Michigan DNR awards nearly $2.8 million in Land and Water Conservation Fund grants to support park improvements

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Thursday announced that 19 community and state parks, trails and sports facilities across the state have been recommended to share $2,784,800 in Land and Water Conservation Fund grants. This federal program supports villages, cities, townships, counties and the DNR in their efforts to provide broader access to quality public outdoor recreation opportunities for residents and visitors.

Projects recommended for funding are in Berrien, Eaton, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Houghton, Ingham, Kalamazoo, Mackinac, Montcalm, Oakland, Ottawa, Presque Isle, Schoolcraft and Wayne counties.

Applicants this year sought funding for a variety of projects, including development of and improvements to playgrounds, trails and walkways, skate parks, boat launches, picnic areas and other park facilities, sports fields and campgrounds, as well as improved access for users of all abilities.

The full list of grant recipients, grant amounts and project descriptions is available on the DNR website at www.michigan.gov/lwcfgrants. Read more

General

SIG SAUER Introduces the P938 Stand


Honoring America, the American Flag, Veterans and First Responders

Newington, N.H.   – SIG SAUER, Inc. introduces a special edition of its venerable P938 platform designed to honor America and our flag, as well as show support for our nation’s veterans and first responders who protect and defend our freedoms every day.

Made with pride in Newington, NH, the 9mm P938 STAND has a slide engraved in the likeness of the American flag with the word “STAND” boldly displayed on the ejection port side of the gun. It also has custom black grips featuring a medallion embossed with a flag in flight. SIG SAUER teamed up with United Sporting Companies to offer this unique firearm and to donate a portion of the proceeds from the sales to H.A.V.A. (Honored American Veterans Afield), which works with wounded veterans and active-duty military, and C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors), which helps support the families of fallen law enforcement officers. Read more

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Michigan DNR creel clerks are collecting fishing information this winter

As the winter fishing season gets under way, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that fisheries staff again will be stationed at several locations throughout the state in order to interview them about their fishing trips. The DNR appreciates anglers’ cooperation in sharing feedback about their experiences, because that information provides critical data for fisheries management.

Through brief interviews, DNR fisheries assistants – commonly known as creel clerks – will ask anglers about how long they fished, what species they targeted, what they caught, and where they live. In a few instances, the clerks might ask to measure or weigh fish and take scale samples to gather key biological information on those fish. Read more

Fishing

HAWK® Introduces PANORAMIC VISION WATCHTOWER™ BOX BLIND

Never before has a hard-sided blind offered the inside comfort, luxury AND the natural, full ‘panoramic’ view of hunting outside. The Hawk® WatchTower Blind features ‘game changing’, game viewing Panoramic Vision Windows – oversized 30”x30” windows wrap the blind from door-to-door for a full 300-Degree of Virtually Uninterrupted Vision. Each Panoramic Vision Window is constructed of premium, lightly-tinted polycarbonate and features a 9”x28” hinged tempered glass window that can be rotated to horizontal-or-vertical shooting orientation; the hunter can easily customize each window orientation at any time for unmatched versatility.

The WatchTower is constructed with ThermalFusion™ Insulated Metal Walls for superior heat retention.  Hawk CHAOS™ Camouflage on textured UV-protected aluminum exterior for long-term weatherproof integrity and the extremely heavy-duty rotomolded roof is near ‘grizzly-proof’.   Includes a complete Tower Kit with SafeTread™ Ladder, Metal Cross Braces, Double Safety Handrail and Walk-In Landing Platform.

MADE IN THE USA

WATCHTOWER  MSRP: $2499 Read more

Hunting

New HERO™ 380 CROSSBOW

The HERO™ 380 packs the power of Killer Instinct® into a sleek and compact crossbow frame. Perfect for the first-time crossbow user, or a seasoned veteran, this crossbow has the capability to take on any adventure. This bow is tough, lightweight and has a comfortable fit that is easy to shoot.

The Hero 380 delivers ultra-fast Deadly Performance with sub-1” accuracy well beyond 60 yards – go ahead and fill your entire freezer! Bottom line, the Killer Instinct Hero 380 crushes the competition with impressive performance.

With an MSRP of $279, this very well could be the best performance and value ever offered under $300.  Dealers don’t miss out!  Give your customers confidence with the HERO™ 380 from Killer Instinct! Read more

Archery

Savage Arms Expands Rifle Lineup

WESTFIELD, Massachusetts –– Savage Arms is pleased to expand its already extensive catalog of firearms geared to left-handed shooters with the release of additional options in centerfire target, hunting and rimfire rifles. Savage Arms will launch the new southpaw-friendly models at the 2018 SHOT Show (Booth No. 14451) January 23-26 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“One of the keys to Savage Arms achieving an impressive stronghold in the firearms industry over the past two decades has been the company’s ability to dominate niche markets,” said firearms senior brand manager Jessica Treglia. “Savage’s ever-expanding selection of left-handed firearms is an excellent example of this strategy in action.

“Research reports approximately 10 percent of Americans are left-handed,” Treglia continued. “Then there are those who are right-handed, but left-eye dominant. These hunters and shooters greatly benefit from a left-handed firearm, and Savage is proud to supply them with dependable and accurate left-handed choices.” Read more

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Explore the Au Sable River without leaving mid-Michigan

International fly-tier kicks off new program series at Michigan History Museum

Regardless of what Mother Nature has in mind, the Michigan History Museum in Lansing has a thaw scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 20. That day, winter will be put on hold, as the museum encourages thoughts of summertime fly-fishing in a fly-tying workshop with international professional fly-tier Jeff “Bear” Andrews.

The workshop kicks off a new series of programs revolving around the museum’s special exhibit, “The River that Changed the World.”

“The River that Changed the World” tells the stories of Michigan’s famed Au Sable River, including seasonal use of resources by Anishinaabe peoples and the river’s role in the founding of Trout Unlimited and the fight for sustainability. The exhibit, featuring a real riverboat and a recreated bait shop, also explores the river’s recreational opportunities. Read more

Fishing

SIG SAUER ASP20 Break Barrel Air Rifle

SIG SAUER Introduces the New ASP20 Break Barrel Air Rifle

Newington, NH   – SIG SAUER is pleased to introduce its new high-performance, ASP20 break barrel air rifle.  Available in .177 and .22 calibers, this suppressed single-shot, Advanced Sport Pellet (ASP) air rifle delivers down-range power and accuracy with the lightest cocking effort in its class, making it ideal for hunting small game.

This SIG break barrel air rifle also features the airgun industry’s most advanced trigger system – the smooth, crisp and adjustable ASP MatchLite® trigger.  SIG SAUER engineers designed this completely new, two-stage adjustable match-grade trigger system to perform better than traditional airgun triggers on the market today.  The ASP MatchLite trigger is ultra-smooth in its operation and can be adjusted to break at one of eight different pull rates – from 2.5 to 4 pounds – allowing users to select the break that’s most comfortable for them.  The trigger breaks at 4mm, regardless of the pull rate selected.

SIG SAUER’s proprietary GlideLite™ cocking mechanism in the SIG ASP20 makes it significantly easier to use than other break barrel rifles. Read more

Firearms

SIG SAUER Introduces the P365

Newington, NH   – SIG SAUER, Inc. introduces the new High-Capacity Micro-Compact P365 – the ultimate concealed carry pistol.  This revolutionary striker-fired 9mm pistol offers the perfect balance of capacity and concealment with unrivaled shootability and ergonomics.  The P365’s patent-pending, narrow-neck, modified double-stack magazine holds 10 rounds in both the flush-fit and extended versions, plus one in the chamber, for a full capacity of 11 rounds – nearly a 50 percent capacity increase over pistols in its class.  An optional 12-round extended magazine equips this micro-compact pistol with full-size 13-round capacity, allowing you to carry more, everyday – 365 days a year.  The P365 is also smaller and lighter than most other pistols in its class, measuring 1-inch wide, 5.8-inches long, and 4.3-inches tall with a barrel length of 3.1-inches.  It weighs just 17.8 ounces with an empty magazine. Read more

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