Category: Hunting

Michigan: design the 2020 deer management cooperator patch

The Michigan deer management cooperator patch, given to hunters who bring their deer to a DNR check station, has been a popular collector’s item for hunters since the early 1970s. Every year the patch design is different, but always portrays the designer’s interpretation of white-tailed deer or deer hunting in Michigan.

Those interested in sharing their design ideas for the 2020 deer patch are encouraged to enter this year’s contest, which is open to everyone. Read more

Hunting

Burris Presents the Eliminator IV Rifle Scope

GREELEY, Colo. (January 17, 2020) – The best laser rangefinding hunting scope on the market just got better. Burris® introduces the Eliminator IV 4-16×50 rifle scope with improved features to significantly increase a rifle’s range, accuracy and efficiency out to an impressive 2,000 yards.

Quick and calculated shots to extreme ranges are now possible with the Eliminator IV’s improved integrated laser rangefinder and updated onboard ballistics calculator which offers more data and faster aiming solutions to accommodate centerfire, rimfire, muzzleloader and slug gun ballistic trajectories. The Eliminator IV takes a cartridge’s ballistic info and calculates perfect holdover at the exact ranged distance and displays a bright red aiming holdover dot for the most accurate shot in seconds—all at the push of a button

A new bluetooth laser activation switch has been added removing the clutter of a wired connection while an additional integrated side mounted button promises functionality no matter what. With a trophy in sight, there’s no need to fumble with smart phones and hand-held rangefinders. Just aim, range and shoot. It’s that simple. Read more

Hunting, Optics

Michigan: starting March 1, residents will pay $12 for Recreation Passport; first increase in seven years

Passport gives year-round access to state parks and other outdoor recreation opportunities, and an easy way to help protect natural resources for the next generation

If you told Michigan residents that for just $1 a month they could enjoy vehicle access to more than 100 state parks and recreation areas, 140 state forest campgrounds, hundreds of miles of state trails, historic sites, family-friendly events, hundreds of boating access sites and other outdoor spaces, most likely would jump at the chance. Starting March 1, they can.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced that the regular Recreation Passport vehicle entry fee for residents will increase from $11 to $12 – the first Recreation Passport price increase since January 2013. All other resident Passport fees stay the same, including those for motorcycles, mopeds and commercial vehicles. Read more
Fishing, Hunting

Newest Archery Gear and Speed

By Glen Wunderlich

Any experienced hunter knows speed kills. Whether it’s a centerfire rifle or bow and arrow, faster projectiles equal flatter trajectory, less guesswork and more ethical results afield. With more generous equipment regulations nationwide, crossbows have taken a larger share of the archery market over the past decade.

In Michigan, legislators enacted an inane “speed limit” on hunting crossbows at a maximum of 350 feet per second (fps), when they were first legalized for the general public. This shortsighted decision was eventually overturned and the speed limit was lifted. Since then, manufacturers have engaged in a race to pace the field and some remarkable innovations have come about. What follows are some of the latest inventions to hit the market.

* TenPoint Crossbow Technologies launched the Viper S400 at the 2020 ATA Show in Indianapolis, Indiana. TenPoint’s shortest forward-draw crossbow ever, the Viper S400 measures just 32-inches in length yet delivers speeds up to 400 fps and features the revolutionary ACUslide™ cocking and de-cocking system. The super-compact crossbow measures an ultra-narrow 7.2-inches wide and weighs an incredible half-pound less than previous TenPoint flagship models.

* TenPoint has launched the Vengent S440 – the fastest and narrowest forward-draw (or, reverse limb) crossbow ever delivering lightning speeds up to 440 fps measuring a scant 5.8-inches wide.

* Also. from TenPoint is the Vapor RS470 delivering supercharged speeds up to 470 FPS and featuring the new revolutionary ACUslide™ cocking and de-cocking system – the first safe option to de-cock a crossbow with a crank.

* Barnett’s all-new Hyperflite EVO 420™ features an entirely new and unique riser-mounted cam design that creates increased limb action and whip while reducing recoil and vibration making for longer-lasting cables and more speed.

The aluminum HyperFlite track reduces arrow contact to just the tip and nock while the shaft of the arrow floats above the track; as a result, the HyperFlite EVO 420 delivers best-in-class downrange accuracy. Pairing the HyperFlite EVO 420 with Barnett’s exclusive .204 small-diameter HyperFlite arrows makes for a deadly, accurate combination of blistering 420 fps speed and up to 25 percent greater penetration.

* From Frankenmuth, Michigan comes the Killer Instinct®, SPEED™ 425 producing an unstoppable amount of energy at 425fps. This electrifying speed is controlled with sniper precision from the Killer Instinct LUMIX™ Speed Ring Scope, which instantly matches the 20-100-yard reticle to be sighted in and provide HD clarity in low light conditions.

* Also from Frankenmuth is the SWAT™ XP. Years of research, design and testing have resulted in an ultra-compact 27-inch crossbow shooting 415 FPS and cocks down to 9-inches wide.

If you are in the market for the latest and greatest, check out these screamers and more at www.thinkingafield.org. Where it all ends is anyone’s guess but it’s safe to say the trend for speed will continue.

Archery, Hunting

QDMA Fights for Deer in All 50 States on a Record 169 Policy Issues

ATHENS, GA – The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) increased advocacy on behalf of whitetails and deer hunters to a record level in 2019, engaging on 169 policy items, the most ever in a single year for the organization. The 2019 list of action items also meant QDMA was active on issues in all 50 states, another first.

“We strive to advocate for wise policy and management of whitetails at the local, state and national levels, but 2019 was our most active year to date,” said Kip Adams, QDMA Director of Conservation, who leads QDMA’s advocacy work. “We will continue to fight in every arena to ensure the future of white-tailed deer, wildlife habitat and our hunting heritage as we go into a new year of legislative activity.”

Some highlights of QDMA’s advocacy efforts in 2019 include: Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Camping World Closing 27 Gander Mountains

Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis has announced that twenty-seven former Gander Mountain retail stores will close by the end of January. Camping World spent $100 million buying outdoor retailers in 2017 and 2018, but sold many off in 2019 as the RV industry slowed down. Now, the company says it will maintain the Gander RV as a retail brand under the Camping World portfolio, but would strategically shift away from stores that cannot sell and service RVs. Restructuring costs are estimated at $56 million. The company’s three RV sales and/or service locations will operate under three names: Camping World, Gander RV and Outdoors, and Gander RV.

Archery, Firearms, Fishing, Hunting

TrueTimber® Inflatable Ground Blind Sheds

INMAN, S.C. – January 10, 2020 – TrueTimber has announced the launch of a revolutionary air-filled ground blind series that gives hunters a smarter, faster and wildly more efficient option compared to traditional ground blind technology. A simple to use, sleek design with the reliability and strength to repel harsh elements represents the future of ground hunting blinds. The new blinds will be available in mid 2020 and can be found in multiple popular TrueTimber patterns.

A complete blind kit with pump and accessories is lightweight and small enough to fit within its own compact backpack. TrueTimber blinds guarantee an easy hike in and out in addition to having a stress free set up and breakdown that can be completed in less than two minutes. Shying away from the traditional ground blind design with rigid and cumbersome fiber rods, TrueTimber blinds are constructed with air-filled poles giving the blind reliable structure while adding the benefit of a small, lightweight package when deflated. The blinds will be available in two versions to accommodate both solo hunters and multiple hunters and gear. Read more

Hunting

Trijicon Ventus Wind-Mapping and Range-Detecting Handheld Device

Wixom, MI — Trijicon, Inc., manufacturer of Brilliant Aiming Solutions, is proud to introduce the Ventus, the world’s first advanced wind-mapping and range-detecting handheld device.

Powered by WindProTM Technology, the Ventus measures three-dimensional wind velocities at multiple distances out to 500 yards and ranges real-world, non-reflective targets up to an amazing 5,000 yards, giving shooters and hunters previously unattainable data about their environment for long-range accuracy.

The handheld device utilizes an advanced Doppler LIDAR engine and four collimated lasers sent out in a cone to measure wavelength interaction with dust particles at up to six different distances. Thanks to a fiber optic collimated laser capable of returns through dust, fog, sleet, and snow, the Ventus offers extreme, all-weather performance. This technology allows the Ventus to calculate for head, tail, cross and vertical wind, giving shooters an incredibly accurate wind reading. Read more

Hunting, Optics

A New Way to Hunt: Umarex AirSaber

FORT SMITH, AR (January 9th, 2020) – Umarex USA, innovator and marketer of a wide range of products for the outdoor sportsman just released the Umarex AirSaber—a new way to hunt with no strings attached. It’s among the fastest, big game lethal archery hunting devices available! Generating more speed and power than most crossbows while being safer and easier to operate, the Umarex AirSaber continues the evolution of archery equipment.

Hunters who enjoy the adventures that come with rifles, bows and crossbows will instantly gravitate to the Umarex AirSaber for its sleek design, ease of use, ethical hunting power, and great value. Filled to a maximum of 3,625 PSI and firing full sized arrows, this high-pressure air archery rifle delivers an arrow at over 450 FPS generating in excess of 165 foot pounds of energy. Plus, its volume of air provides up to 20 shots with the impact necessary for any ethical big game hunt right up to the coveted cape buffalo. Read more

Archery, Firearms, Hunting

Kansas Bowhunter Takes World-Class Whitetail

WICHITA – Kansas bowhunter, Brian Butcher, 38, harvested a whitetail buck in Chase County last October that he knew was something special. It wasn’t until the buck’s rack was measured by Boone and Crockett Club certified measurers on Friday, Jan. 3 that Butcher confirmed just how special the deer was. Butcher’s whitetail earned an unofficial net non-typical score of 321 3/8 inches. If accepted and verified by the Boone and Crockett Club – an internationally recognized non-profit conservation organization that maintains native North American big game records – the deer Butcher harvested would rank fourth in the world for non-typical whitetail deer. As for the Kansas record books, Butcher’s buck will be the largest non-typical whitetail ever taken, surpassing the current state record for a non-typical whitetail harvested with archery equipment by 57 2/8 inches.

“When I first saw it, I thought it had some branches or grass tangled up in its antlers,” said Butcher. “But when I looked at him with binoculars, I realized it was all antlers.” Read more

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