Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages hunters to start dreaming of spring by purchasing their spring turkey hunt applications today.
The DNR reminds hunters that spring turkey hunting applications are on sale now through Feb 1. The application fee is $4. Applications and licenses may be purchased at any authorized license agent or online at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings. Read more
In case you couldn’t attend…
MINT SPRING- Parker Bows, a manufacturer of high quality Compound bows, Crossbows and Crossbow Accessories is proud to introduce the Black Eagle for 2014. Riding on the success of Parker’s 2013 Eagle Compound bow, the Black Eagle is decorated in SpiderWeb Black finish with high-end features found on bows costing hundreds more. Read more
ACCOKEEK, MD– Franchi’s Intensity is a 3 ½-inch 12-gauge powerhouse featuring the versatile Inertia Driven® system. The new Intensity shotguns embody the feel of smaller gauge guns, which is possible because the recoil spring encircles the magazine tube located forward of the receiver. This is what keeps recoil in line with the shooter and helps reduce muzzle flip. Read more
Vortex’s tried and true Diamondback riflescopes get a big brother in 2014 with the introduction of the all-new Diamondback HP Series. The HP (High Performance) designation encompasses an array of features hunters are sure to appreciate – game animals, not so much. Read more
GREELEY, CO- The Nighthunter Xtreme premium German-made riflescope line features high definition glass and rugged components. Over half a century of experience building rugged and reliable, mil-spec products provided Steiner the ability to develop this new line of hunting scopes. Many optics manufacturers boast shock resistance, but Steiner’s battle-grade components introduce a new level of toughness. The Nighthunter Scopes are tested to withstand up to 1000 Gs of force and are waterproof to 6 feet – with electronics installed! Read more
GREELEY, Colo. – Burris® is proud to introduce the new C4 Plus™ line of riflescopes. Offering a truly customized shooting experience, C4 Plus riflescopes provide a custom elevation turret that matches your exact ammunition. PLUS, shooters will enjoy a customized WindMap™ that provides wind hold-off information for your specific ammunition. This customized shooting platform is built with Burris quality and available at an affordable price. Read more
In Michigan, the Upper Peninsula’s kill fell an estimated 15 to 20 percent, while the Lower Peninsula’s kill fell about 10 percent. The annual Mackinac Bridge Authority’s survey of deer on hunters’ vehicles showed a 34 percent decline, with 4,207 deer counted in November, down from 6,420 in 2012. Further, the bridge survey was 26 percent below 2011’s count, 5,731.
Weatherby’s popular Vanguard® Series 2 Synthetic rifle now comes chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, a cartridge that offers precision-based performance at extended ranges for big-game hunters and competitive shooters alike. The gun can be seen at Weatherby’s SHOT Show booth, #12729, starting Tuesday, January 14. Read more
Razor HD Gen II Riflescopes: Prepare to be deadly accurate with the all-new, feature-rich, Razor HD Gen II riflescopes from Vortex. Available in 4.5-27×56 and 3-18×50, these scopes will have serious shooters saying “finally.” Read more