Ask Bosch to Wipe the Slate Clean and Ditch HSUS

This from HumaneWatch.org

Bosch, a German automotive company, recently announced a partnership with HSUS. The company started a campaign called StoptheRoadkill.com, which encourages drivers to buy Bosch wipers to see the road better and avoid hitting wildlife during inclement weather. (The company calls it a public service announcement, but it’s not really a PSA if you’re selling something.)

Presumably, HSUS is getting a cut of every wiper blade sold. It’s a bad deal for animals, though.

HSUS doesn’t run a single pet shelter anywhere. And HSUS isn’t exactly starved of funding. The group has some $200 million in assets. Last year, it stuck $50 million of donor money into Caribbean hedge funds. That’s a lot of bowls of food. HSUS ought to already be doing more to feed animals, but instead it shamefully mismanages donor money—whether it’s earning bad grades from charity watchdogs for high spending on overhead, sticking money in the Caribbean, or even paying a racketeering settlement.

Local shelters or rescues that take care of cats, dogs, and other pets could certainly use the money. They’re often in desperate need of help. The same with local wildlife rehab groups.

Email Bosch USA’s CEO, Mike Mansuetti, at Mike.Mansuetti@us.bosch.com and politely ask him to sever ties with HSUS and make sure the money goes to reputable organizations. (If you get a response, feel free to forward it to us.)

Animal Rights

DNR marks progress at halfway point in 10-year Michigan Pheasant Restoration Initiative

A few years ago, when the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced it was putting together a coalition to rehabilitate pheasant hunting in Michigan, it assembled an impressive array of partners to address many of the problems that led to the declining fortunes of “ringnecks.”

Now, halfway through the 10-year project, those involved in the Michigan Pheasant Restoration Initiative say the program has made significant headway.

A male and female ring-necked pheasant are shown. The male, in the background, is much more colorful.“We are seeing enhanced partnerships, excellent teamwork, habitat improvements and increased enthusiasm for pheasants and pheasant hunting,” said Al Stewart, the DNR’s upland game bird specialist.

The coalition began the pheasant initiative by establishing three pilot focus areas, concentrating efforts in areas that offer some of the best remaining pheasant habitat in the state. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Sportsmen’s Act Scheduled for Senate Committee Markup

On Wednesday, January 20, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee is scheduled to hold a markup on the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act (S. 659).

In March 2015, after a testimony before Congress with various stakeholders and supporters, including Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) President Jeff Crane, the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act, S. 405, was split for two mark ups: S. 556 includes provisions that were marked up the Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, and S. 659 includes the remaining provisions that will be reviewed by the EPW Committee. After the passage of S. 556, with overwhelming support from the ENR Committee in November, the second portion of the bill awaits its review in order to move forward to a full Senate floor vote.

S. 659 includes: the Hunting, Fishing, and Recreational Shooting Protection Act (adding lead fishing tackle and components to the list of exempted products from EPA regulation); Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act; Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act; Farmer and Hunter Protection Act; protecting the right of individuals to bear arms at water resource development projects; and the reauthorization of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act and the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Act.

In anticipation of next week’s markup, contact your Members of Congress on the Senate EPW Committee and urge them to support the interests of America’s sportsmen and women during the mark up of S. 659.

– See more at: http://www.sportsmenslink.org/the-media-room/news/sportsmens-act-scheduled-for-senate-committee-markup#sthash.e0voN157.dpuf

Fishing, Hunting

The Browning Sweet Sixteen Is Back

The legendary “Sweet Sixteen” has returned! For 2016, Browning is excited to introduce the A5 autoloading shotgun in 16 gauge. Like its most revered predecessor, the new A5 Sweet Sixteen is built on a smaller, lighter receiver for reduced weight and a sleeker feel.

The A5 uses kinetic energy to power the recoil-operated Kinematic Drive System for reliable function with any load and under the full extremes of weather, temperature, moisture or grime. The 2 ¾” chambered, 16 gauge receiver is constructed of strong, lightweight aluminum alloy with a black anodized bi-tone finish.

The stock and forearm are gloss finish walnut with a close radius pistol grip and sharp 18 lines-per-inch checkering. The stock is also shim adjustable for length of pull, cast and drop, and includes ¼” and ½” stock spacers for length of pull adjustments. Read more

Firearms

Important Caracal Safety Recall Update


January 14th, 2016On March 28th 2013, Caracal issued a Recall on all F and C Model pistols due to a potential risk of a failure of the drop safety should the pistol be dropped on a hard surface with a live round in the chamber.

We continue to request that anyone in possession of an affected unit PLEASE DO NOT LOAD OR FIRE THE PISTOL and immediately contact the Caracal Recall Center at (205) 655-7050 or via email: Info@Caracal-USA.com Read more

Firearms

MI DNR auction of state-managed land runs through Feb. 10


A sealed-bid auction of 23 properties managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources began Tuesday at www.michigan.gov/landforsale and will run through Feb. 10. Available parcels are located in Alpena, Arenac, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Crawford, Gladwin, Mackinac and St. Clair counties. Properties are isolated from other DNR-managed land and range in size from less than an acre to 240 acres. Read more

General, Wildlife

LaserMax Releases Green Guide Rod Lasers For Sig Sauer Pistols


LaserMax’s award winning Guide Rod Laser™ technology will now be offered in Green for the Sig Sauer P226 and P229 platforms. Scheduled for debut at the 2016 Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas, the LMS-2261G and LMS-2291G combine higher visibility with the most ruggedized laser sighting platform ever devised.Green lasers operate in a band of the light spectrum most visible to the human eye and therefore are uniquely suited for laser sighting devices. Appearing brighter through the broadest range of lighting conditions, LaserMax’s Green Guide Rod Laser constitutes the most advanced laser sight in this increasingly popular wavelength.

For over a quarter century, LaserMax’s pioneering laser sighting systems have provided a decisive combat advantage to professional operators and armed Americans at home and abroad. LMS-2261G and LMS-2291G will arrive to retailers early 2016 with an everyday selling price of $349. Read more

Optics

SIG SAUER Releases SIG MPX Carbine in 9mm


NEWINGTON, N.H. — SIG SAUER, Inc., changed the way the world looked at the subgun with the introduction of the SIG MPX®, and now that same innovative technology is available to the consumer market in the semi-automatic SIG MPX Carbine.The modular 9mm SIG MPX Carbine maintains all of the ergonomic superiority of the short-barrel rifle and pistol variants, but now with a 16″ hammer-forged barrel. A full-length aluminum KeyMod handguard provides ample room for mounting lights, lasers and grips.

“For those who want the full feature set of the SIG MPX, but don’t want a short-barrel rifle or live in a state with restricted access, the SIG MPX Carbine is a great choice,” said John Brasseur, Director of Product Management for SIG SAUER, Inc. “Later, if the operator decides to SBR the Carbine, it’s a simple change with a conversion kit.”

Completely ambidextrous, the SIG MPX Carbine is great for left- or right-handed operators with its dual-sided selector switch, magazine release, charging handle and bolt release. The three-position collapsing stock features integrated QD sling cups for fast and easy sling attachments. Read more

Firearms

SIG SAUER Updates SIGM400 Predator Hunting Rifle


NEWINGTON, N.H. — SIG SAUER, Inc., is pleased to introduce a redesigned SIGM400 Predator hunting rifle to its long gun catalog. Based off the direct-impingement SIGM400® action, the new Predator offers a series of enhanced features optimized for hunters in the field.In its 5.56mm offering, the SIGM400 is perfect for small game such as prairie dog, or predators like coyotes. The versatile 300BLK cartridge can be used on game up to whitetail deer and is a popular option among feral hog hunters throughout the country. Read more
Firearms

Umarex USA Commemorates Desert Storm with Beretta

FORT SMITH, AR – Umarex USA is offering a limited edition Operation Desert Storm commemorative Beretta airgun in honor of the 25thanniversary of Desert Storm. The gun has the words “Desert Storm” and a profile of the M1A1 Abrams tank on the slide. Guns will be numbered consecutively from 1 to 750.

The 750 limited edition Desert Storm Beretta airguns will be available to order on a first-come-first-served basis to dealers who place an order at the 2016 Shooting Hunting & Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show®). Orders will be taken at the Umarex booth (#15062), in Las Vegas from January 19 to January 21. Dealers are limited to 30 guns and they are expected to sell out quickly. Read more

Firearms
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