Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Each year during the warmer months, hundreds of volunteers spend their summers camping for free at Michigan state parks and state forest campgrounds in exchange for their service as campground hosts. Although the 2015 camping season is still several months away, the Department of Natural Resources is accepting campground host applications now, with positions available as early as April and as late as October. Read more
Fountain Valley, CA – SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of high-end illumination tools and tactical products, has commenced sales of its most powerful LED flashlight in the company’s 35-year history. The new UDR Dominator® boasts a maximum output of an incredible 2,400 lumens, a level previously not attainable via light emitting diode (LED) technology.
“This represents a significant milestone for SureFire and is only the beginning of things to come as LED technology continues to evolve and improve, ” said SureFire Director of Marketing Ron Canfield. “It’s yet another first from a company with a long history of firsts, including inventing the first WeaponLight and the first tactical flashlight. ”
With its ultra-high maximum output and a deep precision reflector to shape the light into a far-reaching beam, the Dominator qualifies as a “tactical” flashlight, given its obvious military, law enforcement, and border security applications. But it’s also well-suited for maritime use, search-and-rescue operations, or any other application where an ultra-bright, portable searchlight would prove useful. Along with its 2,400-lumen max setting, the variable-output Dominator also produces eight other useful output levels and even has a strobe-light setting, designed to disorient an aggressor, and a disable feature to prevent accidental activation.
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Over 50 inches of snow in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula city of Marquette for November sets a record. Global warming, climate change? Yeah right. Tell me another one. Details here…
GW: It’s difficult to comprehend the level of lame journalism, as the New York Times lets the sickos know where to find officer Darren Wilson. If there has been any doubt about the liberal media being complicit in the Obama Administration’s efforts to cause more chaos and harm to already-tense circumstances in Missouri and beyond, the scoundrels at the NY Times answers the question. The disgusting account is here…
COLUMBUS, Georgia – The first customizable heated jacket system designed for the outdoorsman, the Milwaukee® M12™ Cordless Realtree Xtra® Camo 3-in-1 Heated Jacket sets a new standard in cold-weather performance and versatility.
Worn separately as a base layer or attached to the outer shell and zip-off hood, the heated vest integrates (5) carbon fiber heating elements and advanced fabric-layering technology to distribute and maintain heat across core body areas. The rugged wind- and water-resistant Realtree Xtra camo shell features special noise-reducing fabric to withstand the harshest outdoor conditions. Made out of the same weather-resistant material, a removable hood helps keep heat in and provides additional protection against the elements when added to the shell.
Utilizing M12™ REDLITHIUM™ Battery technology, the Milwaukee® M12™ 3-in-1 Camo Heated Jacket provides up to six hours of continuous heat per battery charge to keep you in the woods for longer. For added versatility, two distinct heat zones (back and chest, lower pockets) can be adjusted independently to provide the right amount of heat for any situation. The M12™ Battery holder is stored in a sleek back pocket that can expand to fit M12™ XC Batteries and all M18™ Batteries with additional M18™ USB Charger accessory. It also includes a fuel gauge to check your battery life and built-in USB port for charging portable electronic devices. All pieces are washer and dryer safe.
Viking Solutions LLC prides itself on creating products that will benefit a hunters experience after the shot has been made, and they have done it again with the introduction of the all-new Stick-It. The Stick-It is an “After the Shot” product that allows the hunter to effectively mount his or her flashlight when in need of perfectly positioned light. Read more
Viking Solutions LLC prides itself on creating products that will benefit a hunters experience after the shot has been made, and they have done it again with the introduction of the all-new Stick-It. The Stick-It is an “After the Shot” product that allows the hunter to effectively mount his or her flashlight when in need of perfectly positioned light. Read more
With heavy snow on the ground in the Upper Peninsula and parts of the northern Lower Peninsula, the Department of Natural Resources reminds snowmobilers that while state trails on private property remain closed to riding until Monday, Dec. 1, other areas are currently open for snowmobile use.
“We’re hearing from hunters and snowmobilers, wondering if they can legally use snowmobiles to reach their hunting camps or to just get out and ride earlier than normal,” said DNR District 1 law supervisor Lt. Peter Wright. “There are many areas where riding is allowed before Dec. 1, with additional exceptions in place for hunters trying to reach their camps.” Read more
Winter is settling in, but there’s plenty of cold-weather fun planned at Sleepy Hollow State Park this December. Outreach coordinator Michelle Trowbridge will lead several free programs, open to participants of all ages, on the first three Saturdays of the month at 11 a.m. Programs include: Read more
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources currently is offering 11 state-owned properties in seven counties for sale by sealed-bid auction at www.michigan.gov/landforsale. The auction began Nov. 5 and will run through Dec. 2, 2014. Read more