“Do Not Eat” Advisory from the Michigan Departments of Health

MUCC has been in contact with the executive office of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and will continue to share information as it becomes available. We will be hosting an upcoming Conservation Policy Meeting on December 8, 2018 at the Chelsea Rod and Gun Club to learn more about PFAS and fish and wildlife. Stay tuned for more information and to RSVP.
“Do Not Eat” Advisory from the Michigan Departments of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Natural Resources (DNR): Deer in Oscoda Township (Iosco County)
In recent years, experts have become increasingly concerned by the potential effects of high concentrations of PFAS on human health. Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), such as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), are part of a group of chemicals used globally during the past century in manufacturing, firefighting and thousands of common household and other consumer products.
As part of Michigan’s efforts to identify PFAS in Michigan, deer were tested from areas known to have PFAS contamination in lakes or rivers. Today, MDHHS and DNR issued a ‘Do Not Eat’ advisory for deer taken within five miles of Clark’s Marsh in Oscoda Township, Iosco County. The advisory is due to high levels of PFAS chemicals found in deer taken within five miles of the Marsh.
A map of the advisory area and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the State of Michigan’s PFAS response website.
DNR and MDHHS developed this investigation in response to questions from hunters concerned about harvesting deer in contaminated areas. This is the first study of its kind and very little scientific information exists on whitetail deer and PFAS chemicals.
MDHHS and DNR advise hunters to dispose of any deer in their freezer that may have come from this area into a landfill and do not eat it.
If you have health related questions, contact MDHHS at 1-800-648-6942. Hunters can contact the MDNR at 517-284-6057 or DNR-CustomerService@michigan.gov for information about deer tags that were used in this region.

Do Not Eat Advisory Map

Hunting

Michigan: deer tests positive for CWD in Dickinson County

GW:  It had to happen eventually considering the close proximity to CWD laden Wisconsin.  Now the restrictions will be implemented in the U.P.  Say goodbye to baiting.

A 4-year-old doe killed on a deer damage shooting permit in Dickinson County’s Waucedah Township has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, marking the first confirmation of the incurable deer disease within Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

The finding was verified by Michigan State University’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in East Lansing and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa.

The deer was shot on an agricultural farm about 4 miles from the Michigan-Wisconsin border.

“We remain committed to maintaining healthy Michigan wildlife for the residents of, and visitors to, this great state, now and into the future,” said Michigan Department of Natural Resources Director Keith Creagh. “Fortunately, over the past few years, with the help of hunters, the U.P. CWD Task Force, DNR staffers and others, we are far better prepared to respond to threats posed by chronic wasting disease in the U.P.” Read more

Wildlife

Grand Canyon 2019 Raft Trips Sold Out, 2020 Booking Soon

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 17, 2018 – Western River Expeditions is taking reservations as of Nov. 15, 2018, for river rafting adventures in 2020 on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.

For those chomping at the bit to get on a raft in 2019, the company advises that its Grand Canyon programs are already sold out; however Western River can take bookings now for comparable river rafting trips for the 2019 season on whitewater rivers through Cataract Canyon (Colorado River) and Desolation Canyon (Green River). Read more

General

HK VP9-B Announced

Columbus, Georgia — Introducing the newest option on the most ergonomic striker fired handgun available, the VP9-B in 9mm. Retail priced at $719, the VP9-B offers a new US-style reversible push button and utilizes the same magazines as the other VP9 Series. The new push-button style mag release option from HK means the VP doesn’t just fit your hand, it fits your shooting style as well.

In any firearm, especially a handgun, the many “touchpoints ”between the shooter and the firearm are critical to consistent, repeatable, performance. Now, no matter how you are built or how you shoot, the VP series just fits.

• Depending on your shooting style, you can choose between a European-style ambidextrous paddle mag release or the new US-style reversible button. This determination must be made at time of purchase, as the two models are not convertible.

• The most ergonomic, adaptable grip frame available allows you to interchange both backstraps and grip panels in 27 unique configurations to fit your hand.

• The VP trigger is a real upgrade over the industry standard of many years. It has a short, light take-up with a solid, clean break; followed by a short, positive reset.

VP9-B models are made in HK’s Oberndorf factory in southwest Germany using all of the company’s advanced barrel manufacturing technologies and high level production of their machined steel slides, polymer frames, and all internal components. HK VP pistols are competitively priced and covered by Heckler & Koch’s lifetime warranty. Read more

Firearms

Hornady Plans Open House for New Facility

(Grand Island, Nebr.) — Hornady, a fixture of the Grand Island, Nebraska business community for nearly 70 years, will open a new chapter in its history with a public open house for its new Hornady “West” facility on Friday, Oct. 26.

The open house will be from noon to 3 p.m. at 8350 W. Old Potash Highway, six miles west of the company’s main Grand Island facility. Read more

Ammunition

The aging process: How and why deer are aged at DNR check stations

Whether for fun or to better judge preferable animals to target, many hunters have an interest in the ability to age white-tailed deer, whether on the hoof or in hand.

Attempting to determine the age of a deer while it is in the field is a matter of observing a range of physical characteristics based on various age classes. There are numerous resources available online and elsewhere to help hunters learn how to become proficient at doing this.

Each fall, as successful hunters bring their deer in to be registered at Michigan Department of Natural Resources check stations across the state, many of these men and women watch carefully as DNR wildlife technicians and biologists age deer based on characteristics of the animal’s teeth.

The DNR uses the age of harvested animals — not exclusively deer — to model species age structure with the intent to better manage wildlife.

A student check station worker prepares to remove a black bear tooth for aging. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Old Town 25-foot Camp Canoe Relaunched

SOLOMONS, MD – The vintage 25-foot Old Town Camp Canoe was relaunched on Tuesday at the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) after spending many years in storage. Patuxent Small Craft Guild (PSCG) volunteers have been restoring this beauty for the past eight months.

Built in Maine in 1960, this classic canvas canoe was used for years at YMCA summer camps in Calvert County. The canoe first hit the water at Camp Druid Hill on the Patuxent River near Huntingtown, Maryland. Camp Druid Hill was a residential summer camp for African American youths from Baltimore and is now King’s Landing Park. These large canoes, sometimes referred to as war canoes, were very popular at summer camps and were used to teach water safety and the importance of teamwork to children. The 25-foot model seats an experienced paddler in the bow and stern and a crew of up to 12 campers.

When the camp closed, the wooden boat was retired. In the late 1970’s, Augie Selckmann, Calvert County resident and avid canoe paddler, picked up the canoe at an auction for a mere $25. He covered it with fiberglass and it was later sold to George Surgent, the museum’s Boatwright. The PSCG volunteers have replaced several broken ribs and split planks, made new decks and inner and outer stems, stripped the fiberglass and re-canvased the boat. Read more

General

Annual International Sniper Competition

Christiania, TN: Sniper teams from across the globe will travel to Fort Benning, Georgia to compete in the Annual International Sniper Competition. Barrett is honored to be part of the competition that will identify the best sniper team from a wide range of agencies and organizations that includes the U.S. Military, International Militaries, and Local, State and Federal Law Enforcement. The 2018 International Sniper Competition takes place October 13-20. Read more

Firearms

Remington Custom Shop Now Offering Custom 700’s in Hornady’s New 300 PRC

Sturgis, SD – The custom shop is now offering the Model 700 Custom North American and the Model 700 Custom Sendero chambered in 300 PRC.

Custom Shop Features:

  • All custom builds feature a premium button rifled and hand lapped barrel
  • All rifles built on traditional stocks feature a full-length hand laid epoxy bedding
  • Guaranteed 1” MOA with premium ammo

Custom Build Options:

  • Stocks: Manners, McMillan, HS Precision or chassis of choice
  • Barreled actions: Chromoly or Stainless Steel

Additional Options:

  • Fluting (barrel and/or bolt)
  • Threaded barrel
  • Muzzle brake
  • Side bolt release
  • Custom cerakote
  • Detachable magazine system
  • Oversized bolt knobs

700 Custom North American available starting at $1995

700 Custom Sendera available starting at $2495 Read more

Firearms

Hanging Judge Gambrel

For those who process their own game, Ranew’s Outdoors Hanging Judge Gambrel allows a secure way to hang, weigh, skin and quarter large game at a convenient height that won’t hurt your back. Ranew’s Outdoor Hanging Judge Gambrel keeps the carcass suspended off the ground to ensure the meat stays clean. That’s only part of the convenience and utility of this unique device.

The heavy duty electronic scale and gambrel combo allows the hunter to measure live weight and dressed weight and continue skinning or processing the animal without worry of damaging the scale. This removes the hassle of raising and lowering the animal to remove the scale between steps. Definitely a time and back saver!

Even if you don’t process your own deer, Ranew’s Outdoors Gambrel and Scale offers an easy means for taking digitally accurate live and dressed weights. In the short term it helps you assess the general condition of your herd. Over the long term you can better judge how habitat management programs like food plots may influence deer weights.

Ranew’s Outdoor Equipment offers the ideal equipment to make your food plot planting easier and more effective. Ranew’s is ready to serve all your hunting and agriculture needs across the USA and abroad. Today, Ranew’s headquarters stands on the original two acre tract acquired for the move to Milner. In addition, the surrounding 30+ acres were acquired over the years and are now the home of three manufacturing divisions, a warehouse, 60+ dedicated employees and a customer base which includes local, state, national and international companies.

Hunting
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