Category: Hunting

As Fierce Habitat Loss Storm Rages, PF’s Impact Grows

It’s already been tough for the wild birds this season with all the snow and ice cover courtesy of Mother Nature.  Hats off to Pheasants Forever for all it does.

Saint Paul, Minn. – For the third consecutive year, Pheasants Forever spent more than $50 million on its wildlife habitat conservation and education mission. In 2013, $53.8 million mission dollars helped accomplish 13,281 wildlife habitat projects spanning 1.46 million acres – the highest annual acreage total in Pheasants Forever’s 31-year history. The year’s total pushes Pheasants Forever over the 10 million acre mark since the organization’s 1982 inception. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Spring turkey hunting applications on sale now through Feb. 1

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

Hunting, Wildlife

Franchi Introduces 3½-inch Intensity

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

Firearms, Hunting

Nighthunter Riflescopes: Tested to Over 1000 Gs and Deliver 94%+ Light Transmission

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

Firearms, Hunting

Burris Perfects Customized Riflescopes with New C4 Plus

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

Firearms, Hunting

Michigan Deer Kill Down

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.

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