Fish Monkey’s new Performance Face Guard

Destin, FL – Wear it and forget it’s there. That’s the overwhelming consensus from anglers who have already slipped a new face-protecting garment under their hats.

Fish Monkey, renowned for the “second skin fit” of its high-grade fishing gloves, recently released its equally comfortable Performance Face Guard. Concepted, crafted and tailored to the same exacting, angler-friendly standards as its popular Guide Series gloves, Fish Monkey’s Face Guard lightly cools the skin, while wrapping your face and neck in total sun-protection. Read more

Fishing

Study: Some Woodpeckers Imitate a Neighbor’s Plumage

Study: Some Woodpeckers Imitate a Neighbor’s Plumage
Worldwide, even distantly related species can evolve nearly identical looks

Ithaca, NY—In the first global test of the idea, scientists have found evidence that some woodpeckers can evolve to look like another species of woodpecker in the same neighborhood. The researchers say that this “plumage mimicry” isn’t a fluke—it happens among pairs of distantly related woodpeckers all over the world. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, was conducted by researchers at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, SUNY Buffalo State, the University of British Columbia, and Manchester University.

“Habitat, climate, and genetics play a huge role in the way feather color and pattern develop,” explains lead author Eliot Miller at the Cornell Lab. “Species in similar environments can look similar to one another. But in some cases, there’s another factor influencing the remarkable resemblance between two woodpecker species and that’s mimicry. It’s the same phenomenon found in some butterflies which have evolved markings that make them look like a different bad-tasting or toxic species in order to ward off predators.”

examples of woodpecker plumage mimicry from around the world
Around the world there are several pairs of woodpeckers that look alike, but aren’t closely related. Research led by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Eliot Miller documented this doppelganger phenomenon around the world among pairs of woodpecker species that genetically diverged millions of year ago. Miller says the mechanism is plumage mimicry—one species evolving to look like another in order to gain some benefit. In the case of smaller-sized doppelgangers, they may be evolving to look like their bigger twins so that they can gain some of the dominance benefits associated with a larger, more aggressive bird. Graphic by Jillian Ditner/Cornell Lab of Ornithology; bird illustrations above and below courtesy of Handbook of Birds of the World Alive, Lynx Edicions.

Study authors combined data on feather color, DNA sequences, eBird reports, and NASA satellite measures of vegetation for all 230 of the world’s woodpecker species. It became clear, Miller says, that there have been repeated cases of distantly related woodpeckers coming to closely resemble each other when they live in the same region of the globe. Read more

Wildlife

Rossi Revolver Lawsuit Settlement

Warning: Some Rossi Revolvers May Fire When Dropped

Owners of .38 Special and .357 Magnum Rossi revolvers can receive benefits from a settlement of a class action.

The Settlement offers an Enhanced Warranty, inspections, repairs, and payments to eligible claimants.

MIAMI — A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit claiming that certain Rossi brand revolvers are defective in that they could unintentionally fire when dropped. The Defendants Forjas Taurus, S.A., and BrazTech International LC (doing business under the brand “Rossi”) issued a Warning about these safety concerns in September 2018. Rossi, however, denies all allegations of wrongdoing and liability alleged in the lawsuit, and the Court has not decided who is right. The parties have agreed to settle. Read more

Fishing

Sea Eagle SUPCat10

Sea Eagle SUPCat10

Port Jefferson, NY: Sea Eagle Boats delves deeper into the fishing category with the new SUPCat10™ inflatable fishing SUP. This 10’ double pontooned craft can reach speeds up to 8 mph with just a 3 hp gas engine and 4 mph with a 70 lb. thrust electric motor getting you to the fish faster than any SUP or kayak on the market. The SUPCat can also be paddled with a standard SUP paddle.

At just 42 lbs, the SUPCat can be easily transported by 1 person, especially if the optional CAT Wheels are utilized. The CAT Wheels quickly attach and detach with a simple push of a button. In the down position, you can go from car to water with the boat and all your gear in one trip. Once at the water, simply unhook the wheels and re-attach in the up position where they will be out of your way as you paddle, motor and fish – no need to go back to your car.

The SUPCat10 is packed with features. It comes standard with 4 Scotty® gear head mounts and 2 Scotty™ rod holders as well as a 40” fish ruler on each pontoon, d-rings to hold down gear and a comfortable swivel seat for a high view of the waterline. Both drop-stitch pontoons have a large strip of evergrip EVA padding for a solid, non-slip surface. Read more

Fishing

SPYPOINT’s Small, Affordable Cellular Trail Cam

The anticipation that has been building since it was introduced at the ATA show finally reaches its culmination as SPYPOINT begins shipping the LINK-MICRO to retailers.

“To be honest, I’m not sure we could have expected this kind of response,” remarked Simon Boaler, VP of Sales and Marketing for SPYPOINT. “We knew we had a successful product, but the buy-in from both the distribution and consumer channel has been incredible. We’re beyond excited to deliver this product to the market.”

The new LINK-MICRO from SPYPOINT builds on already class-leading technology, by delivering all the features and functionality hunters expect in the smallest cellular trail camera available in the market. Don’t let it’s size fool you, (4.4”H x 3.1”W x 2.2”D) the LINK-MICRO still delivers 4G photo transmission (where available), a 0.5 trigger speed, and 80’ flash range courtesy of low-glow LEDs, all with an MSRP of $169.99. Read more

Hunting

Hornady Receives Patents for RFID in Firearm Security Devices

(Grand Island, Nebr.) — Hornady® has been granted two utility patents related to the RFID technology used in their premium line of RAPiD® Safes.

“The first patent (No. 9,530,266) established the use of RFID technology in a firearm storage device while the second patent (No. 10,233,687) strengthens the company’s claims on the first.” said Tom Delattre, Hornady Security Products Coordinator. Additional patents are pending.

Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) uses electromagnetic fields to securely communicate between readers and tags attached to objects. Hornady began incorporating RFID in lock boxes in 2013.

When a wristband, key fob, decal or other key containing the proper RFID tag is placed over the reader on a RAPiD® Safe, the safe opens immediately. The system allows fast and dependable touch-free access to a firearm or valuables — but only to authorized users. Read more

Firearms

Ruger Security-9 Compact Pistol

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) is proud to introduce a new, compact version of the popular Security-9® pistol. Smaller, lighter and more concealable than its full-size counterpart, the Security-9 Compact is ideal for everyday carry with an overall length of 6.5” and weighing in at just under 22 ounces. The attractive price point of both the full-size and compact models will have you wanting one of each.

The Security-9 Compact ships with two, 9mm Luger, 10-round, flush-fit steel magazines, which provide for greater concealability. Also included is one finger grip extension floorplate for added control. Extended, 15-round magazines are also available for purchase at ShopRuger.com.

The Security-9 family shares the same Secure Action used in the LCP® II, which is derived from the reliable and proven hammer-fired LCP fire control system. The Secure Action combines the smooth trigger pull of the LCP with the short, crisp feel and positive reset of a single-action. Additional safety features include an integrated trigger safety; external manual safety; neutrally balanced sear with significant engagement and strong spring tension; and hammer catch to help prevent the hammer from contacting the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled. Read more

Firearms

New boating, fishing laws help stewardship efforts over next 100 years

Love to boat or fish? You’ll want to make note of some recent changes in Michigan’s Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act geared toward preventing the spread of invasive species and supporting natural resources stewardship efforts for the future.

In addition to the existing law requiring all aquatic plants be removed from boats and trailers before launching, the changes require the following, prior to transporting any watercraft over land:

  • Remove all drain plugs from bilges, ballast tanks and live wells.
  • Drain all water from any live wells and bilges.
  • Ensure the watercraft, trailer and any conveyance (vehicle) used to transport the watercraft or trailer are free of aquatic organisms, including plants.

This means after trailering boats and before getting on the road, boaters must pull plugs, drain water and remove plants and debris from all watercraft, trailers and other conveyances. View new rules.

Fishing

Really? Baiting Proposed in Michigan

Senate Bill 37 of 2019 has been given a hearing date and time before the Senate Natural Resources Committee. SB 37, sponsored by Sen. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington), would allow the baiting and feeding of white-tailed deer and elk in Michigan. The chair of the Senate Natural Resources Committee is Ed McBroom (R-Vulcan).

Aside from the resounding recommendation from the scientific community across the nation that recognizes baiting and feeding as manmade contributors to disease, a further issue is this bill’s circumventing of Proposal G — which gives the Michigan Natural Resources Commission the exclusive authority over baiting and feeding in Michigan. This bill could set a dangerous precedent moving forward with natural resources issues. MUCC has fought hard to keep many natural resources issues out of the hands of legislators and in the hands of the Natural Resources Commission.

MUCC has been on record opposing baiting and feeding, with the exception of supplemental feeding in the U.P. when it is needed, for more than a decade. Several resolutions have passed in the last 10 years reaffirming our members’ and the organization’s commitment to opposing baiting and feeding of white-tailed deer.

Furthermore, elk baiting in Michigan has not been a practice in the foreseeable past.
Click this link and type in your address to find your senator: http://www.senate.michigan.gov/fysbyaddress.html

Please call your senator, talk with a staffer or send an email. Hunters, anglers and MUCC members need to make it known to VanderWall and other Michigan senators that we will not stand for putting our Michigan deer herd at further risk by allowing baiting and feeding to occur.
If you a member of an organization that opposes this bill and would like MUCC to put in a card of opposition during the hearing or sumbit a letter of opposition contact MUCC Policy and Special Events Assistant Ian FitzGerald at ifitzgerald@mucc.org.
If you have any questions, please email MUCC Public Information Officer Nick Green at ngreen@mucc.org.

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