DNR monitors waterfowl populations from the sky

ducks seen in aerial waterfowl surveyDepartment of Natural Resources wildlife staff members recently took to the sky in small aircraft to observe and count ducks, geese and swans on southeast Michigan’s waterways. They observed 157,028 ducks, 33,468 geese and 5,896 swans in the 2016 survey.

In the 2015 survey, observers counted 173,386 ducks, 20,350 geese and 4,365 swans. Goose and swan observations increased in 2016, while duck observations were down about 9 percent.

“The ducks were spread out this year with the mild winter and all the open water,” said Joe Robison, field operations manager for the DNR Wildlife Division’s Southeast Region.  “We did not count as many ducks in this year’s survey, but we believe that duck abundance is similar to last year.”

Since 1991, the state of Michigan has cooperated with other states, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Canadian provinces and the Canadian Wildlife Service in conducting aerial surveys of wintering ducks and geese. This survey is commonly referred to as the Mid-Winter Waterfowl Survey. Read more

Wildlife

Marquette man arraigned on waterfowl and illegal chartering charges

Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers announced today a Marquette man has been arraigned in two counties on a total of 26 charges related to alleged waterfowl and charter operation violations.

Terry Jay Wilson, 30, of Marquette was arraigned Jan. 25 in Arenac County District Court in Standish. Wilson waived arraignment in Mackinac County District Court in St. Ignace on additional charges.

The charges from both counties were the result of a 2-year undercover investigation by detectives from the Michigan DNR Law Enforcement Division’s Special Investigations Unit.

The 26 counts – 17 from Arenac County and 9 from Mackinac County – ranged from operating an unlicensed and uninspected charter boat, to hunting waterfowl from a boat under power and exceeding waterfowl bag limits. Read more

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TRUGLO Introduces TRU•TEC 20mm Red Dot Optic


Compact, lightweight tactical Red Dot sight with auto-on and auto-off features.

TRUGLO® Inc., manufacturer of the world’s most advanced line of sights and accessories for the shooting sports industry introduces the new compact ultra-light 20mm Tactical Red-Dot Sight. This two option design will offer many unique features including a 20mm Low-Base and the 20mm High-Base. Read more

Optics

SAF Mourns Loss of Justice Scalia

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation is mourning the loss of a giant on the U.S. Supreme Court with the death today of Justice Antonin Scalia, the man who authored the landmark 2008 Heller ruling that recognized the Second Amendment as protective of an individual civil right to keep and bear arms.

“Antonin Scalia was a brilliant legal scholar who not only understood the Constitution, he brought clarity to possibly the most important issue of our time,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan Gottlieb. “I had the honor and privilege to have met Justice Scalia and found him to be a man of strong ethics and intellect, and great character.

“Justice Scalia was a fierce defender of the Constitution and he adhered to its original meanings,” he continued. “I found him to be a warm, charming and humorous man with great wit who deeply loved this country and had an unshakeable belief in the rule of law.” Read more

Firearms, Gun Control

Can-Am Off-Road Introduces the New Defender XT Cab

Work and ride in total comfort with the new Can-Am Defender XT Cab. The new XT Cab package features all of the hard-working components found in the Defender XT package, but also comes with a complete hard cab, integrated heater and electric windows.

Defender XT Cab Package Details:

XT Cab Enclosure

Full hard roof with liner

Work and ride in total comfort with the new Can-Am Defender XT Cab. The new XT Cab package features all of the hard-working components found in the Defender XT package, but also comes with a complete hard cab, integrated heater and electric windows.

Defender XT Cab Package Details:

XT Cab Enclosure

Full hard roof with liner


A durable, heavy-duty plastic roof protects the occupants from elements while giving the Defender XT units a custom appearance. The cab liner adds to the insulation of the unit.

Glass Windshield

3-position full glass tilt-up windshield with wiper washer kit comes standard on the XT cab and fits seamlessly with the profiled cab.

Back Glass

Rear glass with sliding opening allows for access to the bed and ventilation.

Heater Kit

The integrated heater kit with 10 adjustable vents keeps riders warm on cold days of hunting or on the job. Read more

Hunting

TriStar Brings 3½-Inch Chambers to Its Cobra Pump Shotgun Line

TriStar’s Cobra pump-style shotguns have gained a following and a reputation for delivering a dependable pump shotgun at an affordable price. Although TriStar’s Cobra shotguns have been able to take anything the elements can throw at them, the new 3½ inch Cobra Mag will be able to shrug off any shot load as well.
The new 3½ inch offering is fitted with a full-length rib-textured forearm, a fiber optic front sight and includes three Beretta®/Benelli® mobile-style choke tubes (improved cylinder, modified and full).
“Shotguns in our Cobra pump line have been some of our most popular shotguns since we launched them a few years back,” said TriStar Sales and Marketing Manager Ryan Bader. “We’d heard the calls from our fans for a 3½ inch pump for a while now, and we’re glad that we can deliver a product that we can proudly put our name on.”
Like all shotguns from TriStar, the Cobra Mag is manufactured in Turkey by TriStar’s partner facilities to strict quality control standards and faces rigorous testing at every stage of production. Upon arrival at TriStar’s headquarters in Kansas City, each shotgun is thoroughly inspected to ensure that shooters will receive the best product available.
 
The new 3½ inch Cobra Mag will be available in both synthetic black and Realtree Max 5 and is backed by TriStar’s 5 year limited warranty.
Cobra Mag – 3 ½ Inch Chamber
  • 12 gauge
  • Barrel Length: 28 inches
  • Weight: 6.9 pounds
  • Three extended Beretta®/Benelli® mobile-style choke tubes (IC, M, F)
  • Available in: Synthetic Black (MSRP $395.00) and Realtree Max 5 (MSRP $455.00)

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Firearms

Super X Pump Long Beard Is Now Available From Winchester Repeating Arms

Turkey hunters will want to take a look at the new for 2016 Super X® Pump Long Beard™ 12 gauge pump model shotgun from Winchester® Repeating Arms. This new model features a synthetic pistol grip stock with textured gripping surfaces and the Mossy Oak® Break-Up Country® camo pattern. To allow the shooter to fit the shotgun to them, two interchangeable comb pieces are included. This allows the shooter to adjust the drop at comb for use with iron, electronic or optical sights.

Length of pull is also adjustable with two interchangeable spacers that are provided with the shotgun to enable the owner to fine-tune stock fit. An Invector-Plus Extra-Full Long Beard™ turkey choke tube provides a tight, dense pattern. The 24” barrel features TRUGLO® fiber-optic sights. Read more

Firearms

Suppressors Legal for Hunting in Michigan

Written by ASA on February 12, 2016 – Comments

Salvo Hunting

On February 11th, Michigan became the 38th state to allow for the use of firearm suppressors while hunting when the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) voted 4 – 1 to approve an amended version of Wildlife Conservation Order Amendment No. 1 of 2016. The measure became effective immediately.

The initial proposal included two arbitrary restrictions which would have limited the decibel reduction of suppressors allowed in the field to 30 dB, and would have also prohibited the use of subsonic ammunition by anyone using a suppressor while hunting. Prior to the final vote, Commissioner Louise Klarr offered an amendment to remove these two provisions from the proposed rule. Her measure passed also 4 – 1. Read more

Firearms, Hunting

Remington Announces American Clay & Field Reloadable Sport Loads


Madison, NC – Remington Arms Company, LLC (“Remington”) announced today that it is now shipping their new reloadable, American Clay & Field sport loads.American Clay & Field loads are made in America, using 100% American-made components by serious shotgunners for serious shotgunners, and offer the perfect combination of American-made quality, performance and value.

American Clay & Field components include high antimony lead shot, STS primers, Power Piston wads and unibody hulls featuring premium brass-plated steel caps. The high-hardness lead shot provides consistent, tight patterns at all ranges. Read more

Ammunition

PulseTech® Products Introduces Plug-and-Charge Solar Charger Maintainer


SOUTHLAKE, TX- Fleet managers and sales dealers for buses, trucks, heavy construction equipment as well as RV owners can eliminate jump starts and extend battery life with the new SP-5 OTR Solar Charger Maintainer new 5 Watt system that utilizes a simple, temporary plug-in instead of a permanent, more complicated installation.The easy-to-use OTR attaches to the vehicle¹s exterior hood with four suction cups and plugs directly into the OBD connector for power. The set up allows for easy installation and removal in seconds. Read more
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