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TETRA Hearing Introduces Land Management Program

Nashville, Tennessee

As outdoorsmen and women, conservationists and hunters are true stewards of the land. This dirt is one of god’s great gifts we all hold near and dear, grow our roots, and preserve, because he certainly isn’t making any more of it. As we advance from season to season, the term ‘Off-Season’ has become a thing of the past. The work you put in today yields results for tomorrow. Whether you’re a waterfowler, wing shooter, whitetail hunter or turkey chaser… we know what it takes to put in the work and keep them coming back.

We are proud to announce our LAND MANAGEMENT Program by TETRA Hearing™. Designed to protect against the harsh sounds you may encounter on the farm, your regular occupation or even knocking out that “honey-do” list around the house. We encounter loud sounds during every one of these activities that fall within sound levels that are damaging to the ear. Chainsaws, tractors, grinders, chippers, etc., all exceed 85 decibels (dB SPL) and are known to damage human hearing.

The LAND MANAGEMENT Program was built to block the dangerous noise above the safe hearing threshold. But as soon as you stop, they will allow you to communicate normally (or even better). This eliminates the need to put them in and take them out constantly. As an example, let’s say you’re cutting firewood or removing trees for a food plot on your property. While the chainsaw is in use, our AlphaShield Compression Technology®limits the overall noise to a safe level so your ears are protected. But when you stop the saw, our Specialized Target Optimization (STO)™ technology makes voices and other ambient noises sound crisp, clear, and natural, even though the products are still in your ear canal.

The LAND MANAGEMENT Program is now available as an add-on program or can be integrated into a new set of SHIELD Series devices.

Available options: Read more

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MoJack PRO Mower Lift Makes Maintenance Safe & Easy

Wichita, KS — For regular lawn tractor maintenance, MoJack offers a stable solution to safely work on equipment with the commercial grade MoJack PRO Riding Lawn Mower Lift. When only the best is good enough.

Perfect for sharpening blades, replacing belts, removing debris, and performing other mower maintenance, the MoJack PRO Lawn Mower Lift is safer and more convenient than makeshift jacks, ramps, or blocks. It can be raised with one hand or a power drill up to 25 inches, and it can lift up to 750 pounds. A self-braking winch and ratcheting safety lock prevent the mower from slipping or shifting.

Compatible with any lawn tractor or ZTR riding mower on the market, the PRO Mower Lift folds flat for compact storage. To learn more about the PRO Mower Lift and the full MoJack lineup, visit themojack.com.

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Michigan: DNR Reports Partial Failure of ‘Low Hazard’ Dam on Net River

Media contact: Bill Scullon (DNR), 906-250-6781

DNR reports partial failure of ‘low hazard’ dam on Net River in Baraga County

Several state, county and local officials are on the scene at the Net River Flooding State Wildlife Management Area in Baraga County (south of Covington and north of Crystal Falls) to assess the partial failure of the Net River dam, located on the south outlet of the Net River Flooding. The area is managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

A person visiting the area Wednesday evening noticed the washed-out area around the dam and berm and contacted the local DNR Wildlife Field Office.

“Initial examination of the site suggests that, at some point over the last few days, the Net River Dam experienced a partial failure due to corrosion of the water control structure in the middle of the dam, and that caused a sinkhole to develop,” said Bill Scullon, DNR wildlife operations field manager. “The good news is that both the upstream and downstream embankments appear to be solid and are currently retaining the impoundment water just as they are designed to do.” Read more

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Michigan DNR pledges 50 million trees by 2030, invites residents to help ‘plant it forward’

When is the best time to plant a tree?

There’s an old proverb that says the answer is “20 years ago,” and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources says the second-best time is right now!

The DNR is encouraging people to grab a shovel and a tree and join in planting 50 million trees by 2030 as part of the 1T.org Trillion Trees campaign. Whether you have a family forest plot handed down through generations or a small city lot, a new tree (or trees!) can make a big difference to your quality of life.

“Trees provide cooling shade in towns and cities,” said Kevin Sayers, Urban and Community Forest program lead for the DNR’s Forest Resources Division. “Trees in any setting help provide clean air and water, prevent erosion and provide homes for wildlife.”

The Mi Trees campaign is part of a global effort to plant more trees to help communities adapt to the world’s changing climate. Michiganders do love the state’s forests, which cover 20 million acres, about half of the state’s entire area. Nearly 4 million acres of that total is state forest managed by the DNR.

In a 2016 survey conducted by the Forest Resources Division, more than nine out of 10 people agreed that forests are part of Michigan’s unique public heritage. Survey respondents also said they want to make sure that Michigan takes good care of its forests so they will be abundant, healthy and green far into the future.

That’s where you can lend a hand. Read more

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FirstSpear Attends ADS Warrior West

FirstSpear attends ADS’ Warrior West Convention in San Diego on April 27–28, 2022. A leading innovator in load carriage systems, FirstSpear will be showcasing new products that are geared for the war fighter. Newly launched products and technology such as LaserFrame pockets, Fast Rope Mitts, ABAV and Frog Kits will be on display. Come check them out at booth 801.

About FirstSpear

In 2010, FirstSpear® emerged from a bloodline of industry innovation; founded by a team of experienced industry professionals and former U.S. servicemen with a mandate to shift industry paradigms and upend the status quo. The tactical equipment put forth by FirstSpear is designed to function interactively as a fighting system. By utilizing the equipment as a system, an overall weight reduction, weight transfer, and operational scalability is achieved that is far superior to systems that fail to consider the challenges that the user must face in an operational environment.

FirstSpear employs a methodology that integrates evolutionary design with advanced material components, yielding improved performance and operational efficiency while delivering an invaluable reduction in weight on many platforms.

For more information check out, www.First-Spear.com

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Browning Camping Introduces the Talon 1 Backcountry Tent

NEW HAVEN, Mo. – Browning Camping, a premium brand, has released a new backcountry tent for 2022 called the Talon 1. This no-fly tent was developed for the backcountry adventurer who requires a lightweight shelter that sets up quickly and is suitable for diverse wilderness environments.

The Talon 1 is built on an 82×43-inch floor plan to accommodate one person plus gear. The poly oxford floor comes with 1500mm coating for protection and an optional oxford footprint is available for added security when camping on abrasive surfaces. The tent walls are constructed of weatherproof poly-cotton fabric, eliminating the need for a rainfly. Read more

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High Speed Gear IFAK Necessities

SWANSBORO, N.C. –– On a daily basis the most important piece of gear an individual would need is an Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK). Hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts, extreme sport athletes, first responders and military personnel can all benefit from life-saving equipment being readily available at a moments notice. IFAK’s can accommodate a multitude of items to save a person’s life. Some of the main essential items that you can carry are:

·Adhesive tape, Bandage kit, Nasopharyngeal airway kit, Trauma shears, Gloves, Tourniquet, Chem lights, Combat gauze, Pressure dressing, Vented chest seal, Ibuprofen, and Burn dressing

High Speed Gear® offers its ReFlex™ product line that was designed with direct input from active-duty medical personnel and constructed around the medical supplies included in the U.S. Army-issued IFAK. The two-piece system allows you to carry previous medical supplies or other essential items to optimize versatility depending on the field of work that you may be in. The High Abrasion-Resistant Neoprene Kevlar® handles were designed for users to be able to easily find, grab and access the contents of the ReFlex™ IFAK System as quickly as possible. Read more

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Tread Lightly! And HCF Motorsports Announce Jeep Giveaway Fundraiser

Tread Lightly! and HCF Motorsports Announce Upcoming Jeep Giveaway Fundraiser

NORTH SALT LAKE, UT — Tread Lightly!, a national nonprofit organization responsible for promoting responsible recreation, today announced a collaboration with HCF Motorsports, on the launch of a 2021 Jeep Wrangler JLU giveaway fundraiser in support of Tread Lightly!’s mission to protect off-road access through stewardship and education.

HCF Motorsports is owned and operated by one of the nation’s leading female OHV drivers, Hollie Fowler, and serves as a one-stop-shop for offroad lifestyle merchandise and content about the vehicles built and maintained by Hollie and her husband Walter.

“We’re overwhelmed with gratitude for both the donation of this vehicle, but also the incredible amount of time donated by the HCF Motorsports team and their industry friends and partners,” said Matt Caldwell, Executive Director of Tread Lightly!. “Thank you to everyone who has stepped up in such a big way to support Tread Lightly! and the future of off-road access.”

Hollie worked alongside friends Ian Johnson of Big Tire Garage, and the team at System 7 Offroad Custom Garage to build this dream Jeep with product support from industry partners such as BFGoodrich Tires, Artec Industries, KMC Wheels, Factor 55, onX Offroad, Hepta Mfg., Warn Industries, RPM Steering, Optima Batteries, Stinger Offroad, Power Tank, Bestop, PRP Seats, KC Hilites, R1 Concepts, Rock Monster USA, Balljoint Eliminators, Radflo Suspension Technology, and Tom Woods Drive Custom Shafts.

“We’re very grateful to every partner who has donated time and products to support Tread Lightly! and this build,” said HCF Motorsports President Hollie Fowler. “It’s a testament to the entire offroad industry that so many amazing companies would come together to support the enthusiasts across the country by raising money that will directly fund programs that protect off-road trail access and promote public land stewardship.”

The Jeep, valued at $77,000, will be taken on tour during the length of the giveaway and be taken to several off-road events throughout the country, beginning at Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. The vehicle will also be displayed at the following events: Read more

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High Speed Gear Tourniquet Carry Solutions

SWANSBORO, N.C. –– Whether you are a service member training in the field, forward deployed, a law enforcement officer or training on your own, tourniquet (TQ) pouches are essential items to carry. High Speed Gear® offers TQ pouches so you can access your life-saving equipment rapidly.

As tactical gear companies, both High Speed Gear® and Comp-Tac® Holsters take their mission seriously and that is to be able to provide those who serve our country with gear that they can rely on every day. Taking preventive steps by carrying a TQ can change the outcome of emergencies.

In 2019, the Tourniquet TACO® was designed at High Speed Gear® headquarters to have the adjustability of the TACO®, in a tourniquet pouch form. The design was intended so users can deploy various windlass-style tourniquets quickly for intense pressure scenarios. However, it can be used with or without the pull tab for an open-top pouch, much like the Kydex® Tourniquet TACO®.

Shortly after the Tourniquet TACO® was released, Comp-Tac Holsters™ (a division of High Speed Gear®) released two different Kydex® Tourniquet TACOs®, for those that enjoy the “hard shell” TACO® pouches. These function much like the original Tourniquet TACO®, allowing the use of SAM® XT, C-A-T®, SOF® TT, and SOF® TT Wide tourniquets in just one pouch. Read more

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MAPLand Act Passes Senate, Heads to President’s Desk

MAPLand Act would fund land management agencies to standardize, compile, release digital map records to public

WASHINGTON – The Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act, or MAPLand Act, which would modernize and digitize map records for the benefit of public lands hunters, advanced through the U.S. Senate late Wednesday under a procedural vote that allowed the unanimously supported bipartisan bill to move without objection.

Led by Sens. Jim Risch (R-ID) and Angus King (I-ME), the Senate vote follows the MAPLand Act’s near unanimous passage through the House of Representatives in March. Strong support by sportsmen’s and women’s groups, including Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, helped propel the bill to the president’s desk to be signed into law.

“Inadequate or faulty data can spell disaster for the public land hunter,” said BHA President and CEO Land Tawney, “and the importance of reliable, comprehensive information on access opportunities on our public lands cannot be overstated. Backcountry Hunters & Anglers thanks our Senate and House leaders who championed this foresighted, commonsense effort to address the problem of limited public access.”

The MAPLand Act would fund public land management agencies, including the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Reclamation and Army Corps of Engineers, to standardize, compile and release digital map records to the public. The publicly available information would include the open or closed status of roads and trails on public lands, vehicle-use regulations and boundary details. Read more

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