BoatUS Asks Boaters to Say “No” to More Ethanol in 2017

Ethanol damage to boat engine fuel system.

THE ISSUE: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking for comments on 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. 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.

ACTION NEEDED NOW: Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is urging all recreational boaters to send a message today urging the EPA to lower the ethanol mandates to ensure an adequate supply of fuel that will work with recreational boat engine and fuel systems. BoatUS offers a simple way to send comments by going to: http://goo.gl/yczkuK. The deadline for public comments is July 11.

BACKGROUND: The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is the 2005 law that requires the blending of biofuels such as corn-ethanol into our gasoline. When written, it was assumed that America’s use of gasoline would continue to rise. However, US gasoline usage has actually dropped steadily since 2005 and now the law forces more ethanol into fewer gallons of gasoline. Read more

Fishing, General

Stealth Cam’s Ultimate Archery Week 2 Giveaway


Grand Prairie, TX- Stealth Cam, a company PROVEN through continued innovation and production of quality game cameras and accessories, is excited to announce week 2 of their ULTIMATE ARCHERY SWEEPSTAKES.Week 2 drawing starts on June 29th. This prize package includes Stealth Cam’s 4.3” color LCD card reader for viewing and managing your trail cam images in the field, and Mtn Ops will be giving away a $500 gift card for use on their website. Whether you’re getting in shape for an event, climbing mountains in the fall, or simply conquering every day activities, Mtn Op is sure to have you covered. Read more
Hunting

Cabela’s Outdoor Fund Helps Launch Digital Mentoring App

Wichita, KS — Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors announced today Cabela’s Outdoor Fund has awarded the organization a grant to fund the development of a revolutionary Digital Mentoring program delivered via the Powderhook app. The app functionality will provide hunters and anglers with ready access to Digital Mentors in their area. Digital Mentors who use the app provide advice and tips, making it easier for new people to begin, and helping people of all experience levels enjoy better days outdoors.

“Thanks to the generosity of Cabela’s Outdoor Fund, Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors and Powderhook will be able to provide a valuable resource for new hunters and anglers through an online social support system,” stated Mike Christensen, President of Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors, Inc. “We are grateful that Cabela’s Outdoor Fund shares our vision and is lending their support to our efforts. We believe we can multiply our impact by adding a technology component to our existing programs, and expanding through an app in places we don’t yet work on a daily basis.”

According to Powderhook CEO, Eric Dinger, mentoring has been a hot topic among the 50 state fish and wildlife agencies, as well as leading non-government organizations, but solutions that scale to meet the demand for mentoring have been tough to find. “A traditional mentoring relationship remains the backbone of how we’ll get more people started in the outdoors. Most people reading this can probably harken back to their mentor, whether it was their father, grandpa or neighbor. But, being a long-term mentor to a single child or new person via a traditional mentoring approach requires a lot of time. We believe many people who may not be able to commit the time to a full mentoring relationship will be willing to lend an answer here or there via an app. Read more

Fishing, Hunting

SAAMI Announces Acceptance of 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum Cartridge

NEWTOWN, Conn. – The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI), the firearms and ammunition industry’s technical standards-setting organization, recently announced the acceptance of a new cartridge and chamber standard, the 6.5-300 Weatherby, introduced by Weatherby, Inc.

In keeping with Weatherby’s DNA, this is a high-velocity centerfire rifle cartridge that, when combined with high Ballistic Coefficient (BC) projectiles, targets the bolt-action rifle, long-range shooting market. Read more

Ammunition

GOP lawmaker proposes holding gun-free zone businesses liable for gun violence

A Republican lawmaker plans to introduce legislation that would discourage private businesses from banning firearms on their property.

The proposal from Rep. Bob Gannon, R-Slinger, is the first measure put forth by state Republicans in the wake of a shooting at an Orlando, Florida, gay nightclub that killed 49 and wounded more than 50, the worst gun massacre in modern American history.

Wisconsin’s 2011 concealed carry law creates immunity from civil liability for gun-related deaths for businesses that allow guns on their property.  More here…

Gun Control

MUCC’s 2016 Annual Convention Recap

Michigan United Conservation Clubs had its most important event of the year this past weekend in Big Rapids: our Annual Convention, where delegates representing our 50,000-plus members and 250-plus affiliated local sportsmen’s clubs vote on what hunting, fishing, trapping and conservation policies we will pursue, honor dedicated conservationists, elect officers and even improve local wildlife habitat.

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New conservation policies adopted by MUCC’s membership (and their sponsors) this weekend include:

  • Support for the use of centerfire rifles at night for coyote hunting. (Chris Kettler and Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association)
  • Banning the use of large quantities of chocolate in bear bait. (Michigan Hunting Dog Federation and Michigan Bear Hunters Association)
  • Educate bear hunters about the danger of using chocolate in bear bait. (Richard P. Smith)
  • Base chumming regulations on the best available science. (Adam Trenz, Metro-West Steelheaders)
  • Creation of a statewide urban deer management plan emphasizing bowhunting and venison donation. (Tomahawk Archers)
  • Define and regulate “airbows” as pneumatic firearms, not archery equipment. (Michigan Bow Hunters)
  • Reverse MUCC’s prior opposition to the use of crossbows during the archery deer season. (Elden Montross, Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club)
  • Support for bass tournaments. (Michigan B.A.S.S. Nation)
  • Encourage the DNR to use adaptive management for bass. (Michigan B.A.S.S. Nation)
  • Increase waterfowl hunting opportunities in county parks and extend liability protection to local government units which allow hunting on their properties. (Macatawa Bay Waterfowl Association and Jack Van Rhee)
  • Create a Federal Fish and Wildlife Disease Trust Fund. (MUCC Wildlife Committee)
  • Reduce the use of chemicals in native aquatic vegetation management, which provides fish habitat. (Michigan B.A.S.S. Nation)
  • Move the start date of the early turkey season in southern Michigan up from a Monday to the prior Saturday. (Millard H. Holton)
  • Allow rough fish harvested during bowfishing tournaments to be donated to rendering facilities. (Rob Miller, Bowfishing Association of Michigan)
  • Encourage the DNR to recognize Michigan’s diverse landscape in management decisions. (Tom Heritier, Saginaw Field & Stream Conservation Association)
  • Increase penalties for hunter harassment. (Jim Pryce)
  • Allow purple paint to be used in place of “No Trespassing” signs. (Jim Pryce)
  • Support the designation of the monarch butterfly as the official state insect. (Tomahawk Archers)
  • Support the designation of a 1.8-mile stretch of county road in a Grouse Enhanced Management System in Marquette County, currently open for ORV use, as a multi-use ORV route to allow funding allocation for signage. (Tim Kobasic, Hiawathaland Trail Association)
  • Confirm an earlier emergency resolution to encourage moose culling at Isle Royale National Park. (MUCC Wildlife Committee) Read more
Fishing, Hunting, Wildlife

Why Do You Need an AR-15?

GW:  This bogus question reminds me of a time in the 1980s when Michiganders had to answer this question posed by gun boards making decisions relative to requests to carry concealed pistols.  We had to prove need.  Just being prepared to defend yourself was not a good-enough answer.  If you didn’t know “someone”  (in power), you didn’t get a permit to carry.  Period.  Now that all states are “shall issue”- based on the clear intent of the Second Amendment – we no longer have to explain why we want “insurance”.  But the power mongers are still out there and always will be.

Watch this video from a Navy Seal and see what points he makes in answer to the lameness of the left.

Firearms, General

Sightmark Wolfhound 3×24 and 6×44 Sights

Wolfhound magnified sights are available in 3×24 and 6×44 with HS and AAC reticle options!

(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Sightmark® is proud to present its line of Wolfhound Prismatic Sights. Built aggressively, with speed and agility in mind, Wolfhound sights rise to the top of the prismatic optics food chain to reign as the industry’s top predator.Wolfhound magnified sights are available in 3×24 for close-range hunting and operations while the 6×44 leads the pack for long-range objectives. Both models are offered with 7.5 MOA horseshoe (HS) duplex reticles, with .5 MOA center points, designed for both 55 gr. And 52 gr. Loads, while the 3×24 also is available with a HS-AAC, perfectly suited for .300 Blackout in either 125 gr. or 220 gr. supersonic and subsonic loads. The Wolfhound 6×44 is also available to take down long distance prey with a long-range duplex (LRD) reticle calibrated for standard .308 M118LR 175 gr. ammunition. All reticle options include 5-position red and green illumination, 100-yard parallax settings, and ultra-fine .5 MOA subtension lines for improved target acquisition. Read more
Optics

Pulsar DN55 Night Vision

Pulsar DN55 Night Vision: YOUR scope just joined the night shift! Digital Night Vision pulls double-duty as a monocular and scope attachment!


(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Pulsar, producer of the world’s first digital night vision riflescope, is proud to introduce twilight operators and adventure seekers to the DN55 Forward Digital Night Vision Monocular and Riflescope Attachment. This digital forward attachment (DFA) night vision optic pulls double duty as a 10x monocular and front riflescope attachment employing your own reticle and magnification via an adapter (sold separately).True to Pulsar’s zero-tolerance quality standard, the DN55 Digital Night Vision Optic boasts a glass-nylon composite body, fully coated premium lenses, IPX3 water resistance, an OLED display with ultra-fine VGA 640×480 quality and 500×582 camera resolution, a robust detection range of 400 meters and ultra-easy user interface. The DN55 even includes a video jack so you can capture the action for memories… or evidence.

The Pulsar DN55 also features a wealth of optical, lighting and adjustability features. Precise, responsive, electronic .1 mil windage and elevation adjustments provide superb tracking to get you on target quicker and keep you there. From pitch black interiors to full moon in the field, the DN55’s modular 915 nm laser infrared (IR) illuminator lights up the night with 3-step power control. Read more

Optics
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