Arizona Livestock Loss Board Approves Compensation for Mexican Wolf Depredation

GW:  Pure genius here.  And, Arizona is introducing more wolves into the mix.

PHOENIX — The Arizona Livestock Loss Board recently approved an interim policy that allows ranchers to receive compensation for cattle taken by a Mexican wolf.

While conservation efforts are helping to re-establish the Mexican wolf population within their historical range in Arizona, this program has resulted in the loss of some commercial cattle.

The board’s unanimous vote Nov. 3 allows ranchers to be compensated for a wolf depredation incident after it is investigated and confirmed by a U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services field representative.

“The Mexican wolf reintroduction program has been a significant burden to ranchers in Mexican wolf range,” said Arizona Livestock Loss Board Chairman and Arizona Game and Fish Department Director Larry Voyles. “We had one rancher testify that he had suffered 13 depredations just this year alone. Few family owned businesses can survive losses at this level.”

Under the interim policy, a commercial producer/operator can apply for reimbursement for damages incurred up to $2,500. Read more

Wildlife

CMP Announces New Programs for 2018 National Matches

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is pleased to announce planning is underway for a number of new and exciting programs for the 2018 National Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio.

“In an effort to continue to attract new competitors and to reward the thousands who annually participate in our matches, the CMP will add new pistol, smallbore, high power rifle, and long range rifle matches in 2018,” said Mark Johnson, CMP Chief Operating Officer. Read more

Firearms

Firefield Green Laser Flashlight Foregrip


Firefield Heavy Duty Green Laser Flashlight Foregrip: Get a grip on good light!(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – When nightfall finds you on a close quarter mission or adrenaline packed predator hunt, the Firefield Heavy Duty Green Laser Flashlight Foregrip (FF35003) blazes the trail to victory with a hat-tip to comfort. Depending on the situation at hand, shooting positions and tactical movements can be less than ideal, leaving comfort and ergonomics by the wayside. Worse, adding those necessary lowlight tools and comfort-driven accessories can add some serious weight to your rifle. This inconvenient truth makes Firefield’s Laser Flashlight Foregrip the perfect solution. Read more
Optics

Wilson Combat X-TAC Professional New Models

Enhanced grip texture, enhanced sight picture and Wilson Combat’s legendary attention to detail add up to a unique offering destined to be a top choice of working operators everywhere. The X-TAC Professional is the perfect marriage of a Full-Size grip frame on our Compact slide. It is considered by many to be the ultimate all-around carry 1911 format. The bi-directional, X-TAC Professional frontstrap and slide treatment offer enhanced grip and improved durability over traditional checkering in severe and hard-use environments. With famous Wilson refinements like a match-grade, tapered cone barrel, our high visibility Battlesights and a host of 100% USA produced Bullet Proof®, machined parts the X-TAC Professional will shoot as good as it looks and give you a lifetime of unparalleled service.

X-TAC Professional Specifications
Shop New X-TAC Elite Professional
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Firearms

New Motion Stake from Montana Decoy


A new twist on giving your turkey decoys key movement, the Montana Motion Stake from Montana Decoy is lightweight, simple and easy to use.”Tough turkeys require a little something extra and motion can help close the deal,” said CJ Davis, president of Montana Decoy. “Our Motion Stake system uses no electronics so no worries about dead batteries or states that don’t allow the use of electronics when hunting.”

A simple but effective telescoping pole and line combined with a clip that attaches to the back of any Montana Turkey Decoy, the Motion Stake can be used throughout the season. Depending on where the clip is attached, hunters can simulate a feeding, walking or looking turkey. Available December 2016, the new Montana Motion Stake has a suggested retail of $29.99. Read more

Hunting

Testing Confirms “Rabbit Fever” in Areas of Oklahoma

Two jackrabbits like this one were infected with tularemia at Altus Air Force Base. (JENA DONNELL/ODWC)

Small-game hunters in Oklahoma are being cautioned about several cases of suspected or confirmed tularemia, including two cases involving jackrabbits at Altus Air Force Base and another case in the Blanchard area. The disease is sometimes called “rabbit fever.”

Oklahoma has periodic outbreaks, and hunters are urged to be aware and stay on the lookout. Rabbits that are behaving in unusual ways or seem to be lethargic might be stricken with tularemia. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Quick Draw Bino Harness from MYSTERY RANCH


Bozeman, MT. MYSTERY RANCH, an industry-leading backpack company, devoted to making mission-specific packs through state-of-the-art load-carrying technologies has added a highly efficient binocular harness to their all-new “QUICK DRAW” pack accessory line.When you are focused on the hunt, essential tools like binoculars should not require a moment’s thought to access or stash. The QUICK DRAW BINO HARNESS features a comfortable, close-fitting design that works in harmony with your MYSTERY RANCH pack.

“Our internal hunters at MYSTERY RANCH and our core customers have been wanting better accessories for rifle and bow hunting, so here you go.” – Ryan Holm, Marketing Manager, MYSTERY RANCH.

A clamshell top flap, with a magnetic buckle closure allowing for a one hand operation, protects your Binoculars from the elements and closes the compartment securely when you are making that final stalk. Two detachable security straps provide insurance to prevent your optics from falling to the ground with the lid open or for surveying the big, open landscape from the truck on the last stretch before arriving at the trailhead, just in case. Read more

Optics

Michigan state harbors offer slip-specific reservations as part of pilot for 2017


A new pilot program from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources now allows boaters to make slip-specific reservations in select Michigan state harbors during the 2017 season.The five facilities participating in the pilot project are:

  • William G. Milliken State Harbor (Wayne County).
  • Straits State Harbor (Cheboygan County).
  • Grand Haven Marina (Ottawa County).
  • Lake St. Clair Marina (Macomb County).
  • Saint Clair Boat Harbor (St. Clair County).

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Fishing

NRA Moving High Power Rifle Championships

In an effort to keep the National High Power Rifle Championships up to the high standards that competitors have enjoyed for over one-hundred years, the NRA will move the Championship from its historic home at Camp Perry, OH, to Camp Atterbury, IN. This change in venue will take effect during the 2017 National Matches, pending approval by the NRA Board of Directors in January 2017.

Dennis Willing, director of NRA Competitive Shooting explained the decision.

“The NRA High Power Rifle Committee met and determined it would be beneficial to all competitors if we moved the Championship from Camp Perry to another site. After much discussion, the range at Camp Atterbury, IN, was selected as the new home of the NRA National High Power Rifle Championships.” Read more

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