Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
DALLAS –
Enter now for a chance to win DSC’s Hunt of a Lifetime Giveaway in Africa! DSC and the DSC Foundation are giving away an African safari in South Africa with HartzView Hunting Safaris to one lucky person. To participate, simply share what “I Hunt for Life” means to you. Click here to find out more details about how to enter. Read more
The Michigan Pheasant Restoration Initiative has developed a document outlining the coalition’s goals for the next several years. Work outlined in the Michigan Pheasant Restoration Initiative Goals for 2016-2020 is already under way.
The Michigan Pheasant Restoration Initiative aims to create small game hunting opportunities, increase wildlife populations, improve hunter satisfaction and help Michigan’s economy. Landowners can get involved – and can get technical and financial assistance – by forming cooperatives to create and enhance pheasant habitat. Read more
Pillager, MN – Magnum Research is anticipating the release of the 2018 TIG Series Desert Eagle .50AE in a custom Battle Worn Bronze Cerakote® finish. Each pistol will be hand finished to give each one a unique look. This is a special edition series of 250 Desert Eagles. Engravings on each pistol will include its number in the series, the TIG logo, TIG’s signature and the Beyond the Battlefield logo.
This limited edition firearm will be available January 2018. The first 50 guns (#1 – #50) will be sold as three gun sets. It will include this Desert Eagle along with the Kahr ST9 TIG model, and the Auto Ordnance Tommy Gun TIG model. These three gun sets will also include the book 13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi, autographed by John “TIG” Tiegen; co-author, American Hero, former GRS Operator and survivor of the attacks.
The MSRP on the DE50TIG model is $1,963. Read more
LWRCI™, in partnership with Trijicon is offering a a $300 Instant Rebate on the popular Trijicon MRO optic to customers who purchase any LWRCI Gas Piston rifle through December 15, 2017.
This special offer going on now is valid on any LWRCI™ gas-piston rifle, including the IC (Individual Carbine), SIX 8 and REPR MKII, purchased through an authorized LWRCI™ dealer. Customers who purchase an eligible LWRCI rifle through December 15, 2017 will receive a $300+ INSTANT REBATE on a Trijicon MRO Optic (Model # MRO-C-22000005) and full Co-Witness mount, redeemable exclusively at the LWRCI.com Web Store.
For more information on the LWRCI™ $300 Trijicon MRO Instant Rebate promotion, visit www.lwrci.com/trijiconmro. Read more
U.S. Concealed Carry Association Applauds Lawmakers for Moving Concealed Carry Reciprocity Legislation Forward in the House of Representatives
“Law-abiding citizens should have the right to defend themselves and their families at all times”
West Bend, WI – Following the House Judiciary Committee’s markup of the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 (H.R. 38) today, Tim Schmidt, the Founder and President of the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) made the following statement:
“The United States Concealed Carry Association applauds the work of Congressman Richard Hudson and all those who have been a part of this legislation, which will make it simpler for Americans to legally carry a gun across state lines,” said Tim Schmidt, Founder and President of the United States Concealed Carry Association. “There are additional steps Congress can and should take to ensure a safer America and that begins with finally passing national concealed carry reciprocity legislation. Law-abiding citizens should have the right to defend themselves and their families at all times from killers who do not follow our laws. We urge the full House of Representatives to vote on this important legislation as soon as possible.” Read more
The new Model 1911 R1 Limited Double Stack series has been engineered end-to-end for championship performance. With its Ionbond PVD coating, the 5-inch match-grade stainless steel barrel, slide and frame deliver silky smooth operation in heavy use. The ambidextrous extended thumb safety makes for easy operation in either hand. Its ?ber optic front sight and fully adjustable LPA target rear sight are built for rapid target acquisition and shaving split seconds off your score. Read more
Newington, NH – Today the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) became the first unit to field the U.S. Army’s new M17 and M18 Modular Handgun System. The 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st ABN DIV (AASLT) began fielding the new handguns today at Fort Campbell, Kentucky under the command of Col. Derek K. Thomson.
“What a great day,” said Thomson. “To witness modernization firsthand as my soldiers became the first in the Army and this storied division to fire the new pistol is an absolute honor.”
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Nothing is more critical to gun-hunting success than a steady hold. It doesn’t matter how tightly your gun groups at the range. If you can’t keep the crosshairs steady on the shoulder of a giant buck, you’re going to miss – or worse, make a wounding shot. If only range-like accuracy could be achieved in the hunting woods.
That was the thinking that brought the folks at Swagger Bipods to create their All-Terrain Bipods.
Hunters have sought better in-the-field accuracy for decades. Traditional bipods, portable rests, blind bags – such products help, but they all fall short in critical areas. Swagger Bipods provide a steady hold, even in the most stressful situations, and in any terrain or stand setup.
If you’ve tried a non-attached bipod, you probably don’t use it today. In addition to being another item to carry and forget, such bipods often cause more issues than they solve. Whether it’s trying to get the bipod set up after you see a big buck, or whether it’s the inability to adjust the bipod when that buck is on the move, traditional bipods and shooting sticks cause delays and rushed shots.
The Swagger All-Terrain Bipod Field Model is a revolution in mobile, adaptable support. Read more
GW: This may seem like no big deal; however, after hosting a senior citizens group on a bus tour of the island years ago, it was a total disgrace. Graffiti all over the place so badly vandalized, it was just a shadow of its former attractiveness. Now, since the Michigan DNR has taken the island over and renovated it, new rules apply for entry, and the once adored island has returned to respectability. Hats off to the DNR staff that has made it happen.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources invites wildlife watchers to join a guided caravan birding tour of Belle Isle Park Thursday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to approximately 2 p.m.
The Detroit River, in which Belle Isle is situated, is part of a major waterfowl stopover and winter location for tens of thousands of birds, including up to 10 percent of the world’s canvasbacks each fall, as well as thousands of tundra swans, redheads and other ducks.
The tour will circumnavigate the island in a caravan, with stops at key viewing points. Many species of waterfowl, bald eagles and a very rare king eider have been seen in recent weeks, and an attempt will be made to view whichever species are present that day.
Michigan bird conservation coordinator Caleb Putnam (Audubon Great Lakes and Michigan DNR) and Michigan DNR staff members will be on hand to answer questions about wildlife management and recreation opportunities. Read more