Send in your funny, funky nests for quirky contest

Ithaca, N.Y.–What prompts birds to build nests where they do? Some of their real estate choices are real head-scratchers. That’s where the Funky Nests in Funky Places contest comes in. If you find a nest built in a quirky, even downright crazy spot, please share! The contest is hosted by the Celebrate Urban Birds citizen-science project at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Entries can be photos, poems, stories, or artwork. Past participants have found nests strategically placed on statues (as in the image above), in barbecue grills, traffic lights, wind chimes, golf shoes, and–pretty much anywhere.

The entry deadline is June 30.

 

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Wildlife

May 12 is World Migratory Bird Day

MEMPHIS, Tennessee – May is American Wetlands month and as duck nesting season gets underway across North America, Ducks Unlimited and the rest of the world will celebrate World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) on May 12.

“World Migratory Bird Day is a conservation initiative that focuses awareness on conserving migratory birds and their habitats throughout the world,” Ducks Unlimited Chief Conservation Officer Nick Wiley said. “The program is dedicated to international conservation efforts and environmental education all over the world, including North America, where Ducks Unlimited works every day to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America’s waterfowl.”

Since 1993, International Migratory Bird Day has been celebrated during the second weekend in May in the Western Hemisphere, coordinated by Environment for the Americas and sponsored by dozens of organizations dedicated to birds and bird conservation.
This year, Environment for the Americas joins the Convention on Migratory Species and the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds to create a single, global bird conservation education campaign. World Migratory Bird Day is now celebrated in May and October and brings attention to one of the most important and spectacular events in the Americas – bird migration. Read more

Wildlife

FLIR Announces Thermal Giveaway

 

Enter now to win a FLIR Breach PTQ136 Multifunctional Thermal Imaging Monocular

 

Consumers of outdoor and tactical media love learning about the latest products that can add value to their experiences afield. But they get really excited when they learn they can actually win one of those items – especially something as exceptional as the new FLIR Breach multifunctional thermal imaging monocular.

From now until 12AM EST on July 31, 2018, any US citizen or resident who completes a simple online entry form will earn the chance to win a new FLIR Breach PTQ136 multifunctional thermal imaging monocular.

Featuring the new FLIR Boson core and a compact design, the FLIR Breach offers unmatched thermal awareness. Weighing only 7.4 ounces (210 grams), the FLIR Breach can be easily concealed in a pocket or mounted to a helmet with its mini-rail feature. Additional features include onboard recording of video and still images and seven color palettes for fast detection of objects, people and animals, day or night. Read more

Optics

Sightmark Citadel Riflescopes

(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Sightmark’s new Citadel line of premium riflescopes are on-target when it comes to affordable precision performance. Designed as perfect optic solutions for demanding, cost-conscious law enforcement and competitors, Citadel riflescopes are packed with the kind of features traditionally sought after by next-level shooters. The Citadel riflescope line is comprised of three variable magnification models: 1-6×24

(SM13038CR1), 3-18×50 (SM13039LR2) and 5-30x56LR2 Riflescope (SM13040LR2).

All models feature a fine-etched, red-illuminated reticle with 11 brightness settings; premium, fully multi-coated glass for razor-sharp clarity; single-piece, 30mm, 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum tube; throw lever for rapid magnification changes; IP67 waterproof, dustproof, fogproof and shockproof reliability; flip-up lens covers and Sightmark’s lifetime warranty. Read more

Optics

FLIR Introduces Raymarine Magnum High-Performance Marine Radar

Thursday, May 10, 2018

WILSONVILLE, Ore. – FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced Wednesday the Raymarine Magnum™ high-performance open array radar featuring superior bird mode and beam sharpening technology. Including many of the same radar technologies trusted by the United States Coast Guard, Magnum offers enhanced target tracking, reliable performance, and superior image detail packaged in a sleek open array pedestal built to withstand the harsh marine environment.

Magnum is available in 4 kilowatt (kW) or 12kW power output options, with either a four-foot or six-foot antenna array. Magnum offers a maximum target identification range up to 96 nautical miles (nm) for 12kW models – ideal for blue water vessels – and up to 72nm for 4kW models. The perfect companion to Raymarine’s award-winning Axiom® and Axiom Pro multifunction navigation displays (MFD) running LightHouse™ 3, Magnum is also compatible with LightHouse 2-based Raymarine MFDs. Read more

Fishing

PepperBall Introduces LifeLite Launcher for Personal Defense

PepperBall Introduces LifeLite Launcher for Personal Defense

LAKE FOREST, IL (May 9, 2018)—Riot control. SWAT operations. And now – personal defense. PepperBall®  is the world leader in non-lethal defense, with more than 5,000 law enforcement agencies around the world using its products. For the first time ever, PepperBall® offers civilians that same level of protection with the LifeLite™  launcher.

Simply stated, LifeLite™ conceals a signature PepperBall® launcher within a powerful LED flashlight.  This covert design is its most effective feature; it can be openly carried during regular activities, and can be safely stored in a drawer, purse, backpack or glove box.

LifeLite™ features a safety tab that when deactivated, triggers a laser for deterring would-be attackers and rapidly acquiring targets.  A simple push of the exposed trigger expels PepperBall® projectiles 270 feet per second.  Powered by a CO2 cartridge, the unit is effective and accurate out to 60 feet.  LifeLite™ holds up to five projectiles that can be shot in rapid succession without cocking the device. Read more

Self Defense

Mossberg Terminates Relationship with Dick’s Sporting Goods

NORTH HAVEN, CT – O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc., a leading American firearms manufacturer, announced today its decision to discontinue selling products to Dick’s Sporting Goods, and its subsidiary, Field & Stream, in response to their hiring of gun control lobbyists in April 2018.

Effective immediately, O.F. Mossberg & Sons will not accept any future orders from Dick’s Sporting Goods or Field & Stream, and is in the process of evaluating current contractual agreements.

“It has come to our attention that Dick’s Sporting Goods recently hired lobbyists on Capitol Hill to promote additional gun control.” said Iver Mossberg, Chief Executive Officer of O.F. Mossberg & Sons. “Make no mistake, Mossberg is a staunch supporter of the U.S. Constitution and our Second Amendment rights, and we fully disagree with Dick’s Sporting Goods’ recent anti-Second Amendment actions.” Read more

Firearms, Gun Control

TacSol X-Ring Takedown Rifle in Mossy Oak Original Bottomland

(Boise, ID) Tactical Solutions, the rimfire firearm, rimfire conversion, and rimfire accessory market leader in quality, dependability, and innovation proudly unveiled the newest version of their highly popular, X-Ring Takedown Rifle at the NRA Annual Meetings in Dallas, Texas this past weekend. The newest version of the X-Ring is decorated in Mossy Oak Original Bottomland, and TacSol is already experiencing staggering demand for the product. Read more

Firearms

Walther Arms Now Shipping the PPS M2 RMSc

(FORT SMITH, Ark.) – Walther Arms, Inc. is now shipping PPS M2 packages with a brand-new Shield RMSc optic. The RMSc is a perfect fit for the slim profile of the PPS M2. The addition of the reflex mini sight enhances target acquisition while maintaining peripheral vision, yet allows the user to co-witness with factory iron sights. The RMSc is parallax free, and features a clear polymer optic lens that can withstand greater impact than products using glass optics. The PPS M2 slide is milled to accept the RMSc and will include a cover plate should the user ever desire to remove the optic.

“Incorporating a high-quality micro red-dot into the PPS M2 platform, without adding bulk to the gun, addresses the growing consumer interest in red-dot mounted carry pistols,” said Bret Vorhees, Director of Product Development at Walther Arms. “With quick target acquisition, co-witnessed iron sights, and maintaining a thin profile, the PPS M2 RMSc truly is the ultimate single stack carry option on the market.”

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Firearms

Michigan Pheasant Restoration Initiative 2017 Annual Report now available

The 2017 Michigan Pheasant Restoration Initiative Annual Report, highlighting accomplishments of initiative coalition partners last year, is now available on the Michigan Pheasant Restoration Initiative webpage.

Achievements outlined in the report include the following:

    • 12 pheasant cooperatives are actively working to improve habitat, and 30 cooperatives are in development.
    • A new position was created in Pheasants Forever to accelerate grassland restoration on state lands through a program called Adopt-A-State-Game-Area.
    • On state game areas, 1,960 acres of grasslands were enhanced, 297 acres of grasslands were established, 342 acres of food plots were planted, and 443 wetland acres were enhanced.
    • MPRI coalition partners helped to enhance 5,702 acres of grasslands, establish 282 acres of grassland, plant 11,250 acres of food plots, enhance 800 wetland acres and restore 129 wetland acres.
    • The DNR provided technical and financial assistance to 22 landowners with 540 acres of improved habitat. The MPRI Farm Bill biologists provided technical and financial assistance to 601 landowners with 5,639 acres of improved habitat.
    • There are currently 200 properties and 25,000 acres enrolled in the Hunting Access Program.
    • Over $200,000 was granted to MPRI projects through the Wildlife Habitat Grant Program.
    • The DNR received a $500,000 Competitive State Wildlife Grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to study grassland management techniques. Funds will be used over the next two years to monitor the impact of prescribed fire and disking on plant and pollinating insect diversity in established grasslands.
    • The MPRI coalition offered 146 education and recruitment events in 2016, with nearly 10,500 participants.

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