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Yamaha Announces 2016 ATV and Side-by-Side Models

Yamaha Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Wide Range of New Models and Special Editions

KENNESAW, Ga. – Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, announces its 2016 line of ATVs and Side-by-Side vehicles while celebrating its 60th anniversary as one of the world’s leading motorsports companies. This significant and extensive announcement covers Yamaha’s utility ATV, sport ATV, youth ATV and recreational Side-by-Side (SxS) categories.

“This year marks one of Yamaha’s most significant new ATV and SxS model launches in history,” said Mike Martinez, Yamaha’s Recreational Vehicle (RV) vice president. “Today everyone at Yamaha is excited to introduce a number of all-new ATV and Side-by-Side models, redefine some existing categories, and celebrate the company’s 60th anniversary with classic Yamaha yellow and black special editions. And we’re not done yet.” Read more

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Widespread spruce budworm defoliation expected in Upper Peninsula, northern Lower Peninsula

White spruce and balsam fir targeted; now is the time to protect landscape trees from damage

Over the past few years, white spruce and balsam fir have been defoliated by the spruce budworm, one of the most destructive native insects in the northern spruce and fir Spruce budworm caterpillarforests of the eastern United States and Canada.

“This year, budworm defoliation is widespread and expected to be heavy for the second or third years in many areas,” said Bob Heyd, forest health specialist with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in Marquette. 

Periodic outbreaks of these insects are a part of the natural cycle of events associated with the maturing of balsam fir and white spruce. 

Spruce budworms overwinter as tiny caterpillars which disperse by dropping from treetops on webs. As new tree growth expands in the spring, the caterpillars grow and feed on new shoots. Budworms produce one generation each year. 

Repeated budworm defoliation can cause top-kill and tree mortality in older and stressed trees. Balsam fir older than 60 and spruce over 70 years old provide prime infestation opportunities.  Read more

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Brownells Father’s Day Sweepstakes Offers Free Gear & Free Shipping for a Year

One lucky dad will take home more than $1,200 in shooting and survival gear, plus a one-year Brownells EDGE membership as a part of Brownells Father’s Day Sweepstakes.

The grand prize package includes: a Brownells range bag, pistol case, eye wear, hearing protection, first-aid kit, Echo-Sigma Trauma kit, Otis Cleaning Kit, Brownells Versatile Flashlight, Brownells 75th Anniversary Swag and more.

Five additional winners will receive a free, one-year Brownells EDGE membership. Read more

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Michigan Announces Two Free ORV Weekends

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources invites off-road enthusiasts to enjoy two Free ORV Weekends this year on June 13-14 and Aug. 22-23. During these weekends, the DNR waives the requirement to have an ORV license or trail permit to ride an ORV on DNR-designated routes and trails, and on public roads open to ORV riding.

ORV riders can explore more than 3,700 miles of designated ORV trails. All rules found in the 2015 ORV Handbook of Michigan Off-Road Vehicle Laws apply during Free ORV Weekends. ORV trail maps are available at www.michigan.gov/orvtrails. Read more

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Ram Truck Owners Will Gather Today to Aid Flood-Stricken Residents in Central Texas

Ram Nation Gathers to Aid Flood-stricken Residents in Central Texas
SAN MARCOS, Texas – Today (Tuesday, June 2, 2015), Ram truck owners will converge on storm-damaged areas in Wimberley and San Marcos, Texas, to deliver supplies and help area residents recover from the devastating flooding.

Tad Agoglia, founder of First Response Team of America, will direct the effort and lead the caravan of Ram trucks into areas where they will distribute supplies. The First Response Team of America will utilize a fleet of Ram vehicles and community restoration equipment to assist residents.

The day will start at San Marcos Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, where Ram truck owners will load needed supplies into their pickups’ beds. Then Ram owners will proceed to flood-stricken areas and help with home site recovery and deliver food, water and cleaning materials. Read more

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Ruger Launches “2 Million Gun Challenge” to Benefit the NRA

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) has pledged to donate $2 to the NRA for each new Ruger firearm sold between the 2015 and 2016 NRA Annual Meetings, with the goal of giving $4,000,000. Ruger’s donation will benefit the NRA Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA).

“We’re bringing back the One Million Gun Challenge with a twist,” said Ruger CEO Mike Fifer. “Our goal is to sell two million firearms in a 12-month period. With that, we pledge to donate not one, but two dollars to the NRA for every new firearm sold. We accomplished our goals to support the NRA in 2012, and with the help of our loyal customers, we believe we can do it again.”

Established in 1975, NRA-ILA is committed to preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

For more details about the 2015-2016 “2 Million Gun Challenge” and to track its progress, visit Ruger.com/2Million. To learn more about the extensive line of award-winning Ruger firearms visit Ruger.com or Facebook.com/Ruger.

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Cyclops REVO 1100 Lumen Handheld Spotlight

Cyclops, an innovator in personal and field lighting solutions, continues to light the way for outdoor professionals and weekend warriors who demand reliability and performance in headlamps, spotlights and specialty lighting. Just in time for summer camping season, Cyclops is now shipping the REVO 1100 Lumen Hand Held Rechargeable Spotlight.

Cyclops REVO 1100 Lumen Hand Held Spotlight supplies outdoor enthusiasts with a device that can be operated ambidextrously and single handedly, with the ergonomically designed rubberized grip and trigger pulse/ always ON switch. This spotlight has two Hi- powered Luxeon LED lights that deliver a blinding 1100 lumens of bright white light. A vented housing reduces heat output of the REVO 1100, providing longer operations. The average burn time is 69 minutes and recharging the 6v 2.5 AH SLA battery is simple with an AC/DC adapter. It can also be recharged on the go with the included 12- volt DC car charger. The REVO 1100 includes a detachable red lens allowing users to operate at night without affecting their night vision. Read more

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New Midland MXT100 Micromobile™ GMRS 2-way Radio

It’s compact. It’s powerful. It’s compatible. And, there’s nothing else like it. Midland Radio Corporation is proud to announce the arrival of its new MXT100 MICROMOBILE™ GMRS 2-Way Radio, an uber small mobile radio offering a bevy of great features – at an extremely reasonable price. Simply put, it is the new must-have for RVing, road trips, ATV/UTV activities and on and around the farm or ranch.

While small in size, the new MXT100 MICROMOBILE GMRS 2-Way Radio is big on innovation, making the radio highly functional, and built to perform for those who work and play outdoors. Offering a full 5-watts of transmitting power, the MXT100 MICROMOBILE GMRS 2-Way Radio includes an external magnetic mount antenna for extended range and reach, making it a great base for camping, hiking, caravaning, ATVing and other activities. Plus, the radio works with all other Midland and most other GMRS 2-way radios so everyone can keep in touch and communicate on the road, especially when cell service may not be reliable. Read more

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