Gray wolf confirmed through genetic testing to be present in the northern Lower Peninsula

gray wolf emerging from surrounding cover The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced confirmation of gray wolf occurrence in Emmet County, marking the second confirmation of wolf presence in the Lower Peninsula since 1910.

Late last week, the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians received confirmation from Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario, that scat submitted for DNA analysis by the tribe in 2014 was from a male gray wolf.

Genetic testing also confirmed that the wolf was not likely to be an escaped captive, since it closely matched genetic information taken from northeast Ontario wolves.

In March 2014, tribal biologists discovered tracks and collected scat from Emmet County. DNR Wildlife Division staff then visited the site with biologists from the tribe and agreed the tracks appeared to be from two separate wolves. Read more

Wildlife

New Power Scrape® All-Season Scrape Kit by TINK’S®

Covington, GA- Tink’s®, America’s #1 performing line of deer scents and lures introduces the new Power Scrape® All-Season Scrape Kit. The entire line is extensively tested, simple to use, and feature packed for every need. GET IN THE GAME when your season comes down to one opportunity, trust Tink’s!

Tink’s® has everything you are looking for this season to provide you every possible edge in the field and to be successful from early season all the way through the brutal cold of winter. The perfect lure and dispenser system in one convenient value pack that includes the trusted original Power Scrape® Starter, the all-new Power Scrape® Finisher, and a Tink’s Scrape Bomb Dripper. Read more

Hunting

Thompson/Center Arms Introduces the Newest Concept of American-Made Black Powder Rifles: The T/C® Strike Muzzleloader

SPRINGFIELD, MS — Thompson/Center Arms continues to set the standard for quality and innovation in modern hunting rifles with the introduction of the company’s latest muzzleloader, the T/C Strike. The T/C Strike brings a fresh concept to the venerable world of black powder rifles, offering today’s hunter the most advanced features available, while continuing to deliver the performance, accuracy and ease of maintenance that has become the hallmark of Thompson/Center Arms firearms.

“Thompson/Center pioneered innovative designs in the sport of muzzleloading in the early 1970’s with new technologies such as the interchangeable Encore® platform, Speed Breech XT®, Flex-Tech® and Power Rod®,” said Danielle Sanville, Brand Manager for Thompson/Center Arms. “Today we raised the bar again with the launch of our hammerless T/C Strike, which delivers the ultimate in muzzleloading performance, along with T/C’s legendary accuracy.”

At the core of this high-tech .50 caliber muzzleloading rifle resides the T/C Strike’s advanced Adapt™ Breech system. Featuring an external-threaded breech, the Adapt Breech system effectively seals off the blowback from burnt powders inside the barrel. This proven design helps to eliminate seized threads and simplifies cleanup. A threadless primer adapter takes the place of the breech plug and together with a retaining collar, effectively holds a 209 primer securely in place for a fast, reliable ignition. The new T/C Strike muzzleloader is packaged with two primer adapters to accommodate the most common types of propellants (loose and pellets) available in the market. To open the action of the muzzleloader, the user merely pushes the release lever positioned at the rear of the receiver to the right and the barrel drops, exposing the breech. Read more

Firearms

Savage Arms Introduces the New Model 11 Scout Rifle

 

SUFFIELD, CT – The new Savage Arms™ 11 Scout Rifle combines all of the qualities for which scout-style firearms are known with Savage’s legendary performance. Part of the brand’s law enforcement series, this rifle is lightweight for fast-handling. It easily allows operators to get on target and place accurate shots in real-world conditions. Shipments of these products are currently being delivered.

Chambered for 308 Win., the 11 Scout features a one-piece rail for mounting optics which includes the ability to forward-mount an optic. It is also equipped with the user-adjustable AccuTrigger™, and the AccuStock bedding system, which engages the action three dimensionally along its entire length for the best possible accuracy. The threaded muzzle brake can be removed and replaced with a suppressor.

A spacer system in the butt pad lets you tweak length of pull to accommodate different shooting styles ranging from standard cross-body positions to squared off, tactical stances. Plus, the adjustable comb makes it easy to tailor cheek height to the shooter’s stature and various sighting options. Also, when you move that cheek piece up and down, the front and back can move independently of one another allowing you to change the angle as well.

Other notable features include Read more

Firearms

Federal American Eagle Suppressor Delivers Reliable Subsonic Loads for Competition and Range Use With or Without a Suppressor

As suppressed firearms have gained popularity for competition, hunting and range use in recent years, Federal Premium Ammunition has turned down the volume without sacrificing performance with its lineup of American Eagle® Suppressor ammunition. Specifically designed for use in suppressed firearms, these subsonic rounds (available in .22 LR, 9mm, .45 Auto and 300 AAC Blackout) are priced for volume shooting and they give consumers an even more accurate, economical and enjoyable round of competition or day at the range. Read more

Ammunition

Keep Your Optics Clean Outdoors With the OutdoorPro Kit from LensPen

 

The OutdoorPro Kit from LensPen includes everything needed to clean fine optics, including an Original LensPen for DSLR, binocular and scope lenses; MiniPro for eyepieces and action camera lenses; FogKlear to keep lenses fog-free and MicroKlear microfiber cloth. All fit into a zipper carrying case.

Fall is here, and that means more time outdoors – whether you’re hiking a trail, capturing fall colors or cheering your favorite team. Whatever your outdoor activity of choice, chances are you’ll take your favorite camera, scope or binoculars with you so you don’t miss any of the action. Don’t let dust or fingerprints ruin your view! The OutdoorPro Kit from LensPen has everything you need to keep your optics clean. Read more

Optics
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