Michigan DNR Releases Nearly 6,000 juvenile Lake Sturgeon

Several waterbodies throughout Michigan were stocked with juvenile lake sturgeon this spring and summer in an effort to rehabilitate the state’s population. Statewide, nearly 6,000 sturgeon were added to these waters.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and several partners released nearly 6,000 juvenile lake sturgeon into various public waters across the state this summer and fall in an effort to rehabilitate this culturally significant fish species.

The table below shows which agencies stocked fish, how many were stocked, and the date and location of each stocking effort.

 Agencies Number of Stocked Fish Date Stocked Location Stocked
Michigan DNR & Michigan State University 549 Aug. 19 Black Lake (Cheboygan County)
Michigan DNR & Michigan State University 2,261 May 26 Lower Black River (Cheboygan County)
Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians 601 Sept. 7 Burt Lake/Sturgeon River (Cheboygan County)
Michigan DNR & Michigan State University 740 Sept. 19 Mullet Lake (Cheboygan County)
Michigan DNR 302 Sept. 8 Cedar River (Menominee County)
Michigan DNR, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Gun Lake Tribe 2 July 25 Kalamazoo River (Allegan County)
Michigan DNR 72 Sept. 11 Whitefish River (Delta County)
Michigan DNR & U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service 1,261 Sept. 19 Ontonagon River (Ontonagon County)
Michigan DNR & Michigan State University 193 Aug. 21 Tittabawassee River (Midland County)
Total Lake Sturgeon Stocked: 5,981

Juvenile lake sturgeon were collected from the wild during April and May and reared in streamside facilities until they were large enough to tag. Most fish were tagged prior to being released into their respective rivers to allow future evaluations of stocked fish. Read more

Fishing

Hot New Browning Crossbow

Browning Crossbows has added a new crossbow to their line for 2017.  The new OneSevenOne crossbow is the culmination of years of design and development.  The new bow is in the Zero7® series, the only crossbow line with the precision and performance to wear the Browning Buckmark name and logo.
Browning Crossbows has taken the proven design of their OneSixOne and OneSixTwo crossbows introduced in 2016 and incorporated additional innovative new features in to the OneSevenOne.  At 390 FPS, the OneSevenOne is the fastest model to date in the Browning Crossbow line.
Patented features of the OneSevenOne combine to deliver performance not seen in a crossbow before.  Leading the way to outstanding performance is the Triggertech ADF (anti-dry fire) trigger.  With a crisp pull weight of just 3 lbs., the Frictionless Release Technology™ trigger feels like a good rifle trigger and generates smooth and repeatable shots.
Each Zero7® crossbow from Browning features the flight track hook groove along the length of both sides of the bow.  This ensures positive, consistent draws of the bow string which also adds to accuracy.  The OneSevenOne Crossbow comes with a rope cocking device. An integrated crank cocking device is available as an accessory; it stores in the butt stock of the bow and is easily removed for use when cocking the bow.
The OneSevenOne has 135 ft. lbs. kinetic energy and a power stroke of 14.625″.  The draw weight is 170 lbs. and the total weight of the bow is 7.2 lbs.  The overall length of the bow is 36.75″and the width is 19.875″.   The bow comes in Realtree Max5 camouflage.
Key Features:
  • Soft-Touch Foregrip
  • Integrated Flight Track Groove
  • Left, Right, Underside Picatinny Rails
  • Custom Laminated Limbs
  • Forged Aluminum Riser
Accessories Included:
  • Cross 1.5×32 mm Illuminated Crossbow Scope
  • Browning Soft-Sound String Suppressors
  • Browning Rope Cocking Device
  • Premium Browning Quiver
  • Three 22″ Carbon Arrows
 For more information on Browning Crossbows, visit www.BrowningCrossbows.com  
Archery

Michigan DNR Fish Survey on Lake Huron

The DNR’s Research Vessel Tanner approaches a buoy for lifting a survey net in this photo from the 2016 Les Cheneaux Islands fish community survey

RV Tanner conducting fish community surveyThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources this week will survey the channels and embayments of the Les Cheneaux Islands, along the Lake Huron shoreline on the Upper Peninsula’s southeastern tip. Survey nets will be fished at sampling stations throughout the island chain to collect specimens representative of the overall fish community. The DNR has performed this survey every year since 1969; it is one of the longest continuous surveys in the Great Lakes.

“We’ll count each fish by species and weigh and measure them,” said Dave Fielder, DNR fisheries research biologist out of Alpena. “We’ll also collect spines from some species to allow us to age the fish.”

The data collected will be used to describe the health of the different fish populations and to compare to past years to determine trends. Read more

Fishing

Sales on FLIR thermal monoculars and weapon sights

Red-hot deals await those who purchase top-selling FLIR thermal monoculars and weapon sights before December 15

WILSONVILLE, OR – FLIR is the premium, world-leading brand in thermal technology, delivering leading-edge quality and performance that is field tested and field proven. Together, FLIR and its companion brand, Armasight by FLIR, provide trusted solutions for demanding tactical and law enforcement applications, the roughest hunting conditions and full enjoyment and situational awareness in the outdoors.

Now through December 15, FLIR is offering unprecedented savings on a range of handpicked high-performance best-selling products that provide a sixth sense to enhance hunting, shooting and outdoors experiences, while giving law-enforcement and security professionals a clear tactical advantage, day or night.

Save up to $700 on FLIR SCOUT II and SCOUT III Thermal Monoculars Read more

Optics

Century Arms Announces the Canik TP9SFx Pistol Now Shipping with Vortex Viper Optic

Delray Beach, FL – Century Arms, the exclusive importer of Canik handguns and accessories, has announced that they have partnered with Vortex Optics to offer the Canik TP9SFx competition-ready pistol to ship packaged with a Vortex Viper Red Dot. Micro red dot optics have become a fast growing trend in the handgun community and this perfect combination gives competitors and recreational shooters a premium optic that pairs perfectly with the ruggedness and reliability of the Canik TP9SFx pistol.

The TP9SFx was designed to be an ‘out-of-the box,’ race-ready pistol for competitive shooting that comes standard with four different red dot interface plates. The Viper, from Vortex Optics, mounts easily on the slide and the low profile optic positions the red dot close to the bore axis giving the user the ability to co-witness with suppressor height iron sights, if used in place of the Warren Tactical sights provided on the SFX. The Vortex Viper features a 6 MOA red dot that allows for fast target acquisition, while maintaining a precise point of aim. The waterproof and rugged construction is built to withstand harsh environmental conditions while remaining compact and lightweight, only adding 1.1 ounces to the total weight of your handgun.

The TP9SFx pistol with the addition of the Vortex Viper Red Dot allows this dynamic package to be an affordable option for action pistol and 3-gun competitors, right out-of-the-box, with an MSRP of only $729.99. The TP9SFX comes fully equipped with premium features including industry standard dovetail sight cuts that hold Warren Tactical sights, a 5.2″ barrel, two magazines (both with extended baseplates providing a 20-round capacity), interchangeable backstraps, extended slide stop, extended magazine release, Cerakote™ finished slide, and a threaded hole on the optic mounting plate for use with an optional ambidextrous cocking handle designed for use in competition.

For more information on the TP9SFX, please visit www.CanikUsa.com/TP9SFx. Read more

Firearms

Trojan Firearms Introduces Upgraded TFA-UL15

Introduced as a standard model in 2016, the TFA-UL15 has now undergone a number of upgrades. This high-performance 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem. caliber rifle immediately turned heads upon release. Light weight (under 6 lbs.), accurate and reliable, this Trojan Firearms rifle now also features the new Gen. III Ambi-Charging Handle, Gen. III Keymod Handrail and the option of either the curved bow (TFA-15C) or new straight bow (TFA-15S) Drop-In Trigger Group. Additionally, it is now also available in a number of new cerakote colors.

The TFA-UL15 is a direct gas impingement AR-15 platform rifle, made of CNC machined, high-grade aircraft billet aluminum. It also features a 416 stainless Wylde Chamber Hanson Barrel with a 1-8 twist (.625 diameter profile). Despite the high-quality “Made in the USA” construction and design, the Trojan Firearms TFA-UL15 has a MSRP starting at just $1,559.99. This rifle is also available in a “Featherweight Package” for $1,669.99. This reduced-weight package features a low-mass PVD gold coated BCG and low-mass buffer system, which drop the weight of the rifle down to 5 lbs. 8 oz. Read more

Firearms

Montcalm County, MI deer suspected positive for chronic wasting disease

A 3 ½-year-old female deer taken during Michigan’s youth deer hunting season is likely to be the 10th free-ranging deer in the state found to have chronic wasting disease. The animal was harvested in Montcalm Township in Montcalm County, and preliminary tests indicate the animal may be positive for CWD. The DNR is awaiting final confirmation from the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Steyr Arms Cash-Rebate Program

BESSEMER, Ala. — The Steyr Arms Fall/Winter Consumer Rebate Program has begun and will provide customers cash rebates of $50 to $1,000 for select Steyr and Merkel firearms purchased between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, 2017.

Steyr Arms is offering a $50 rebate on any Steyr pistols (including the new RFP rimfire pistol); $100 rebate on any Pro THB, Scout Rifle (excluding the Scout RFR), AUG or STG77; $300 rebate on any HS .50 or HS .50 M1 rifle; and $400 rebate on any SSG 08 model. Steyr Arms, the exclusive U.S. importer for Merkel firearms, is also offering a $150 rebate on any Merkel K3 Package, which includes a Swarovski Optic and mount; a $200 rebate on any 40E shotgun; a $300 rebate on any RX Helix rifle; and a $1,000 rebate on any Merkel Double Rifle that is available in stock. Read more

Firearms

B&T USA GHM9 9mm Carbine


B&T USA ANNOUNCES U.S. AVAILABILITY OF ENTRY LEVEL GHM9 SEMI-AUTOMATIC 9 x 19 mm CARBINE.Tampa, FL – Affordability and reliability come together in the new entry-level 9mm carbine from B&T USA. Easily at home in a tactical situation or practice on the range, the GHM9 features a nitride coated barrel for exceptional corrosion and wear resistance, ambidextrous side charging handle, and full length top rail for optimal optics placement. The carbine also features side and below barrel rails as well. Designed specifically with a compact, integrated folding stock, the GHM9 ships as a pistol in the US, with the stock available separately.

Lightweight and easy to handle, the GHM9 sports a close bolt blowback operating system, and comes standard with folding open sights, a 30-round translucent polymer magazine, and a sling. For more information on this product and other B&T products please visit our website www.bt-ag.ch/eng.

For information on becoming a B&T USA dealer please contact Jon Scott at B&T USA, +1 (813) 653-1200. Or email sales@bt-arms.com. Read more

Firearms

Muzzy Expands Trocar Hybrid Broadhead Line with a New 125-Grain HBX

SUPERIOR, Wis. (Oct. 3, 2017) — Due to customer demand, the popular Trocar HBX hybrid crossbow broadhead that blends the most lethal and accurate fixed-blade broadhead with a pair of center-pivot blades that deploy on contact for massive cuts on large animals is now available in a 125-grain.

Like the 100-grain, the new 125-grain Trocar HBX features 0.35-inch-thick surgically sharp stainless steel mechanical blades that remain tucked in tight to the solid-steel ferrule during flight, but they deploy on impact for a total cutting diameter of 2 5/8 inches on impact. For added accuracy and stability, the 0.35-inch thick fixed blades are slightly offset. The new heavier Trocar HBX also features the popular Muzzy bone-crushing chisel tip.

This new 125-grain hybrid broadhead is now available at retailers nationwide and conveniently online at www.muzzy.com. Suggested retail price for a three-pack of either the new 125-grain or the 100-grain Muzzy Trocar HBX broadheads is $39.95. Read more

Archery
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