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

Ammunition

NSSF Welcomes Federal Court’s Dismissal of Case Against Firearms Manufacturers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®) welcomes the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio Eastern Division’s dismissal with prejudice of the Primus Group v. Smith & Wesson, et. al. case. The decision was delivered Oct. 9, brushing aside the frivolous claims against several AR-15 firearms manufacturers, including Smith & Wesson, Remington Arms Company, Sig Sauer, Sturm, Ruger & Company, Colt’s Manufacturing and Armalite.“This decision by the federal judge to dismiss with prejudice this frivolous case is pleasing, if not unexpected,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs and General Counsel. “These are lawful and federally-regulated AR-15 modern sporting rifle manufacturers that make semiautomatic rifles for lawful purposes. The judge was absolutely correct to assert that the proper venue to establish public firearms policy is through the legislature and not the courts.”

Primus Group, LLC, is an entertainment venue in Columbus, Ohio. The limited liability company filed suit after the tragic murders in El Paso and Dayton, Ohio. They claimed racketeering, intentional misrepresentation claims and “a clear and present danger” of all American lives due to “assault weapons.” The modern sporting rifles manufactured and sold by the companies named as defendants are semiautomatic rifles, meaning one round is fired for each trigger pull.

The court found the plaintiffs had no standing to bring the case against the defendants. This decision rightfully asserts that those who purposefully and criminally misuse firearms are the ones who are responsible for those crimes. It further affirms that activist lawsuits to prompt judicial action are not the proper avenue to establish policy. Read more

Gun Control

RCBS MatchMaster Powder Dispenser

MatchMaster Powder Dispenser. Precision 0.04 Grain Accuracy withDual Tube Dispensing Technology.

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas –– RCBS, the leading manufacturer of ammunition reloading equipment for rifles and pistols, announced today that it has released the company’s fastest and most accurate powder dispenser with the launch of the new RCBS MatchMaster. Featuring precise 0.04 grain consistent measurements and a new patent pending dual tube dispensing technology for enhanced speed, the new RCBS Matchmaster saves users precious time on the reloading bench while promoting maximum accuracy.

Among its many design enhancements, the one-piece Matchmaster unit features an LCD touchscreen display that is Bluetooth compatible with the new RCBS app. This exclusive compatibility provides complete user control to calibrate scales and dispense powder in auto or manual modes. With pre-configured powder types readily accessible, handloaders now have the ability to create and or modify their own customized powder configurations in order to easily fine tune their favorite loads. Read more

Ammunition

SIG SAUER Electro-Optics ROMEO1PRO Red Dot Sight

NEWINGTON, N.H. – SIG SAUER Electro-Optics is pleased to introduce the all-new ROMEO1PRO Open Reflex Red Dot Sight. The ROMEO1PRO is capable of mounting to any pistol with a SIG SAUER PRO slide cut, and is crafted for durability, and for use in harsh environments.“The ROMEO1PRO is the latest evolution of the ROMEO1 sights and brings a new level of durability and performance to the open-reflex red dot sight,” said Andy York, President, SIG SAUER, Electro-Optics. “The adoption of a red dot sight on pistols is becoming the standard in the commercial, law enforcement, and military markets, and the ROMEO1PRO is the ultimate solution for fast, responsive target acquisition and accuracy combined with the easy mounting option of the PRO footprint.”

The SIG SAUER Electro-Optics ROMEO1PRO is a miniature open reflex red dot sight, available with either a 3MOA or 6MOA red dot. It comes with 12 brightness settings for a full range of lighting conditions, and the TruHold™ Lockless Zeroing System designed to endure recoil and return to zero shot after shot. The ROMEO1PRO features a molded glass aspheric lens with high-performance coatings for superior light transmittance and zero distortion, a new upgraded point-source emitter for increased brightness in day or night conditions, MOTAC, a 20,000-hour battery life, and an IPX-7 waterproof rating. The ROMEO1PRO is housed in aircraft grade aluminum to ensure corrosion resistance, includes a ruggedized steel protective shroud in the box for extreme durability, and is available in black or FDE. Read more

Firearms
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