Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
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Bedford, MA – Experts predicted a record number of mosquitoes this summer and consumers want DEET-free repellent options such as ThermaCELL lanterns and appliances so they do not have to worry about topical chemicals. ThermaCELL, the most effective area repellent available, has been approved by the EPA and found to be highly effective in tests conducted by the U.S. Department of Defense. Read more
Most outdoor enthusiasts in the state are familiar with the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund and the role it plays in making outdoor recreation opportunities more plentiful and accessible for everyone.
The Trust Fund (which is funded from the interest earned on a $500 million investment derived from royalties from oil and gas development on state-managed land) is used to buy property and develop projects that have recreational or natural resources value to Michigan citizens. Read more
Near-drought conditions in some areas spark concerns…
As residents and out-of-state visitors prepare to camp, bike and hike throughout Michigan over the Fourth of July holiday season, Department of Natural Resources officials warn that wildfire danger will vary greatly in different areas of the state and urge caution and common sense, accordingly, with fireworks and campfires. Read more
While he hasn’t fixed the economy, he’s fixed the blame. Hear it from our leader …
What began as a routine search for illegal bear baits by Department of Natural Resources conservation officers has led to the conviction of a man for growing marijuana on public land. Read more
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointment of state Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Keith Creagh as director of the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and state Department of Environmental Quality’s Policy and Legislative Affairs Director Jamie Clover Adams as MDARD director. Read more
(San Diego, CA) – EPIC expands its line of wearable adventure cameras with the new EPIC Carbine HD. With the ability to record in stunning 1920×1080 High definition, the EPIC Carbine HD captures all the action with sharp, high-definition video and crisp, clear audio. Read more
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate today voted to approve the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012, a bipartisan Farm Bill authored by Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, and Ranking Member Senator Pat Roberts. The bill was approved with broad bipartisan support, on a vote of 64-35. The bill, which saves taxpayers more than $23 billion, represents the most significant reform of American agriculture policy in decades. Read more
Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for more than 60 years, has introduced a new personal GPS device designed to make hunters more effective in the field. In addition to the features that have made the BackTrack a consumer favorite, the new HuntTrack features solunar tables, barometric data and predictive animal activity.
With five available icons and the ability to use up to 20 additional numeric waypoints, the HuntTrack allows users to mark up to 25 waypoints while providing simple distance and direction to each location. This makes marking and locating deer stands, trail cameras or downed game quick and easy. In addition to a self-calibrating digital compass, the device provides time, temperature, altitude, and latitude/longitude coordinates.
The HuntTrack also provides vital information hunters need, including Hunter’s Edge solunar tables, barometric data and predictive animal activity. The solunar tables provide hunters with the rise and set of the sun and moon as well as the current moon phase. In addition to temperature, the device provides barometric pressure, an icon displaying current weather conditions and an emergency weather indicator. This data along with the geographic location is used in combination to provide 24 hours of predictive animal activity for the preceding and subsequent 12 hours. Read more