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The buck was harvested near confirmed cases in adjacent Montcalm County
Mecosta is now the 14th Michigan county where chronic wasting disease has been identified in the wild deer population, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. An adult buck harvested in Millbrook Township recently tested positive for the disease. Read more
Browning Trail Cameras introduces the Defender Vision Pro Livestream, a groundbreaking innovation that redefines wildlife observation and property monitoring. With live streaming capabilities, this cutting-edge trail camera brings the outdoors directly to your device, providing an unparalleled, real-time connection to the natural world.
Live Streaming
With the Defender Vision Pro Livestream, you don’t just capture moments—you live them. Through the intuitive Strike Force Wireless app, this camera allows you to view real-time action as it unfolds, whether it’s deer moving through your hunting grounds or activity around your property. High-speed 4G LTE connectivity ensures instant access, so you’re always in the heart of the action, no matter where you are.
Immersive High-Definition Viewing
Experience unmatched clarity with 1080p Full HD video and 46MP images, designed to deliver vivid, lifelike visuals. Whether monitoring during the day or under the cover of darkness, the camera’s advanced optics and connectivity ensure that every detail is crystal clear. Read more
Friday-Sunday, Feb. 7-9
Sleepy Hollow State Park, Laingsburg (Clinton County)
Learn about trapping with the National Wild Turkey Federation and partners from Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers during this weekend for new adult trappers. Trapping basics and hands-on experience with trap setting and checking, furbearer processing and fur handling will be covered. The species of focus will be muskrat and raccoon.
The cost is $200, which includes two nights’ lodging at Sleepy Hollow State Park cabins, Friday evening dinner, breakfast snacks, Saturday lunch, and Saturday evening wild game sampling. This event, limited to five new trappers, is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For questions, call/text Jen Davis at 734-680-6049 or email jdavis@nwtf.net.
Sunday, Feb. 2
Near Grass Lake* (Jackson County)
*specific location dependent on conditions
The Michigan State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, in partnership with Waterloo Wings and Water, presents this event for new adult hunters to learn to hunt late-season geese.
The cost is $75, which includes a morning educational session covering basic safety and late-season goose hunting tactics, a guided goose hunt with blinds, decoys, etc., and a wild game processing demonstration.
This event, limited to six new hunters, is available on a first-come, first-served basis, contingent on proof of hunter safety certification.
For questions or to register, call/text Jen Davis at 734-680-6049 or email jdavis@nwtf.net.
IRVING, TX – Muddy® Outdoors, a brand known for its versatile assortment of blinds, trail cameras, climbing systems, boots, apparel and more, recently released the Trifecta™ 180, a cellular trail camera that captures 180-degree photos and videos of its surroundings.
Combining 180-degree motion detection with three independent PIR sensors, the Trifecta 180 captures and delivers panoramic-style photos and videos by breaking an area into three distinct zones—providing outdoorsmen with the equivalent of three cameras in a single device. When triggered, the camera responds immediately, rotating and situating the lens in the zone where movement was detected. The resulting 36MP photos, or 1080P video with audio, are then accessible on any mobile device via the Command Pro app*.
Users can also choose how images will be captured: Read more
Browning Trail Cameras is revolutionizing wildlife monitoring with the launch of the Defender Pro Scout Max HD AI for 2025. This cutting-edge scouting camera combines advanced technology, unmatched performance, and user-friendly features, setting a new benchmark for wildlife enthusiasts, hunters, and outdoor professionals. With built-in AI image recognition software and ALL HD ALL THE TIME image uploads, the Defender Pro Scout Max HD AI ensures precise species identification and flawless visuals right from the field to your screen. Available early 2025, this game-changing camera can be reserved now by contacting your representative or reaching our to Browning Trail Cameras directly.
Game-Changing AI Technology for Effortless Scouting
At the heart of the Defender Pro Scout Max HD AI lies its AI-powered image recognition software, which automatically tags species in captured photos. This innovative feature, accessible through the Strike Force Wireless app, eliminates guesswork and enhances data collection efficiency, allowing users to spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time sorting through images.
The camera’s ability to upload high-definition images in real time ensures you never miss a moment, whether you’re monitoring game trails, scouting remote areas, or conducting comprehensive wildlife studies.
Unrivaled Performance and Connectivity Read more
Johnny Morris and Bass Pro Shops have announced a One Million Dollar Conservation pledge to support conservation causes President Jimmy Carter championed for many years, all aimed to help introduce more kids to the joys of fishing hunting and the great outdoors. The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies is honored to be part of the disbursement of these dollars to support wildlife law enforcement.
Other conservation organizations benefiting from this support include:
Dead Down Wind®, the go-to brand for scent elimination, is changing the laundry game with three cutting-edge products that are SHIPPING NOW. Whether you’re a hardcore hunter, a parent tackling sports uniforms, or someone who loves clean, scent-free laundry, these innovations are here to make your life easier. Introducing the BLACK Premium Washer/Dryer Combo Pack, the classic DDW Laundry Detergent Sheets, and the BLACK Premium Washing Machine Clean-Out Treatments—a powerhouse lineup that simplifies laundry and crushes odors with Dead Down Wind’s trusted enzyme technology.
BLACK Premium Washer/Dryer Combo Pack: Give a Sheet, Ditch the Jug
This combo pack is a one-two punch for scent-free laundry. It includes detergent sheets that dissolve in any water temperature, tackling odors at the source, and dryer sheets that neutralize smells, soften fabrics, and reduce static—all in the powerful BLACK Premium formula. No spills, no mess—just laundry solutions that work as hard as you do. Read more
AZGFD offers tips to make application process go more smoothly
For hunters planning to apply for hunt permit-tags issued through the upcoming 2025 pronghorn and elk draw, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is offering the following tips to make the process go smoothly: Read more
Twenty elk were harvested during Arkansas’s 2024 season, including some impressive bulls, according to Wes Wright, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s elk program coordinator.
Of the 20, 14 were taken on private land and six from public land. Nine were bulls and 11 were antlerless. All nine bulls had racks of 5×5 (number of points on each antler) or greater, including a 7×7 and a 6×7. The hunts were Oct. 7-11 and Oct. 28-Nov. 1; youth hunts were Oct. 5-6 and Oct. 26-27.
James Wray, 32, experienced an amazing day of hunting on Richland Valley Elk Conservation Area, part of the Gene Rush Wildlife Management Area. The cotton, corn, rice and soybean farmer from Jonesboro took an elk in Utah a few years back but had not had a chance to chase them in Arkansas until last fall.
He began his Arkansas elk quest by scouting with a friend, Mason Young, about a week before hunting. Read more