyes of deer, turkeys and other game animals.

Ameristep’s all-new Distorter™ ground blind utilizes never-before-seen, kick-out technology to offer hunters a high performance hub blind with next-level benefits both inside and out. On the outside, it creates a unique silhouette that conceals better than typical square blinds by blending into the environment more effectively. Inside, Distorter™ opens up a whole new world of useful space for up to three hunters and their gear.

Inside the silent-hinge door, Distorter’s three unique floor kick-outs provide additional storage space for bulky equipment like packs and camera tripods. All three floor kick-outs have an attached floor and sewn-in shelves to keep critical gear dry and at the ready. Storing such items inside the kick-outs puts an end to tripping over gear while providing improved access to Distorter’s versatile, hunter-friendly windows. Up top, dual roof kick-outs add height where it’s needed most, creating a welcomed increase in headroom for standing and enhanced visibility. Even the blind’s wrap-style carrying sling delivers value-added utility, serving double duty as a handy, hanging storage system. Read more

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