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Back by popular demand, Hartwick Pines State Park will once again offer its Critters in the Moonlight Halloween Walk on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 5 to 8:15 p.m. While this program is especially designed for families with young children, all who come out will enjoy walking along the Old Growth Trail lit with more than 200 hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns. Read more
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan State University Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health announced that epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) has been confirmed in 24 Michigan counties. For a list of all 24 counties, visit www.michigan.gov/
The Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) extends its gratitude to Bass Pro Shops for its support of QDMA and for making September “QDMA Month” at all Bass Pro Shops stores and online at www.basspro.com. Read more
GW: Man, these guys mean business…
OLYMPIA – In response to ongoing attacks on livestock by a wolf pack in Northeast Washington that appears to be preying exclusively on cattle, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) today announced it plans to eliminate the pack and lay a foundation for sustainable, long-term wolf recovery in the region. Read more
This fall, instantly save $50 with the purchase of one of Nikon’s best hunting binoculars during the MONARCH MADNESS Savings Event. The MONARCH MADNESS Savings Event includes every model in the MONARCH 3 and MONARCH 5 Binocular lines. The promotion runs from Sept. 20 through Nov. 20, 2012 with prices starting at $179.95 after savings. Read more
CONCORD, N.H. — Heroic efforts by search teams working through the night, enduring high winds and torrential downpours, rescued an injured Michigan hiker stranded on the Franconia Ridge Trail in New Hampshire’s White Mountains on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. Read more
Minnetonka, MN – (September 20, 2012) – Have you introduced a kid to the outdoors lately? In honor of National Hunting and Fishing Day September 22, North American Hunting Club is teaming up with 100,000 Kids in the Outdoors for an online donation- driven photo contest. North American Hunting Club and North American Fishing Club are proud sponsors of National Hunting and Fishing Day. Read more
(Wilsonville, OR) Drawing heavily on technology developed in support of America’s warfighters by its defense division, Crimson Trace is proud to introduce a line of InfraRed (IR) laser sights (http://www.crimsontrace.com/products/type/infrared-laser-sights) for the civilian market. Read more
YES, YOU CAN HUNT HOGS WITH AN AIRGUN! Don’t Miss Benjamin Airguns on This Week’s Inside Outdoors TV with Dave Poteat
ROCHESTER, New York, (September 10, 2012) – This week on Inside Outdoors TV, host, Dave Poteat takes the Benjamin Marauder .25 caliber air rifle hog hunting in Oklahoma. Read more
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Parks and Recreation Division has been honored by the National Association of State Park Directors, which recently gave its 2012 President’s Award to the agency in recognition of its Recreation 101 program – a popular and growing series of instructional events and workshops that encourage residents and visitors to get out, learn new recreation skills and enjoy the outdoors. The award honors statewide organizations that have made an extraordinary contribution to the goals of a state park system. Read more