Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
Four specialty scopes for crossbows, pistols, and shotguns
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Designed for unique hunting applications, the first offerings in the Sightmark Core SX Scope Series offer a variety of specialty scopes compatible with crossbows, pistols, and shotguns. Each scope features fully multi-coated optics, low-profile capped turrets and a fully weatherproof body for exceptional dependability, rain or shine. Read more
Cortland, NY…….The 22 TCM is an interesting new cartridge in the long gun scene and handloaders are excited to get going on load development. Read more
Gene Lumsden, CEO of Legacy Sports International, Inc., is excited to announce the newest chambering of the Howa Mini Action rifle! Now available in .222 Remington!
The .222 Remington cartridge is a classic varmint cartridge with outstanding accuracy potential. This low recoil, flat shooting and very low ballistic coefficient cartridge paired with the precision of Howa barreled actions make this a target and varmint hunters dream. Read more
New 7mm 195 gr EOL Elite Hunter Now Available!
Berger Bullets is excited to announce the release of their new 7mm 195 gr EOL Elite Hunter. This bullet was inspired by Bob Beck, host of Extreme Outer Limits (EOL), and designed by Bryan Litz. Bob and EOL are building rifles that are capable of shooting extremely aggressive bullets, so Bryan and Berger Bullets have risen to the challenge of producing such a bullet. The 195gr EOL bullet has the highest ballistic performance of any 7mm bullet currently in existence, and is truly the first of its kind for a number of reasons. Read more
Fort Lauderdale, Fla., September 21, 2015– Gamo Outdoor USA (www.gamousa.com), is releasing the Accu177 air rifle. The new air rifle includes many of the top features from Gamo’s premium air rifles – the SAT (Smooth Action Trigger), and the SWA (Shockwave Absorber) rubber recoil pad. This .177 Cal Air Rifle is capable of boosting pellets at 1250 FPS (with Platinum Pellets). Read more
Mogadore, OH. – High-tech crossbow manufacturer, TenPoint Crossbow Technologies’® has announced that the Stealth FX4™ is now available in Mossy Oak® Break-Up Country™. One of TenPoint’s two ultra-compact platform models engineered for superior fit, form, and function, the Stealth FX4 is a faster version of its award-winning predecessor, the Stealth SS™. Read more
Vote in Head-to-Head Firearm Poll for Chance to Win Pistol
GENESEO, IL (09/21/15) – To celebrate “Monday Gun Day” during its DUEL 3 promotion, Springfield Armory® is giving away one of its new models of handguns to a promotion participant. The prize is valued at nearly $600.
One lucky winner will receive an XD® Mod.2™ 4.0″ Service Model 9mm pistol. To participate in the promotion, just visit DUEL.Springfield-Armory.com/Vote and vote on this week’s head-to-head matchup, 1911 LB Operator® .45ACP versus 1911 MC Operator® .45ACP. Read more
Harvest Time in Shiawassee County, MI
The pumpkins and watermelons have ripened after a very good growing season. The garden was watered only a few times after planting. Lots more to come.
Harvest Time
Best Ever
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced today that a 46-year-old man was injured Thursday evening in a suspected attack by a black bear in Greenwood Township, Clare County. The man was treated for minor injuries at a local hospital and released.
At approximately 7:30 p.m., the man was alone in a ground blind, hunting for porcupine. The man said a black bear came from behind, knocked him over and attacked him. Using his hunting knife, the man stabbed the bear, which scared it off. The bear is thought to be injured. Read more
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission on Thursday, Sept. 10, lifted a spawning closure on the Betsie River in Benzie County. The lift went into effect immediately.
In 2012, the closure was put in place when the Betsie River experienced historically low water levels that left migrating Chinook salmon and steelhead vulnerable to illegal harvest. Recent weather patterns have resulted in water levels returning to normal conditions, so the spawning closure placed on the Betsie River mouth is no longer necessary. Read more