GOA Teams Up with Hi-Point Firearms to Launch Special Edition Carbines

Gun Owners of America (GOA), the nation’s only “No Compromise” Second Amendment organization, is proud to announce a partnership with Hi-Point Firearms, a respected American manufacturer with over 35 years of experience building reliable and affordable firearms. Together, they have released special edition 995TS, 4595TS, and 1095TS carbines, designed to support GOA’s relentless fight to protect and advance the rights of law-abiding gun owners nationwide. These custom GOA carbines have the GOA insignia on the shroud and were first showcased this past weekend at the GOALS (Gun Owners Action League Summit) event in Knoxville, TN, where they received enthusiastic feedback from attendees.

The special edition carbines include the 995TS (9mm), 4595TS (.45 ACP), and 1095TS (10mm)— American-made firearms featuring durable polymer stocks, Picatinny rails, and Hi-Point’s proven reliability, all offered at an affordable price point. These exclusive firearms are available through MKS Supply, Hi-Point Firearms’ exclusive distributor and marketing partner. Read more

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Michigan DNR Has Stocked 18.9 Million Fish So Far in 2025

Successful spring and summer fish stocking bodes well for fall fishing opportunities

April showers bring May flowers, and spring and summer fish stocking bring fall fishing! This spring and summer, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources stocked a total of 18,958,970 fish that weighed more than 331.5 tons and consisted of 10 different species and one hybrid.

Fish stocking is an important activity to provide both Michigan residents and visitors with quality fishing opportunities. These efforts help bring an estimated $3.9 billion into the state’s economy through the sportfishing industry, tourism and related businesses.

To complete the task of stocking, it took 417 stocking trips and 2,345 hours. Crews traveled just over 91,000 miles in 17 specialized stocking trucks to get to the 716 stocking sites. Despite the severe ice storm that affected northern Michigan, which caused a loss of power and transition to backup power for several days at Oden State Fish Hatchery, no fish were lost due to the storm, allowing the DNR to meet its stocking goals. Read more

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ScentLok’s New BE:1 Reactor Heated Puffy Vest

ScentLok’s new BE:1 Reactor Heated Puffy Vest offers on-demand warmth in a fitted and functional package.

MUSKEGON, MI – The first heated garment came along in the early 1920’s, developed by the German entrepreneur and prolific tinkerer, George Endress. Since, iterations of heated vest and jackets have tagged right along with advancements in technology. There are winners out there, too. On the other hand, there are even more losers. Would you trust being wired up in a $25 heated vest sold online by a company without U.S. offices? Didn’t think so.

Progressing right along with technology and fortified with quality and performance, ScentLok introduces the new BE:1 Reactor Heated Puffy Vest.

ScentLok is no stranger to heated vests, either, having offered versions for years. And, according to ScentLok Marketing Director, Steve Allie, this is the best yet. “The BE:1 Reactor Heated Puffy Vest has new heating elements and power, features, fabrics, build, and style. It’s the best we’ve designed to date.” Read more

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Reclaiming Resilient Michigan Streams

With America’s Ecosystem Restoration Initiative funding, the DNR and partners have removed seven stream barriers

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, with help from many conservation partners, is halfway through completion of a $5 million grant project to remove 27 stream barriers, including 16 DNR-managed dams. Efforts to date have reconnected more than 140 miles of streams.

Funding for this work was awarded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s America’s Ecosystem Restoration Initiative (formerly the America the Beautiful Challenge), which seeks to conserve and restore aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, improve resilience to flooding and other threats, and expand community access to nature.

What’s been accomplished so far Read more

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Michigan Fire Folks: Register Now for October Workshop at Roscommon Equipment Center

Want to learn more about firefighting equipment?

Join the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Roscommon Equipment Center staff Oct. 6-10 at the state’s Forest Fire Experiment Station for an in-depth equipment workshop.

The workshop provides equipment demonstrations and networking opportunities. It is ideal for fire department chiefs, equipment program leaders and other wildland fire professionals.

Activities will include the following: Read more

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Beretta USA Launches 92X Performance Carry Optic Dark Series

Beretta unveils the latest evolution in its elite competition pistol lineup: the 92X Performance Carry Optic Dark Series. Built for serious competitors chasing peak performance and podium finishes, this new model retains the trusted platform of the 92X Performance Carry Optic while introducing refined features and a bold new aesthetic available in three distinct finishes: Scorched Earth, Midnight Squall, and Solar Flare.

“Designed in collaboration with world-class shooters, the 92X Performance Carry Optic Dark Series is engineered to deliver power, speed, and accuracy right out of the box,” said Logan Killam, Beretta USA Sr. Pistol Product Manager. “It complies fully with USPSA Carry Optics Division regulations, ensuring it’s match-ready from day one.”

At the heart of the Dark Series lies Beretta’s steel Vertec frame, carefully weighted at 47.7 oz and contoured to enhance recoil management and ensure superior balance and control. The graphite gray Tinitec™ finish adds not only corrosion resistance and durability, but a sleek, modern aesthetic. Upgrades include a match disassembly latch for faster maintenance, a beveled mag well for quicker reloads under pressure, and an 18-round magazine capacity to keep competitors in the fight. The signature X-treme S Trigger System allows full adjustability for take-up, break, and overtravel, while reducing reset travel by up to 40% compared to standard 90 series triggers. It’s Beretta’s most advanced trigger ever crafted for precision, speed, and the needs of the most demanding shooters.

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Model 1892 Western Airgun for 2025

The Winchester Air Rifle Model 1892 Western is a lever action with features that make it the best of the West. It starts with the large loop lever artistically wrapped in leather for comfort and look. Sights are adjustable with a bright fiber optic front, but it also comes with a picatinny rail for mounting optics. Buttstock and forearm are handsome wood and the big BB reservoir holds enough ammo for an all-day adventure. If you’re looking for a lever action that harkens back to the Old West, you’ve got it with the new Winchester Air Rifles Model 1892 Western. Read more

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NOAA Announces Final Rule to Implement Gulf of America Name Change

NOAA announces a final rule to amend existing regulations to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America and other related edits, consistent with Executive Order (E.O.) 14172, “Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness”. NOAA can make name changes in its own regulations consistent with existing law, but cannot modify the text of statutes enacted by Congress. There will remain limited statutory references to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council and Gulf of Mexico until or unless legislation is enacted to update statutes to reflect the Gulf of America name. Read more

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Maine Game Wardens Recover the Bodies of Two Anglers On Grand Falls Flowage

Maine Game Wardens recovered the bodies of two anglers on Grand Falls Flowage in Baileyville.

At approximately 3:45 yesterday (August 8, 2025), game wardens were notified of an unoccupied boat drifting on Grand Falls Flowage. Several game wardens responded to the scene and found the 2010 19’ Bass Tracker drifting with the trolling motor and fishing lines in the water but no one in the boat.

Game Wardens and volunteers began searching the area, and a volunteer found the body of Charlotte Evans, age 67, of Cibolo, Texas, approximately 100 yards from shore yesterday a little after 4:30 p.m. Game wardens soon learned that there were two people in the boat, and began to search for the second person, but were unable to locate anyone else last night. Read more

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Reclaiming resilient Michigan streams: Over 140 miles of streams reconnected so far in grant project

Spring Creek starts to refill and flow area after removal of Spring Creek Trout Pond Dam in September 2024

Aug. 8, 2025
Contact: Kesiree O’Brien (DNR), 517-388-4536

With America’s Ecosystem Restoration Initiative funding, the DNR and partners have removed seven stream barriers

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, with help from many conservation partners, is halfway through completion of a $5 million grant project to remove 27 stream barriers, including 16 DNR-managed dams. Efforts to date have reconnected more than 140 miles of streams.

Funding for this work was awarded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s America’s Ecosystem Restoration Initiative (formerly the America the Beautiful Challenge), which seeks to conserve and restore aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, improve resilience to flooding and other threats, and expand community access to nature.

What’s been accomplished so far Read more

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