U.S. Army Fields SIG SAUER M17/M18 Pistols

 

Newington, NH – Today the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) became the first unit to field the U.S. Army’s new M17 and M18 Modular Handgun System. The 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st ABN DIV (AASLT) began fielding the new handguns today at Fort Campbell, Kentucky under the command of Col. Derek K. Thomson.

“What a great day,” said Thomson. “To witness modernization firsthand as my soldiers became the first in the Army and this storied division to fire the new pistol is an absolute honor.” Read more

Fishing

Flex Your Hunting Muscle With A Swagger All-Terrain Bipod

Nothing is more critical to gun-hunting success than a steady hold. It doesn’t matter how tightly your gun groups at the range. If you can’t keep the crosshairs steady on the shoulder of a giant buck, you’re going to miss – or worse, make a wounding shot. If only range-like accuracy could be achieved in the hunting woods.

That was the thinking that brought the folks at Swagger Bipods to create their All-Terrain Bipods.
Hunters have sought better in-the-field accuracy for decades. Traditional bipods, portable rests, blind bags – such products help, but they all fall short in critical areas. Swagger Bipods provide a steady hold, even in the most stressful situations, and in any terrain or stand setup.

If you’ve tried a non-attached bipod, you probably don’t use it today. In addition to being another item to carry and forget, such bipods often cause more issues than they solve. Whether it’s trying to get the bipod set up after you see a big buck, or whether it’s the inability to adjust the bipod when that buck is on the move, traditional bipods and shooting sticks cause delays and rushed shots.

The Swagger All-Terrain Bipod Field Model is a revolution in mobile, adaptable support. Read more

Hunting

Guided birding tour of Belle Isle set for Dec. 7

GW:  This may seem like no big deal; however, after hosting a senior citizens group on a bus tour of the island years ago, it was a total disgrace.  Graffiti all over the place so badly vandalized, it was just a shadow of its former attractiveness.  Now, since the Michigan DNR has taken the island over and renovated it, new rules apply for entry, and the once adored island has returned to respectability.  Hats off to the DNR staff that has made it happen.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources invites wildlife watchers to join a guided caravan birding tour of Belle Isle Park Thursday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to approximately 2 p.m.

The Detroit River, in which Belle Isle is situated, is part of a major waterfowl stopover and winter location for tens of thousands of birds, including up to 10 percent of the world’s canvasbacks each fall, as well as thousands of tundra swans, redheads and other ducks.

The tour will circumnavigate the island in a caravan, with stops at key viewing points. Many species of waterfowl, bald eagles and a very rare king eider have been seen in recent weeks, and an attempt will be made to view whichever species are present that day.

Michigan bird conservation coordinator Caleb Putnam (Audubon Great Lakes and Michigan DNR) and Michigan DNR staff members will be on hand to answer questions about wildlife management and recreation opportunities. Read more

Wildlife

Ruger Announces Additions to the Ruger SP101®, GP100®, Redhawk®, 10/22® and No.1 line of products

Ruger Announces Additions to the Ruger SP101®, GP100®, Redhawk®, 10/22® and No.1 line of products.

Ruger SP101® in .327 Federal Magnum: The compact, all-stainless steel Ruger SP101® is now chambered in the powerful .327 Federal Magnum, which approximates the performance of .357 Magnum but allows an increase in capacity to six rounds. This model features a 3″ barrel, fixed sights and a cushioned rubber grip with engraved wood grip panels.

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GP100® Seven-Round: The popular GP100®, famous for its rugged reliability, is now available in seven-round capacity models chambered in .357 Magnum. These new model offerings are available in three popular barrel lengths – 2.50″, 4.20″, and 6″. These new seven-round models feature one-piece rubber grips with hardwood inserts, adjustable rear sights and fiber optic front sights.

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Firearms

Two Iowa hunters injured in Audubon County

AUDUBON COUNTY, Iowa – Iowa Department of Natural Resources conservation officers responded to a hunting incident around 3:30 p.m., on Nov. 25.

Arthur Goupille, 56, of Negaunee, Mich., was hunting pheasants in Audubon County when his gun discharged hitting two members of his hunting party standing about six feet away.

The group had completed a drive and was taking a break when the incident occurred. Goupille’s gun fell over, discharged, and struck the nearby hunters. The hunters were taken to the Audubon County Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. They were treated and released.

Hunting

Arizona Elk Habitat Gets a Boost


MISSOULA, Mont.—The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation awarded $212,970 in grant funding for 15 projects that enhance Arizona’s wildlife habitat and hunting heritage.The grants benefit 7,464 acres across Apache, Coconino, Maricopa, Navajo, Santa Cruz, Yavapai and Yuma Counties. There are also three projects of statewide benefit.

“One of the major issues that threaten quality habitat in the desert Southwest is the invading presence of conifer species which tend to choke out vital native forage for elk and other wildlife. This funding will assist to thwart that spread,” said Blake Henning, RMEF chief conservation officer. “RMEF also seeks to bolster the next generation of hunters by directing grant funding toward eight Arizona projects that include youth camps, hunts, programs and similar events.”

RMEF volunteers in Arizona generated the funding through chapter banquets, membership drives and other events.

Here is a sampling of the 2017 projects, listed by county: Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

UltraLite Mini First-Aid Kit


(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Inspired by the need for a lightweight and compact first-aid rollup kit and supplies that satisfy both the soccer mom and minimalist hiker, 12 Survivors announces the newest addition to their popular line of first-aid rollup kits, the UltraLite First-Aid Kit (TS42004R).Weighing just at 11.3 oz, the UltraLite First-Aid Kit provides simplicity and portability for the all users. Constructed of moisture-wicking, honeycomb ripstop nylon, the durable first aid kit fits an astounding 90 pieces including bandages, gauze, alcohol pads, scissors, tweezers, tape and moleskin; all organized inside 6 zipper pockets. Fully customizable, restock it with items that fit your specific needs! Unlike many other first aid kits, the 12 Survivors UltraLite Kit features a slim, flexible profile allowing the kit to take up less space and fit where others may not.

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General

Proud To Be A Hunter

I am a hunter and I am proud of who I am and what I do.

Hunting is the age-old human imperative that bridges oceans and weaves diverse cultures in ways not otherwise possible.

When I hunt in Africa, I am proud to be able to meet the people in the villages there, understand their culture and be part of helping to make their lives better and more rewarding. By hunting, I become part of both their cultural experience and of the natural order of things around them. As a hunter, I enrich their lives with Nature’s bounty, and as fellow human beings on Planet Earth, they enrich my life.

I pity those eco-imperialists who oppose hunting from afar. Their negativity defines them and limits them from understanding some of the highest forms of human experiences and some of the most effective ways to assure that there are healthy wildlife populations in the future. These antis barely, if ever, lift a finger or deliver a dollar or a scrap of food to help those who live in the bush. They don’t do a single thing to enhance wildlife. The only word they know is “no.” By seeking to deny me and other hunters our culture, they seek to impose their beliefs onto those who will suffer first and foremost from the devastation the antis’ dreams most certainly will cause, if realized. Read more

Hunting

Michigan: Sleepy Hollow State Park offers snowshoe building workshops

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced that Sleepy Hollow State Park will offer several two-day snowshoe building workshops in December, January and February. Participants will learn to weave a pair of traditional wooden snowshoes similar to the ones Native Americans made for generations. Classes are designed to be fun, informative and interesting.

These handmade snowshoes can be used for hiking throughout the winter, given as gifts or used as home decoration. Snowshoeing is an easy, inexpensive way to get outside and burn some calories during the winter months.

The cost for making a pair of snowshoes is $180 and includes the pre-formed wooden frames, lacing, high-quality bindings and personal instruction. Because this is an activity that requires concentration over long periods of time, it is recommended for ages 16 and older. Read more

General

Boone and Crockett Club: The Long Arm of Fair Chase

MISSOULA, Mont. (November 27, 2017) – The Boone and Crockett Club today applauded the action of organizations and companies that have chosen to say “no more” to African captive-bred lion shooting.
The recent announcement made by the Professional Hunters’ Association of South Africa (PHASA) on November 22 that they had adopted a new constitution that accepts the practice of captive-bred lion “hunting” has left founding PHASA members, organizations, and sponsors disappointed, furious, and distancing themselves from this once-leading industry organization.

The Operators and Professional Hunting Associations of Africa (OPHAA) said in a press release, “The practice of captive-bred lion hunting inevitably brings the entire African hunting industry, in every African nation where hunting is permitted, into ill repute. PHASA’s actions completely disregard one of the fundamental concepts of hunting, namely fair-chase…” Read more

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