Billy Kats / GVK11 Outdoors Publishes Kyli’s First Hunt

Lombard, IL – Billy Kats, owner and host of GVK11 Outdoors, announced that he has released a new online video aptly titled “Kyli’s First Hunt.” As the title suggests, this life-changing hunt marks the first time in which Billy’s legacy is truly measured against his father’s.

George Vasilios Katsigiannis left quite a legacy, one forged from a life of outdoor pursuits and stewardship, firmly rooted in his son and fostered by life lessons learned beyond the sidewalk. This short video marks a new chapter for Billy Kats as he transcends from the student of his father’s legacy to the teacher, sharing their legacies with Kyli while helping her begin building her own. Support Billy’s dream of sharing this message far and wide by watching this video, sharing it often and making the commitment to pass on your outdoor legacy to the youth in your midst… and beyond. Visit GVK11Outdoors.com (www.gvk11outdoors.com) to see this inspiring hunt unfold and stick around to watch other great videos!

Use the following link to share Kyli’s First Hunt with others:
http://gvk11outdoors.com/my-daughter-kylis-first-hunt-she-cant-wait-to-hunt-again/ Read more

Hunting

Legacy Sports International Announces Howa Kryptek Cerakote Rifle Package

Gene Lumsden, CEO of Legacy Sports International, Inc. proudly announces the addition of the new Howa Kryptek® Cerakote® rifle package.

The Howa Kryptek Cerakote rifle combines the best in dipped camouflage by using the proven Kryptek Highlander camo pattern on its Hogue Overmolded® stock and Nikko Stirling® Gameking™ scope with the added protection of Cerakote ceramic coating on the barrel, action and trigger guard/base plate in attractive and high blending Austrian Brown.

The Howa Kryptek Cerakote rifle package includes a Nikko Stirling Gameking 4-16x 44 riflescope dipped in Kryptek Highlander camo, Austrian Brown Cerakote finish on the barreled action, Kryptek Highlander camo on the Hogue Overmolded stock, Kryptek Highlander matching scope rings and one-piece base, forged, one-piece bolt with two locking lugs, M16 style extractor, two-stage match grade H.A.C.T.™ trigger, three position safety and drawn barrel. A drawn barrel is proven to hold accuracy better than an extruded barrel because stress is evenly applied during the forming process. Read more

Firearms

New Clean Shot ® Nock Out ® Crossbow Nock

Kent, Washington- Clean-Shot Archery, a company who made a huge splash in 2014 with the NOCK OUT® Lighted Nock, is pleased to release the NOCK OUT® for Crossbows. Featuring the same great benefits as their vertical bow version – Practice Mode, Easy Off, and Universal Fit – the NOCK OUT® for Crossbows also features the durability necessary for today’s high speed crossbows. If you’ve been waiting for a durable, easy to use, reliable lighted nock for your crossbow… your wait is over. Read more

Archery

Smith & Wesson® Donates $50,000 To Honored American Veterans Afield

From Left to Right (Trevor Baucom, Jan Mladek, James Debney, Tom Taylor)

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Smith & Wesson Corp. yesterday announced that the company presented Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) with a donation of $50,000 at the 2015 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Nashville, Tenn. The donation by Smith & Wesson will support ongoing programs designed to assist disabled veterans and wounded active duty military personnel. James Debney, Smith & Wesson President and CEO, presented the donation to Tom Taylor, Chairman of HAVA, during a special ceremony at the Smith & Wesson booth. Read more

General

NRA-ILA: Reports of A Secret NRA-ILA/ATF Meeting “A Complete Fabrication”

Over the weekend, a news item used unidentified sources to report a “secret deal” struck the NRA and the ATF. The Outdoor Wire Digital Network contacted the NRA-ILA to investigate further. Yesterday, we were told unequivocally by NRA-ILA Director of Public Affairs Jennifer Baker that the report was a “complete and total fabrication” with absolutely “no basis in fact.”

Ammunition, Firearms, Gun Control

Michigan’s New Fishing Regs for 2015-16 In Effect

The Natural Resources Commission finalized several regulations impacting the 2015-2016 fishing season at its meeting on April 9. Fishing regulations are adjusted annually to ensure Michigan’s fisheries resources are managed properly and to provide the best benefits to anglers and the public. Youth holding a skamania he caught

Due to the Natural Resources Commission’s temporary loss of regulatory authority, several regulations were not determined in time for the start of the 2015-2016 angling year (April 1) and consequently were not printed in the hard-copy version of the Michigan Fishing Guide. However, there are several areas of the guide that have an orange star to indicate that changes possibly would be forthcoming.

A few of the changes are highlighted below; full details are now online at Michigan.gov/fishingguide and in the PDF file available for download below. Read more

Fishing

UTG’s T8 2-16X44 CQB/MRC IE Scope

When it comes to rifle optics, there are endless choices. There is a scope out there for every distance, time of day, and situation. This year, Leapers UTG has boldly stepped forward and designed a scope that excels in every role and scenario you could think of while still offering unprecedented accuracy and precision. Introducing a new 2-16X44 CQB/MRC IE Scope in UTG T8 series. “T8” represents the 8X zoom ratio which is a cutting edge technology in optics, challenging to design and manufacture. The UTG T8 optics first launched its 1-8X model, bringing excitement into the users community. This 2nd model further raised the bar in this line of optics built for Multi-Range Combat and Competition(MRC) purposes. Read more

Optics

Fred Meijer Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee Trail ribbon-cutting ceremony set for April 18

The Department of Natural Resources has opened the Fred Meijer Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee (FMCIS) Trail and, in conjunction with local communities and the Friends of the FMCIS Trail, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, April 18. The ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. at the St. Johns Rotary Park pavilion near the Clinton Northern Railway Depot, located at 107 Railroad St. in St. Johns.View of bridge on Fred Meijer Clinton Ionia Shiawassee Trail

The Friends group invites all trail-lovers to attend the ceremony and discover this new recreational opportunity in the mid-Michigan area.

As part of the celebration, local bicycle shops in Ionia and Owosso are arranging bike rides to start on their respective ends of the trail, culminating at the St. Johns Rotary Park pavilion before the ceremony. Shorter-distance rides may be available depending on interest. For more information on how to join these rides, contact Rick Morris at The House of Wheels in Owosso at 989-725-8373 or Gary Ferguson at Dan’s Bike Shop in Ionia at 616-527-0471. Read more

Wildlife

DNR reminds hunters to remove tree stands from public land

The deadline to remove scaffolds, raised platforms, ladders, steps and any other device to assist in climbing a tree from public land was March 1. The Department of Natural Resources reminds those who have not removed any of the previous listed equipment to please do so. Public lands are available for the use and enjoyment of everyone.

It is imperative that equipment is removed by March 1 to ensure the safety of all visitors. Owners of equipment that is left on public land past the deadline are subject to a 90-day misdemeanor and a fine from $50-$500. Read more

Hunting
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