U.S. Hunters Set New Record for Percentage of Mature Bucks Killed

GW:  Some exciting news here for Michigan, despite its total kill numbers being down.  I’ll break it down in an upcoming post next week.

American deer hunters are killing the highest-ever percentage of bucks age 31/2 and older, according to data gathered by the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) for its 2015 Whitetail Report, now available online.

In the 2013-14 season, the most recent season with compete deer harvest data available from all states, 34 percent of bucks harvested in the states that collect buck age data were 31Ž2 or older. That statistic is up from 32 percent the season before, and significantly up from a decade before in the 2003-04 season, when only 23 percent of the national buck harvest was mature. These gains have been made while the percentage of yearling bucks (11Ž2 years old) in the harvest has steadily declined, reaching a record-low of 36 percent.

“This is a testament to how far we’ve come as hunters in the past decade,” said Kip Adams, QDMA’s Director of Education & Outreach, who compiles the annual Whitetail Report. “More hunters are choosing to protect yearling bucks, and they are being rewarded by seeing and killing more of them as mature animals.” Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Revolution 700 Casting Reel Released

Bass Pro Shops Revolution Levelwind Round Baitcast Reel

Revolution 7000 Casting Reel; big fish beware, there’s a revolution coming

Whether you’re chasing the mighty muskellunge, battling bruiser blue cats, or subduing supertanker stripers, the Revolution 7000 casting reel has what it takes to make them surrender. This reel, designed and built for taking on heavyweights, features a super high capacity, double-anodized aluminum spool that accommodates heavy line, whether it’s monofilament or braid. The Revolution 7000 holds 270 yards of 20-pound monofilament or 235 yards of 80-pound braid, which is plenty to go toe-to-toe with the toughest, longest running fighters out there.

Plus, a precision carbon fiber drag system with an easily adjustable drag star puts you in control from hookup to landing. The 4-bearing system with Power Lock™ instant anti-reverse provides smooth, reliable performance whether you are casting lures or hauling in the big one. A counter balanced power handle with soft-touch grip ensures a secure, balanced feel no matter the conditions. The 4-pin centrifugal braking system and aluminum post-style line guide ensures maximum casting distance while helping to prevent backlashes. Read more

Fishing

Walther Expands Tactical .22 Offering with the HK G36

Walther Arms, Inc. introduces the HK G36 rifle to enhance their already well-defined line of tactical rimfire firearms. This genuine replica offers all the excitement of the original in the cost effective .22 L.R. caliber.

The Walther is a lightweight, polymer performer that delivers and features consistent shots and terrific accuracy like the original HK G36. The rifle features a folding stock, a detachable sling swivel (sold separately), and a Picatinny rail. Complete with ambidextrous external safety, fixed front and adjustable rear sights, the well-recognized semi-auto is another great addition to the growing line of tactical .22s.

“The .22 caliber HK G36 is a perfect addition for us.” said Everett Deger, Marketing Director for Walther Arms, Inc. “This gives the consumer an affordable opportunity to experience a replica rifle used by German armed forces and infantry around the world. The G36 .22 is just fun, pure and simple.” Read more

Firearms

PolyCase Ammunition – Loading Revolutionary Ammunition for the 21st Century

Savannah, GA – PolyCase Ammunition, makers of ammunition for the 21st century, announces the launch of its revolutionary Inceptor™ by PolyCase line of ammunition. Lead free, environmentally safe and range compliant, Inceptor by PolyCase ammunition features their patent-pending Cu/P™ projectiles, produced by a patent-pending, technologically advanced and fully automated injection-molding process, loaded to SAAMI specs in high quality brass cases.

“PolyCase Ammunition approaches ammunition from a different method, leveraging highly engineered designs, advanced materials and patent-pending precision injection molding techniques to create polymer-based components with sound terminal performance. We carefully consider and determine all aspects of how our products are made, to how they function, and own and control the research, development, rapid prototyping, testing and manufacturing processes. From the drawing board up to the finished product, we produce components that are easy to load, durable and highly effective,” said PolyCase Founder and CEO, Paul Lemke.

PolyCase Ammunition’s Cu/P material –– a proprietary lead-free copper alloy with a high-tensile strength nylon binder developed specifically for projectiles –– produces lighter, faster, extremely accurate yet cost competitive bullets. Those bullets, engineered to display uniformity in concentricity and weight, fly faster and flatter, resulting in higher velocities and match-grade accuracy. Initially loaded in the traditional pistol calibers Inceptor by PolyCase cartridges feature four bullet profiles:

The non-expanding patent-pending, ARX™ (Advanced Rotation eXtreme) establishes itself as the ideal self-defense projectile with a revolutionary design that transfers both rotational and directional force to targets and produces exceptional penetration while mitigating the risk of over penetration. Currently available in the traditional pistol calibers of .380 Auto, 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 Auto, rifle cartridges ship in the next few months. Watch the ballistics test of the 9mm Luger 74 Grain ARX here. Read more

Ammunition

B.C. to hunt wolves by helicopter

by The Canadian Press | Story: 130706 – Jan 15, 2015 / 11:13 am

The British Columbia government plans to hunt as many as 184 wolves in an attempt to save five dwindling caribou herds.

There are just 18 South Selkirk caribou left, down from 46 animals in 2009, and the government says evidence points to wolves being the leading cause of the deaths.

In four caribou herds in the south Peace area, research shows that wolves are responsible for at least 37 per cent of the fatalities.

The province says hunting and trapping the wolves hasn’t worked and that method may even split up the packs and lead to more caribou being killed.

Instead, ministry staff will hunt two dozen wolves in the south Selkirk area and another 120 to 160 wolves in the south Peace by helicopter before the snow melts this spring.

The government says it has been working with First Nations and organizations in Idaho and Washington to find ways to save the caribou because one of the herds crosses boundaries.

 

Wildlife

ZEISS Offers Tremendous Savings on CONQUEST DL Riflescopes

NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA.– Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, the world’s leading manufacturer in high performance sports optics, is pleased to announce the CONQUEST DL Riflescope consumer promotion for the US and Canada. From February 1st through the 28th, ZEISS will run a $200 Mail-In Rebate consumer promotion for the CONQUEST DL 1.2-5×36, 2-8×42 and 3-12×50 illuminated reticle models.

“This is an incredible deal on the finest illuminated scopes in the industry,” said Mike Jensen, President of Carl Zeiss Sports Optics. “Zeiss offers the best value for superior optics – period. Times are tough and consumers are looking for ways to save money while still investing in their outdoor passion. Our on-going consumer rebates are just our way of supporting this industry that we all care so much about.” Read more

Optics

Americase, Inc. Announces The Development Of Vehicle K-9 Transport Unit

WAXAHACHIE, Texas – Americase, Inc., the Industry Leader of quality transport case manufacturing, is pleased to announce the completion of their newest product; K-9 Transport Units for vehicles.

“Americase is delighted with the Vehicle K-9 Transport Unit that we developed for the Law Enforcement and Hunting Communities. Our transport units are for one or two K-9’s and come sized to fit vehicles including Trucks, Vans, and SUV’s,” said Robby Kinsala, CEO of Americase. “They are built in two pieces and actually connect via twist latches inside the vehicle providing a very safe and secure enclosure for your K-9’s. Each crate comes with both front and back doors for ease of access, have drawers that hold up to 250 pounds of training or tactical gear, leash holders, door slam locks, pull out trays for easy cleaning, and plenty of ventilation. All of our products are proudly built in the USA since 1985,” continued Kinsala. Read more

Hunting
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