Michigan: Iron Belle Trail Third-Round Grants Now Available

Proposals due Jan. 9

Iron Belle Trail logoThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced that a third round of grant funding is available for communities and organizations working on sections of trail that will be part of Michigan’s two Iron Belle Trail routes. Proposals are due Jan. 9, 2017.

Communities or eligible non-profits located on the two trail routes are eligible for funding. Approximately $350,000 in grant funding is available and the maximum request is $30,000. A match is highly recommended. Read more

Wildlife

FNS Flat Dark Earth Compact Model

(McLean, Va.) FN America, LLC is pleased to announce the launch of the FNS™-9 Compact FDE, an extension of the FNS series of striker-fired pistols. The FNS™-9 Compact FDE will feature a flat dark earth (FDE) polymer frame and durable, scratch-resistant PVD slide coating that have been color matched to ensure consistency. It will also retain the proven ergonomic grip angle and diamond texture grip pattern standard on FNS and FNX™ models.

“Flat dark earth began as a military-designated color that FN pioneered with the introduction of the FN SCAR® series in the early 2000s,” said John Keppeler, vice president of sales and marketing. “The color remains a popular choice for military customers and consumers, making this addition a natural extension for the FNS-9 Compact series.” Read more

Firearms

Apex Releases New Action Enhancement Kit For Glock Pistols

LOS OSOS, Calif. – Apex Tactical Specialties, the industry leader in aftermarket drop-in performance parts for firearms, has expanded their line of Glock compatible parts with the release of the new Apex Action Enhancement Kit for Glock pistols. The kit features the popular Apex Action Enhancement Trigger with Factory Gen 3 Trigger Bar, Apex Ultimate Safety Plunger and the new Apex Performance Connector, all for an MSRP of $129.95. Read more

Firearms

SureFire Shipping HS3 Maximus Headlamp

Fountain Valley, CA —SureFire LLC, manufacturer of the world’s finest—and most innovative—illumination tools and tactical products, is now shipping the newly updated HS3 Maximus™ headlamp. The SureFire Maximus™ rechargeable variable-output LED headlamp delivers an amazing 1,000 lumens of light—enough to illuminate your entire campsite. If that’s too much light, you can dial it down to 1 lumen—or any level in-between—for closer work, preserving your dark-adapted vision, or extending the runtime. A large knurled dial permits output control with one hand—even if it’s gloved or numbed by cold. One hand can also aim the light right where you want it since the light assembly rotates up and down 90 degrees. Read more

Optics

Michigan continues to battle chronic wasting disease

The discovery of an eighth free-ranging Michigan white-tailed deer with chronic wasting disease this summer was a disappointment to Michigan Department of Natural Resources wildlife officials.

However, DNR deer and elk specialist Chad Stewart said there was a little bit of good news associated with that discovery.

“DNA testing showed that the latest infected deer was related to four of the other previously identified infected deer,” Stewart said. “So far, all eight have been related to each other somehow, most very closely.

“The overall numbers are still very low, so we’re optimistic we can have some success in keeping this disease confined to a relatively small geographic area.” Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

308 Controlled Fracturing 176gr Subsonic Bullet from Lehigh Defense

Lehigh Defense offers the 308 Controlled Fracturing 176gr Subsonic Bullet for those looking for a subsonic 308 Winchester bullet that delivers maximum terminal performance.

Why would you choose a 308 Subsonic bullet from Lehigh Defense?

Excellent bullet for a 308 Winchester with a 1:10 or faster twist.
Single shot and bolt action applications only
Constructed using a Copper Body and a Brass Insert making the bullet an environmentally friendly design.
Utilizes Controlled Fracturing Technology, the hydrostatic fracturing of the bullet in a Controlled, Repeatable and Predictable action that creates multiple wound channels.
The base will penetrate a minimum of 18 inches and the Petals will penetrate a minimum of 10 inches with radial expansion out to 12 inches in diameter.
Velocity Range (fps) – 750 to 1,200
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Ammunition

New CFE BLK from Hodgdon


Hodgdon® releases CFE BLK
Hodgdon, The Brand That’s True®, is excited to announce the release of CFE BLK™, a new Spherical powder specifically formulated for the .300 AAC Blackout cartridge. CFE BLK joins the Hodgdon CFE™ family of CFE 223™ and CFE Pistol™.This new powder provides full function of AR-type rifles throughout the range of bullet weights, and is perfect for those subsonic reduced loads. In addition to being the perfect solution for the .300 Blackout, it performs beautifully in many smaller capacity cartridges, in particular, varmint cartridges such as the .17 Hornet, .17 Ackley Hornet, .218 Bee, .221 Fireball and many more. It also yields top performance in the 6.8 Remington SPC and the 7.62X39 MM Russian cartridge. This fine powder meters like a dream and leaves no copper residue, extending accuracy for longer shooting periods, and making clean-up quick and easy. It is truly a remarkable new propellant!

This new powder will be available in January 2017 in one-pound (1lb) and eight-pound (8lb) containers at quality reloading powder dealers. Read more

Ammunition

2016 Michigan bear hunting season now complete

With more than half of Michigan’s counties open to bear hunting, bear harvest is an important management tool to maintain a healthy bear population that is in balance with its habitat.

Nearly 6,900 successful bear applicants received bear hunting licenses for staggered hunting seasons that started as early as Sept. 9 and ended as late as Oct. 26.

“Michigan’s black bear season is designed to provide a quality hunt,” said Department of Natural Resources bear specialist Kevin Swanson. “With many different hunting seasons kicking off in September, we spread out the effort of bear hunters and the end result is an impressive success rate.”

Bear seasons are set by bear management unit, with a quota of licenses available by area. Michigan has 10 bear management units, with the majority of bear licenses available in the Upper Peninsula, where the majority of the black bear population is found.

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Hunting

Reminders for those who hunt deer in areas of Michigan that also have wild elk

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds deer hunters hunting in the northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan that wild elk are also found in this area and cannot be harvested without an elk hunting license.

“Unfortunately, in the past we have had deer hunters who make the mistake of harvesting a young male or a calf elk thinking it’s a white-tailed deer,” said Shelby Hiestand, DNR wildlife biologist. “Although a mistake, this would be an illegal take of game, which is a serious wildlife offense.” Read more

Hunting
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