New peregrine falcon family in Warren Michigan

A new peregrine falcon, an endangered species in Michigan, has arrived in its family’s new home atop the Campbell Ewald Building on VanDyke in Warren. The strong chick is thriving under the care of its attentive parents.

While sightings of peregrine falcons have been reported on and off near the Campbell Ewald Building since 2004, the falcons just took up residence this year.

“It’s like Christmas,” said Campbell Ewald Building Manager Paul Lenney. Lenney installed a nest box and a nest camera atop the building in 2006, hoping to entice a pair of falcons. His patience and hospitality paid off. Just seven years later, the falcons have arrived. Read more

Wildlife

Bushnell ImageView Binocular

Overland Park, Kan – Bushnell Outdoor Products, an industry-leader in high performance sports optics for 65 years, has introduced a new 8x 30mm digital camera binocular. The new ImageView 8x 30mm combines eight power magnification optics with a camera that delivers both high resolution photos and high definition (HD) video, allowing users to capture incredible images with clarity and ease.

Bushnell ImageView Binocular

Bushnell ImageView Binocular

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Hunting, Wildlife

Meeting on Proposed Southern Michigan Deer Antler Point Restrictions

GW:  This is the first I’ve heard about this proposal.  Sounds good!

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today advised the public that a local organization will hold an informational meeting regarding a proposed deer antler point restriction (APR) on June 4 at the East Lansing High School.

A group known as the Lower Peninsula Deer Management Initiative (LPDMI) has proposed a four-point APR for all of Zone 3 in southern Michigan. Read more

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Millennium M150 Monster HangOn

Millennium M150 Monster Hangon with Ratchet Strap CamLock Receiver

Similar to the M100, the M150 Monster HangOn is designed with an adjustable seat height of 17″ – 20″ and allows for 15 degrees of lean for tree-angle adjustment. Weighing only 19.5 pounds, this stand is ideal for the hunter that appreciates mobility without sacrificing comfort. On top of that, M150 Monster’s lightweight frame has a large and spacious 37″ x 24″ platform Read more

Hunting

SCI’s Arguments Win Minnesota Wolf Case

GW:  …the Court found that the groups merely disagreed with the legislature’s policy of allowing wolf harvests…And, that’s what happens when you come to conclusions based on feelings.

Washington, D.C. – Based on arguments presented by Safari Club International (SCI) the Minnesota Court of Appeals has dismissed a legal challenge to Minnesota’s wolf harvest. The Court ruled that the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) and Howling for Wolves failed to show their members were harmed by the process used by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to establish the state’s wolf season. Read more

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