Category: Hunting

Michigan: time is running out to apply for reserved waterfowl hunts

Time is running out to apply for reserved waterfowl hunts

Waterfowl reserved hunt applications are available through this Friday, Aug. 28.

Applications are $5, and hunters may apply only once. Apply at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or anywhere licenses are sold.

Drawing results will be posted Sept. 21.

Reserved hunts will be held mornings and afternoons of the opening weekend of waterfowl hunting season (Oct. 10 and 11) at:

    • Fish Point State Wildlife Area.
    • Nayanquing Point State Wildlife Area.
    • Harsens Island Unit of the St. Clair Flats State Wildlife Area.
    • Shiawassee River State Game Area.

Another reserved waterfowl hunt opportunity

Hunters have an additional opportunity to participate in a reserved waterfowl hunt by applying for the 2021 Pure Michigan Hunt. Each application is $5, and hunters may apply as many times as they like through Dec. 31. Three lucky winners will receive a hunt package that includes first pick for a reserved waterfowl hunt and elk, bear, turkey and antlerless deer licenses. For more information, visit Michigan.gov/PMH.

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Firminator’s G-3 ATV Unit Is No Lightweight

Milner, GA –The original Firminator was a brilliant solution for land managers looking to maximize their time, energy and financial resources by incorporating all the necessary food plot implements into one unit. But as the popularity of food plots grew, so did the demand, from a broader and more diverse group.

There were those who realize the best hunting plots are designed less for agricultural efficiency and more to maximize “huntability” by taking advantage of natural cover, terrain, wind direction and deer movements. As a result, these plots are often irregularly shaped and sometimes well off the beaten path, down the narrow trails, in the bottoms or up on the smaller ridges – places not easily accessible by heavy equipment and implements. There were more than a few land owners/managers who simply did not have tractors or larger implements, even for larger or more accessible areas. Read more

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QuietKat Introduces All-New Single Wheel Trailer

QuietKat revamped the single wheel trailer, making it much more stable and robust. New for 2020 is the addition of the Pannier Rack, increasing cargo load and providing additional stability. The upgraded suspension is ready for any terrain on your next adventure. Also new for 2020 is the dual post kickstand, ensuring your trailer is secure while parked, loading, or unloading. The 2020 Cargo Trailer is perfect for packing in large items and packing out elk, deer, or any gear for your adventure. The Cargo Trailer is only as wide as the bike itself, making it easy to maneuver in tight areas. The trailer comes with BOB axle attachments compatible with all QuietKat electric bikes!

https://quietkat.com/product/2020-quietkat-cargo-trailer-single-wheel/

QuietKat.com | (970) 328-2399 | info@quietkat.com

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Mossy Oak® IGNITE-Powered by FUSE Technology Heated Seat Cushion Now Available Exclusively at Walmart

WEST POINT, MS – Mossy Oak is excited to announce the all-newMossy Oak IGNITE Seat Cushion now available exclusively at Walmart.

The IGNITE Heated Seat cushion possesses every feature to make it the best cushion in the outdoor market. FUSE-integrated technology launches this cushion into a league of its own. Simply connect an external battery pack (sold separately) to the cushion and have instant heat available for those brisky cold mornings. The “Clip & Go” design makes the cushion seem as if it’s not even there until you need it with hand, shoulder, and waist straps. The 4-inch thick cushion maximizes comfort in any setting whether it be in the treestand or grand stand this fall. The water and tear-resistant bottom will keep users dry during the entire sit.

“The launch of this product is just the beginning for what’s to come from Mossy Oak IGNITE,” said Chris Paradise, Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer of Mossy Oak. “This technology, coupled with Mossy Oak’s industry-leading patterns and brand, is proving to further enhance products by delivering extreme value and innovation to consumers.”

The partnership with FUSE Integrated Technology makes Mossy Oak the master licensor of all of FUSE’s patents for use across variousproduct applications. The activation of this partnership will provide FUSE Technology on a variety of Mossy Oak-branded products in the hunting, fishing, and outdoor lifestyle markets.

“FUSE Integrated Technology is very excited to bring our patented innovations to the Marketplace. The partnership with Mossy Oak coupled with the launch of the IGNITE line at Walmart will bring new and affordable technology to the customer” said Bill Benton, President and CEO of FUSE, LLC. Read more

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Vista Outdoor Brands Donate Two Gearbox Giveaways, #RangeChallenge Prizes

NEWTOWN, Conn. – NSSF®, the firearm industry trade association, is pleased to announce that Hoppe’s, RCBS, Champion and Butler Creek have signed on as sponsors of two +ONESM Gearbox Giveaways in support of 2020’s National Shooting Sports Month®. All four companies are part of Vista Outdoor, a global designer, manufacturer and marketer of consumer products in the outdoor sports and recreation markets.

For the 2020 National Shooting Sports Month, these four brands created two Gearbox Giveaways, one for hunters and one for target shooters. Read more

Ammunition, Firearms, Hunting

Secretary Bernhardt Announces Historic Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on Public Lands

New hunting and fishing opportunities across 2.3 million acres at 138 national wildlife refuges and nine national fish hatcheries

SAGINAW, MI – Continuing the Trump Administration’s unprecedented efforts to increase recreational access on public lands, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced today at the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge the historic opening and expansion of over 850 hunting and fishing opportunities across more than 2.3 million acres at 147 national wildlife refuges and national fish hatcheries. This rule is the single largest expansion of hunting and fishing opportunities by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) in history.

“On the heels of President Trump signing the most significant conservation and recreation funding in US history, providing nearly $20 billion over the next 10 years to fix and conserve the American people’s public lands, the Trump Administration has now made an additional 2.3 million acres accessible to new hunting and fishing opportunities,” said Secretary Bernhardt. “We continue to take significant actions to further conservation initiatives and support sportsmen and women who are America’s true conservationists.”

The final rule opens or expands 859 hunting and fishing opportunities (an opportunity is defined as one species on one field station in one state). On top of last year’s expansion of 1.4 million acres for new or expanded hunting and fishing opportunities, this proposal would bring the Trump Administration’s total expansion to over 4 million acres nationwide.

“The Trump Administration and Secretary Bernhardt have made access to public lands for hunting and fishing and other outdoor recreation a priority beginning day one. Hunting and fishing are a part of our American history, and we continue to ensure we provide opportunities for these activities which epitomize our American heritage,” said Service Director Aurelia Skipwith. “Furthermore, we have maintained our commitment to promoting good government by reducing the regulatory burden by working with states to facilitate these outdoor activities.”

This rule increases the number of units in the Service’s National Wildlife Refuge System open to public hunting to 430 and those open to fishing to 360. The rule also formally brings the total number of National Fish Hatchery System units open to hunting or sport fishing to 21. Read more

Fishing, Hunting

POMA and Mossy Oak Announce Pinnacle Award Winners

Johnstown, PA – The Professional Outdoor Media Association’s (POMA) 2020 Pinnacle Award honorees were announced by Jake Meyer, Public Relations Manager at Mossy Oak, during POMA’s Virtual Conference on Tuesday, August 11. Mossy Oak has been the presenting partner of the Pinnacle Awards since the program’s inception in 2008, and this year they were joined by Duluth Pack.

The Pinnacle Awards honor content creators for remarkable achievement in traditional outdoor sports-focused communications, including writing, photography/illustration/art, and broadcasting as well as content focused on wildlife conservation.

“The outdoor media has always been a key part of what we do,” stated Toxey Haas, founder and CEO of Mossy Oak. “We started our company with their help and we’ve grown it with the same. They’re our business partners as well as our friends.”

“We’re proud to sponsor the Pinnacle Awards to recognize the best of the best every year,” Ben Maki, Mossy Oak’s Chief Marketing Officer, added. “It’s an important way to reward excellence in outdoor journalism and encourage more in the future.”

 

2020 POMA PINNACLE AWARD WINNERS

Art/Photography:

Winner – Keith Crowley “Danger in Yellowstone”, Hawke Optics – Hawke Life

Outstanding Achievement – Keith Crowley, “Falls Bear”, Hawke Optics – Hawke Life

 

Book:

Winner – Richard Bernier, “Gleanings from 50 years on the Whitetail Track for Reviewers”, Big Whitetail Consultants

Outstanding Achievement – Kristine Houtman, “Why Women Hunt”, Wild River Press of Oregon

 

Broadcast:

Winner – Nick Hoffman, “Nick’s Wild Ride – Full Curls and Float Planes”, Outdoor Channel

Outstanding Achievement – Ryan Gresham, “The 24-Hour Antelope”, YouTube

 

Conservation:

Winner – Michael Fernald, “The Land Between the Lakes”, NWTF TV

Outstanding Achievement – Paul Wait, “Hunter Recruitment”, Delta Waterfowl Magazine

 

Magazine:

Winner – Shane Townsend, “Fly for a Try: A Day on Scotland’s Famed River Tay”, Hatch Magazine

Outstanding Achievement – Tom Keer, “A Bunny Pulpit”, Outdoor Life Magazine

 

Newspaper/Web:

Winner – Ken Perrotte, “Mentor Young Hunters”, Fredericksburg Freelance Star

Outstanding Achievement – Phil Phillips, “Antis Cry to Close Hunting as Grizzlies Expand Range”, NRA’s Hunters’ Leadership Forum website Read more

Fishing, Hunting

R4K Scouting Camera from Black Gate Hunting Products

Higher standards and lower prices. That’s the name of the game for Black Gate Hunting Products. When that mantra is applied to the trail camera industry it results in the R4K, an innovative new trail camera that is packed full of impressive features and won’t break the bank.

The R4K features an extreme high definition 32 MP camera and a 5 MP CMOS sensor. With a multitude of optional photo quality settings, including 5 MP, 8 MP, 12 MP, 16 MP, 20 MP, and 24 MP, you’re sure to find a setting that captures the right level of detail and maximizes your storage capacity. Capable of three shooting modes – Photo, Video, or Photo+Video – the cameras can shoot 4k quality video and also include multiple shooting options to tailor the set up for each specific user application.

Forget about having images of the back half of your quickly moving game. An ultra-wide detection zone means you’ll pick up every nearby motion and the near instant trigger speeds of 0.2-0.6 seconds ensures they’ll stay in frame of your photo. The fully automatic IR filter is coupled with 940NM No Glow technology and 45 IR LEDs to make this camera capable of capturing crystal-clear low light images. It also boasts an impressive sensing range and night-time lighting distance of 65 feet. All of this is driven by dual PIR sensors covering a full 120’ of angle. Read more

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SneakyHunter Bootlamps: Taking Stealth to a New Level

SALMON, Idaho (Aug. 10, 2020) – SneakyHunter Bootlamps – essentially, headlamps for your feet – eliminate the problem of accidentally spooking game with a headlamp or flashlight, as well as inadvertently temporarily blinding your companions by accidentally shining your light in their eyes. They make navigating rocky, uneven backcountry trails safer and easier. The lights operate using three AAA batteries and have three settings – white, for general hiking; red or optional green, for hiking with a red or green light that will not spook big game animals; and violet, which illuminates a blood trail better than conventional lights.

Hands-free activation is done by simply pushing the button on top with your foot – one click for white, two clicks for red, three clicks for violet. The lid is rated as highly water resistant. The SneakyHunter Bootlamps attach to your boot via an easy-to-use 18-inch long, 1-inch wide elastic cinch strap. The hook and loop strap is placed under your instep, and the two prongs on the front of the unit are slipped under your boot laces, resulting in a slip-proof attachment. The unit is made so that when it is mounted in the proper position, the light will shine where you will be walking.

SneakyHunter Bootlamps are a unique invention, not a knockoff of a product already on the market. They were created after Jim Manroe — a serious big game hunter who got hooked on his passion when his father took him for the first time at age 6 — kept unintentionally spooking elk with his headlamp on the way into his favorite honey hole. “After I spent time reviewing my unsuccessful hunts,” Manroe said. “I realized there were missed opportunities from my headlamp illuminating the eyes of big game, or generally disturbing them with scattered light. I decided I had to figure a way to eliminate that problem.”

Made in the USA, the SneakyHunter Bootlamps hunter version is available at retailers nationwide and conveniently online at www.sneakyhunter.com for a suggested retail price of $59.99 for a pair. They are available in green. To order yours now CLICK HERE. Read more

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Hank Forester to Share Field to Fork R3 Success at POMA’s Virtual Conference

ATHENS, GA– Hank Forester, Assistant Director of Hunting Heritage Programs for the unified Quality Deer Management Association and National Deer Alliance (QDMA/NDA), will share the success of the Field to Fork adult hunter recruitment program when he speaks at the Professional Outdoor Media Association’s virtual conference on Wednesday, August 12 at 11 a.m. EST.

Forester co-founded Field to Fork as food-based outreach to non-hunters that provides instruction and mentored hunting experiences to adults who are interested in learning how to hunt their own wild, local venison. Piloted in Georgia in 2016, Field to Fork expanded to 25 events in 17 states in 2019. Nearly 80% of participants are continuing to hunt on their own.

Forester will join Jim Curcuruto, Director of Research and Market Development for the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), to speak on the importance of engaging new outdoorsmen and women. The role of traditional outdoor media in supporting programs like NSSF’s +ONE Movement and Field to Fork will also be discussed. Discussion will also include ways to build on the initial shooting-sports industry Field to Fork hosted for Ruger and Sig Sauer employees, proving that the industry can lead by example and mentor aspiring hunters within their companies while inspiring their customers to do the same.

POMA pivoted this year to a two-day virtual conference, August 11-12, for members and interested outdoor communicators. For more information and to register, visit www.professionaloutdoormedia.org.

QDMA is a Cornerstone Corporate Partner of POMA and has been since the media organization was formed in 2005. POMA’s mission is to foster excellence in communications at all levels, help members build their businesses, connect media and industry, promote fair and honest communication of the traditional outdoor sports and conservation stories, and mentor the next generation of traditional outdoor sports communicators. Read more

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