Bear Hunters Asking Michigan DNR to Ban Chocolate in Bait

 

Hunters want to eliminate poisoning risk for wildlife

LANSING—Michigan’s bear hunting community is asking the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to consider banning the use of solid chocolate in bear baits. Chocolate contains theobromine, which can be toxic to bears and other wildlife in high quantities.

“As hunters, we have a responsibility to look out for wildlife. We take that seriously,” said Mike Thorman of the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation. “Bait allows us to selectively harvest bears. We don’t want to see non-target wildlife harmed, so we’re being proactive about this.”

Last winter, four bears in New Hampshire died from chocolate toxicity near a 90-pound bait pile containing chocolate. In May 2015, the New Hampshire Game and Fish Commission banned the use of chocolate in bait.

“This is really a matter of using sound science to shape wildlife management decisions,” said Tim Dusterwinkle, president of the Michigan Bear Hunters Association. “Our first role as hunters is to conserve the resource we use.”

The Michigan Hunting Dog Federation, the Michigan Bear Hunters Association and the U.P. Bear Houndsmen Association have led the charge to ask DNR biologists to study the matter for a possible wildlife conservation order in the 2017 regulation cycle. Other organizations that are supporting the ban of solid chocolate in bear baits include: Michigan United Conservation Clubs, Michigan United Coon Hunters Association, Michigan Fox Hunters Association, Michigan Archery Bear Hunters Association, Michigan Bow Hunters Association, Michigan Longbow Association, Upper Peninsula Sportsmen’s Alliance, and Safari Club International.

“We’re encouraging our members to voluntarily refrain from using chocolate in baits until then,” said Amy Trotter, deputy director for Michigan United Conservation Clubs

Hunting, Wildlife

Aimpoint Announces New Magnifier Lines


Las Vegas, NV – Aimpoint, the originator and worldwide leader in electronic red-dot sighting technology, has announced the addition of three new accessory magnifiers to their product line. Designed to work in conjunction with the company’s electronic reflex sights, these new magnifiers are being offered in 3X and 6X magnification, in both a standard grade for use by civilian shooters, as well as professional grade models. Read more
Optics

ScoutLook Offers Predator Hunting Gear Guide


SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Just as predator hunting begins to heat up in the Midwest, ScoutLook has published an informative Predator Gear Guide aimed at helping both veterans and neophytes score big this winter on foxes, coyotes, bobcats and other critters with claws and fangs. Get instant access to the guide right here: http://www.scoutlookweather.com/hunting/scoutdoors/posts/2744/scoutlooks-ultimate-predator-hunting-gear-guide
The ScoutLook Ultimate Predator Hunting Gear Guide features dozens of the latest and greatest products available, many of them Team-ScoutLook tested and approved this past fall, on hunts that stretched across the nation and beyond. Included are some of the most predator hunter-friendly apparel and boots, as well as calls, optics and more. With “prime time” predator hunting stretching through March in many locales, now is the time to ensure a deadly arsenal. Read more
Hunting

Lenseigne Partners with Uberti to Design Competitive Single-Action Revolver

Uberti 1873 Cattleman Kenda CMS Pro Blued

ACCOKEEK, MD – World and National Cowboy Mounted Shooting (CMS) champion and CMSA Hall of Famer Kenda Lenseigne has partnered with Uberti to design a custom-grade competition single-action revolver from the ground up. The partnership has resulted in the Uberti Short Stroke CMS Kenda Lenseigne (KL) Pro, CMS Pro and SASS (Single Action Shooting Society) Pro revolver family, which are new for 2016. Read more

Firearms

Pac-Lite Complete Ruger Pistol


Introducing the first complete .22 LR Pistol to be offered by Tactical Solutions. This Pistol features Tactical Solutions’ signature Pac-Lite barrel and accessories on the Ruger 22/45 frame.The Pac-Lite barrel is threaded for a suppressor and the pistol package includes a scope base, Fiber Optic sight, Bolt Racker, the SLAM Magazine, G-10 Grips and a Matte Black Compensator. Read more
Firearms

Uberti 1866 Yellowboy Flatside Short Rifle 150th Anniversary Model

Uberti 1866 Yellowboy Engraved 150th Anniversary Edition

ACCOKEEK, MD – Known for its distinctive brass receiver and repeating action, the 1866 Yellowboy was the first true “cowboy” lever-action rifle to be widely accepted by those who made their life in the saddle. To celebrate the rich history of this iconic firearm of the American West, Uberti announces the release of the limited-edition 150th Anniversary Model of the fabled 1866 Yellowboy.

The original 1866 Yellowboy signified an improvement over the original Henry rifle with the addition of its side-loading gate and fore end. Uberti’s sesquicentennial model retains these improvements and tacks on a few more to further enhance this 150-year-old classic. This lavishly engraved limited edition features the “transitional” flat-sided receiver, which straddles the Model 1860 and the 1866, a characteristic found only in very early 1866 serial numbers. Read more

Firearms

Caracal And Wilcox Debut First Collaborative Product

Haenel RS-9 sniper rifle on display at SHOT Show 2016

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Caracal and Wilcox Industries unveiled this week at SHOT Show 2016 the first in their line of integrated tactical rifle systems, the CAR816-A2 with Fusion System Kit designed for the defence and security market with commercial application.

On the new product, Hamad Al Ameri, CEO of Caracal said, “Our partnership with Wilcox has redefined the approach to integrated weapon systems. The CAR816-A2 with Fusion System is the first product collaboration between our two companies, delivering firearms that meet the critical needs of law enforcement officers and the modern warfighter.” Read more

Firearms

Browning Ammunition BPR Rimfire Loads


Browning Ammunition introduces BPR Performance Rimfire, which consists of three high performance products. The products are designed for accuracy, smooth feeding, reliable extraction and consistent performance.

The 22LR 37-grain Fragmenting Bullet rapidly transfers energy for consistent performance on varmints and is available in a 50-round plastic pack.

The 40-grain High Velocity Bullet increases downrange energy to extend the effective range of 22LR rimfire and is available in a 100 round plastic pack.

Finally, Browning Ammunition introduces a BPR offering featuring a 40-grain 22LR rimfire bullet with black oxide coating. This load offers reliable functioning and performance in semi-automatic rifles and pistols and is available in a 400-round bulk pack. Read more

Ammunition

Arizona Game & Fish Commissioners Urge President to Say No to Monument Designations


PHOENIX – The five-member Arizona Game and Fish Commission and 10 former commissioners have sent a letter to President Barack Obama, urging that he not designate 1.7 million acres in northern Arizona as a new Grand Canyon Watershed National Monument.Calling the proposed monument “a solution to a non-existing problem,” the commissioners said designating this large swath of land as a national monument could impose unnecessary rules and regulations, negatively impact outdoor recreation, and compromise the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s ability to manage and conserve wildlife. Read more
Wildlife
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