Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Plymouth, MA – Brite-Strike Technologies Inc. announces their new Sport Dog LED Collar. Brite-Strike’s extensive police and military affiliations have pushed them to revolutionize their tactical illumination technology. Brite-Strike introduces the Sport Dog LED Collar, a tough, solar/USB rechargeable illuminated collar for upland hunting dogs. Read more
Sportfishing industry is optimistic about chances for passage
Alexandria, VA – The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) applauds the introduction of the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2015, which includes numerous legislative measures beneficial to anglers and hunters across the nation. Sponsored by Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.), the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2015 contains provisions that will benefit our nation’s sportsmen and women by providing increased access to our public lands and waters, improving fish and wildlife management and protecting the use of traditional fishing tackle.
“This bipartisan package contains many important provisions that are largely non-controversial and that will advance fisheries conservation and recreational fishing access for the benefit of the nation’s 60 million anglers,” said American Sportfishing President and CEO Mike Nussman. “Recreational fishing supports 828,000 jobs and contributes $115 billion to the economy annually. This monumental legislative package will greatly enhance recreational fishing’s social, economic and conservation benefits to the nation.” Read more
GW: Some exciting news here for Michigan, despite its total kill numbers being down. I’ll break it down in an upcoming post next week.
American deer hunters are killing the highest-ever percentage of bucks age 31/2 and older, according to data gathered by the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) for its 2015 Whitetail Report, now available online.
In the 2013-14 season, the most recent season with compete deer harvest data available from all states, 34 percent of bucks harvested in the states that collect buck age data were 31Ž2 or older. That statistic is up from 32 percent the season before, and significantly up from a decade before in the 2003-04 season, when only 23 percent of the national buck harvest was mature. These gains have been made while the percentage of yearling bucks (11Ž2 years old) in the harvest has steadily declined, reaching a record-low of 36 percent.
“This is a testament to how far we’ve come as hunters in the past decade,” said Kip Adams, QDMA’s Director of Education & Outreach, who compiles the annual Whitetail Report. “More hunters are choosing to protect yearling bucks, and they are being rewarded by seeing and killing more of them as mature animals.” Read more
WAXAHACHIE, Texas – Americase, Inc., the Industry Leader of quality transport case manufacturing, is pleased to announce the completion of their newest product; K-9 Transport Units for vehicles.
“Americase is delighted with the Vehicle K-9 Transport Unit that we developed for the Law Enforcement and Hunting Communities. Our transport units are for one or two K-9’s and come sized to fit vehicles including Trucks, Vans, and SUV’s,” said Robby Kinsala, CEO of Americase. “They are built in two pieces and actually connect via twist latches inside the vehicle providing a very safe and secure enclosure for your K-9’s. Each crate comes with both front and back doors for ease of access, have drawers that hold up to 250 pounds of training or tactical gear, leash holders, door slam locks, pull out trays for easy cleaning, and plenty of ventilation. All of our products are proudly built in the USA since 1985,” continued Kinsala. Read more
Grand Prairie, TX- Stealth Cam, introduced in the year 2000, quickly became the leader in scouting camera innovation. Continuing with technology to the next level, Stealth Cam is introducing the next generation of feature-packed scouting cameras for 2015, the RX24. This 7.0 Megapixel- 4 resolutions; 7mp, 5mp, 4mp, and 2mp integrates 24 IR emitters with a 60 foot range.
Stealth Cam is setting a new standard within the industry by providing small, effective, game cameras that operate equally at night as during the day. The RX24 is distinguished by an ultra-compact design with an integrated Python Lock Latch. The HD video records lengths of 5 to 180 seconds and includes audio. This camera also features time lapse with PIR Override, Reflex™ Trigger, Matrix™ Blur Reduction technology, and even operates manual shots. Setting the compact camera to burst mode, allows it to take 1-9 images per triggering and offers 5-59 second/ 5-59 minute recovery time out. Each image or video recorded has the date, time, moon phase, temperature, and name stamped, keeping track of individual animal’s habits and baselines. Read more
HARTSELLE, Ala. — Now’s your chance to win a remarkable antelope or whitetail hunt with world champion archers Jesse and Ginger Morehead and Mike Stroff, host of Savage Outdoors, at his South Dakota Ranch. All you have to do is bring Wac’Em Archery Products a new dealer to earn yourself and the dealer an entry into the contest. Enter as many dealers as you wish. Each one will count as an additional entry into the contest.
Mike Stroff
The drawing will be held on Aug. 1, 2015. David Langston, vice president of Wac’Em Archery Products LLC, will contact the winners.
Wac’Em Archery Products will cover the cost of the winners hunt, lodging and all meals. Read more
Bluetooth™ Sync With Mobile Devices
Walker’s® Game Ear®, the shooting and hunting industry pioneer in hearing protection, introduces the Ultimate Digital Quad Connect. This ear protection device offers state of the art digital technology including Bluetooth™ wireless, adjustable frequency tuning, up to nine times hearing enhancement, and sound activated compression. Through the use of sound dampening composite material, Walkers new Ultimate series muffs have reached an unmatched noise reduction rating of 27dB.
Walker’s Game Ear is leading the ear protection industry by applying everyday technology that individuals use on a daily basis into their products. The Ultimate Digital Quad Connect features Bluetooth™ sync capabilities allowing connection to mobile devices without sacrificing hearing protection while in the field. The integrated communication microphone provides clear voice transmission to mobile devices while the four Hi Gain Omni Directional Microphones pick up distant sounds of animal movements or range activity. The Ultimate Digital Quad Connect is low noise/frequency tuned for natural sound clarity with independent volume control and adjustable frequency tuning.
The Ultimate Digital Quad Connect has a compact folding design for easy transportation and storage. A soft padded headband provides all-day comfort and the structural integrity of the device is enhanced with a metal wire frame. This hearing protection/detection device has a sound dampening composite housing and low profile ear cups. The Sound Activated Compression (SAC) is rated at 0.02-second reaction time and operates on two ‘AAA’ batteries.
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For more information on the Ultimate Digital Quad Connect and other Walker’s products, visit info@gsmorg.com. Walker’s Game Ear is a division of GSM Outdoors. Learn more about their brands at www.gsmoutdoors.com
On January 11, Illinois governor, Pat Quinn showed his true colors when it comes to conservation and vetoed the bobcat hunting bill. Safari Club International criticizes Governor Pat Quinn for vetoing House Bill 4226, a bill that would have allowed bobcat hunting in Illinois for the first time in 40 years. Governor Quinn’s veto ignores necessary science-based management of bobcats in Illinois. Removing professionals from wildlife management will allow bobcat populations to remain unchecked and as a result other wild game populations will decrease and livestock losses will continue to increase in the state.
HB 4226, which was supported by wildlife professionals at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), would have amended the wildlife code to allow hunters to kill one bobcat in a season that would run November 1st to February 15th. The bill passed overwhelmingly in the House by a vote of 91-20 while the vote was closer in the Senate, 30-19. Read more
TOLEDO, OH – Mark Feldstein & Associates Inc. (MFA), a product development company and importer of unique giftware, housewares and electronics, recently introduced the Illuminator Camo Flashlight with licensed Mossy Oak® camouflage patterns designed for outdoor sports and recreation.
The Illuminator is a battery-free/bulb-free flashlight that generates ultra-bright light anywhere with the wind up of a built-in handle. One minute of winding provides up to one hour of continuous light. The special exterior of the Illuminator Camo Flashlight features the popular Mossy Oak Break-Up® and Break-Up® Pink camouflage patterns, making it an ideal safety accessory and gift item for hunters, campers and anglers. Read more
GREELEY, CO – Burris® helps tactical and competitive shooters get ready to roll with three new AR Tactical Kits. The kits include a quality prism sight and either a secondary red dot sight or an AR Tripler, plus mounts, all packaged in a rugged carry case. They’re complete, ready-to-go optics platforms, at over a $100 savings compared to buying each item separately.
“The new Burris AR Tactical Kits are total package solutions for competitive and tactical shooters at a big savings,” said Vice President of Sales & Business Development Patrick Beckett. “We’ve combined our most popular tactical sights and mounts in a durable carry case to create complete shooting solutions. They’re an affordable way for new competitive shooters to get into the game.” Read more