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Michigan: check your fall turkey results Aug. 16

Visit Michigan.gov/Turkey Aug. 16 to check your drawing results.

Leftover fall turkey licenses:

  • If you applied but were unsuccessful in the drawing, and you have a current base license, you may purchase a leftover turkey license online or from any license agent on a first-come, first-served basis for a one-week period beginning 10 a.m. EDT Aug. 23.
  • If you did not apply for a fall turkey license, you may purchase any limited-quota licenses that remain as of 10 a.m. EDT Aug. 30 if you have a current base license.

 

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Michigan: Apply for reserved waterfowl hunts Aug. 1-28

Reserved hunts will be held mornings and afternoons of the Middle Zone waterfowl season’s Oct. 2-3 opening weekend and the following weekend (Oct. 9-10) at Fish Point State Wildlife Area and Nayanquing Point State Wildlife Area.

In the South Zone, reserved hunts will be held mornings and afternoons of the Oct. 9-10 opening weekend at the Harsens Island Unit of the St. Clair Flats State Wildlife Area, Pointe Mouillee State Game Area and Shiawassee River State Game Area. Reserved hunts also will be held mornings and afternoons Oct. 16-17 at Harsens Island and Shiawassee River.

For more information and to apply, visit Michigan.gov/Waterfowl or check out the 2021 Waterfowl Digest.

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SIG SAUER Electro-Optics Introduces the KILO5K Rangefinder

NEWINGTON, N.H. – SIG SAUER Electro-Optics is pleased to announce the next generation of the award-winning KILO laser rangefinders, with the KILO K-Series, and the introduction of the KILO5K rangefinder. This all-new groundbreaking family of rangefinders feature SIG SAUER’s proprietary LightWave™ DSP Gen II rangefinder engine with extended range XR technology, integration with the BaseMap™ app, on-board Applied Ballistics capabilities, and complete configurability with all SIG SAUER Electro-Optics BDX devices.

“The new KILO5K can range reflective targets up to 5,000 yards, trees up to 2,500 yards, and deer up to 2,000 yards,” said Andy York, President, SIG SAUER Electro-Optics. “In an industry first, these rangefinders allow users to range a tree, rock or deer and instantly drop waypoints into the BaseMap app to help navigation to that target, integrated BDX technology provides ballistic solutions out to 800 yards with Applied Ballistics Ultralite or will sync with external devices featuring Applied Ballistics Elite, and the K-Series now include a complete suite of onboard environmental sensors for real time ballistic solutions.”

The KILO5K 7 x 25 mm laser rangefinder monocular features the LightWave DSP Gen II engine with multiple target modes: Extended Range (XR) for distant targets, Fog mode to cut through fog, rain and snowy conditions, as well as First, Best and Last target modes. The rangefinder incorporates a vivid red segmented OLED display which provides range to target, elevation holdover and wind holds. All KILO K-Series rangefinders leverage Low Energy / Long Range Bluetooth 5.x for multipoint Bluetooth connections and improved connectivity to BDX enabled riflescopes and sights. The KILO5K ships with a black / grey carry pouch and lanyard. Read more

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Firearm Industry Surpasses $14 Billion in Pittman-Robertson Excise Tax Contributions for Conservation

NEWTOWN, Conn. — NSSF® the firearm industry trade association, marked a milestone achievement when firearm and ammunition manufacturers topped $14.1 billion in contributions to the Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund since its inception in 1937.

“This is truly a remarkable win for wildlife conservation,” said Joe Bartozzi, NSSF’s President and CEO. “This fund has been responsible for the restoration and recovery of America’s iconic game species, including the Rocky Mountain elk, whitetail deer, pronghorn antelope, wild turkeys and a variety of waterfowl. It is also responsible for funding the recovery and conservation of nongame species, including the American bald eagle, reptiles, fauna and conservation lands that allow them to thrive. The firearm industry is proud to perform such an important and vital function to ensure America’s wildlife remains abundant for future generations.”

The Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund, commonly known as the Pittman-Robertson fund or Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax, is a tax paid by firearm and ammunition manufacturers on the products they produce. The excise tax is set at 11 percent of the wholesale price for long guns and ammunition and 10 percent of the wholesale price for handguns. The excise tax, paid by manufacturers and importers, applies basically to all firearms produced or imported for commercial sales, whether their purpose is for recreational shooting, hunting or personal defense. The tax is currently administered by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) in the Department of the Treasury, which turns the funds over to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).

USFWS then deposits the Pittman-Robertson revenue into a special account called the Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund, which is administered by the USFWS. These funds are made available to states and territories the year following their collection. Read more

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SCI Opposes Passage of Section 436 of Interior Appropriations Bill

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a large package of appropriations bills before recessing for the remainder of Summer. Safari Club International (SCI) strongly opposes the inclusion of Section 436 in the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2022. If signed into law, Section 436 would ban the importation of sport hunted elephants or lions from Tanzania, Zimbabwe, or Zambia.

The language in Section 436 fails to differentiate illegal poaching in African range countries from legal, regulated hunting by Americans abroad. These countries have strict regulations in place to protect these iconic species, as they are home to some of the world’s largest populations of lions and elephants.

There is no question that this ban will have detrimental impacts on species conservation and the livelihoods of rural African communities. Regulated hunting provides irreplaceable funding for conservation, biodiversity, and habitat protection in southern Africa and, without it, these wildlife species, and the communities of Africans who live with them, are put at tremendous risk. The travel and tourism industry will also suffer from the harmful and senseless elements of Section 436, even as African nations struggle to recover from the financial shock caused by COVID-19. Read more

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Arcus Hunting ‘Racks & Laps’ Sweepstakes

COVINGTON, GA – Dead Down Wind™, the outdoor industry leader in scent elimination and Tink’s®, America’s #1 Buck lure for almost 50 years, are excited to present the first-ever Rack & Laps Sweepstakes.

Fans will be in the running to experience a $3,500 whitetail dream hunt, a VIP weekend for two at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) and a great Dead Down Wind™ and Tink’s® prize pack in 2022 just by entering at www.deaddownwind.com/racks&laps and www.tinks.com/racks&laps.

“This is an extraordinary opportunity for both new and experienced hunters and race fans alike,” said Amanda Popp, Marketing Director for the brands. “We know NASCAR fans love to hunt or are considering it and just haven’t had the right opportunity. Tink’s and Dead Down Wind are proud to create the hunting experience of their dreams and help get them to MIS for a VIP Experience for two never to be forgotten in the fall of 2022.” Read more

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Michigan: Final Days to Apply for A Fall Turkey License

Skip the store this Thanksgiving and head into the field to harvest a fresh, free-range, all-organic wild turkey for your holiday dinner.

Increase your chances of receiving a license by purchasing a $5 application. The last day to apply for a fall turkey license is Aug. 1. Apply online or wherever DNR licenses are sold.

Drawing results will be available Aug. 16 at Michigan.gov/Turkey.

Enjoy the experience of nature from field to table this fall while sharing a meal with your loved ones. Learn more about how to apply, hunt quotas and hunting regulations in the Fall Turkey Digest.

Fall turkey hunting ?

Questions? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division, 517-284-9453.

DNR COVID-19 RESPONSE: For details on affected DNR facilities and services, visit this webpage. Follow state actions and guidelines at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus.

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The Ultimate Double Scrape-Dripper® Kit

Due to the extreme interest in mock scrape hunting and the high consumer demand for the Magnum Scrape-Dripper®, Wildlife Research Center® has introduced Ultimate Double Scrape-Dripper® Kit for even better value and mock scrape results.

Two is better than one and this serious combo includes 2 of the best Scrape-Drippers and 2 bottles of the best scrape scent you can use at a mock scrape location.

The Magnum Scrape-Dripper® is the smart dispenser that keeps a scrape fresh and working. It drips daytime only, to get bucks to come in during daytime hunting hours. The Magnum Scrape-Dripper® can operate for up to 2 – 3 weeks on 4 FL OZ of scent depending on temperature swings and gradually intensifies scent output to get bucks even more riled up! It’s the change in temperature that makes it work, no batteries are required.

Golden Scrape® with break-through Scent Reflex® Technology is a perfect blend of Golden Estrus® and intruding buck scents combined with subtle tones of freshly scraped earth and Territorial Musk™. With a powerful fresh scrape smell and a Special Time-Release Formula, it really heats up a scrape. It will make your scrape more appealing to the bucks in the area, especially that trophy buck! Read more

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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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