Outdoors enthusiasts: buy, sell, trade gear at Harsens Island swap meet

The Department of Natural Resources, along with the Harsens Island Waterfowl Hunters Association, will host a swap meet Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the DNR Wildlife Field Office, at the corner of Columbine and Voakes on Harsens Island, Michigan.

 

Hunters, anglers and trappers can buy, sell and trade gear, including duck and goose calls, decoys, boats, motors, traps, fishing lures, waders and more. This free event will be fun for the whole family. Read more

Fishing, Hunting, Wildlife

Nearly Half of All Sportsmen Took a Kid Hunting In the Past Year

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — Hunting is a rich American tradition often passed down from generation to generation. A recent survey by HunterSurvey.com reveals that passing that heritage along to younger people is still alive and well with nearly 46 percent of surveyed sportsmen having taken at least one child hunting in the past year. The common perception that those children are almost always a son or daughter, however, may not be completely accurate. Read more

Hunting

Shangri-La – Create Your Own Whitetail Paradise

From Mossy Oak GameKeepers Club

With almost ten inches of mass above his G-2 he looked like a moose coming through the swamp. My heart was pounding out of my chest and my left leg was shaking so hard it made the treetop jiggle. He stopped and raked the brush with his antlers and then put his nose to the ground and followed a scent-trail of Special Golden Estrus that I set up before I got in my treestand. He did a lip curl and scanned the area – I thought the jig was up because he didn’t find what was making that “sweet smell.” I fumbled for my call and executed a perfect aggressive, drawn out grunt and a snort-wheeze. His ears locked onto my position, his hair bristled up and he came intently on a stiff-legged walk with his ears pinned back looking for who had just insulted him. I let him pass by a bit and then drove a Hoyt propelled shaft through both lungs. Read more

Hunting

DNR conservation officers seeking information on elk poaching cold case

As elk hunting season gets under way in Michigan, the Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters and northeast Michigan residents that it is still seeking information on an elk poaching case from late 2013.

On Dec. 28, 2013, a large elk bull carcass was located near Decheau Lake Road and Meaford Road, north of Atlanta in Montmorency County. The elk was illegally killed and parts of the animal were removed.

Conservation officers at the DNR’s Gaylord Customer Service Center are seeking any information that would assist with the investigation. “If anyone saw anything or has any information, we’d like to hear from them,” said Lt. Jim Gorno, DNR Law Enforcement Division supervisor for the area. Read more

Poachers

Hunter’s Specialties Adds New Models to the Attractor Caller Line

Hunter’s Specialties® has added four new models, including two predator, one deer and one turkey version to its popular Johnny Stewart® Attractor Caller line.

Each Attractor Caller features five pre-programmed, 16 bit authentic Johnny Stewart sounds. The 30-second sounds can be played in a loop for continuous action. The Attractor comes with a hand-held remote with a range of up to 50 yards. The caller has a 180 degree pivoting speaker with a built-in loop that allows hunters to hang it from a tree branch or other elevated position for greater coverage. The base unit operates on four AA batteries (not included) and the remote comes with a 12 volt, A23 battery included.

The four new models include the PT-3 (includes Baby Cottontail, Lip Squeak, Rodent Squeaks, Meadowlark and Coyote Whimper sounds), PT-4 (includes Desperate Cries of a Cottontail, Coywolf Bark/Howls, Coyote Pup Distress, Fawn Bleating and Vittles A’la Jackrabbit sounds). Read more

Hunting

Leupold® Mark 6® 3-18x44mm Wins Again with FBI Contract

BEAVERTON, Ore. – Leupold®, America’s Optics Authority®, has been selected to deliver Mark 6® 3-18x44mm riflescopes to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Designated for use by the FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team (HRT), the Mark 6 3-18x44mm delivers a wide magnification range in a compact, efficient package perfect for urban environments as well as extended rural settings.

“The world’s most elite military and law enforcement units are finding the Mark 6
3-18x44mm to be the complete package,” said Wilson Timothy, director of tactical and international sales at Leupold & Stevens, Inc. “The 3 to 18 power range covers almost any scenario these groups may experience, all in a riflescope that’s less than 12 inches in length.”

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Firearms, Self Defense

LEGISLATIVE ALERT: Sportsmen’s Voice Must Resonate in Michigan House Chamber on August 27

August 25, 2014 (Washington, D.C.) – Efforts led by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) over the last two years in Michigan have put the state’s ability to properly manage its natural resources at risk. Thankfully, those from Michigan’s sportsmen’s community and the Michigan Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus have joined forces to combat HSUS’s objective of stripping the Natural Resource Commission’s (NRC) authority to manage wildlife based on scientific principles. These sportsmen efforts translated into nearly 300,000 certified signatures in support of enacting the Scientific Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act (SFWCA). This citizen-initiated law will safeguard the NRC’s authority to manage Michigan’s fish and wildlife using the best available science.

On August 13, the Michigan Senate demonstrated its commitment to conservation by voting in favor of the SFWCA. The decision now goes to the House of Representatives, whose approval would codify the SFWCA without the need for the governor’s signature. Lack of approval would send the SFWCA to the November ballot for popular vote where the emotionally charged and ill-informed campaigns of HSUS could sway voters from making the best decision for Michigan’s wildlife resources. Read more

Animal Rights, Hunting, Wildlife

Michigan Waterfowl Legacy at Sportsmen for Youth event in Muskegon Sept. 6

Representatives from the Michigan Waterfowl Legacy and the Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division will be at the Sportsmen for Youth event at the Muskegon County Fairgrounds Saturday, Sept. 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

The Michigan Waterfowl Legacy’s interactive duck booth will challenge visitors’ waterfowl identification skills and offer an opportunity to become a Michigan Waterfowl Legacy member.

 

The event is completely free. The first 2,500 youth age 17 and under will receive a free T-shirt, a lunch ticket and a raffle ticket. The entire family is encouraged to attend, but only youth 17 years old and younger may participate in events. Read more

Hunting

Speed And Precision Highlight New G-Force DX Laser Rangefinder

Overland Park, Kan. – Bushnell combines unrivaled speed and precision in its new G-Force DX laser range finder, a premium choice for both hunters and shooters alike. Featuring a second generation E.S.P. (Extreme Speed Precision) processor and enhanced Vivid Display Technology (VDT™), the G-Force DX raises the bar on performance.

Featuring six power magnification and ranging capability up to 1,300-yards, the new G-Force DX laser rangefinder has a host of features that will appeal to a wide range of hunters and shooters. With ½-yard accuracy and 1/10 yard display precision from 5-125 yards and +/- one-yard accuracy beyond 125 yards, G-Force DX offers unmatched accuracy.

G-Force DX includes two patented Bushnell technologies: Angle Range Compensation (ARC™) and VDT™. ARC technology accounts for both uphill and downhill terrain angles when calculating the distance to the target, providing the user with precise shot angle information (from -90 to + 90 degrees) and true horizontal distance in bow mode or precise holdover data (MOA, Mils or inches) in rifle mode. The redesigned VDT features four brightness levels and a 15 percent brighter display. Read more

Firearms, Hunting
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