Montana Elk Habitat Conserved, Opened to Public Access

MISSOULA, Mont.—A key wildlife landscape previously threatened by subdivision in northwest Montana is now permanently protected and in the public’s hands thanks to a collaborative effort between the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, a conservation-minded family and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

“This property lies within the popular Holland Lake recreational area of the scenic Swan Valley and there was some pressure to develop it,” said Blake Henning, RMEF chief conservation officer. “We appreciate the landowners for recognizing the wildlife values of the land and reaching out to us to help conserve it.”

The 640-acre parcel offers important summer and winter habitat for elk and whitetail deer. It is also provides key habitat for grizzly bears, Canada lynx and a vast array of other wildlife. Additionally, it contains riparian habitat via springs and a chain of wetland ponds that feed a tributary of Holland Creek. Read more

Wildlife

Tipton Gun Cleaning Supplies Power Clean Electric Gun-Cleaning Brush Kit

Tipton® Power Clean™ Electric Gun-Cleaning Brush Kit
The Tipton Power Clean Electric Gun-Cleaning Brush Kit revolutionizes the way firearms are cleaned. The brush scrubs at 3600 oscillations per minute, reducing the time and effort spent on cleaning firearms. The kit comes with a variety of cleaning heads and an adapter to use with any 8-32 thread cleaning brush tip. The Power Clean Electric Gun-Cleaning Brush makes cleaning those hard-to-reach spaces easy and stress-free.

Features Include:
Pulse and continuous brush cleaning modes
Interchangeable plastic, stainless steel and bronze bristle brush heads (all are ¾ inch in diameter)
Bronze adapter head that accepts 8-32 thread cleaning brush tips
.22 cal. nylon bore brush
Sealed power handle that is resistant to gun-cleaning solvents and oils Read more

Firearms

Browning B15 Beauchamp Over and Under Shotgun

Browning Introduces the Exquisite B15 Beauchamp –
The Next Great Browning Over and Under Shotgun

In 1925 John M. Browning designed, and Fabrique Nationale d’Herstal in Belgium built, the first B25 over and under shotgun – considered by generations to be one of the finest over and under shotguns ever made. The B25 is still available from Browning as part of the John M. Browning Collection.

For 2017 Browning is introducing the B15 Beauchamp over and under shotgun as part of the John M. Browning Collection. The storied gunsmiths of Fabrique Nationale d’ Herstal, Belgium, will exquisitely enhance each new B15, meaning that owners of the new shotgun can expect balance and reliability from precision engineering plus the finest of aesthetic finishes.

The heart of the new B15 is the locking system and technical features shared with the legendary B25. New and innovative elements include a low-profile receiver, performance enhancing mechanical triggers, back-bored Vector Pro™ Barrels and Invector-DS™ choke tubes.

The new B15 will be offered in four grades with a choice of exceptional engravings and wood grades. Varying buttplates and forearm styles are also availabe in the four grades of the B15.

Suggested Retail Prices:
Grade B – $12,999.99
Grade C – $15,499.99
Grade D – $17,999.99
Grade E – $20,499.99
For more information on Browning products, please visit the website at www.browning.com.

Firearms

MI DNR stocks lake sturgeon in Tittabawassee River for first time

In cooperation with several partners, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Tuesday announced that 193 lake sturgeon were stocked in the Tittabawassee River (Midland County) Monday, Aug. 21, at the Gordonville Road launch ramp southeast of Midland.

The DNR’s Lake Sturgeon Rehabilitation Strategy identified the Saginaw River watershed, including the Tittabawassee River, as a system whose lake sturgeon population is in dire need of improvement. This stocking event was the first reintroduction of this species in the Saginaw River watershed and is the culmination of much work aimed to rehabilitate this iconic species in waters in which they once flourished. Read more

Fishing

Walther Arms Announces the P22QD

(FORT SMITH, Ark.) – Walther Arms, Inc. announces an update to the P22 pistol, the P22QD. The great ergonomics and reliability of the P22 are unchanged. However, there is an added de-cocking safety, updated safety markings from ‘S’ and ‘F’ to a traditional red dot, and the recoil spring is now fully captured.

With the new safety system, the pistol cannot be cocked with the safety on. If the firearm is cocked and then the safety lever is moved to the safe position, the hammer will safely let down, de-cocking the pistol. When the user is ready to fire, the safety lever can be placed in the fire position and then pull the SA/DA trigger to fire the chambered round.

There are close to one million P22’s in the hands of American citizens already and every P22 can be easily converted to a threaded barrel with an available aftermarket adapter (512105) that adapts the M8x.075 barrel to 1/2″x28 threads for a suppressor. Because of this, the P22 is one of the most popular suppressed firearms in existence.

Every P22, including the new P22QD, has a single action / double action trigger, a manual safety, and legendary Walther reliability. Read more

Firearms

Magnum Research® Introduces Case Hardened Desert Eagle®

Pillager, MN – Since 1985, Magnum Research (MRI) has diligently worked to continually introduce new products to their iconic pop-culture Desert Eagle series as well as their Baby Desert Eagle, BFR revolvers and MLR rifles product lines. Now, once again, MRI is expanding their Desert Eagle series to also include the Desert Eagle with a classic case hardened finish in .44 Magnum, .50 AE and .357 Magnum.

These Mark XIX series, DE44CH, DE50CH and DE357CH models, all feature a 6-inch barrel, an overall length of 10.75 inches, and a height of 6.25 inches. These gas-operated, rotating bolt semi-automatic pistols are manufactured in the US and offer a high-quality carbon steel barrel, frame and slide. All Desert Eagles feature a full Weaver style accessory rail on the barrel and standard ambidextrous safety. The case hardened finish is protected with a clear coat and adds a new spin to the classic look of these Desert Eagles. The models ship with both rubber grips, designed for more vigorous range shooting, and for casual shooting, it also comes with wood grips with a laser engraved Magnum Research logo.

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Firearms

Boat Explosions Highlight Crucial Role of Proper Ventilation Systems

PHOENIX — The occurrence of two boat explosions two days in a row at Lake Havasu is an important reminder of the crucial role of ventilation systems, which work to remove flammable gases. Properly installed ventilation systems greatly reduce the chance of a life-threatening explosion.

A properly functioning ventilation system circulates air through the engine and fuel tank compartments to remove fuel vapors from the bilge. A best practice to follow is to always open an inboard engine compartment and let it air out before starting an engine — this allows you to smell for gasoline fumes. Read more

General

Gov. Snyder helps celebrate opening of new multi-use trail in Menominee County (MI)


Gov. Rick Snyder took an off-road vehicle ride Wednesday along the new Escanaba to Hermansville multi-use trail, celebrating one more milestone in deepening Michigan’s brand as The Trails State.The trail was developed through a unique and innovative partnership between the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and American Transmission Co.

After a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Thomas St. Onge Veterans Museum in Hermansville, Gov. Snyder rode the roughly 25-mile ORV route east into Delta County to the Great Lakes Sports and Recreation Club in Escanaba.

“This new outdoor recreation opportunity is a great example of government, businesses and the community working together,” Gov. Snyder said. “Because of the public-private collaboration, residents and visitors alike will enjoy this trail for decades to come and celebrate the best of Pure Michigan.” Read more

Wildlife

Barnett Recruit Series


Harvest Bucks And Save BucksNew Barnett Recruit Series Compound Crossbows Offer Exceptional Features, Technology And Performance At A Price Any Hunter Can Afford

TARPON SPRINGS, FL (August 17, 2017) – Crossbows continue to create new opportunities for hunters. An increasing number of states permit the use of crossbows each year, and firearms hunters are flocking to these accurate and reliable weapons to extend and expand their hunting experiences.

Thanks to Barnett’s significant engineering and manufacturing expertise, hunters don’t have to spend a lot of bucks to hunt bucks with a quality Barnett crossbow. Consider the company’s incredibly value-laden Recruit Series. Available in two distinct sub-models – the Recruit Terrain and the Recruit Tactical – these hardcore compound hunting crossbows offer unprecedented levels of performance and technology for a surprisingly modest MSRP of just $299.99. Read more

Archery
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