New Rinehart Doloma Coyote Decoy Uses Motion


Janesville, WI – With years of experience in crafting the most lifelike, durable and realistic archery targets in the industry, Rinehart Targets® expands the scope of their brand with the introduction of the new Rinehart Doloma Coyote decoy. The Doloma Coyote, like all Rinehart Decoys, is hand-sculpted by world-class wildlife artists for unmatched realism in both scale and detail.Rinehart has built its reputation on using specialized, durable and life-like material—and the Doloma Coyote is no exception. It features a patented design, ultra-quiet Rinehart foam for silent transport, and an easy-carry compact configuration for nimble treks to and from any hunting location.

In addition to its stunningly realistic looks, the Doloma Coyote’s strongest attribute is its natural head turning—and neck turning—abilities. The unique design allows the decoy to naturally turn its head in the slightest breeze to simulate life-like movement. With multiple ground stake mounting points strategically positioned behind the front legs, breeze-activated movement allows the entire body of the decoy to pivot in addition to the motion of the head and neck. Read more

Hunting

ARES Defense-FightLite Announces STEP-22KT


(Melbourne, FL) – FightLite® Industries, a special products division of ARES Defense Systems, Inc. announces their new patent-pending STEP-22KT™ (Strategic Target Engagement Pistol, Compact-Threaded). The STEP-22KT™ is an accurate, rugged, lightweight and reliable monolithic pistol receiver chambered in .22LR and features a tensioned target barrel with an industry standard ½ x 28″ TPI threaded muzzle for the mounting of silencers, muzzle brakes and other muzzle devices. The STEP-22KT ™ also includes MIL-STD-1913 Rails at the 6 and 12 o’clock positions for mounting lights, lasers, optics and other accessories.Designed primarily for civilian shooters; the STEP-22KT™ is optimized with features to deliver accuracy and reliable performance! The tensioned target barrel chambered in .22 LR “Bentz” dampens accuracy degrading harmonics typically associated with lightweight barrels for excellent and repetitive shot placement. And the patent-pending STEP-22KT™ monolithic receiver ensures that there are no sight rails or tubes to loosen during firing.

All STEP-22™ models are designed to readily interchange with the standard pistol receiver on popular RUGER® Mk-I®, Mk-II®, Mk-III® and 22/45® pistols without any tools or gunsmithing required, providing users with a lightweight pistol capable of accommodating lasers, lights, optics and accessories on monolithic rails that won’t loosen during use. Read more

Firearms

MI DNR personnel recover body of missing angler in Chippewa County


Nearly six months after he disappeared while fishing, the body of a Saginaw County man was pulled from the choppy waters of Lake George Thursday afternoon, east of Sault Ste. Marie.The body of William Kenyon Wenzel, 52, of Merrill was positively identified Thursday by a family member.

Wenzel had been reported missing Nov. 27 after he had gone fishing alone in a boat on Lake George. ChippewaMap of the Sault Ste. Marie area with Lake George. County Sheriff’s deputies said there were high winds and waves that day and it was suspected Wenzel had fallen overboard. Read more

Fishing

New Muzzy Trocar Switch Broadhead


SUPERIOR, Wis. (May 16, 2016) — Muzzy Outdoors, the makers of the world’s number-one selling fixed-blade broadhead, introduced the Trocar broadhead three years ago, and with its field-point-like accuracy and unbelievably lethal performance on game, the Trocar quickly became one of the company’s hottest selling and most successful broadhead designs. This year, Muzzy has created a new addition to the Trocar lineup with the introduction of the company’s first adjustable-cutting-diameter broadhead, the Trocar Switch.The Trocar Switch features three razor-sharp 0.035-inch-thick blades that can be quickly and easily positioned in one of three settings for a 1-inch, 1 1/8-inch or 1 1/4-inch cutting diameter. The three configurations provide the hunter with extreme flexibility to customize the broadhead to the hunt or to the most-accurate bow setup. Where a bowhunter might choose the 1 1/4-inch blade placement for shorter shots in thick brush, the hunter may choose the 1-inch placement for increased accuracy, stability and penetration at shooting distances nearing 100 yards or when hunting large-bodied game animals. Read more
Archery

MI DNR seeks information on Kalkaska County bear poaching

Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers are seeking information on a bear poaching incident in southwest Kalkaska County. On April 30, a recreational river user found a large black bear carcass in the Manistee River near Rainbow Jim’s Bridge Boat Launch, a DNR-managed boating access site near Coster Road in Springfield Township, located approximately 6 miles southeast of Fife Lake. The river user contacted the DNR Report All Poaching (RAP) Line to report the deceased bear.

According to Sgt. Jeremy Payne, conservation officers responded to the location. After a metal detector confirmed metal within the bear, its carcass was taken off-site and a necropsy – an autopsy of an animal – was performed by DNR conservation officers. The necropsy revealed the 500-pound male black bear died from a shotgun wound during the last week of April.

“Anyone who has information that may assist us in finding the person or persons responsible for the poaching of this bear is asked to contact the DNR,” said Sgt. Jeremy Payne. Read more

Poachers

2016 National Rimfire Sporter Rifle Match at Camp Perry


By Ashley Brugnone, CMP WriterCAMP PERRY, Ohio – Men, women and children of all ages, sign up now for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) revered and thrilling National Rimfire Sporter Match – fired Saturday, July 9, 2016, during the National Matches at Camp Perry. The match, as well as its free corresponding clinic, is an unparalleled way to prepare first-time shooters for competition-style shooting, while also allowing experienced marksmen to rekindle a nostalgic connection with a .22 rifle.

Perfect for a variety of marksmen, many youth shooting organizations and senior clubs make the Rimfire Sporter Match an annual tradition during the Matches. Fired from 50 and 25 yards, the event is simple enough for new shooters to complete and is also uniquely challenging for experienced riflemen. The match is also an ideal opportunity for families or old friends to participate in a fun afternoon of entertaining competition.

Rifles used during the competition may be manually operated or semi-automatic and supported with sights or a sling. Competitors will complete slow fire prone, rapid fire prone, slow fire sitting or kneeling, rapid fire sitting or kneeling, slow fire standing and rapid fire standing shot sequences.

Three different classifications of rifles will be used during the competition: “O Class” for open-sighted rifles, “T Class” for telescope-sighted rifles and the recently-added “Tactical Rimfire” class. Awards are offered to High Juniors, High Seniors, High Women as well as Overall winners will be named for each class. Read more

Firearms

Black bear killed in Wexford County, MI determined to be bear that mauled Cadillac-area teen

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced today that a black bear recently shot and killed in Haring Township, north of Cadillac in Wexford County, is the same bear that mauled a teenage girl, Abby Wetherell, in that same township in 2013.

The DNR confirms a 9-year-old female black bear was killed April 30 by an individual, who wishes to remain anonymous, acting in self-defense. The individual let out a dog, which then immediately ran after what appeared to be a bear cub. The dog was stopped at the end of the tree line barking when the owner saw a bear appear and attack the dog. The individual went to assist the dog and the bear ran off. As the owner attempted to render aid to the injured dog, the bear retuned to the scene and approached the resident who then shot the bear. The situation was reported to the DNR and investigated. It was determined to be a justifiable killing of the bear. Read more

Wildlife

MI DNR creel clerks to collect angler information this summer


As this year’s open-water fishing season gets under way, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that Fisheries Division personnel are out at lakes, rivers and Great Lakes ports collecting fishing data from anglers.DNR creel clerks will be stationed at boat launches and piers around the state asking anglers questions as they return from fishing trips. Information will be requested on trip length, target species and number and type of fish caught. In some cases, creel clerks may ask to measure or weigh fish and to take scales or other body parts for aging. These data are key information in helping the DNR manage the state’s fisheries. Read more
Fishing

Wheeler Armorer’s Handgun Sight Tool

The Wheeler® Armorer’s Handgun Sight Tool is designed for adjusting, installing or removing front and rear dovetail style sights. This innovative tool even accommodates tapered handgun sight designs. This tool is complete with reference marks for precise adjustments on all semi-auto pistols, and even includes a reversible sight prong to accommodate popular slide designs. A large sight adjustment wheel makes minor sight adjustments a breeze. The Armorer’s Handgun Sight Tool is made of high end precision machined materials to keep you accurately adjusting and updating your handgun sights for years to come! Read more

Firearms
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