Enjoy Guided Birding Walks with Michigan Birds This Fall

Guided birding walk at Proud Lake State Recreation Area
Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. – noon

Join MI Birds and one of our partners, Detroit Audubon, as we explore this beautiful 4,700-acre recreation area in Oakland County with two lakes, a river, woodlands and marshland. There will be opportunities to view migratory sparrows, some warblers and diving ducks. Coffee, tea and light snacks provided.

Register for Proud Lake birding walk.

Guided birding walk at Ottawa Sands County Park
Friday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m. – noon

Bufflehead. Photo by Mick Thompson, flickr ccJoin MI Birds and Audubon Great Lakes partners at Ottawa County Parks and Recreation, as we explore Ottawa Sands. Come learn about the upcoming restoration project that is in store for this beautiful property while we bird through woodlands and along an inland lake in search of some diving ducks, rare gulls and sparrows. Read more
Wildlife

Smith & Wesson Announces $50 Rebate on M&P Shield Pistols

Smith & Wesson® Announces $50 Rebate on M&P Shield® Pistols

Now through December 8, 2019, receive a $50 rebate on select M&P9 Shield and M&P380 Shield EZ pistols

SPRINGFIELD, MS – Smith & Wesson Corp. today announced that it will be offering a $50 Smith & Wesson prepaid card with the purchase of select, new M&P®9 Shield™ and M&P®380 Shield™ EZ® firearms this fall. The M&P Shield $50 rebate is valid on qualifying firearms purchased from October 14, 2019 to December 8, 2019. With over 3 million sold, the M&P Shield pistol series has become one of the most popular personal protection handguns on the market.

Purchasers of a new M&P9 Shield and/or M&P380 Shield EZ pistol from the categories below between October 14, 2019 and December 8, 2019, will be eligible to receive the following:

$50 Smith & Wesson prepaid credit card on any new, qualifying M&P9 Shield pistol.

Performance Center M&P9 Shield pistols are included in this offer.

$50 Smith & Wesson prepaid credit card on any new, qualifying M&P380 Shield EZ pistol.

Performance Center M&P380 Shield EZ pistols are excluded from this offer.

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Firearms

Buckeye Firearms Association to Raffle Off AR-15 in Response to Beto O’Rourke During Presidential Debate

Protecting the Rights of 4 Million Ohio Gun Owners

Buckeye Firearms Association to Raffle Off AR-15 in Response to Beto O’Rourke During Presidential Debate

At a recent debate, Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke responded to a question about gun control by saying, “Hell, yes, we’re going to take your AR-15.”

Gun rights advocates have known for decades that bans and confiscation is the ultimate goal of gun control efforts. However, it has only been recently that it has been discussed publicly in such clear and honest terms.

“I’d like to say that the cat is out of the bag,” said Dean Rieck, Executive Director of Buckeye Firearms Association. “But we’ve known all along where all gun control efforts lead. Read more

Firearms

Lake sturgeon releases add nearly 20,000 fish to Michigan waters

This summer and fall, the DNR and several partners released nearly 20,000 juvenile lake sturgeon in public waters, part of an ongoing effort to rehabilitate this culturally significant fish species.

The locations, totals, dates and (partner agencies) include:

Allegan County

  • Kalamazoo River: 237 fish, Aug. 28 (DNR, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Gun Lake Tribe).

Cheboygan County

  • Lower Black River: 13,503 fish, June (DNR, Michigan State University).
  • Black Lake: 520 fish, Aug. 24 (DNR, MSU).
  • Mullett Lake: 521 fish, Aug. 24 (DNR, MSU).
  • Burt Lake/Sturgeon River: 1,000 fish (Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians).

Delta County

  • Whitefish River: 230 fish, Aug. 22 (DNR).

Genesee County

  • Flint River: 471 fish, August and September (DNR, MSU, USFWS).

Menominee County

  • Cedar River: 182 fish, Aug. 23 (DNR).

Midland County

  • Tittabawassee River: 470 fish, August and September (DNR, MSU, USFWS).

Ontonagon County

  • Ontonagon River: 1,499 fish, September and October (DNR, USFWS).

Saginaw County

    • Cass River: 469 fish, August and September (DNR, MSU, USFWS).
    • Shiawassee River: 469 fish, August and September (DNR, MSU, USFWS).

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Fishing

SIG SAUER MPX Copperhead Now with New Features

NEWINGTON, N.H. – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the ultra-compact SIG SAUER MPX Copperhead with new features, including a suppressor-ready barrel with A2 flash-hider, expanded 30-round magazine capacity, and a full-black finish is now available exclusively through the Bill Hicks distribution network.

The SIG MPX Copperhead is a sub-gun with in-field adaptability, unmatched performance, and familiar AR handling. Completely ambidextrous, the SIG MPX Copperhead is great for left- or right-handed shooters with its dual-sided selector switch, magazine release, charging handle and bolt release. The SIG MPX Copperhead operates from a fully-closed and locked rotating bolt, offering enhanced reliability and safety in use. A short-stroke gas piston allows the SIG MPX Copperhead to run all weights and brands of 9mm ammunition with no adjustments to the gas valve. Read more

Firearms

New Springfield Armory SAINT Pistol

Maximum Performance, Minimal Price

GENESEO, ILL. – In response to the immense popularity of the SAINT Victor and SAINT Edge pistols, Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce the new SAINT Pistol in 5.56mm for 2019.

With an MSRP of just $849, the SAINT Pistol is designed to offer shooters the quality and performance they expect, but at an even more affordable introductory price point. The pistol has upgraded features throughout, ensuring it delivers exceptional value and making it an ideal firearm for home protection and personal defense.

The SAINT Pistol features a balanced 9.6″ chrome moly vanadium barrel that maximizes ballistic performance while still offering compact dimensions. The adjustable premium Trinity Force® Breach Brace provides enhanced stability and meets ATF requirements for pistol classification.

Hard-use durability and rock-solid reliability are hallmarks of the SAINT Pistol. The barrel is fully Melonite™ coated for both durability and corrosion resistance, and the forged 7075 T6 upper and lower receiver ensure never-fail strength for the lifetime of the gun. Additionally, its M16 bolt carrier group, machined from Carpenter 158 steel, is shot peened and magnetic particle inspected for long-term durability. Read more

Firearms

Dozens of Captive Desert Tortoises Need Forever Homes

PHOENIX — For some, a dog or cat will do just fine. But for others who are considering adopting something uniquely Arizona, say hello to your next family member: a captive Sonoran desert tortoise.“Many people don’t even consider opening up their homes to desert tortoises, but they make fantastic and personable pets,” said Tegan Wolf, Arizona Game and Fish Department Desert Tortoise Adoption Program coordinator. “It’s rewarding to hear stories from those who have adopted a captive tortoise and made them part of the family because they’re a unique alternative to traditional family pets. They offer many of the same life lessons to children and can provide just as much companionship and personality as a dog or cat.”

Due primarily to illegal breeding, the department has dozens of tortoises of varying ages and sizes available for adoption. Captive tortoises grow up to about 14 inches long and can live upwards of 80 years, however, they cannot be released back into the wild because they could spread diseases that harm wild populations. Read more

Wildlife

Hawke Optics Brings Affordability to First Focal Plane Optic Riflescopes

Hawke® Optics has proven to be a worldwide leader in quality sporting optics that perform outstanding in the field while maintaining optimum value for the consumer. The company has steadily built a reputation for long-range shooting riflescopes that bring every feature a shooter could need, at a cost that outmatches the competition. The all-new Frontier 30 SF FFP and Sidewinder 30 SF FFP scopes bring first focal plane reticles that keep you on target at any range.

A first focal plane optical system is the choice of many long-range shooters who want flexibility in their optics. FFP scopes have the reticle positioned toward the turret of the riflescope and after the scope’s magnification system. What this does is change the visible size of the reticle when the shooter adjusts the riflescope’s magnification. The target image behind the reticle will stay in proportion to the reticle as the magnification is adjusted. With the reticle size and target size remaining constant through the magnification range, estimating bullet drop and range becomes easier and there is a direct correlation on accuracy.

When Hawke completely revamped the entire line of premium Frontier riflescopes for 2019, they brought every new feature to the three FFP scopes in the Frontier 30 SF FFP line. These scopes use index-matched lenses that offer exceptional clarity throughout the entire field of view with crisp, clear image transmission from edge to edge. All of the glass surfaces have 21 layers of advanced coatings for extreme light transmission. The Frontier 30 SF FFP scopes are built on a 30mm mono-tube chassis that is machined from high-grade aluminum. They have Hawke’s exposed Zero, Lock ‘n Stop turret that is resettable, lockable and feature a state-of-the-art return to zero feature. Being exposed, they give you easy access and, while this is a hunting scope, the design offers you a tactical style for dial-in accuracy. The side focus brings things in from 10- to 15-yards, depending on the model, out to infinity. As you would expect, the scopes are fully water, shock and fog proof and are nitrogen purged, making them durable and maintenance free. Read more

Optics

Taurus 1911 Commander 9mm Now Shipping

October 2019 (Miami, FL) – Taurus adds a new model to its popular 1911 Commander series with the introduction of the 1911 Commander 9mm Luger.

Built with the same key specifications and dimensions as the original 1911 Commander .45 ACP, the new model is chambered for 9mm Luger and offers additional capacity at nine rounds.

Since its introduction, the 1911 Commander has served as a reliable defensive handgun for shooters who favor the robust 1911-style construction, features, and full grip but prefer a shorter profile for daily or concealed carry. The all-steel slide and frame in matte black finish combined with the aggressively checkered grip delivers a substantive feel in the hand and the kind of durability that has made this handgun popular for those who demand dependability and reliability in their home defense or personal carry firearm. Read more

Firearms

Winchester Ammunition Expands 50 Caliber Manufacturing Capacity

EAST ALTON, Ill. — Winchester, a world-leader in ammunition manufacturing, is expanding its 50-caliber capacity to better meet the Global demand for 50 caliber military products.

The Winchester legacy in servicing military requirements runs deep, with decades of support at the highest levels including delivering technologically advanced products.

The added 50-caliber capacity will be manufactured at Winchester’s state-of-the-art facility in Oxford, Miss., and will be available in Q3, 2020. Read more

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