BoatUS Delivers Over 24,000 Boaters’ Comments Urging EPA to Stop Adding More Ethanol to the Nation’s Gasoline Supply


PHOTO CAPTION: Washington DC – On July 11, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) President Margaret Podlich (L) and Government Affairs Manager David Kennedy (R), delivered over 24,000 comments from recreational boaters to EPA Headquarters in Washington DC to urge the agency to stop adding more ethanol to the nation’s gasoline supply. BoatUS had asked the boating public to add their voice to a proposal to increase the amount of ethanol that must be blended into the nation’s gasoline supply for 2017. If adopted, these proposed levels will require the use of a record amount of ethanol, forcing higher-level ethanol fuel blends (including E15 or 15% ethanol) into gas pumps and at more gas stations.”A sticker on the pump mixed in with all the other labels may be the only warning for E15 gasoline,” said Podlich. Most marine engines are built to only work with up to 10% ethanol, and it is illegal to use gas containing more than 10% ethanol in any marine engine. The national boating advocacy, services and safety group has voiced its concern for the significant potential for misfueling, putting boaters at risk by using fuel that will damage their engines. Read more
Fishing

MI DNR shooting ranges improve to keep pace with target shooting trends

Julee Hasbany takes aim on a pistol range at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Rose Lake shooting range in Clinton County.

GW:  Always a pet peeve of mine when anyone unprepared at the range had to hold up the entire show to go downrange.  Duh!  Way to go Michigan DNR!

It used to be that to check the precision of your aim when practicing at a shooting range, you had to walk downrange and look at your target. Today – there’s a Smartphone application for that.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has introduced Bullseye Camera Systems at all five of its staffed shooting ranges – at Dansville (Ingham County), Ortonville (Lapeer County), Pontiac Lake (Oakland County), Rose Lake (Clinton County) and Sharonville (Jackson County).Julee Hasbany takes aim on a pistol range at the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Rose Lake shooting range in Clinton County.

“These cameras give you the ability to track your shots right from your Smartphone, tablet or laptop, with a free app downloaded to your device and a connection to the camera’s Wi-Fi signal,” said Charlie Brauer, who runs the DNR’s Ortonville Shooting Range and who had the idea to install the cameras at the end of the ranges’ long-range shooting stations.

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Firearms

TAR Podium Bipod


Bullpup rifles like the IWI Tavor TAR-21, are popular on the international scene, and in recent years have been gaining popularity in the U.S. Further, this trend gives all appearances of continuing. Designed to be compact for CQB fighting, but incorporate the longer barrel to maintain accuracy, it looks different from the AR15 platform we are used to seeing. Like any weapon platform, stability when shooting prone, or off any surface is of utmost importance. The battle-tested engineers at FAB Defense solved this problem with the creation of the TAR Podium quick deployment bipod. With the push of a button, it allows the shooter to instantly transition to a bipod for maximum stability.The bipod replaces the grip cap and attaches with a single screw, without interfering with gripping the weapon. The sleek design is compact and does not have any protruding parts that could get caught on gear or clothing. The bipod is rapidly deployed with the simple push of a button giving the shooter stability at the moment it’s needed. Read more
Firearms

Steiner’s New P4Xi Riflescope


GREELEY, Colo. — For 2016, Steiner is pleased to announce the P4Xi 1-4×24 mm riflescope that has been available to law enforcement personnel will now be offered to the general public. The new American made scope is ideal for 3-gun competition rifles or personal defense weapons.This rugged, close-combat P4Xi riflescope offers clear images and a fast-action P3TR reticle to tackle everyday use. The illuminated reticle offers 11 different levels, five daytime, four low light and two night vision settings, with an OFF position between each setting, making the riflescope perfect for any need that may arise, day or night.

The P4Xi offers true 1X magnification for both-eyes-open shots, and 4X zoom for engaging targets out to 400 yards to be used with any tactical rifle in any situation. Read more

Optics

Savage Arms A17 17 HMR/Bushnell Scope Package


SUFFIELD, Connecticut –– Savage Arms is pleased to announce its launch of a new A17 XP scope-package gun. The new A17 XP model features a Bushnell A17 scope that comes mounted and boresighted, making it easier than ever for shooters to get from the store to the field or range. Shipments of this new rifle are being delivered to dealers.Savage Arms made firearms history when it introduced the A17 in 2015. The platform is the first high-performance semi-automatic rimfire specifically designed for the 17 HMR cartridge, and its unique delayed-blowback action provides safe, reliable operation with standard 17 HMR loads. Read more
Firearms

Sightmark Core SX Optics


(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Delivering high-performance optics in a rugged yet lightweight, aircraft-grade aluminum body, the Sightmark Core SX Series is designed for demanding specialty hunting and shooting applications. The Core SX Series’ finally deliver precision quality optics options for serious professionals, hunters and shooting enthusiasts choosing to employ slightly less traditional methods.All Core SX scope models are IP67 waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and fog proof for uncompromising reliability even in extreme environments. The Core’s 30mm tube is constructed entirely of 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum. Finely etched reticles, parallax and MOA adjustments, and advanced scratch-resistant, fully multi-coated lenses bring your outdoor pursuits into razor-sharp focus. Read more
Optics

MI Deer Private Land Assistance Network grant application period opens


Young man pours bag of seed into seed drill

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced that the application period is now open for the Deer Private Land Assistance Network (Deer PLAN) grant program.

A total of $50,000 is available, through a competitive grant process, to support private-land deer habitat improvement projects in the northern Lower Peninsula. The focus area for 2017 will include Alcona, Alpena, Crawford, Montmorency, Oscoda and Presque Isle counties.

“The focus area concentrates habitat projects in a region to provide greater benefits to deer hunters in areas where habitat issues have been identified,” said DNR Deer Program biologist Ashley Autenrieth. Read more

Wildlife

Michigan: 2016-17 Waterfowl Season Dates Announced

It’s almost time to polish up the shotgun, warm up the retriever with some practice throws and don camouflage as the season nears for hunting ducks and geese in Michigan. Area wildlife managers have been working hard all summer to make sure migrating waterfowl have great habitat conditions in Michigan’s state game and wildlife areas this fall.

Waterfowl hunting regulations and bag limits can be found in the 2016-2017 Michigan Waterfowl Hunting Digest. Digests are available at DNR Customer Service Centers, wildlife field offices, license agents and online at mi.gov/dnrdigests. Read more

Hunting

WCR-22 RIMFIRE And WHISPER Titanium Suppressors


The Wilson Combat WCR-22 Rimfire Suppressor was designed with outstanding noise reduction, easy maintenance and impressive long term durability in mind. This lightweight, ultra-quiet design will be equally effective at controlling sound on your rimfire rifle or pistol.The WCR-22 has a precision machined 7075 billet aluminum baffle core that is user removable for simple cleaning with the supplied wrench. The durable titanium tube easily handles full auto rimfire or .22 magnum level pressures.

This hard-use rimfire suppressor sports impressive noise reduction using subsonic, standard and high velocity .22 rimfire ammunition due to its unique solid baffle design. Read more

Firearms

Alliant Powder Introduces Blue MZ Pellets for Muzzleloaders


ANOKA, Minnesota – – Alliant Powder is pleased to introduce Blue MZ 50-grain pellets for muzzleloaders. Blue MZ provides outstanding accuracy with a wide range of popular bullets, and its formulation allows for fast, easy cleaning with water-based solvents. Shipments of these new pellets are being delivered to dealers.

Muzzleloader hunters need propellant that ignites reliably and burns consistently, even in extreme weather conditions. Blue MZ delivers on this tall order. The pellets produce higher velocities than competing pellets at safe pressures, and ignite reliably with 209 shotshell primers. Read more

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