MI DNR offers introductory upland game bird hunting clinic


The pro-staff at the Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Skills Academy will team up with the National Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasants Forever and Tails-a-Waggin’ guide service for the academy’s first-ever upland game bird hunting clinic Saturday, Dec. 17.This class will take place at Tails-a-Waggin’ Acres game bird preserve in Marion, Michigan. DNR Outdoor Skills Academy instructors will offer an “A to Z” introduction on how to hunt upland birds such as pheasants. Following the instructional portion of the class, the National Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasants Forever and Tails-a-Waggin’ will provide guided pheasant hunts. Read more
Hunting

HSS Instructional Video Shows How To Properly Hang A Ladder Stand


Danville, AL – Hanging a ladder stand sounds pretty simple. But doing it properly by keeping safety first and foremost isn’t always the way it is done. That’s why Hunter Safety System, the company dedicated to saving hunters’ lives, has launched a new instructional video specifically on this topic on the popular video-sharing website, YouTube.This new 7-minute, 30-second video addresses every detail of hanging a ladder stand and how to be safe the entire time. Staying connected 100-percent of the time is of paramount importance. You can’t fall but so far if you are connected at all times. In fact, during the course of the video, the HSS staff demonstrates various obstacles that could occur while setting up the stand that leads people to unconnect themselves. The video shows the safe and proper way to address these obstacles should you encounter them.

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Hunting

Bushmaster Introduces the Minimalist

Huntsville, AL – Bushmaster Firearms International (“BFI”) is proud to announce today, its latest modern sporting rifle offering – the Minimalist-SD. The Minimalist provides exceptional accuracy, reliability and performance in a rifle that is highly featured, lightweight and economical.
The Bushmaster Minimalist-SD is available chambered in 5.56mm NATO (91056) and 300 AAC Blackout (90924). Both chamberings are offered with a MSRP of $1,169.
Bushmaster Minimalist-SD Feature and Benefits: Read more

Firearms

Registration now open for Elk University


Elk University logoMichigan educators with students in grades 9 through 12 can register for a free elk education program designed to fit into a busy school semester while still meeting educational standards.”Elk University officially started in 2015, so we are now in our second school year,” said Department of Natural Resources wildlife outreach technician Katie Keen. “We’ve had about 40 schools enrolled this fall, totaling about 2,600 students from the Upper Peninsula to southeast Michigan, and we hope to continue to reach additional schools this spring.”

Three lessons are provided in YouTube format, with an activity provided for each lesson. Total classroom time required to complete Elk University is approximately three hours. Lessons cover Michigan history, forest management, elk biology, wildlife disease and social considerations for wildlife management. Students also will learn how the DNR manages and maintains a healthy elk herd for current and future generations.

To enroll in the spring semester, the DNR asks educators to register online before Jan. 30, 2017. Read more

Wildlife

Springfield Armory and Action Target Giveaway Offers SAINT™ AR-15 Rifle and Popper Targets

GENESEO, IL, December 2, 2016 – Springfield Armory® and Action Target are pleased to announce a new giveaway offering a lucky winner a ready-to-go combination of a brand new SAINT™ AR-15 rifle and five Action Target PT Pepper Popper Targets. Contestants can enter the giveaway by visiting the Action Target Facebook page at www.facebook.com/actiontarget. Read more

Firearms

California Appellate Court Reverses Dismissal of ‘Microstamping’ Lawsuit

NEWTOWN, Conn. – A California Appellate Court has reversed the Fresno Superior Court’s dismissal of the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) lawsuit seeking an injunction to block enforcement of the state’s ammunition microstamping law and remanded the case back to the lower court to hear arguments.

“We are pleased by today’s ruling because it means we will now be able to prove in court that this ill-considered law must be enjoined because it is literally impossible to comply with its requirements, and the law never requires the impossible. We have long maintained that this nascent, unproven and unreliable technology should not have been mandated. When we ultimately prevail in this case, law-abiding consumers in California will once again be able to purchase new models of pistols this law currently prevents our industry members from selling in the state,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel.

Ammunition, Firearms, Gun Control

Chainsaw Safety Course Offered Free

On Saturday, January 7th, MUCC will be hosting Chuck Oslund to teach a Chainsaw Safety Course at our office in Lansing, MI. This course is free and will cover topics on why each saw operator must have a safety system, the elements of a good safety system, mental aspects of safety, safer chainsaw handling techniques, and the state-of-the-art safest way to fall a large diameter tree.

This year, we will also be offering an optional hands-on training on Sunday, January 8th. This will include tree-felling demonstrations by experienced sawyers and the option to practice bucking techniques as well as felling cuts on stumps. This portion will be hosted at a location in the Rose Lake State Game Area- time TBA, please RSVP here for updates on the event details. Read more

General

Lockdown Vault Releases LED Vault Lights


Owning a firearm comes with responsibility. It is very important to securely store your firearms, but we believe it’s also important to be able to easily access your firearms if the need may arise. The new Lockdown® LED Vault Lights allow you to maintain secure storage while providing adequate light to easily retrieve your firearm and other stored items when needed.

Lockdown® Cordless 75 LED Vault Light
The Cordless 75 LED Vault Light attaches easily to the inside of any vault with the included ultra-strong magnet or screw attachment. This handy cordless light is built to last and will illuminate the dark corners and shelves of any safe. Read more

Firearms

Stevens Adds Four Enhanced Over-Under Shotguns to its 555 Line


SUFFIELD, Connecticut –– Savage Arms is pleased to announce its extension of 555 over-under shotgun product line by adding four upgraded and laser engraved models priced less than $865. Shipments of these firearms are currently being delivered to dealers.Stevens has dovetailed performance and value in its new 555 over-under shotgun. Its light aluminum receiver is scaled to gauge and incorporates a steel insert that reinforces the breech, minimizing weight and maximizing strength. The fast-handling 555 Enhanced features upgrades that include Imperial walnut stock and forearm, auto shell ejector and laser-engraved Filigree ornament receiver.

Standard features include a manual safety, and a single, selective mechanical trigger, and more—at a price that’s unmatched among comparable over-under shotguns. Five interchangeable choke tubes allow the 555 to meet any shooting need. Read more

Firearms

Stevens Adds Three Compact Over-Under Shotguns


SUFFIELD, Connecticut –– Stevens by Savage Arms is pleased to announce its extension of 555 over-under shotgun product line by adding three compact models priced less than $695. Shipments of these firearms are currently being delivered to dealers.Stevens has made its 555 over-under line even more versatile with the new 555 Compact. The stylish shotgun has a mid-length forearm and a compact, 13.25-inch length-of-pull, making it perfect for smaller-framed shooters. Like the original 555, it features a light aluminum receiver that’s scaled to gauge. A steel insert reinforces the breech, minimizing weight and maximizing strength.

The 555 Compact sports a Turkish walnut stock and forearm, shell extractors, a manual safety, and a single, selective mechanical trigger—all at a superb price. Five interchangeable choke tubes allow the fast-handling gun to meet any shooting need. Read more

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