Tips for Preparing for Archery Season

By Glen Wunderlich

The recent hot and dry weather is not what we ordered, having spent countless hours in the field planting wildlife food plots.  The tiny brassica sprouts are evident, but seem to be in a state of suspension, getting their only moisture from morning dew.  It’s enough to keep them alive, but that’s about it.  With fingers crossed, it’s time to move on to things we can control in the final month of preparations before the start of archery deer season.

Practice:  Who doesn’t know to fling arrows at targets?  But, it’s how we practice that may make the difference between tenderloins and tears.  Here are a few suggestions. Read more

Hunting

Smith & Wesson Issues Safety Alert and Inspection Procedure for M&P Shield Pistols

 SPRINGFIELD, MA — Smith & Wesson Corp. announced today that the Company has identified a condition where the trigger bar pin could damage the lower trigger in certain M&P Shields in a way that may affect the functionality of the drop safety feature of the firearm, potentially allowing the pistol to discharge if it is dropped. This Safety Alert applies to all M&P Shield pistols manufactured before August 19, 2013. Read more

Firearms

Turning pine cones into profit: helping to reforest state land

GW:  So you can’t find a job?  You don’t have that excuse anymore…


Want to play a part in the Department of Natural Resources’ mission of keeping state forests healthy and sustainable and maybe even make a few bucks in the process? Here’s your opportunity!

This fall, as cones are ripening, people can collect red and jack pine cones and sell them to the DNR by visiting offices in Cadillac, Gaylord, Manistique and Marquette. The seeds are placed in cold storage at the DNR-operated Wyman State Nursery until needed.

Each bushel of pine cones can net between $30 and $35 for the person willing to put in some sweat equity. Read more

Wildlife

Bushnell Tactical Adds Four New Models to Extended Range Riflescope Series

Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for 65 years, has introduced the next generation of its Elite Tactical 3.5-21x 50mm extended range riflescope (ERS). The scope, part of the Bushnell Elite Tactical ERS series, is designed for fast and accurate target acquisition and available with three reticle options: Horus H59 or TreMoR2 and the G2DMR. Read more

Firearms, Hunting

Browning’s AB3 bolt-action rifle

Morgan, UT- For 2013 Browning is pleased to announce the introduction of the AB3 bolt-action rifle.  Built to be an accurate and value priced rifle, the AB3 will retail for $599.99.  For 2013, the AB3 will be available in a Composite Stalker model in four different calibers.

 

Browning AB3 Bolt Action RIfle

 

The new AB3 features a bolt lock override button that allows shooters to unload the firearm while leaving the top-tang safety in the on safe position. The steel receiver has a matte blue finish and is drilled and tapped for scope mounts. A free floating, hand chambered barrel with target crown is featured. The AB3 also has a removable box magazine. Read more

Firearms, Hunting

LaserMax GLOCK Guide Rod Laser Goes Green

Rochester, NY)- LaserMax® announces the official debut of the world’s first green Guide Rod Laser™ for GLOCK® Safe Action™ pistols. The green Guide Rod Laser joins LaserMax’s well-established line of red Guide Rod Lasers for popular semi-auto pistols. Incorporating LaserMax Native Green™ laser technology, the new Guide Rod Laser offers all the intelligent design features, reliability and ease of use of the original red Guide Rod Laser with the added advantage of enhanced visibility under daylight shooting conditions. The initial product offering will equip most full size and compact GLOCK models. Read more

Firearms, Self Defense
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