Be Prepared for Upcoming Season With Blaser R8 Professional S

Six decades ago Blaser Jagdwaffen GmbH set out to redefine the art of gun making. Along the way they have laid milestones to mark their success with such names as the Diplomat, ES67, SR850, K95, R93, S2, F3 and the list continues. Never willing to be second best, the design philosophy at the heart of all models is safety, accuracy, reliability and versatility.

The way forward is often started with a close examination of the past and how we were able to come so far. We examined our existing product portfolio and came to the conclusion we needed to pay homage to the rifle that helped redefine the modern bolt action. The R93 was the straight pull action that started the revolution. Now it only makes sense that we pay tribute to the original and introduce the R8 Professional S into our current portfolio. Built for pure performance; when a split second defines a hunt.

The new R8 Professional S will share many of the features that exist in our current R8 line with the exception of removable trigger/magazine housing. The new R8 Professional S is loaded or unloaded through the ejection port just as the original R93. Sure handling is assured with the elastomer inlays featured in the traditional brown/black stock. All existing barrels, bolt assemblies and scope mounts will function flawlessly in the new platform.

With an introductory price of $2,895 your biggest concern will be where to put your next trophy. Available in calibers from 222 Remington to 375 H&H (standard taper) the time is now! Read more

Firearms

Blaser, Leupold and Boone & Crockett Announce Fair Chase Essay and Video Contest

MISSOULA, Mont. – The Boone and Crockett Club has teamed up with Blaser and Leupold to ask the question, “What does fair chase hunting mean to you?”

The partners are sponsoring a new essay and video contest beginning July 23 with all submissions due by Dec. 1, 2015.

For either the best essay or video, the winner will receive a new Blaser R8 Professional S rifle, a Leupold VX-6 riflescope, and VIP passes to the Boone and Crockett Club’s 29th Big Game Awards and banquet in July 2016 at Bass Pro Shops’ new America’s Wildlife Museum and Aquarium in Springfield, Mo.

“Fair chase has been an integral part of the hunting community for well over a century,” said Boone and Crockett President Morrie Stevens. “It’s a topic well established and extremely important to conservation, and we’d like to hear what today’s hunters think about it.” Read more

Hunting

DNR reports 2014 deer hunting harvest down across Michigan

Several factors added to decline; wildlife managers working on improvements

archery hunter in Michigan woodsThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently issued a Michigan Deer Harvest Survey Report on the 2014 hunting seasons indicating that roughly 615,000 hunters statewide harvested a total of roughly 329,000 deer. The harvest represents a drop of 15 percent from 2013.

Wildlife managers report that regional declines in deer harvest were greatest in the Upper Peninsula, where the overall harvest was down by nearly 36 percent.

The DNR said several factors – including back-to-back years of severe winter weather that depleted the deer population in some parts of the state – contributed to the decline. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

More than 20 million fish stocked this spring means lots of opportunity

DNR stocking salmon on Huron RiverThe Department of Natural Resources today announced the final totals from its spring fish-stocking efforts. DNR fisheries staff stocked a total of 20,099,988 fish that weighed more than 325 tons and consisted of nine different species and one hybrid.

To complete this task, staff took more than 370 stocking trips to 732 stocking sites, traveling more than 100,000 miles over the course of 2,556 hours using 17 specialized stocking trucks.

“It was another outstanding spring stocking season that will bring significant benefits and fishing opportunities to Michigan,” said Ed Eisch, DNR fish production manager. “Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our staff, fish were reared and delivered to stocking sites in excellent condition. The numbers produced and stocked were right on target for almost all areas.”

The number and type of fish stocked vary by hatchery, as each location’s ability to rear fish varies because of water supplies and temperature. In Michigan there are six state and two cooperative hatcheries that work together to produce the species, strain and size of fish needed by fisheries managers. These fish must then be delivered at a specific time and location for stocking to ensure their success. Each hatchery stocked the following fish this spring: Read more

Fishing

Safari Club International Foundation gifts $40,000 for U.P. winter deer habitat management

SCI Foundation logoThe new Upper Peninsula Habitat Work Group is hard at work improving U.P. winter deer habitat, and Safari Club International Foundation is a critical partner in this endeavor.

Recently, SCIF donated $40,000 to ensure the work group’s deer winter range initiative moves forward.

“The partnership and commitment on the part of the SCIF to move this project forward are remarkable,” said Michigan Department of Natural Resources U.P. Regional Wildlife Supervisor Terry Minzey. “It is exciting to see the dedication groups have to the resource and to Michigan.”

The U.P. Habitat Work Group was reconvened this year to focus on improving and conserving critical U.P. winter deer habitat. The work group, comprised of natural resource professionals, private landowners and sportsmen’s groups, is led by Natural Resources Commission member J.R. Richardson of Ontonagon and Jim Hammill of Crystal Falls, a wildlife management consultant who also is a retired DNR biologist.

“SCIF has already invested more than $350,000 in the U.P. predator-prey study over the last five years,” Hammill said. “The study has shown the quality of winter habitat is a critical factor, and this is a natural extension of the investment already made.”

The $40,000 gift will be used to help fund a wildlife biologist position specifically assigned to develop comprehensive habitat strategies for 57 U.P. deer winter habitat complexes. The focus primarily will be on lands not managed by the DNR, including U.S. Forest Service, commercial forest and nonindustrial private forest lands. Private landowners will be offered technical assistance and other incentives to encourage maintenance and enhancement of winter deer habitat on their property.   

Wildlife

LUCID Optics Shipping the New P7 4X Optic

Wyoming – LUCID Optics, a Wyoming based manufacturer of weapons mounted optics and firearm accessories, Is proud to announce the new P7 4X Optic is now shipping to distributors and is available for purchase.

The P7 offers fast-targeting with a highly useful ballistic MOA measuring tape in the reticle. This reticle is specifically designed to offer the fast target acquisition necessary in a combat optic, along with highly useful MOA measuring tape with ballistic hold-over information up to 80 MOA in elevation. This allows for the operator to manage any target with relative ease, near or far. Read more

Optics

Tents, Awnings from PahaQue Custom Increase Living Space

Tents, awnings and covers for towable trailers are available from PahaQue Custom. All are built in America.

Towable trailer campers can double or triple the square footage of protected living space with tents and awnings from PahaQue Custom that are specifically designed to fit compact trailers.

“If you like camping in your compact trailer, check PahaQue Custom for accessories. We make trailer camping better,” said Jeff Basford, President of PahaQue Custom. “We are proud to be the leader in tent and shelter accessories for the towable trailer market.”

Set-up is simple. Tents and awnings slide into the keder rails on the trailer for a secure connection to the trailer. Ground stakes and the main tent pole secure the front. Read more

General

Hogue Inc Introduces Two New Takedown-style Rifle Stocks For Ruger 10/22

Henderson, NV – Hogue Inc, America’s premier manufacturer of firearm grips, rifle stocks, AR components, knives, holsters and gear has some good news for Ruger 10/22 owners: the company is now shipping two new takedown rifle stock designs for this popular firearm. “The Ruger 10/22 is America’s most popular sporting rifle,” explained designer Pat Hogue, “and the success of Ruger’s takedown version gave us an opportunity to bring something new to the party in OverMolded stocks.” Read more

Firearms

Republic Forge Introduces The General, An American-Made Compact 1911 for Handgun Enthusiasts

Perryton, Texas- Republic Forge, manufacturers of world-class, American made, Model 1911 pistols, is pleased to announce full production of their officer’s model 1911, the General. Ideal for concealed carry use, the General will offer you all the luxuries expected from a full size 1911, while providing unique concealment capabilities. Don’t let the size fool you; accuracy and dependability have not been sacrificed!

The General is offered in .45 ACP exclusively and features a match-grade 3 ½” barrel for quick mobility, 25 LPI checkering on the front strap, serrations on top of the slide, a wide array of custom finishes and color coordinated VZ or various Ivory grip options. The General has a retail price starting at $2,795, and is currently Republic Forge’s most compact 1911. Read more

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