DNR encourages public to enjoy springtime baby animal sightings, but remember to leave wildlife in the wild

With the arrival of spring, wild animals are giving birth and hatching the next generation of Michigan’s wildlife. Baby red foxes appeared in dens during the last days of March and the first days of April.  Young great-horned owls have already hatched and are growing up in stick nests high above the ground. Mourning doves have made nests, and some have already laid eggs. The first litters of cottontails will appear soon.

 

fawn curled up in grassSpringtime brings with it an increase in sightings of nestlings and baby animals. The Department of Natural Resources encourages Michigan residents to get outside and enjoy the experience of seeing wildlife raising its young, but reminds them that it is important to remain at a distance.

 

“These are magical moments to witness but, unfortunately, sometimes the story has a different ending when people take baby wild animals out of the wild,” said DNR wildlife technician Katie Keen. “Please resist the urge to try to help seemingly abandoned fawns or other baby animals this spring. Some people truly are trying to be helpful, while others think wild animals would make good pets, but in most cases neither of those situations ends well for the wildlife.” Read more

Wildlife

MGM Targets Introduces Sportsman™ Series

Inspired by over 20 years of industry leadership with MGM Targets’ extensive product line of premium steel targets, MGM proudly announces the MGM Sportsman™ Target series.

The Sportsman™ series integrates MGM’s world renowned reputation for premium steel, innovation and reliability into a budget-minded series of versatile AR500 steel targets designed to appeal to all shooters and skill levels. From novice, to seasoned hunter or competitive shooter, The Sportsman™ series targets are perfect for family outings of plinking or a day of serious work at the range, the Sportsman™ series incorporates durability, and simplicity for easy set-up, transport and storage in to affordable products to last for generations.

As with all MGM products, The Sportsman™ series is entirely made in America. The introductory components of the series include three versatile target systems, The Sportsman™ Long Range Target, Sportsman™ T-Post Target and Sportsman™ Gong Target in various sizes and all suitable for center fire pistol or rifle use up to 7.62 NATO rifle rounds. These designs also allow for use with .22 LR firearms with the anticipated ring from each hit of the smaller .22 round and exceptional target action from larger calibers.

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Firearms

Sig Sauer Introduces Supersonic 300 Blackout Elite Performance Ammo

Newington, NH – SIG SAUER, Inc., designer and manufacturer of the world’s most reliable firearms, accessories, and ammunition, is pleased to announce its new 300 Blackout Supersonic Elite Performance Ammunition Match Grade Centerfire Cartridges. This supersonic round features a 125gr Sierra Matchking projectile and, like the SIG SAUER 220gr subsonic 300 Blackout round, is designed to bring out the best in today’s high-performance AR rifles.

The Sierra Matchking projectiles in the 300 Blackout supersonic rounds are renowned for their superior accuracy, flat trajectory and consistent point of impact. The unique hybrid hollow point bullet design also ensures maximum expansion on point of impact. These cartridges feature match grade brass cases and function with standard 223Remington/5.56mm magazines without a reduction in capacity. Read more

Ammunition

Remington Announces the RM380 Micro Pistol

Madison, NC – Remington Arms Company, LLC (“Remington”) it is now offering the Model RM380, an all-metal, micro pistol designed for concealed carry.

With a sleek, modern design, this highly concealable pistol boasts all of the latest enhancements to make it a leader in the very competitive concealed carry market. In addition to tough, all-metal construction for ultimate durability and longevity, the RM380 also features the longest barrel in its class to maximize muzzle velocity and bullet expansion, while facilitating shooting precision and accuracy.

This breakthrough pistol delivers unrivaled quality and ingenuity in a micro-size package for personal protection and portability. Weighing just 12.2 ounces unloaded and measuring just 5 ¼ inches long, the RM380 is easy for anyone to carry unobtrusively, and with an extended beavertail grip, it facilitates a smooth draw even in suboptimal conditions.

The RM380 also features a light and smooth double-action-only trigger, fully functional low profile slide stop, light slide racking force, and an ambidextrous magazine release. The replaceable grip panels allow for customization while the optimized grip angle allows for greater shootability and comfort.

The Remington Model RM380 is chambered in .380 Auto with a suggested retail price of $417. Read more

Firearms

TriStar Gets In on The Pump-Action With New 20-Gauge Offerings In The Cobra Field Pump Shotgun Line

 

 

TriStar’s Cobra Field Pump shotguns have a reputation for being incredibly fast and lethal when used to hunt waterfowl, upland birds and small game. Now, the Cobra Field Pump shotgun line has been expanded to include 20-gauge models in black synthetic, Muddy Girl camouflage and Next Micro Print patterns – making this the ultimate choice for those who want a 20-gauge with some bite.

The new 20-gauge Cobra Pump shotguns feature a full-length forearm that accommodates almost any sized shooter. The forearm has ribbed texturing that provides the shooter with a sure-grip, ensuring a quick, sharp stroke with each pump.

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Firearms

New Mexico’s Controversial Mountain Lion Legislation

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GW:  Thanks for the heads-up from J.R. Absher, it has been noted that the bill in question died in committee a month ago and the 60-day session ended March 21.

On March 13, 2015, the New Mexico House Agriculture, Water, and Wildlife Committee advanced a bill that would effectively treat the state’s mountain lions as nuisance animals. This legislation would overturn a regulation that currently protects females with cubs from being hunted, as well as removing the requirement of a hunting license in order to harvest a mountain lion.

This would mean that there is open season on mountain lions; they could be hunted or trapped at any time without harvest limits. If the bill passes, the state’s Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) will no longer hold the authority to regulate mountain lions as a game animal or manage their population. It would also take away their ability to respond to complaints about mountain lions and remove problem animals.

Wildlife officials estimate there are between 3,000 to 4,500 mountain lions in New Mexico. Every year, 2,000 hunting licenses are issued and a maximum of 700 cats can be harvested, although hunters usually only take about 200 animals. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Large Trout Stocked in Clinton and Huron Rivers

The Department of Natural Resources recently stocked adult trout in the Clinton River at Riverside Park, Huron River at Proud Lake Recreation Area, and Spring Mill Pond at Island Lake Recreation Area. Close-up of brown trout

The Clinton River was stocked with just over 400 brown trout from 16 to 18 inches and 300 rainbow trout ranging from 20 to 22 inches. The Huron River was stocked with 1,500 brown trout sized 16 to 22 inches and nearly 1,500 rainbow trout sized 16 to 22 inches. Spring Mill Pond was stocked with nearly 200 brown trout sized 16 to 18 inches and nearly 600 rainbow trout sized 16 to 22 inches.

This annual stocking activity uses unneeded brown and rainbow trout broodstock from Michigan’s state fish hatcheries. Every year there are surplus adult trout in the hatchery system, which are stocked in special regulation areas. Read more

Fishing, General

SAF Takes Case Of Arizona Navy Vet Whose Guns Were Seized

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation announced yesterday that it has taken on funding the case of a retired Glendale, Arizona Navy veteran whose gun collection was seized by authorities because of an on-going dispute with a neighbor who obtained a protection order.

The case of 56-year-old Rick Bailey has made headlines in the Southwest and across the Internet. Bailey had complained to the City of Glendale about the neighbor’s habit of parking dump trucks used in his landscaping company. The dispute unfolded over several months until Bailey called police over concerns of toxic chemical odors apparently coming from the neighbor’s property. The neighbor apparently alleged that Bailey had threatened him, and the following day, he obtained a harassment order against Bailey. Police showed up and took Bailey’s gun collection, and he wants his property back. Read more

Firearms, Gun Control
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