Category: Hunting

FieldEarz: Next Generation Hearing Protection and Enhancement for Hunters

WALKER, Minn. – WildEar by CavCom, Inc. announces the all new FieldEarz electronic earplug. The completely updated FieldEarz incorporates the latest audio signal processing and design technologies to deliver best-in-class performance, comfort, and sound quality. FieldEarz integrates effective and seamless impulse and continuous noise reduction along with the latest compression architecture for processing speech and environmental sounds. New voice alerts, improved wind reduction, adaptive feedback cancellation, adjustable volume control, and five selectable listening programs provide unparalleled usability and performance.

This in-the-ear protection system is much less bulky and invasive than a muff-style product for hunters, and nothing beats a custom-fit earpiece for maximum protection and performance like WildEar FieldEarz. Each set is custom manufactured using digital technology to ensure all-day comfort and superior fit.

Each package includes FieldEarz earpieces with batteries, a handy lanyard, watertight plastic storage case, cleaning tool, and wax guards. Each earpiece has independent volume and program controls. Battery life is over 100 hours. Three color options are available – black, pink and red/blue. FieldEarz is available at select retailers nationwide and conveniently online https://www.wildear.com/ for an introductory retail price of $995. Read more

Firearms, Hunting

Michigan: prepare for deer season at a DNR shooting range

Archery deer season is in full swing, and firearm season is just around the corner. Now’s the time to head to the shooting range for some practice or to sight in your firearm.

We have eight staffed shooting ranges in southern Michigan that offer a fun, safe shooting environment with customer-friendly and highly trained employees. They feature amenities like handgun, rifle, shotgun and archery ranges and restroom facilities.

We also offer several unstaffed ranges and, if you aren’t near a DNR range, a listing of all shooting ranges around the state.

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If you plan on heading to a state forest to sight in or practice shooting your firearm, check out some tips for target shooting on state forest lands.

Firearms, Hunting

New Features Available on DeerCast – The Most Advanced Deer Hunting App Ever

Users of DeerCast have come to know and trust the app as one of the most capable tools in their hunting toolbox. Now, with new advanced features, the DeerCast app has leveled up in almost every way imaginable. If you’re ready to harvest the buck of a lifetime, don’t wait. Download the latest version of the DeerCast today and leave nothing to chance this deer season!

Drawing on over 90 years of deer hunting experience with the team at Drury Outdoors, DeerCast combines a deep understanding of and passion for deer hunting with the latest in application technology. What has resulted is the most technically advanced deer hunting tool available. Whether you need to know sunrise and sunset times for your specific area, want to see a detailed map of a potential new honey hole, or find landowner information for a new parcel, DeerCast is your all-in-one solution.

“The Wind Check feature is a game changer this time of year,” Matt Drury adds. “Between Wind Check and Rain Station, and the Weather Forecast and Radar, there’s really no reason to be surprised in the stand. It’s never been easier to be this well prepared for a hunt!” And thanks to the DeerCast Forecast, hunters can access the most advanced, data-driven deer movement predictions tailored to their specific location or region. Read more

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Michigan: follow safety guidelines for highly pathogenetic avian influenza

Remember to be observant and careful when harvesting and handling wild birds this fall, due to the presence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus. Dabbling ducks are the most commonly infected waterfowl, but geese, swans, shorebirds and other species also can be infected.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza primarily affects birds, but is also a zoonotic disease, or one that has the potential to pass from domestic or wild animals to humans. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the public health risk associated with HPAI remains low, but people are advised to avoid handling any sick or dead wild birds.

Learn more about HPAI, what to watch for and safety guidelines for hunters.

Get the latest information and updates on the current outbreak of avian influenza.

Hunting, Wildlife

Summit® Treestands Viper® Level PRO SD

WEST POINT, MS – Summit Treestands is known for its quality, comfortable tree stands, which offer versatility and security while hunting elevated. Now, Summit has made stand adjustments easier in the new Viper Level PRO SD featuring Mossy Oak Elements Terra Gila.

The latest innovation from Summit is the addition of its revolutionary EasyLevel® dials. After climbing and getting settled on the tree, sometimes the tree-stand angle is not where it should be for the most comfortable hunting position. The EasyLevel dials make it possible to adjust the tree-stand angle while still attached to the tree. It’s as simple turning the dial.

In addition to the EasyLevel dials, the Viper Level PRO SD comes equipped with the Quick Draw® PRO Cable Retention System for faster attachment to the tree. The FasTrack® system makes it easy to add accessories to the stand. The Dead Metal® SD (sound-deadening) Technology makes for a quiet climb, and other safety features make the Viper Level PRO SD safe, sturdy, and solid. Read more

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Improve Accuracy, Reduce Game Recovery Time with NBEF’s Whitetail Shot Placement Aids

RAPID CITY, SD (October 10, 2022) – The National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) offers educational items to increase success and safety for bowhunters. Whitetail hunters can refer to these tools to improve shot accuracy for a quick harvest and game recovery.

The Advanced Whitetail Deer Anatomy and Shot Placement Guide is an informative shot placement training aid with full color 8.5″ x 11″ transparent overlays. Separate acrylic overlays feature the muscular system, skeletal system, circulatory system, and vital organs specific to a white-tailed deer. Accompanying text includes shot placement information and illustrations for both firearm hunters and bowhunters. Useful for hunting guides, hunter education instructors or today’s informed hunter. Responsible hunting includes knowledge of accurate shot placement for a quick kill and game recovery. This is part of the International Bowhunter Education Program Hunter Responsibility Series which includes anatomy and shot placement guides for bear, turkey and elk. Suggested retail $12.50.

The 3-D Whitetail Deer Anatomy Sectional is an excellent tool for hunter education classes and hunter certification courses. It’s molded to near life size and pre-drilled to show arrow shot placement on white-tailed deer. A removable magnetic scapula and display stand are included. Allow for possible long lead times when ordering this product. Suggested retail $250.

“NBEF encourages bowhunters to use available reference information and tools that can lead to safer and more successful hunts,” explained NBEF Executive Director Marilyn Bentz. “As stewards of our sport it makes sense to educate ourselves and others on best practices.” Read more

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Ohio Man Convicted of Fraud in Hunting Lease Scheme

COLUMBUS, Ohio – An Ohio man was convicted of wire fraud and sentenced to prison for his role in an illegal scheme to solicit payments and sell hunting leases on properties where he had no authority, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

The U.S. District Court in Southern Ohio found Nathan L. Knox, 30, of Mechanicsburg, guilty on September 8 and sentenced him to one year and one day in prison, three years of supervised release, and restitution of $18,037.

According to court documents, the defendant operated a scheme in 2019 where he placed advertisements on social media pages for supposed hunting leases in Ohio, but he had no right to sell the leases in question. The defendant charged prospective clients between $400 and $5,000 and offered pictures of mature buck deer as false evidence of the parcels. In total, he solicited payments from at least 68 different individuals, all residing outside Ohio, and received payments totaling $34,000 from at least 59 of those individuals. Read more

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Inaugural Virginia Elk Hunt Generates $600K+in Conservation Funding

MISSOULA, Mont. — Hunters supporting Virginia’s first-ever managed elk hunt scheduled to take place October 8-14 generated more than $606,000 to bolster wildlife and management projects within the state’s elk management zone.

“This funding is an indicator of the significant contributions of hunters who support Virginia’s elk and elk country,” said Kyle Weaver, RMEF president and CEO. “We also salute our partners at the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) for their diligence in successfully managing the state’s growing elk herd. Those efforts open the door for this first, historic hunt.”

DWR awarded its first elk conservation license to RMEF which conducted a raffle that generated more than $93,000 for conservation. That came on the heels of DWR’s initial lottery of five antlered elk tags that raised more than $513,000.

“That’s approximately half a million dollars that will go right back into wildlife conservation because of the contributions of these hunters,” said Ryan Brown, DWR executive director. “Though a small hunt, it’s significant in marking the early success of the restoration of this magnificent animal to Virginia, and also a tremendous opportunity to show the greater public the conservation benefits of hunting.” Read more

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S3DA & Safari Club International Foundation Youth Elk Hunt

Williamsburg, KY – Through a partnership with the Safari Club International Foundation, S3DA was able to reward one deserving youth archer with a New Mexico elk tag. Archers submitted an application to S3DA with some of their pertinent demographic information along with some essay questions regarding their hunting experience and why they should be chosen. The applications are then reviewed by a committee which ultimately decides the recipient, which this year was Blayne Hunt.

Blayne, his dad Nathan, and his stepmom Catie spent a week in New Mexico chasing elk for the very first time. This story is in Nathan’s words: “Soaking wet gear, boots that may never recover, tired legs and eyes. From the very first afternoon we were on elk. After two close calls on decent bulls, the hail and rain hit for two straight days. Finally, we caught a break in the weather and Blayne and I were able to call/sneak in on an absolute hammer of a bull who made it to exactly 43 yards, slightly quartering away.

He blew our hats off with his last growling bugle – staring right through Blayne and me as our ears rang. It was magnificent! Everything went as planned except for the shot. A deflection in the thick timber sent one just over him (luckily a clean miss and not an injury). And that was that. We both stood there in disbelief… dreams crushed… defeated.

Down, but not out. On the 1,000 ft climb back to camp, the heavens opened up yet again and we spent the remainder of the day and night in wet sleeping bags and a tent. Friday was our last chance.

We woke up to 20 mph winds, thick fog, bitter cold, and hoping just to hear one. Luckily, we did. The three of us climbed another mile or so trying to get in front of him, only to have him go silent. We started to slip out the general direction he was headed last, and he crested the hill quartering toward us. 50… 45… the wind switched just faintly, and he stopped in his tracks, turned, and eased just enough behind cover that Blayne couldn’t take an ethical shot before he vanished in the broken fir trees. It was over as fast as it started.

As they always do, the days blended and eventually came to quickly to an end. We’ll share these memories forever – 10-12 miles at 11k elevation – listening to bulls bugle all night under the stars – witnessing these majestic creatures do what they do, and as it was intended. I want to thank S3DA and Safari Club International Foundation for a once in a lifetime opportunity. Blayne never would have gotten the opportunity otherwise.”

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