Category: Hunting

Navigation Made Easier with BaseMap

Introducing BaseMap’s New Industry-Leading Navigation Features.

Bothell, WA – In the spirit of innovation and drive to enhance the hunter’s outdoor experience, BaseMap Inc. has launched their industry-leading XDR (Exact Direction & Range) Navigation tool in 5.0, the latest version of the BaseMap app. The latest release also includes a hyper-accurate digital compass, and an all-new user interface engineered by hunters to make navigating and using the app even easier.

“Our goal is to provide the best hunting app on the market, and that means listening to our customers,” said Jeff Balch, CEO of BaseMap. “We have received many requests to include more navigation features in the app, and we delivered with our latest update. These new features will help everyone recreating outdoors plan their travel in the field, navigate to their location with greater efficiency, and feel confident in using the BaseMap app in their outdoor pursuits.”

With BaseMap’s new XDR navigation tool, users can immediately get the exact distance between their current location and desired destination, determine the most precise route, and pinpoint an area on the map to navigate to.

Other 5.0 features include:

  • A distance scale bar that allows users to determine the exact distance between their location and a landmark or area on the map.
  • XDR navigation and compass, so users know the exact direction they are moving in and the distance between them and a location on the map.
  • The ability to set the compass bearing on a Smart Marker on the map and stay on course to that location.

BaseMap’s new industry-leading navigation features are the most advanced on the market, helping hunters stay safe, legal, and en route to their destination. Read more

Fishing, Hunting

FOXPRO’s Hi-Jack Electronic Game Caller

Lewistown, PA– The FOXPRO Hi-Jack is a completely re-engineered unit made for big volume in a small package. This lightweight powerhouse, which includes a decoy, also comes with the most sought-after remote control on the market, the TX-1000. It comes standard with 100 high-quality FOXPRO sounds, plus the FOXPRO FREE SOUND LIBRARY (100+ sounds), and has the ability to hold up to 1000 sounds. Enhance the realism by operating the attached Hi-Jack decoy and Fuzzy Wuzzy topper via the remote control. The Hi-Jack comes complete with a lithium battery and charger kit in the box!

The TX-1000 remote features a full color graphic LCD screen, which displays your sound list or sound categories. It also has auto-volume, wireless upload to the remote, a battery level indicator, timer or time clock, and FOXBANG technology. The Hi-Jack is backed by a 5 year limited warranty, FOXPRO’s unmatched customer support, and is proudly made in the USA. Read more

Hunting

Kalamazoo County Commission set to vote on ‘wildlife killing contests’

Contact: Nick Green, MUCC Public Information Officer at ngreen@mucc.org

Kalamazoo County commissioners are poised to vote on a proclamation Tuesday “opposing wildlife killing contests and asking Michigan policymakers to ban them.”

Passage of the proclamation would not limit hunting contests or any other hunting activity in Kalamazoo County — it is a statement of position. The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) has the exclusive authority over the manner and method of take of game species in Michigan.

The proclamation was introduced by Commissioner Mike Quinn (D-10 District) and supported by numerous anti-hunting organizations, including The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the Detroit Zoological Society, Michigan Audubon, Michigan Humane, various local humane societies and Sierra Club, among others. Sen. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) and Rep. Christine Morse (D-Portage) joined in supporting this proclamation as well.

A major concern regarding the proclamation is the absence of a widely accepted definition of the phrase “wildlife killing contest” among the scientific fish and wildlife management community. While much of the proclamation’s claims specifically reference predator-hunting competitions, the absence of a scientifically accepted definition begs the question of what other events are slated to be lumped into the anti-hunters’ definition of “wildlife killing contests.” Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Sellmark $10K Summer Sportsmans Gear Giveaway

The Sellmark Corporation’s most popular brands, Pulsar, Sightmark and Kopfjäger are partnering with Sniper Hog Lights, ICOtec and the Googan Squad to give away over $10K worth of gear in an all-inclusive hunting and fishing package!

One lucky contestant will receive:

Pulsar Accolade 2 LRF XP50

Sightmark Wraith 4K Max

Kopfjäger K700 Reaper Grip Kit

Sniper Hog Lights 66LRX IR light package

ICOtec OUTLAW Programmable Game Call

Googan Squad Gear Package

This contest is available in the USA only. After clicking the link, contestants can multiply their entries by completing several action steps! There are over 30 ways to enter to win over $10K work of top-notch outdoors gear!

Entry Link >>> https://gleam.io/widIV/a-complete-all-outdoor-sportsmens-summer-giveaway

Fishing, Hunting

Stealth Cam Launches Enhanced Command Pro App for Cellular Trail Cameras

Irving, TX – Stealth Cam®, the leader in trail camera innovation and cellular imaging technology, has just launched its all-new Command Pro App for 2021! This new App provides a seamless integration for wireless camera operation and image/video management for Stealth Cam.

Retooled and refreshed for 2021, the Command Pro app raises the bar in remote scouting with the integration of industry leading technology, supported by a robust server platform for improved performance and reliability. These features include:

High-resolution HD downloads – Available through all the new 2021 camera models (DS4KTM, REACTOR, FUSION X, MORPH, MERGE, MANIFEST 2.0, RELAY, TRAIL-TEK).

Video Mode w/ Previews – For the new 2021 video enabled cameras, the Command Pro app shows a 3-frame preview of the recorded video, before you chose to download the full clip.

Night Colorization – Turn black and white images into color on demand with Command Pro’s groundbreaking AI powered technology.

Tagging options and filters – This option makes it possible to organize and recall individual animals and select filter parameters to identify and sort game patterns, time frame, and environmental conditions. In short, the new filtering and tagging functions can help you pattern your biggest target animals.

Global Gallery – This feature integrates images, videos, and video previews from all 2020 and 2021 Stealth Cam, Muddy & Wildview cellular cameras into a single gallery! These are conveniently stored chronologically by date and time. By leveraging the new filter and tagging options, the Global Gallery offers territory-wide activity monitoring at a glance and with never-before-seen precision.

Already a Stealth Cam Command user? No problem Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Protect Your Big Game Meat with Koola Buck Anti-Microbial Game Bags and Spray

BROOKVILLE, Pa. (June 1, 2021) — Early season big game hunting means hot, often humid weather – the perfect time for flies and microbes to spoil your hard-earned game meat. That is, unless you’re prepared with Koola Buck Anti-Microbial Game Bags and Anti-Microbial Game Spray.

“We began Koola Buck with our portable walk-in coolers to help hunters from coast to coast keep their game meat pristine, both in camp and at home,” said Brad Lockwood, owner. “Taking the next step was the introduction of our unique anti-microbial game bags and game spray. Both are designed to reduce the ability of bacteria to grow on your game meat, keeping it as fresh as possible prior to the final aging and butchering process.”

Koola Buck Anti-Microbial Game Bags come in several sizes, from individual deer body bags, deer and antelope quarter bags, elk and caribou quarter bags, all the way up to XXL bags for moose and bison! Koola Buck also offers a Heavy Duty line of bags for deer, antelope, wild hogs and more. These Heavy Duty bags are two times thicker than standard bags for added tear resistance. Read more

Hunting

FOXPRO Releases New Coyote Brown Carry Bag

Lewistown, Pa – FOXPRO releases the NEW Coyote Brown Carry Bag with an all new design/size to better fit their modern units.

The FOXPRO Coyote Brown Carry Bag is specifically designed to fit the X1, X2s, and X24 (all with mounted X-Decoy). It will also fit all other FOXPRO game calls (except all Prairie Blaster models, Shockwave, XWAVE, and all Krakatoa models). Side pockets with molle webbing allow for more options to carry your gear. A padded divider inside the case allows you to safely stow your remote during transport.

For news and information, visit www.gofoxpro.com or follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/foxpro_inc/ and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Foxpro.Furtakers/. Stream FOXPRO TV on YouTube at www.youtube.com/foxproinc

Hunting

Boone and Crockett Club Receives Funding from Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund

MISSOULA, Mont. – The Boone and Crockett Club announced today that it has received a $50,000 grant through the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund to support policy outreach, research on chronic wasting disease, and the Club’s Poach & Pay project to address wildlife crime. This year’s grant also included a new area of interest – a virtual education curriculum created at and distributed from the Rasmuson Wildlife Conservation Center located on the Boone and Crockett Club’s Theodore Roosevelt Memorial (TRM) Ranch in north central Montana. The new, multi-faceted virtual education approach brings the TRM Ranch and all of its Rocky Mountain ecosystem inhabitants into the lives of classroom teachers and students through a variety of formats including augmented reality applications, Facebook live events, and downloadable electronic trail-camera curriculum modules. The lesson plans adhere to “Next Generation Science Standards” utilized by educators.

“Thanks to the support of the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund, we have made major strides on forest management policy, funding for conservation efforts, and improving access to federal lands and waters,” said Tony A. Schoonen, Boone and Crockett Club Chief Executive Officer. “Now with the additional support for our virtual education program, our nation’s youth will be able to learn about North American wildlife, including alpha predators like wolves and grizzlies, through the photos collected through our network of trail cameras and our live webcam.” Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Michigan Releases Pheasant Restoration Initiative 2020 Annual Report

Michigan Pheasant Restoration Initiative Coalition partners recently compiled a 2020 annual report sharing accomplishments attained last year.

2020 highlights:

  • Coalition partners worked together to enhance and restore over 10,000 acres of grassland habitat and close to 1,000 acres of wetland habitat.
  • The Michigan Department of Natural Resources acquired 440 acres of land for the new Potterville State Game Area in Eaton County, which will provide recreation opportunity and excellent habitat for wildlife, including pheasants.
  • Over 15,000 acres of farmland were enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program, a federal land conservation program that aims to reestablish valuable land cover to help improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and reduce loss of wildlife habitat.
  • There were increased opportunities for enrollment of wildlife habitat in the Conservation Reserve Program through State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement initiatives, of which Michigan had three (Southern Michigan Grasslands, Native Pollinator Habitat and Southern Michigan Pheasant and Monarch Recovery Effort). Michigan had historic high acceptance rates of proposals in this sign-up, with 100% of State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement offers being accepted and an overall acceptance rate of 94%.
  • The Michigan Pheasant Restoration Initiative Coalition offered 82 education and recruitment events in 2020, with over 3,000 participants.
  • The Adopt-a-Game-Area program helped to enhance and restore 181 acres of grassland habitat. Over $200,000 was raised to help improve and restore pheasant habitat on Michigan public lands.

“Even with the challenges that we all faced in 2020, the MPRI coalition made important progress on wildlife habitat in Michigan,” said Bill Vander Zouwen, Pheasants Forever regional coordinator. “It signifies the end of the first 10 years of the MPRI, and we’re looking forward to many more years of productive partnership for the people and habitat of Michigan.”

The Michigan Pheasant Restoration Initiative is a conservation initiative to restore and enhance Michigan pheasant habitat, populations and hunting opportunities on private and public lands. It works by acquiring state, federal and other partner resources to assist landowners in the cooperatives to improve wildlife habitat on their properties and by improving habitat on selected state game areas, recreation areas or other public lands. Learn more at:

Michigan.gov/Pheasant ?

Questions? Contact Holly Vaughn at 313-396-6863.

Hunting

SCI Prevails in Lead Ammunition Case: State Regulations Upheld

By Safari Club International

Tucson, AZ – Safari Club International (SCI) has successfully defended a lawsuit brought by anti-hunting groups attempting to ban lead ammunition in Arizona’s Kaibab National Forest.

That lawsuit aimed to restrict hunting access on the fabricated grounds of a federal environmental law violation, and the issue has bounced around the courts for the last several years. In April 2021, however, a federal judge once again sided with SCI and the National Rifle Association (NRA) in allowing the use of lead ammunition as provided by Arizona law.

“This ruling not only preserves the freedom to hunt in an accurate, cost-effective, and accessible way, but it also upholds state authority in the regulation of ammunition use on Forest Service lands,” said Laird Hamberlin, CEO of SCI. “And it is yet another SCI win against anti-hunting groups seeking to destroy our hunting heritage.”

The case is part of a long-running series of lawsuits brought by the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD), a group that opposes hunting, that has challenged the use of lead ammunition in the Kaibab National Forest. CBD has claimed that the U.S. Forest Service violates the Re- sources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), a federal solid waste law, by allowing the use of lead ammo for hunting. Although this law is typically applied to manufacturing and industrial sites, CBD has tried repeatedly to expand its reach to cover lead ammo left behind in gut piles, arguing that the leftover solid waste has negatively impacted populations of the California condor, which is listed under the Endangered Species Act.

Since the first challenge in 2012, the case has ping-ponged back and forth between the district court in Arizona and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Arizona law permits the use of lead bullets. The CBD cases have been an obvious attempt to diminish state law and move more control to federal regulation. However, the federal government has no authority over ammunition use on the state level, and the judge’s decision affirms that the RRCA, a law intended for industrial waste, cannot be convoluted to limit hunting access.

As SCI has always maintained, hunters, of course, are free to choose alternatives to lead ammunition–yet the choice must remain with the individual hunter. While it is commonly understood that excessive lead exposure can be harmful, there is insufficient research and data to show that hunting with lead ammunition can hurt habitat or wildlife, or humans eating game meat harvested with lead ammunition.

As the NRA has pointed out, California, in 2007, banned the use of lead ammunition for hunting big game in the California Condor zone. Despite 99-percent hunter compliance, the ban has failed to reduce lead poisoning in condors. It is likely that industrial lead compounds, which are much different from the metallic lead used in ammunition, are responsible for many of the lead poisonings falsely attributed to lead ammunition. Read more

Gun Control, Hunting
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