AGFD Considers Potential Impacts of Appellate Court Ruling on Mexican Gray Wolf

 

PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department is assessing potential impacts to Arizona’s endangered and threatened wildlife recovery program, following a 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that lifts a preliminary injunction on releasing Mexican wolves in New Mexico.

The court decision issued Tuesday held that the State of New Mexico had not met the legal standard for a preliminary injunction because it did not demonstrate that releasing Mexican wolves without state permits will cause irreparable injury to the state. The ruling reverses a U.S. District Court decision last summer that prohibited the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from importing or releasing any Mexican wolves in New Mexico without first obtaining permits from the New Mexico Game and Fish Department.

“The Arizona Game and Fish Commission and Department are evaluating the potential ramifications of the Appellate Court’s decision for Arizona’s wolf recovery program,” said Jim deVos, AZGFD assistant director for Wildlife Management. “Our agency remains committed to working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and our other partners to ensure Arizona has a voice in providing direction for the program, based on sound science and boots-on-the-ground research.”

The case now returns to U.S. District Court for a decision on whether New Mexico can require the USFWS to obtain state permits before releasing wolves. Read more

Animal Rights, Wildlife

Thompson/Center Arms Celebrates 50th Anniversary


Thompson/Center Arms Launches Sweepstakes to Highlight 50th AnniversarySPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Thompson/Center Arms announced today that 2017 marks fifty years since the creation of the brand and the company is celebrating this achievement with the launch of the “T/C® 50th Anniversary Sweepstakes.” To commemorate its golden year, Thompson/Center Arms will design and manufacture a small batch of an exciting new Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Firearm, one of which will be given away to the winner of the T/C 50th Anniversary Sweepstakes. Read more
Firearms

Garden Prep 2017

disk harrow pulled by 1948 Ford 8n

Keeping the garden site “clean” until we can trust Mother Nature not to turn a cold shoulder to us Mid-Michigan gardeners.  Lots of funs stuff planned this year – some of which is already flourishing indoors.  The list includes watermelon, pumpkin, cantaloupe, jalapeno pepper, onions, garlic and a variety of herbs.

 

Tractor operator, Mike Tepper, seems to be a bit chilly on this late-April afternoon.  But that’s not it:  It’s a dastardly swarm of black flies.  These pests have become particularly annoying as a result of huge doses of rain this spring.  Fortunately, the black flies tend to die off after a month or so.  Then it’s skeeters followed by the attack of the deer flies.

 

It’s headnets, potions, and lotions ’till fall.  Wind can equalize things better than any of that stuff, though.

 

General

Motorkote for Firearms

80 year old barrel protected by Motorkote

I’ve grown quite partial when it comes to lubricating and protecting firearms. I’ve had many oils and concoctions at my disposal but have found nothing better suited than Motorkote – the same product used to protect automobile and truck engines!

The above photo shows the muzzle end of a Marlin model 81 in .22 rimfire caliber circa 1937 protruding from the garage window on duty for small varmints.  A little rain is nothing to fear.

Check the product line out at Motorkote.com

And, in case you’re wondering, nobody’s paying me a thing for any of this.  Regardless, Motorkote’s been in my vintage tractors, autos, trucks, you name it for many years.

Here’s owner, Ed Gibbs, demonstrating the superior lubricating properties of Motorkote:

Firearms

SIG SAUER Introduces the JULIET4 Magnifier

The SIG SAUER® Electro-Optics Division is pleased to introduce the JULIET4 Magnifier as an exceptional add on to an already robust lineup of optics.

The SIG JULIET4 4X Magnifier expands the capabilities of SIG’s ROMEO Red Dot lineup to new lengths. When longer distance target acquisition and magnification is required, the JULIET4 can be called into action. The PowerCam 90° mount system allows for fast transitions from 1X CQB work to 4X medium distance target engagement. The quick-detach mount also has built in recoil lugs that provide a rock-solid base and easy removal when magnification is not a priority. Read more

Optics

Franchi Redesigns Affinity Line

Known for delivering fine craftsmanship and durability to passionate American hunters and shooters, Franchi’s popular Affinity line has been reborn to deliver even more shooter-friendly features. The result of these enhancements is a line of shotguns that are as accessible as they are versatile, allowing more sportsmen and women the opportunity to experience the quality and performance of a feature-rich, Italian-made shotgun.

The redesigned Franchi Affinity line of Inertia-Driven semi-auto shotguns includes the Affinity 3, available in both 12 and 20 gauge and chambered for 2-3/4 and 3-inch shells, as well as the Affinity 3.5, a 12-gauge shotgun chambered for shells up to 3-1/2 inches in length. Like all Franchi shotguns, both the new Affinity 3 and Affinity 3.5 come with a best-in-class 7-year warranty. Read more

Firearms

Ruger Introduces 10/22 Takedown Integrally Suppressed Barrel

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) proudly introduces the Silent-SR® ISB for the 10/22 Takedown® platform. The ISB, or Integrally Suppressed Barrel, is an exciting addition to the Ruger® Silent-SR family that delivers quiet and accurate performance in a compact and truly user-serviceable package.

Known for its unrelenting reliability, durability and accuracy, the 10/22 Takedown rifle is the ideal platform for an integral suppressor. The Silent-SR ISB quickly and easily assembles to any Ruger 10/22 Takedown or 22 Charger™ Takedown, and features an induction-hardened breech with cold hammer-forged barrel that provide easy takedown and accurate return-to-zero – the same elements that have made the 10/22 Takedown an instant classic worthy of its heritage. Read more

Firearms

Remington Model 870 Tac-14

Huntsville, AL – Remington Arms Company, LLC, (“Remington”) announced today America’s most trusted shotgun and best-selling shotgun of all time, the Model 870, is now available in a Non NFA 14-inch barrel configuration – the Model 870 Tac-14.

New for 2017, the Remington Model 870 Tac-14 features a Shockwave Raptor pistol grip, Magpul M-Lok fore-end, 14-inch cylinder bore barrel with bead sight, receiver milled from solid steel, black oxide finish, and 26.2-inch overall length.

The 870 Tac-14 was designed and manufactured by Remington as a “firearm” and is not governed by the National Firearms Act (NFA). No ATF NFA registration or tax stamp is required, but state and local laws may apply. Read more

Firearms

Springfield Armory Introduces New XD-E Pistol

Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce its all-new patent-pending hammer-fired, single-stack, 9mm compact pistol, the XDE.

The principle behind the new XDE –– the best elements of Springfield Armory’s world-renowned XD Series, condensed into a pistol that’s intuitive, comfortable and accurate.

The XDE sculpts unmatched Point-And-Shoot® ergonomics into a sleek frame just an inch wide, for hand and holster fit that is extremely conducive to everyday carry. The patent-pending hammer design grants the XDE a Low-Effort-Slide (L.E.S.) that requires 27% less racking effort when compared to leading semi-automatic pistols. Thus, resulting in fewer slipped pulls, sore fingers and missed shots. The exposed hammer clearly shows gun mode, and the single/double action trigger offers options for shooting style. The XDE packs 8 + 1 rounds of 9mm. With the Magazine X-Tension™ the capacity increases to 9 +1. Even the flat-base concealment magazine offers an extended base plate that allows a full grip. Three magazine configurations let you personalize capacity, comfort, and concealability. Read more

Firearms

ZEISS Conquest V6 Riflescope


The Long-Range Hunting and Shooting Specialist

NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA. – Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, the world’s leading manufacturer in high performance sports optics, is pleased to announce the new Conquest V6 riflescope line. Designed for today’s demanding hunters and sport shooters, the Conquest V6 features a superior 6x variable magnification range, new ballistic lockable turrets and new ballistic reticles ZBR & ZMOA in a compact SuperZoom™ 30mm riflescope.

The new Conquest V6 utilizes FL lens and T* lens coatings to achieve an unsurpassed in its class light transmission of 92 percent, ensuring optimum image brightness and target resolution, even in low-light conditions. LotuTec® water-repellant lens coating keeps the exterior lenses clean and clear at all times. Quite simply, the Conquest V6 with its 6x SuperZoom™ allows for extreme flexibility and sets a new standard for features and performance in its price category. Read more

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