The SIG SAUER 1911-XSERIES

While the wait seems like a day short of forever, it’s definitely worth it. SIG SAUER is pleased to announce the introduction of the 1911-XSERIES; the long-awaited pistols that blend the beloved features of the 1911 that made the platform iconic, with the modern necessities the enthusiast desires.

“America has a love affair with the 1911; the platform has a rich history that has withstood the test of time,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “The 1911-XSERIES honors the standard and delivers XSERIES innovation and ingenuity to the platform. The pistols are available in carry and full-size, come optic-ready, have a smooth flat trigger, and are loaded with feature-rich upgrades straight from the factory.”

The SIG SAUER 1911 X-SERIES are stainless steel, 45 ACP hammer-fired pistols with an optics-ready XSERIES slide, X-RAY3 Day/Night sights, a serrated flat trigger, custom engraved and checkered G10 grips, extended slide release and ambidextrous safety levers, and each ships with (2) 8-round steel magazines. The pistols are available in the 1911-XCARRY and 1911-XFULL sizes in either black or coyote tan; both sizes offer the option of a factory installed ROMEO-X red dot optic. The 1911-XFULL is now shipping to dealers, with Carry models expected to start shipping summer 2024.

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Firearms

Trees for Bees: Creating ‘Meadows in the Sky’ for Pollinators

The Michigan Beekeepers Association wants you to plant trees for bees. This group is the oldest continuously operating agricultural organization in the state and one of the oldest beekeeping clubs in the country. Its Trees for Pollinators program helps plant trees for the environment and provide resources for essential pollinators such as honeybees.

“Honeybees are the most important pollinating insects in the world,” said Mike Connor, Michigan Beekeepers Association beekeeper, arborist and founder of the Grand Rapids Bee Club. Read more

Wildlife

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Marine Batteries – But Were Afraid To Ask

Seasoned angler and technical expert, James Holst, gets down to the brass tacks of fishing boat batteries and the power requirements of forward facing sonar, new trolling motor designs, etc.

Although many anglers won’t admit it, they don’t fully understand the power needs of today’s fishing electronics and trolling motors. For decades, lead acid batteries worked just fine, replacing them every two or three years, and you were good to go.

But we’ve entered into a whole new era of fishing/marine electronics, with power-consumptive live imaging and forward facing sonar, new trolling motor designs, as well as other, increased power needs on today’s fishing boats, whether you fish bass, walleyes, panfish, salmon/trout, insert species here, inshore and offshore fishing included.

Seems like everyone you ask has a different answer to exactly the right system for today’s anglers with increased graphs, screen sizes, and technologies. Solving power on-the-water power problems for this set of anglers comes down to one word: lithium. Read more

Fishing

Mexican Wolf Population Grows for Eighth Consecutive Year

The wild population of Mexican wolves saw another year of growth in 2023, according to the results of the annual survey.

The 2023 population census revealed a minimum of 257 Mexican wolves distributed across Arizona and New Mexico. This increase marks the eighth consecutive year of population growth, the longest continuous streak since recovery efforts began.

The 2023 population minimum count represents a six percent increase from the minimum of 242 wolves counted in 2022. Survey results show the population is distributed with a minimum of 144 wolves in New Mexico and 113 in Arizona.

“In the aggregate, the 2023 data points out that Mexican wolf recovery has come a long way since the first release,” said Jim deVos, the Mexican wolf coordinator for the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

“Each year, the free-roaming Mexican wolf population numbers increase, and the areas they occupy expands. Read more

Wildlife

Delta Waterfowl’s University Hunting Program Delivers Record-Setting Year

UHP teaches the importance of hunting to wildlife management students at 103 colleges across North America

Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, Delta Waterfowl’s University Hunting Program spanned the continent from the University of Northern British Columbia to Maryland’s Bowie State University down to the University of Florida and Texas A&M, and 99 more schools. Delta’s UHP continued its trend of rapid growth since its formal inception in 2017, achieving a record of 103 universities this year, with a total of 447 students in the program.

During the past 25 years, the backgrounds of most college students seeking degrees in wildlife management and biology have shifted. Previously, the majority of students seeking those degrees grew up in hunting and fishing families, or at a minimum, had exposure to outdoor pursuits. Today, however, it’s estimated that 70% of students pursuing these career paths have little or no prior exposure to hunting. Read more

Hunting

Weatherby Unveils the SORIX Semi-Auto Shotgun

Sheridan, WY – Weatherby, a leading name in firearms innovation, proudly introduces the SORIX Semi-Auto Shotgun, a groundbreaking addition to its esteemed lineup. Weatherby has been offering quality shotguns for over 50 years and the SORIX promises to elevate the shooting experience with a host of features designed for reliability, performance, and adaptability.

Key Features of the SORIX Shotgun:

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Firearms

APEX Shotshells Shine in Outdoor Life’s ‘Best Turkey Loads of 2024’ Tests

APEX Ammunition’s 12-gauge Turkey TSS and Turkey Ninja TSS.410 bore received high praise in Outdoor Life’s recently released “Best Turkey Loads of 2024” tests.

In the 12-gauge category, the test team patterned nine different 12-gauge shotshells at 40 yards through three different shotguns. The APEX GT-3 TSS 3-inch, 2 ¼ ounce, No. 9 load delivered the “best overall pattern” of all the ammo tested, delivering up to 270 pellets in a 10-inch circle.

The APEX Turkey Ninja TSS dominated the.410 category and was named “best overall load”, producing “excellent patterns from all three guns” with up to 156 pellets hitting inside a 10-inch circle. Read more

Ammunition

New License Requirement for Inland Fishing Guides Begins March 1

Beginning Friday, March 1, sport fishing guides operating in Michigan will need an inland guide license to take clients on guided trips on inland lakes, rivers or streams. The license is required for anyone guiding on any water except the Great Lakes, Great Lakes connecting waters and bodies of water with a surface area of less than 5 acres.

Great Lakes connecting waters refers to specific bodies of water in Michigan that connect the Great Lakes: the St. Marys River, the St Clair River (beginning at the Fort Gratiot Light), Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River (beginning at the imaginary line extending due south of the Windmill Point Light, Wayne County, and ending at the imaginary east/west line drawn through the most southernly point of Celeron Island). Read more

Fishing

InfiRay Outdoor Announces RICO Mk2 LRF 640 50mm Thermal Weapon Sight

iRayUSA, the United States Distributor of InfiRay Outdoor thermal optics, introduces the next evolution of the RICO (Rugged Infrared Compact Optic) line of thermal weapon sights – the RICO Mk2 LRF.

Built upon the original RICO Mk1 series, the RICO Mk2 LRF was designed with an integrated 1,200-yard capable rangefinder, a 60 Hz refresh rate, and increased sensitivity to an impressive ?20 mK. The RICO Mk2 features a high-performance 12 µm Micro II core, a 1,750-yard detection range, and an ultra-high-contrast 2560×2560 AMOLED HD display for an unparalleled viewing experience. Read more

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