Over 570 Baby Sea Turtles to be Released Today (July 27) off Fort Lauderdale

Coast Guard Cutter Block Island releases turtlesMIAMI — More than 570 baby sea turtles are scheduled to be released back into the Atlantic Ocean Monday in a joint effort between the Coast Guard and the Gumbo-Limbo Nature Center.

In support of the Coast Guard’s commitment to protecting endangered species and the marine environment, crewmembers from Coast Guard Station Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will transport marine scientists and volunteers from the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center offshore to assist in the release of the hatchlings.

The sea turtles hatchlings come from turtle nests located along beaches throughout Florida, which are the primary nesting grounds for Loggerhead sea turtles. In addition to the more than 570 baby sea turtles being released, four turtles between the ages of 6-months and 1-year will be released back into the wild following rehabilitation at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Read more

Wildlife

POMA Adopts New Logo

Professional Outdoor Media Association Adopts New Logo as Part of 10th Anniversary Celebration

Johnstown, Pa. – The Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a new look. The newly redesigned logo captures the organization’s emphasis for the traditional outdoor sports and the storytellers, who keep that passion alive.

“Following in the steps of the many changes within POMA, the board of directors asked our voting media members to decide on a logo which best reflects our current path,” stated Tom Opre, POMA president. “Our members overwhelmingly voted to move forward with the updated logo.” Read more

Fishing, Hunting

Hogue Introduces Tactical Thumbhole Rifle Stocks for 10/22 Rifles

Henderson, NV – Hogue Inc, America’s premier manufacturer of firearm grips, rifle stocks, AR components, knives, holsters and gear has more good news for 10/22 owners: the company is now shipping one-piece, OverMolded® “Tactical Thumbhole” style rifle stocks. Featuring a futuristic thumbhole/pistol grip design, an integrated cheek weld, a unique bench stop and a soft rubber butt pad, Hogue’s new thumbhole rifle stock is optimized for quick and comfortable target acquisition with your preferred optic. “This new design will have strong appeal to target shooters, varmint hunters and competition shooters alike,” said designer Pat Hogue. “It’s a departure from our traditional rifle stock designs in some ways, but we think the market’s ready for Hogue’s take on a tactical 10/22 stock in OverMolded rubber.” Read more

Firearms

Four osprey chicks sport GPS satellite backpacks

fitting osprey with transmitterAs Michigan’s osprey population continues to rebound, the Department of Natural Resources is tracking the revitalization of this species in southern Michigan through monitoring efforts. This year, four osprey chicks from area nests were outfitted with “backpack” GPS/GSM telemetry units. Funded by donations from DTE Energy, Huron Valley Audubon and Michigan Osprey volunteers Martha Wolf and Barb Jensen, these units will help scientists track the young birds’ daily movements and seasonal migration patterns.

The chicks were hatched in nests on platforms at Kensington Metropark in Milford and Sterling State Park in Monroe. Crews from Clearlink Wireless Solutions, Skyline Services LLC, Newkirk-Electric and Earthcom Inc. climbed the towers to access the chicks for banding and transmitter deployment. Read more

Wildlife

Shooter’s Bible Guide to Tactical Firearms Now Out

A Comprehensive Guide to Precision Rifles and Long-Range Shooting Gear

By Robert A. Sadowski

This Shooter’s Bible guide will help new and experienced shooters in making smart equipment purchases that range from rifles and optics to ammunition and gear. Expert Robert A. Sadowski proves to be a masterful instructor on all aspects related to precision shooting in the Shooter’s Bible Guide to Tactical Firearms.

For new shooters with little to no formal training: the shooting school section provides instructions on shooting techniques, positions, and drills. Read more

Firearms

New MLP Solid Film Lubricant Pen from Birchwood Casey

Keeps Firearms Running in the Toughest Conditions

The new MLP™ Solid Lubricant Pen from Birchwood Casey® meets Mil-Spec requirements and provides a low friction lubricant coating for extreme conditions.

MLP Solid Film Lubricant is a semi-permanent, lacquer-like coating containing molybdenum disulfide and corrosion inhibiting pigments. The formula creates a tough, low-friction coating that prevents corrosion, galling, seizing and fretting.

Once applied, MLP Solid Film Lubricant is virtually unaffected by atmospheric and fretting corrosion, solvents, acids, oils and degreasers. It operates best at temperatures ranging from -320° to +300° degrees F. Read more

Firearms

EZ Kut Introduces WOW Saw

Lake Zurich, IL – EZ Kut a leading manufacturer of quality pruning and trimming products announces the launch of the new WOW SAW(Folding Saw).

The WOW SAW, with its large 10-inch (curved blade), taper-ground hard chrome plated SK4 Japanese steel blade, offers user confidence like never before. It is a smarter saw, with laser impulse hardened teeth that rip through wood with the help of strategically located slots that clear the cut of debris while keeping the blade cool which reduces sap and pitch build up. Read more

General, Hunting

New 1911 Custom Shop Handgun Cases From Negrini

VICTOR, NY IntelCase Company, distributors of Negrini luxury gun cases, announces the new 1911 Custom Shop case series from Negrini of Italy. The Model 1911 pistol, long the service handgun of our military, is the most popular handgun design among American pistol enthusiasts. The new Custom Shop Series provides the ultimate solution for lightweight, high quality, luxury 1911 cases. Read more

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