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

Firearms

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
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