Category: Hunting

Wildgame Innovations Launches New Encounter™ Cell Camera and Updates HuntSmart™ App

As many new players have entered the ring for smart technology trail cameras, Wildgame Innovations are coming in swinging with the launch of the Encounter cellular trail camera and updated HuntSmart app. The newest release is designed to work on ALL cellular networks regardless of the service provider, allowing for connectivity anywhere cellular signal is available.

The new Encounter trail camera is designed to work on all cellular networks regardless of the service provider in the US or Canada, which means connectivity anywhere you have a signal. The unit incorporates red, yellow, and green cell signal strength indicator lights so you know immediately if the camera is set up in an optimal transmit/receive location. Best of all, the Encounter can send images straight to a mobile device via the HuntSmart app and even access accounts directly from any computer via the HuntSmart website.

The Encounter provides 20-megapixel image captures with a .5-second trigger speed and illumination extend to 80 feet. For optimal concealment, the Encounter is built around a brown, bark-textured case that blends well in any field environment. Read more

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Whitetails Unlimited Awards Grant to Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors

Wichita, KS – Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors was recently awarded a grant from Whitetails Unlimited. These funds will be used to expand the rapidly growing Shooting Sports Outreach Program to engage participants in high school and college shooting sports in hunting activities.

Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors has been engaged in recruiting mentors for at-risk youth since its beginnings in 2002. In the second year of our new Shooting Sports Outreach Program, Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors more than doubled the number of hunts and participants from the first year of the program, fielding over 200 hunts with over 550 participants.

Brittany French, Director of Field Operations commented, “This has been a really exciting year. We have been able to show that our Shooting Sports Outreach Program can be scaled and yields the kind of results needed to create more hunters. We have athletes, volunteer mentors, and landowners flocking to us wanting to get involved.”

Russell Austad, Program Services Director for Whitetails Unlimited Inc., commented “Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors does a wonderful job introducing individuals to shooting sports and the outdoors. Our partnership is mutually beneficial.”

“One of the keys to our Shooting Sports Outreach Program model is our partnership with conservation organizations like Whitetails Unlimited who recognize that we need to cultivate new hunters as much as we need to cultivate habitat if we are going to insure the future of the North American Model of Conservation,” commented Mike Christensen, President of Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors. “We rely on the volunteers and mentors from Whitetails Unlimited and other organizations to share their love of the outdoors with all of these new hunters.”

About the Whitetails Unlimited:

Founded in 1982, Whitetails Unlimited is a national nonprofit conservation organization that has remained true to its mission and has made great strides in the field of conservation. We have gained the reputation of being the nation’s premier organization dedicating our resources to the betterment of the white-tailed deer and its environment. Whitetails Unlimited’s mission is to raise funds in support of (1) educational programs, (2) wildlife habitat enhancement and acquisition, and (3) preservation of the hunting tradition and shooting sports for future generations.

To learn more about Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors, Inc. please visit their website at http://www.outdoormentors.org

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Michigan: additional spots available in August bear hunting clinics

We’ve just expanded our upcoming Outdoor Skills Academy bear hunting clinics to allow additional participants. There are two sessions available – from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, and Sunday, Aug. 8 – at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center, located at Mitchell State Park in Cadillac.

Learn the ins and outs of bear hunting with experienced hunters and knowledgeable Michigan Department of Natural Resources educators. The class will cover habitat, gear, stand placement, baiting, rules and regulations, carcass care, and hide care.

The clinic also will feature a talk and book signing with guest speaker Denny Geurink, former syndicated outdoor columnist, Field & Stream magazine editor, host of the “Outdoor Adventures” TV show and owner/operator of the No. 1 brown bear outfitting company in the world for over 20 years. Geurink also authored two books, including “In the Land of the Bear,” a look at his adventures hunting brown bears in Siberia and traveling in Russia.

Cost for the class is $25, which includes a Michigan DNR bear patch and lunch. Read more

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Michigan: Nearly 100 Parcels of State-Managed Land in Online Auctions in August and September

Surplus land sales are a regular part of the DNR’s public land strategy

Lake frontage, trail access, small lots to extend a neighborhood lot – these types of acreage and more are available in the next round of surplus land auctions from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. After careful consideration of properties it manages on behalf of Michigan residents, the DNR has selected 97 that are much better suited for private ownership and is preparing those for sale via online auctions in August and early September.

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Land is available mainly in central/northern Lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula in the following counties: Alcona, Allegan, Benzie, Berrien, Chippewa, Clare, Genesee, Huron, Kalkaska, Kent, Lake, Mackinac, Mason, Mecosta, Menominee, Midland, Newaygo, Roscommon and Saginaw. Several of the largest parcels are in Clare, Lake and Menominee counties.

Fourteen online auctions, featuring available land parcels by county, are scheduled:

    • Aug. 2 – Benzie
    • Aug. 3 – Chippewa and Mackinac
    • Aug. 4 – Menominee
    • Aug. 6 – Kalkaska and Roscommon
    • Aug. 12 – Alcona
    • Aug. 16 – Mason
    • Aug. 17 – Clare, Lake and Newaygo
    • Aug. 24 – Berrien
    • Aug. 25 – Mecosta
    • Aug. 26 – Allegan and Kent
    • Aug. 27 – Midland
    • Aug. 31 – Huron
    • Sept. 2 – Saginaw
    • Sept. 3 – Genesee

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Michigan: most hunters will not need antlerless deer license this year

Will you need to apply for an antlerless deer license this year? Probably not

Preparing for antlerless deer hunting will be a little different this year, as most deer hunters will not need to apply for antlerless licenses. Hunters in specific areas may need to apply for an access permit.

For most deer hunters, a universal antlerless license is all that will be needed to hunt antlerless deer. This license is valid on public and private lands in all deer seasons. It can be used across deer management units open to antlerless deer hunting.

Select hunters will need to apply for an access permit to hunt deer in certain areas of the Upper Peninsula and in reserved deer hunts at the Sharonville State Game Area, Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, Shiawassee River National Wildlife Refuge and Shiawassee River State Game Area.

In the Upper Peninsula, new deer management units 351 and 352 will require an access permit and a universal antlerless license to hunt antlerless deer. Both are required for each deer harvested.

DMU 351 is made up of DMUs 021, 349, 249, 149, 017 and 117. DMU 352 is made up of DMUs 027, 036, 152 and 252. (See page 60 in the 2021 Hunting Digest for a map of the DMUs). One thousand access permits will be available in each of these two DMUs.

Also in the U.P., DMUs 022, 122, 055, 155, 255 and 121 are open to antlerless hunting without an access permit, while DMUs 127, 066, 031, 131, 042, 007 and 048 are closed to antlerless deer hunting.

Applications for limited-hunt access permits may be purchased for $5 from license agents or online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses during the July 15 – Aug. 15 application period.

Learn more about universal antlerless licenses and the access permit drawing in the 2021 Hunting Digest or at Michigan.gov/Deer.

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Preview the Summer Issue of NDA’s Quality Whitetails Magazine

The Summer 2021 issue of Quality Whitetails magazine is on the way to National Deer Association (NDA) members, featuring a cover photo by wildlife photographer Steve Gulledge. If you’re not a current member, you can join by July 20, 2021 and still receive this issue in a second mailing, plus a full year’s worth of great deer hunting and habitat management content. Here’s a preview of what NDA members are reading right now.

Free Decal: This issue included a free National Deer Association decal for members. If you become a supporting member by July 20, you’ll also get the free decal and a copy of this issue.

Bowhunting the ’Burbs. Bruce Ingram of Virginia has hunted his state’s urban bowhunting season for 15 years and has had extreme success gathering venison in small suburban woodlands. This is a great opportunity for new and veteran bowhunters, and Bruce has tips on gaining permission, patterning deer, and even using the suburbs as a place to mentor new hunters. Read more

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Covert Scouting Cameras Introduces WC-30 Wireless Cameras

Feature-Rich 30-Megapixel Scouting Cameras at an Exceptional Price

Russellville, KY – Covert Scouting Cameras, #1 in Trail Camera Technology is proud to introduce the new WC30 series wireless scouting cameras. Delivering more for the money the new-for-2021 WC30 continues Covert’s position as an industry leader with more features, better connection and higher resolution in a simple-to-use format.

Fast trigger speeds. High resolution. Long flash range. Compact size and exceptional battery life are just a few of the notable attributes combined into the new Covert Scouting Cameras WC30. The compact WC30 includes a SIM card and functions on either the AT&T or Verizon wireless backbone with exceptional reliability. With the ability to capture and transmit both photos and video, those seeking intel of all types will appreciate the cameras’ ability to store images and videos locally while transmitting hi-res images and 720p videos to the Covert Web Portal and mobile app. Each of the two models available, the WC30-A (AT&T LTE) and WC30-V (Verizon LTE) measure a compact 5.7”H x 4.5”W x 3.2” D and feature a pipe through security port, matte brown housing and reinforced tripod mount that’s perfect for use with any of Covert’s extensive line of camera mounts.

An action-catching .2-second trigger speed ensures excellent media capture of photos and videos with game ideally-placed within the center of frame. 48 Infrared No-Glow LEDs deliver a 100-foot flash range for even illumination and exceptional media quality under a wide variety of conditions, while 1 to 10 turbo shot burst mode and MaXimum Silence Image Capture prevents spooking game. Compatible with up to a 32GB SD card, each event is stamped with Time/Date/Temp/Moon Phase, stored on the media card and sent to the Web Portal and Wireless App. Enhancing set up is an integrated 2.4” color viewing screen that allows for easy set up in the field or quick visual inspection of captured media. Read more

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2021 Bushnell CelluCORE 20 and CORE S-4K Trail Cams Now Shipping

OVERLAND PARK, KS – Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, is excited to announce that new Bushnell trail cameras are now shipping. Available models include the CelluCORE A20 and V20 along with the CORE S-4K No Glow.

The Bushnell CelluCORE is the first cellular trail camera to offer hunters the best of all worlds: proven cellular performance with all the features they want at easy-on-the-wallet prices. CelluCORE is faster than comparable trail cameras – connecting, receiving, and storing high-quality images through a user-friendly app so hunters can expect clear day and night photos sent right to their devices. Other key features include best-in-class battery life, simple set-up and Bushnell’s rugged reliability.

The CelluCORE A20 (for AT&T networks) and CelluCORE V20 (for Verizon networks) offer 20MP image quality with 1080p video, best in class night range of 80-feet and a less than 1-second trigger speed. Data plans start at $10 per month with no contracts.

Bushnell’s new CORE S-4K offers three best-in-class features: 4K 20 FPS video, 110-foot flash range and 0.2 second trigger speed. The camera has been optimized with maximum battery life for more time in the field while its compact design helps to maximize concealment.

MSRP is $149.99 for the CORE S-4K No Glow, and $129 for the CelluCORE A20 and V20. To learn more about these or other Bushnell trail cameras, visit Bushnell.com.

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Michigan: New DNR Land Strategy Sets Priorities, Guidelines for 4.6 Million Acres of Public Lands

The title – “The Power of Public Lands: Your resources. Our commitment. Michigan’s legacy.” – says it all.

A new strategy for the 4.6 million acres of state forests, parks, trails, game and wildlife areas, and other public lands the Michigan Department of Natural Resources takes care of has been submitted to the Legislature and is now available at Michigan.gov/PublicLands.

The strategy was developed over the past 18 months through a collaborative process that included multiple opportunities for the public and stakeholders statewide to get involved and help shape the final document. The new land strategy will be implemented between 2021 and 2027, following consideration and approval by the Legislature, and sets priorities and guides actions for the best use of this large DNR-managed public land base to benefit Michigan residents and visitors and the state’s natural resources.

Goals outlined in the public land strategy include: Read more

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Your Tag, Your Hunt, Your Story: Leupold Announces “Project Hunt” Contest

BEAVERTON, OR — Leupold & Stevens, Inc., provider of the world’s most rugged, lightweight, and clear sport optics, is pleased to announce the launch of its new Project Hunt contest, which will offer one lucky hunter the chance to have their Fall 2021 hunt filmed and shared across Leupold’s digital media platforms.

It’s your tag, your hunt, and your story–Project Hunt is offering every hunter out there the chance to star in a Leupold digital series. You plan the hunt. You call the shots. Leupold sends the videographer. A limited series or short film about the hunt will be produced by Leupold and released on YouTube in 2022. The hunter selected will also receive a complete Leupold optics kit.

“No one is more relentless than the members of the Leupold Core,” said Bruce Pettet, President and Chief Executive Officer for Leupold & Stevens, Inc., “Project Hunt is going to prove that. Tell us what you’re hunting, where you’re hunting, and why your story is unique. If you’re selected we’ll help you tell it, whether you’ve drawn the tag of lifetime or plan to hunt over-the-counter.”

The deadline to enter is August 1, 2021. Entries must be submitted at Leupold.com/ProjectHunt. A 2-minute video explaining why your submission should be selected is required to enter. Read more

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