Category: Wildlife
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Natural Resources Commission authorizes limited public wolf harvest
Kill aimed at managing the state’s wolf population…
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) today took action to name the wolf a game species in the state and approve a limited public wolf harvest in three distinct regions of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Read more
Announcing Midland’s Newest HD Wearable Video Camera
KANSAS CITY, MO – Midland Radio Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of two new cameras to its line of High Definition Wearable Video Cameras, the XTC280 and XTC285. The cameras are in full HD for a crisp, clear picture with a lens that focuses from five inches to infinity to make sure you don’t miss a shot. These cameras feature one button record for simple operation and image stabilization for a steady picture when filming. Read more
Michigan Outdoors Writer Dave Richey
Mr. Richey died Saturday, June 20, 2013, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City following a stroke
From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130705/OBITUARIES/307050040#ixzz2YXfj2Rvq
NSSF Names New SHOT Show Management Partner
NEWTOWN, Conn. — After an extensive national search involving the trade show industry’s top management companies, the National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) has selected ConvExx as its new SHOT Show® management partner. ConvExx replaces longtime NSSF partner Reed Exhibitions. Read more
Leupold® Introduces Expanded Binocular Lineup
BEAVERTON, OR. – Leupold® has introduced several new binoculars to provide hunters, archers, bird watchers and outdoor enthusiasts with more compact, high performance options to fit any need. Read more
Natural Resources Commission to meet July 11 in Lansing
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, July 11, at the MSU Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health, 4125 Beaumont Road, in Lansing.
Following public comments, the NRC will consider: •Renaming special deer hunts, as well as the qualifications of participants and hunt rules and the use of standing-vehicle permits for hunters with disabilities; •Establishing antlerless deer license quotas and early waterfowl-season regulations; and •Designating wolves as a game species and establishing regulations for a November 2013 limited wolf hunt, under the authority of Public Act 21 of 2013 (signed into law May 8). Read more
Sports Afield Launches Sweepstakes
Sports Afield magazine, in conjunction with Swarovski Optik and Sportsman’s All-Weather All-Terrain Marksmanship school, is offering the chance to win a sportsman’s dream prize package worth $16,500 in the “Spot It, Shoot It!” Sweepstakes, which kicked off July 1. The winner will receive a brand-new Swarovski ATX/STX modular spotting scope with three objectives and choice of angled or straight eyepiece, AND a four-day SAAM Precision Shooting School and Safari Hunt combo for two hunters at the FTW Ranch in Barksdale, Texas. Read more
Professionally Designed Posters Commemorate Your Hunting, Fishing Trip
Topeka, Kansas. Sovanski Photography has developed new product for the hunting and fishing industry. Introducing the exclusive collection of “Hunting and Fishing Zone” Outdoorsmen Posters. These professionally designed and printed posters use your photographs and our designs to create a one of a kind display commemorating any portion of life in the outdoors. Read more
Michigan SPs to Offer SCUBA Diving Instruction
This summer you can learn to scuba dive at your choice of four state parks through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ new Fresh Air Fit program. Participants will learn the basics of scuba diving from certified instructors from Divers Central/PADI. Class dates and locations are as follows: Read more