DNR reports nine hunting incidents in 2013, down from 15 in 2012

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released its final tally on hunting incidents that occurred in 2013. There were a total of nine incidents reported, including one fatality. The total is lower than 2012, when 15 hunting incidents, including one fatality, were reported.  Of the nine incidents reported in 2013, just one was reported in the Upper Peninsula, while the others were reported in Lower Michigan. Read more

DNR announces 2014 Black Lake season harvest results

Man holding lake sturgeon at Black LakeDepartment of Natural Resources (DNR) officials announced the 2014 Black Lake sturgeon harvest season ended after less than 90 minutes on Saturday, Feb. 1, with six fish being harvested. The fishing season, which included spearing or hook-and-line fishing, was scheduled to run Feb. 1-5, or until the harvest quota had been reached.

“The 2014 allocation of Black Lake sturgeon for the State of Michigan was six fish, although DNR officials imposed a voluntary quota of five fish for recreational anglers,” said Todd Grischke, Lake Huron Basin coordinator. “Establishing this one-fish buffer before the fishing season allowed us to stay within our allocation of six fish. This year is a great example of how our harvest allocation model and on-ice communication effectively reduce the chance of overharvest of lake sturgeon in Black Lake.” Read more

Hide and Seek at Gunpoint

Not a Good Neighbor

Not a Good Neighbor

Jesse Smith of Ocala, Florida grabbed his Glock pistol after hearing his daughter and wife screaming.  This guy was playing hide and seek under the covers of his daughter’s bed, after returning home from a birthday party.  63-year-old Paul Matheny’s criminal past includes three arrests for indecent exposure.  Details here…

Sightmark® Debuts Military Inspired Multi-Functional Laser and Flashlight

(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – Inspired by military designs, the Sightmark® LoPro Combo delivers optimal precision accuracy and versatility. This multi-functional laser and flashlight device can be mounted on a picatinny or weaver rail of an AR-15, either in front of a riflescope without interference with field-of-view, or on the side of the quad rail. Its 220 lumen LED flashlight can be used for clearing a room or quickly spotting targets in pitch black darkness, and the laser is offset for clearing front sight post. Read more

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