Outdoor commentary and legislative issues.
GREELEY, CO – Steiner, the world leader in rugged optics for military and law enforcement, introduces its new 1x holographic Micro Reflex Sight (MRS) that weights only 70 grams.
The MRS is perfect for engaging moving targets, CQB encounters and rapid-fire tactical situations. Its unlimited eye relief allows the operator to engage targets with both eyes open for wide peripheral vision and greater situational awareness. Read more
Newington, NH – SIG SAUER, Inc., designer and manufacturer of the world’s most reliable firearms, accessories, and ammunition, is now offering two new loads for 9mm in SIG V-Crown™ Jacketed Hollow Points: 115-grain and 147-grain subsonic. The initial 124-grain bullet loading will also be available.
Designed specifically for self-defense, SIG SAUER Elite Performance pistol ammunition features a proprietary stacked hollow point bullet for reliable, uniform expansion and optimal terminal performance. DUCTA-BRIGHT 7A™ coated brass cases also ensure enhanced lubricity, superior corrosion resistance, and more reliable feeding and extraction with auto loading bullets.
In addition to the three 9mm grain-weight options, Elite Performance Ammunition is also available in: 90gr .380Auto, 125gr .357SIG, 165gr & 180gr .40S&W, and 185gr, 200gr and 230gr .45Auto. The Elite Performance line will continue to grow in the months ahead with additional offerings in pistol ammunition and the introduction of rifle ammunition loadings for the hunting and tactical markets. Read more
GREELEY, CO – Steiner’s new “Intelligent” Combat Sight (ICS) integrates a laser rangefinder and a ballistic calculator into a rugged and compact tactical weapons sight. The ICS, a true electro-optical aiming device, provides trajectory compensation by automatically calculating the point of aim based on ammunition ballistics, measured distance and angle to the target out to 800 meters. Read more
GREELEY, CO – Steiner, world leader in optics for military and law enforcement, introduces T5Xi precision riflescopes specifically designed for tactical and competitive shooting.
The new T5Xi series features the patented Steiner Never-Lost™ turret with second rotation indication, which shows each mil of elevation through the indication window on the elevation turret. After the first revolution of 120 clicks, the mil numbers on the scale change automatically, preventing the shooter from getting lost on the dial. In addition, the T5Xi’s new SCR™ (Special Competition Reticle), is a clutter-free, precision reticle for extreme long-range shooting. For CQB and 3-gun scenarios, a new, daylight bright 3TR™ reticle features an easy-to-locate center dot and stadia lines to engage targets out to 600 meters. Calibrated in both 5.56 and 7.62, every T5Xi is built with the Steiner quality, performance and reliability standards the United States military has trusted for decades.
“During development we brought in top competitive shooters and tactical instructors to find out what they needed to be more successful,” says Tom Frane, VP of Sales, Marketing and Business Development. “Shooters and instructors were involved all the way from design to production. The T5Xi is the direct result of their input and refinement.”
The Steiner T5Xi line includes three models, each designed for a specific shooting situation: compact 1-5x24mm, mid-range 3-15x50mm and long-range 5-25x56mm. Read more
Washington — A large forest management and habitat conservation effort was announced today by U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack that will target improvements on approximately 64,000 acres of key habitat in the Great Lakes states of Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin with one of the key anticipated outcomes being the avoidance of an Endangered Species Act listing for the imperiled Golden-winged Warbler (GWWA).
This tri-state project is part of a new Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) announced today that includes 100 high-impact projects involving all 50 states. The program will provide more than $370 million for targeted conservation efforts in the states through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
The project is scheduled to begin this year with funding for the program available through 2019. The project will be managed in partnership between NRCS and American Bird Conservancy (ABC) and is complemented by work being conducted on public lands by ABC and its partners with support from the Minnesota OUTDOOR HERITAGE FUND. Read more
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service authorized the states of Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan to implement an early teal duck hunting season on a three-year experimental basis beginning in 2014. Teal (blue-winged and green-winged) are migratory birds managed under the authority of the USFWS in cooperation with state wildlife agencies, so decisions are made at a continental or regional level. As a result, the USFWS required the three state wildlife agencies to conduct and report the monitoring of this experimental season as a group. The first-year report is now available, and results demonstrated that hunters focused their harvest on desired teal ducks. Read more
As the winter fishing season gets under way, the Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that department personnel again will be interviewing anglers about their fishing trips. The DNR appreciates anglers’ cooperation in obtaining critical data for fisheries management.
DNR creel clerks will briefly interview anglers to ask about how long they fished, what species they were targeting, what they caught, and where they live. In a few instances, the clerks will ask to measure or weigh fish and to take scale samples to gather key biological information on anglers’ catches. Read more
NEW BERLIN, WI – All roads lead to amazing as Season Two of Sportsman Channel’s original series Amazing America with Sarah Palin, produced by Pilgrim Studios, premieres Thursday, January 15 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
The former Governor of Alaska and vice presidential candidate returns as the “First Lady of the Outdoors” takes viewers across America sharing inspirational stories about outdoor enthusiasts, craftsmen and other notable personalities. Read more
Warne Scope Mounts is excited to introduce our second generation SKEL mount, the XSKEL. This new MSR mount offers an additional 1″ of forward cantilever, and 1 piece clamp design for added strength. The rugged, lightweight design of the XSKEL maintains our famous Return to Zero capability, and utilizes ½” hex nuts for rock solid attachment. It features a skeletonized ring body and caps for reduced weight and steel threaded cap inserts for maximum durability.
The XSKEL places your optic at the IDEAL HEIGHT with a generous cantilever for proper eye relief, it will easily accommodate the longer eyepieces found on many of today’s scopes. Available in 1 inch, 30mm and 34mm, with a matte black, blue, red or zombie green anodized finish, also available in NEW Dark Earth or Mil Spec OD Green Cerakote finishes. With an MSRP starting at $129.99 for the 1 inch and 30mm, $169.99 for the 34mm, the new XSKEL offers an accurate & reliable solution for mounting an optic on this increasingly popular platform. Read more
Newington, NH – SIG SAUER, Inc., designer and manufacturer of the world’s most reliable firearms, accessories, and ammunition, continues to expand its Elite Performance Ammunition line with the introduction of two new 10mm options – a 180gr 10mm Elite Performance V-Crown™ Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) and a 180gr Elite Performance Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) premium target load.
The 10mm Elite Performance V-Crown JHP is an extremely accurate load delivering consistent expansion. A distinct advantage of the SIG V-Crown is the toothed cannelure located halfway up the shank of the bullet. Its location more effectively locks the jacket and lead/alloy core, providing exceptional structural integrity in a jacketed bullet. This design ensures maximum weight retention and energy on impact. The proprietary SIG V-Crown stacked hollow point bullet design, along with the V-shaped jacket skives, aids in providing controlled, uniform expansion. DUCTA-BRIGHT 7A™ coated brass cases also provide enhanced lubricity, offering superior corrosion resistance, and more reliable feeding and extraction in semi-automatic pistols.