Armory Brings $3,800 Prize Package for ‘Home Defense Day’

Springfield Armory® Brings $3,800 Prize Package for ‘Home Defense Day’ Vote in Head-to-Head Firearm Poll for Chance to Win New XD® Model Handgun

GENESEO, IL – Springfield Armory® is proud to present its newest XD® Mod.2™ Series handgun as part of “Home Defense Day.” The ongoing DUEL 3 promotion throughout the month of September includes today’s $3,800 prize package promotion.

The package includes Springfield Armory®’s new XD® Mod.2™ 4″ Service Model 9mm handgun. To participate in the promotion, just visit DUEL.Springfield-Armory.com/Vote and vote on this week’s head-to-head matchup, M1A™ SOCOM 16 versus M1A™ Scout Squad™. Read more

Firearms

Michigan’s Canada goose success story

It’s no secret that Michigan offers some of the best Canada goose hunting anywhere in the world. But many waterfowl hunters, whose perspective only covers the last 30 years or so, might have a hard flock of Canada geesetime believing it wasn’t always that way. Michigan’s resident Canada goose population – which produces the lion’s share of the annual harvest – was virtually nonexistent a century ago and not especially noteworthy five decades later.

“Back in the ’50s, it was a rare thing to see a Canada goose in this state,” said Barbara Avers, the waterfowl specialist with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. “It was rare for hunters to kill a goose. It was a pretty big deal. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

DNR conservation officers play key role in apprehending escaped Iosco County prisoner

Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers played a key role in apprehending an escaped prisoner Saturday, Aug. 29, in Iosco County.

Ten conservation officers, part of the DNR Law Enforcement Division, from Iosco, Ogemaw, Alcona, Oscoda and Gladwin counties responded to a call Saturday afternoon of a prisoner who had escaped the custody of county law enforcement personnel in Reno Township near Whittemore. The prisoner escaped while being transported back to the Iosco County jail after receiving medical treatment at the West Branch Regional Medical Center. Read more

General

Michigan Snakes

Michigan's Largest Snake - The Black Rat Snake Identification VideoWhether you’re a hunter, a wildlife enthusiast or just someone who enjoys an occasional walk in the woods, this 60-second video will help you properly identify the black rat snake, should you ever come across this species in your travels. If you are fortunate to see one of these important Michigan residents, take some time to enjoy it, but please leave it in the wild. Look for more videos in our series into the fall.

Wildlife

Air Venturi Announces New .50 Caliber Wing Shot Shotgun

Wing Shot Precharged Pneumatic Operates as Shotgun or Rifle

Cleveland, Ohio – Air Venturi, an exclusive airgun, airsoft and ammunition importer of leading international airgun brands, astounds airgunners and airgun hunters alike with the announcement of the new Wing Shot .50 caliber precharged pneumatic (PCP) hunting shotgun. Distributed by Air Venturi, the new Wing Shot offers hunters the choice of using either .50 caliber shotshells or .50 caliber bullets. Beautifully balanced and adorned with attractive engraving and a handsome hardwood stock, the Wing Shot is effective for wing shooting, small game, and large game hunting including predators, hogs and even trophy whitetail. Read more

Firearms

Parker Is Giving Away 10 Crossbows Over 10 Weeks

MINT SPRING, VA. Parker Bows, a manufacturer of high quality Compound bows, Crossbows and RED HOT brand Crossbow Accessories is giving away 10 crossbows over 10 weeks!

Just in time for the hunting season, participants can register for a chance to win a Parker ThunderHawk Crossbow by clicking here: http://bit.ly/10crossbows. Once entered, participants will have 10 opportunities to win over the next 10 weeks. A winner will be selected each Monday and notified via email. Read more

Archery

Product Safety Warning And Recall Notice For IMR-4007SSC Powder

Lot number location

Shawnee KS, September 2, 2015 IMR Legendary Powders is officially announcing a product safety warning and recall notice for IMR 4007SSC on the six lot numbers listed below. IMR has received reports that this particular powder in 1lb and 8lb containers may have become unstable due to possible rapid deterioration. Use of this product from these lot numbers shown on the enclosed label may result in spontaneous combustion, fire damage or possible serious injury. Read more

Ammunition
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