Sandhill Cranes Put On a Show on Arizona’s Upgraded Live-Streaming Camera

PHOENIX — Sandhill cranes have returned to southeastern Arizona and the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s live-streaming camera is again trained on their wintering grounds at Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area.

Viewers this year can now watch thousands of the large migrating birds in high-definition after the department recently upgraded its live-streaming camera.

Download footage from the Sandhill crane cam

“This is truly an exciting time of year at Whitewater Draw,” AZGFD Watchable Wildlife Program Manager Randy Babb said, noting that each year sandhill cranes come as far away as Siberia to winter in southern Arizona. “Not only are the birds putting on a wonderful show, we are pleased to offer this feed in HD in an attempt to bring the public a truly unfiltered, crisp view of our state’s wildlife.”

The live stream, which can be viewed at www.azgfd.gov/sandhillcranes, is one of two in the country that offers viewers a glimpse into crane wintering habits. The live stream is offered in late October, when cranes first start to arrive at Whitewater Draw, through March or early April when the birds leave to migrate to northern nesting grounds. Read more

Wildlife

Walther Arms Issues Safety Recall for Certain PPS M2 Pistols

Re: Important Safety Recall – NOVEMBER 2018 Walther PPS M2 Pistols

Walther Arms, Inc. has recently discovered a potential safety issue with certain PPS M2 pistols shipped before August 1, 2017. Walther is voluntarily initiating a recall to protect the safety of its customers because under certain conditions it is possible that some of these pistols may fire when dropped. The only PPS M2 pistols affected by this recall are those in the following serial number ranges:

AN3020 – AN9999 AR0000 – AR9999

AS0000 – AS9999 AO0000 – AO9999

AT0000 – AT9999 AP0000 – AP9999

AU0000 – AU7502 AQ0000 – AQ9999

If you own a PPS M2 between any of the above serial number ranges, please do not load or fire your Walther PPS M2 pistol and contact us immediately to arrange to have your pistol upgraded free of charge, using the following steps. Read more

Firearms

Introducing the GutDaddy

Field dress a big-game animal faster, safer and more effectively with the new, patented GutDaddy field-dressing kit. Unlike anything else on the market, the GutDaddy is a game changer, solving the common problems hunters encounter when cleaning a game animal in the field.

Thoughtfully designed, this compact, all-in-one kit features everything from well-placed posts to secure the animal’s legs in an ideal gutting position, to rib hooks and a set of knives, all secured in a durable scabbard.

Bowhunters, rifle hunters, Western spot-and-stalk hunters, Midwestern treestand sitters and every hunter in between will appreciate the GutDaddy’s useful design.

Pat Palmer, inventor of the GutDaddy and CEO of Dark Moon Hunting, has a passion for hunting and the outdoors and a desire to share that with others.

Palmer designed the GutDaddy out of a desire to make the old field-dressing process safer, faster and cleaner for himself and others.

“I was tired of trying to cut on an animal that was flopping around and not stable,” Palmer said. “I knew there had to be an easier way, and so I began the process of designing the GutDaddy.”

During creation of the GutDaddy, Palmer focused on making a strong and durable all-in-one case that encompassed everything a hunter would need to get the job done.

The GutDaddy Case cradles the animal securely in place, the uprights with leg restraints secure the front legs and the one-of-a-kind rib spreaders allow easy access to the animal’s chest cavity. The GutDaddy knife collection includes a high-quality, stainless-steel gutting knife with gut hook, a knife for caping and skinning and a handy folding bone saw, all conveniently stored in a custom heavy nylon scabbard.

“In addition to making the field-dressing process easier, safer and faster, the GutDaddy provides a safe way to teach new hunters how to field dress a large animal,” Palmer said. “It also creates independence for physically challenged hunters. Without a doubt, this tool will assist hunters of all ages, all levels of experience and those with physical challenges.”

Each GutDaddy field dressing case comes with a step-by-step guide for ease of use.

For more info, visit GutDaddy.com.

Hunting

Magnum Research 429 DE Mark XIX Pistol & Accessories

(Pillager, MN) – Magnum Research, Inc, maker of the world renowned Desert Eagle pistol and leader in innovative firearms design and manufacturing, is proud to offer the new 429 DE Mark XIX pistol and accessories.

Magnum Research is offering the 429 DE Mark XIX pistol, along with barrels and ammunition, for a full product lineup in the recently introduced 429 DE cartridge. The 429 DE pistol has a stainless steel slide, a stainless steel frame with Picatinny bottom rail, and a 6″ stainless steel barrel with integral muzzle brake and black appointments. The pistol ships with a .50AE 7-round magazine and has an MSRP of $2,143. The 429 DE pistol (DE429SRMB) is now shipping and available for order.

The 429 DE Mark XIX spare barrels with Picatinny style accessory rails are available in a variety of finishes. The barrels are 6″ and are compatible with any MK19 USA or Israel Desert Eagle Pistol with a wide .830” rail on top of the barrel and uses a 50AE magazine and bolt. Barrels will be available in the following options: carbon steel with Black finish, MSRP $425 (BAR4296); carbon steel with Burnt Bronze Cerakote™, MSRP $482 (BAR4296BB); carbon steel with Brushed Chrome finish, MSRP $529 (BAR4296BC); carbon steel with Polished Chrome finish, MSRP $529 (BAR4296PC); stainless steel with integral muzzle brake, MSRP $482 (BAR4296SRMB).

To round out the 429 DE product lineup, Magnum Research is offering 429 DE ammunition designed to enhance the famous and powerful Desert Eagle platform. The 429 DE rounds are available in boxes of twenty and can be purchased in the following options: 240 grain soft point (DEP429DE240JSP) MSRP of $42, and 210 grain hollow point (DEP429DE210JHP) MSRP of $42. Magnum Research, Inc is the sole supplier of the 429 DE ammunition at this time. Read more

Firearms

Springfield Armory RO Elite 10mm

GENESEO, ILL. – The Springfield Armory RO® Elite series ups the ante in power with the introduction of its newest model in 10mm.

New for Fall 2018, the RO Elite features premium upgrades in the popular 10mm caliber for shooters interested in competition, hunting or personal defense. It features a 5-inch forged match grade stainless steel barrel with a fully supported chamber and a forged steel frame and slide that are precision-fit for fluid-smooth function. Coated in Black-T®, this highly corrosion resistant self-lubricating treatment is built to withstand the most punishing conditions, and is the same treatment specified on Springfield Armory 1911s built for the FBI’s SWAT and Hostage Rescue Teams. Equipped with an 18.5 lb. recoil spring, the RO Elite 10mm is well-balanced and soft shooting, taming the power of the hottest 10mm loads. A Picatinny rail allows operators to attach accessories, and slanted serrations on the front and the rear of the slide encourage easy manipulation of the slide.

The forged slide and frame, the heart and soul of Springfield Armory 1911s, sets this gun apart from competitors’ cast models on the market by surpassing them in both strength and durability. Early attempts in the firearms industry to make a 10mm pistol fell short due to these firearms inability to endure the abuse from the pressure of this cartridge. Springfield Armory engineers specifically designed the RO Elite 10mm to offer superior performance in the face of repeated recoil and have built an incredibly strong 1911 that will last lifetimes. Read more

Firearms

Ruger Collector’s Series 10/22

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is proud to introduce the Third Edition of the Ruger® Collector’s Series – the Man’s Best Friend 10/22®. Accompanied by unique collector’s memorabilia, this Third Edition of the Collector’s Series is a great way to start a 10/22 collection, add to an existing collection, or simply enjoy the experience of shooting a new model of the 10/22.

This collectible rifle features an exclusive Collector’s Series bolt marking and comes packaged with a Ruger Collector’s Series decal on the box. Also included are a Third Edition Ruger Collector’s Series “Man’s Best Friend” metal street sign, a “Man’s Best Friend” dog tag and a $25 ShopRuger.com gift certificate.

This distinctive 10/22 is equipped with Ruger’s Modular Stock System, and ships with a low comb, standard length of pull module installed on an attractive OD green synthetic stock. The rifle also features a protected, non-glare blade front sight, ghost ring adjustable rear aperture sight, and Picatinny rail, while retaining popular 10/22 features like the push-button, cross-bolt manual safety and cold hammer-forged barrel. Read more

Firearms

Daniel Defense Rolls Out Black Friday Pricing

BLACK CREEK, Ga. – Daniel Defense, manufacturer of the world’s finest firearms and accessories, is having a Black Friday sale on all DD WAVE suppressors now through November 25th. The holiday pricing will offer a 40% discount on the DD WAVE quick-detach (QD) suppressor and 35% off the direct thread (DT) version. With a total savings of over $450 on the QD and $340 in savings on the DT, customers looking for a reliable yet versatile suppressor will not want to miss out on this opportunity. Those wishing to take advantage of this great offer can stop by their local Daniel Defense Dealer or visit Daniel Defense’s Dealer Locator to find a dealer near them. For customers looking to shop online,SilencerShop.com will also be offering Daniel Defense Black Friday pricing. Read more

Firearms

Michigan DNR encourages Alcona County hunters to get deer checked for bovine TB

In October, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced that a large beef herd in Alcona County is infected with bovine tuberculosis, the 18th herd infection in this county since cattle testing began in the late 1990s.

“We also observed an increase in the apparent prevalence of the disease in free-ranging deer last year,” Emily Sewell, Department of Natural Resources wildlife health specialist for the northern Lower Peninsula, said. This increase occurred in both Deer Management Unit 452, the core area for the disease, and in the surrounding Deer Management Unit 487. Read more

Hunting

SIG SAUER P938 and P238 Micro-Compact Legion Series Pistols

SIG SAUER Expands Legion Series Pistols with P938 and P238 Micro-Compact

Newington, N.H. – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the expansion of the Legion Series of firearms with the introduction of the P938 and P238 micro-compact pistols. Legion is an exclusive product line developed by SIG SAUER based on input from elite shooting professionals, and designed to exceed the expectations of the serious shooter.

“The introduction of these two micro-compact pistols to the Legion Series was driven by our Legion members whom have been asking us to expand this product line,” began Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “With the addition of the Legion series P938 and P238 pistols, not only have we have expanded our Legion series of pistols, we have also introduced an entirely new category of pistols to Legion with the micro-compact.”

The Legion Series P238 and P938 micro-compact pistols are both 9mm, hammer-fired pistols, equipped with X-RAY3 Day/Night Sights. These pistols are all-metal with a Legion-gray coated slide and frame, a precision machined aluminum trigger, custom high-checkered black G10 grips with a Legion medallion. Like all Legion Series pistols the P238 and P938 feature a reduced and contoured elite beavertail, which allows for a higher grip, but a reduced profile, thus eliminating printing. The Legion Series P238 and P938 pistols come standard with three 7-round magazines. Read more

Firearms

Primary Arms Platinum FFP – New Reticle Options

PRIMARY ARMS OPTICS ANNOUNCES

PLATINUM 1-8X24 FIRST FOCAL PLANE SCOPES ARE NOW AVAILABLE

WITH ACSS RAPTOR M2, GRIFFIN MIL, GRIFFIN MOA RETICLES

·Lifetime Warranty

·Fully engineered and manufactured in Japan

·Superior Glass Clarity

·Three new ACSS® Reticles

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Primary Arms Optics announces three new reticle options for the proven Platinum 1-8×24 First Focal Plane Scope. The ACSS Raptor M2 reticle updates and replaces the original ACSS reticle for 5.56 NATO, .308 Winchester, 5.45×39 and 6.5 Grendel rifles. ACSS Griffin MIL and ACSS Griffin MOA are all-in-one wonders able to maximize precision and speed with any caliber.

Primary Arms Platinum Series rifle scopes are constructed with uncompromising craftsmanship, toughness, and optical clarity. Fully designed and manufactured in Japan for durability and reliability, they are constructed with high strength aluminum alloy capable of handling heavy recoil and abuse, with enhanced glass clarity that must be seen in person to be truly appreciated.

Due to the First Focal Plane construction, at 1x magnification the appearance is like a red dot or small ring for unsurpassed speed and a clear field of view. At 8x, the reticle grows to display a chevron aiming point, automatic ranging out to 600 yards, and moving target leads. ACSS Raptor M2 features bullet drop compensation, 5 and 10 mph wind holds out to 800 yards for compatible calibers. ACSS Griffin MIL features a dot grid with 15 MIL vertical and 6 MIL horizontal holdovers. ACSS Griffin MOA features a dot grid with 50 MOA vertical and 20 MOA horizontal holdovers. Available anodized in matte black, the Platinum 1-8X24 First Focal Plane Scopes are priced at $1299.99.

·First Focal Plane

·ACSS Raptor M2 reticle calibrated for 5.56 NATO, .308 Win, 5.45×39, 6.5 Grendel calibers

·ACSS Griffin Mil and ACSS Griffin MOA reticles work with any caliber

·Partial illumination in red, visible in bright sunlight

·Fast focus eyepiece

·Exit pupil: 11.7 mm to 3 mm

·Eye relief: 4 in. to 3.8 in.

·Field of view at 100 yards: 105.8 ft. to 13.3 ft.

·Black anodized finish

·Click value: 0.1 MIL (Raptor M2, Griffin MIL), 0.25 MOA (Griffin MOA)

·Waterproof

·Fog resistant

·34mm tube

·Flip caps included

·Lifetime warranty

Contact: Susan Dundas

(713)344-9600 x1127; sdundas@primaryarms.com

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