Michigan: DNR auction of surplus public land starts Dec. 11

Eighty-one individual land parcels in Michigan – ranging in size from less than an acre to 160 acres – will be available for sale by sealed-bid auction starting Tuesday, Dec. 11. The auction is part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ overall strategy to efficiently manage public lands while maximizing outdoor recreation opportunities. Bids will be accepted through Jan. 9, 2019.

These surplus public land parcels are located in counties mainly in central/northern Lower Michigan and in the Upper Peninsula. Counties include Alpena, Antrim, Clare, Crawford, Emmet, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Lake, Livingston, Marquette, Menominee, Midland, Newaygo, Oakland, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Roscommon and Schoolcraft.

The lands identified for sale are isolated from other DNR-managed land, are difficult to manage and provide limited public recreation benefit. Several of the parcels are forested and have riverside or lake frontage and are better suited for private ownership. In addition, several large-acreage parcels are being offered in Alpena, Antrim, Clare, Houghton, Marquette, Menominee, Midland and Ogemaw counties. Read more

Wildlife

Safari Club International Announces an Opportunity to Hunt Leopard with Weatherby Award Winner Craig Boddington in Namibia

Safari Club International, Jamy Traut Hunting Safaris and Craig Boddington have teamed-up to offer an unequaled leopard hunting opportunity.

Slated to be sold at the dinner auction on Saturday night at the upcoming Safari Club International Convention in Reno, Nevada, Jan. 9-12, 2019, this spectacular safari is certain to be one of the most competitive auction items at the event.

The safari will take place in Namibia, either on the Waterberg Plateau or in Kaokoland, with the exact location to be determined by the results of extensive scouting. Both hunting areas have elegant safari camps, a professional chef and a full staff that will attend to every need. Read more

Hunting

German Precision Optics (GPO) launches FLAGMASTER™ 1800Golf Laser Rangefinder

RICHMOND, Va. — GPO USA proudly introduces its entrance into the laser rangefinder market with the new FLAGMASTER™ 1800 Golf Laser Rangefinder. This new six-power rangefinder allows the golfer to capture the targeted distance out to 1,800 yards, and it offers an array of high-tech features that give golfers confidence to hit the most challenging shot.

The new FLAGMASTER™ 1800 features advanced optics and the latest rangefinding technology. In addition to its proprietary GPObright™ high-transmission lens coatings, this rangefinder is equipped with a fast-focus ocular that helps you quickly zero in on the object you want to range. Find the flag in the viewfinder, and press the range button. When the flag distance is confirmed, the rangefinder will vibrate (short vibrating bursts for sensory notification), a circle will appear around the flag icon visible in the display and the distance will be displayed.

The GPO FLAGMASTER™ 1800 is equipped with two different flag-finding technologies to assure a flaglock distance can be acquired. This unique system will first look for the reflective prism located at the top of the golf course flag pin. If that is not available, the FLAGMASTER™ 1800 will convert to a close-target distance function. This dual system assures a flaglock distance every time. LOS (line-of-sight) and SLOPE modes are also integrated into the FLAGMASTER™ 1800. The LOS mode will measure the exact distance to your target. The SLOPE mode provides both the angle of the target and the adjusted distance to the target. SLOPE mode is designed to help you adjust your swing for angle compensation. The slope function of this new rangefinder also features red flashing LED lights when this mode is turned on, notifying course judges that the device is in a nonregulation mode. Read more

Optics

Auto-Ordnance “Bonnie and Clyde” Thompson

(Greeley, PA) – Thompson Auto-Ordnance, maker of the famous “Tommy Gun” and other classic firearms throughout history, is excited to introduce the “Bonnie and Clyde” Thompson.

The Roaring Twenties created fame and notoriety for a new breed of outlaw. These “motorized bandits” roamed open roads, committing crimes and engaging in battles with lawmen devoted to their capture. Perhaps the most famous among them were the outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. These two criminals committed a long string of murders and robberies, ultimately leading to their demise in a fiery ambush by law enforcement officers. Despite their evil ways, both bandits became symbols of the time period and earned a role in American popular culture including multiple film portrayals.

Auto-Ordnance continues the legend with this custom finished and engraved “Bonnie and Clyde” Thompson. Each of these Tommy Guns are engraved with reminders of the outlaw duo’s escapades, including photos, a wanted poster, and news headline. The stock features text from Bonnie’s famous poem, “The Trail’s End”, foreseeing their crimes would not pay. The grip is engraved with the badge of the Texas Rangers, in commemoration of the legendary Frank Hamer’s leadership stopping the outlaws. The finish is a Cerakote “rusted” look. Underneath is an all steel, 18” barreled, 1927 pattern Thompson, chambered in powerful .45 ACP. The stock, forearm, and grip are Walnut. Read more

Firearms

Enjoy a historic summer as a Tawas Point Lighthouse keeper

Winter may have just begun, but it’s the perfect time to start making summer travel plans. Looking for uncommon travel experiences? How about a two-week stay at the historic Tawas Point Lighthouse, located in Tawas Point State Park off Tawas Bay in Lake Huron?

Starting today, the Tawas Point Lighthouse Keeper Program will accept applications for volunteer keepers for May 1 through Oct. 29. Those selected – the program gets more than 100 applications a year – will get to live in the restored keeper’s quarters. Each participant pays a $75 per-person fee and provides roughly 35 hours of service each week in and around the historic lighthouse that attracts visitors from all over the world.

“The Tawas area is known as Michigan’s Cape Cod,” said Hillary Pine, Tawas Point Lighthouse historian. “It’s a lovely area favored by bird-watchers, sailors, history enthusiasts and others. We make sure our volunteer lighthouse keepers have plenty of time to enjoy Lake Huron, Tawas Bay and other recreational
opportunities.” Read more

General

Michigan: nearly $90,000 in grants awarded for urban and community forestry projects

Eleven urban forestry projects in seven Michigan counties will share $89,590 in community forestry funding administered by the DNR.

The grants range from $250 for an Arbor Day celebration in Wayne County’s Sumpter Township to $20,000 each for tree inventories in Coldwater and Rochester Hills.

The competitive grant program – a cooperative effort between the DNR and the U.S. Forest Service – funds projects that help create and sustain local urban forestry programs. This year’s grants will help facilitate better community forestry management through tree inventories and management planning activities. Other projects focus on Arbor Day celebrations and education and training projects. Read more

Wildlife

From the battle front to the home front: Introducing the FN SCAR® 20S.

The all-new FN SCAR® 20S is the latest addition to the battle-proven FN SCAR line-up and the first new SCAR introduction since 2010. This new rifle joins the ranks of the FN SCAR family as the commercial version of the FN MK 20 SSR, or sniper support rifle, currently fielded within USSOCOM. This rifle offers precision rifle performance and a Special Operations pedigree that’s hard to beat!

The 7.62 NATO-chambered rifle features a 20-inch, 1:12 twist, heavy profile barrel and barrel extension that achieve sub-MOA accuracy with match-grade ammunition consistently. The extended monolithic aluminum receiver allows users to add a high-powered optic, and mount bipods further forward providing much needed rigidity when shooting to distance.

Additionally, the custom-designed MK20 SSR buttstock adjusts to length of pull and comb height to customize the fit to each shooter while in the prone firing position, and the factory-installed, double-stage Geissele Super SCAR trigger achieves a 3.5-4.5-pound trigger pull. Read more

Firearms

Federal Ammunition Announces New Loads in 450 Bushmaster

GW: Welcome to the party, Federal!
ANOKA, Minnesota – – Federal is proud to announce new loads for hunting chambered in the popular 450 Bushmaster straight-wall cartridge. Shipments of Power-Shok ammunition are being delivered to dealers now. Fusion and Non-Typical will soon follow.

Legal in more “slug-only” areas and offering enhanced range, accuracy and power over other straight-walled rifle cartridges and sabots, the 450 Bushmaster is becoming a new favorite of deer, hog and bear hunters. Now the hot cartridge is available in three of the best loads for hunters—Federal Fusion (bonded), Power-Shok and Non-Typical. All get the most from the round thanks to consistent, accurate bullet designs that expand reliably.

Features & Benefits

  • Superior range and accuracy over other straight-wall rifle cartridges and sabot slugs
  • Legal for hunting in many areas where other centerfire rifle cartridges are prohibited
  • Fusion bonded bullets offers best-in-class expansion
  • Non-Typical is specifically built for deer hunters
  • Power-Shok provides versatile, reliable performance on a wide range of medium game

Part No. Description MSRP

F450BMFS1 450 Bushmaster 300 grain Fusion soft point, 20-count $37.95

450BMDT1 450 Bushmaster 300 grain Non-Typical soft point, 20-count $33.95

450BMB 450 Bushmaster 300 grain Power-Shok soft point, 20-count $33.95 Read more

Ammunition

ZEISS’s Dream Bigger Holiday Promotion

Thornwood, NY –

Just in time for the Holidays, ZEISS offers real cash savings on all 2018 riflescope models. Now through December 31, 2018 all ZEISS V4, V6 and V8 riflescopes are offered with an instant savings of up to $300.00 for in-store or online shoppers. No forms to complete, and no wait time. Just a smart, quick, and easy way to save some cash on some of the best riflescopes for hunters and shooters.

Save $100 when you purchase any model from the new and very popular Conquest V4 line-up. Save $200.00 when you purchase an ultra-elite and lightweight Conquest V6 model with SCHOTT Fluoride glass throughout. And save $300.00 when you purchase a Victory V8 riflescope with SCHOTT Fluoride High Transmission optics throughout the complete optical system. Each of these riflescope models are available through participating ZEISS Authorized Dealers and ZEISS’s online- shop at www.sportsoptics-shop.zeiss.com. Read more

Optics

Barrett to Supply MRADs in 300 PRC to US DoD

Murfreesboro, TN: Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc., the leader in long range, has been awarded a contract from the US Department of Defense to provide an undisclosed number of MRAD rifle systems chambered in a new caliber – 300 PRC. The MRAD’s robust design, user modularity and unfailing accuracy combined with the new cartridge designed by Hornady, offer an unbeatable system for long range effectiveness.
Barrett is also supplying .50 caliber rifles to the U.S. Army…

Murfreesboro, TN: Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc. has been awarded an $8 million contract for the procurement of M107A1, M107, and M82A1M, Caliber .50 Long Range Sniper Rifle systems with scopes, suppressors and spare parts kits.
The work is expected to be completed by Nov. 26, 2023, the United States department of defense said in a statement Tuesday.

The M107A1 model comes with Lightweight aluminum upper receiver with integral 23″ (58.4 cm) 27 MOA M1913 optics rail, 20″ (50.8 cm) or 29″ (73.7 cm) barrel with fully chrome-lined chamber and bore, 10-round steel magazine with cartridge witness indicators, and anti-corrosive coating.

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