ATN Launches Facebook Product Giveaway

South San Francisco, CA – American Technologies Network Corp. (ATN), makers of military, law enforcement, security and outdoor night vision and thermal applications, has launched a Facebook product giveaway, entitled “The Digital Night Vision Christmas Giveaway.” Fans of the ATN Facebook page can enter for a chance to win one of three of ATN’s most popular Night Vision devices: the DNVM-2 Digital NV Monocular 2x (a $219 value), the MK390 Night Vision Riflescope (a $499 value) or a Night Spirit-XT HPT Night Vision Monocular(a $1,549 value). To enter, simply like and share the contest and enter an email address. Read more

Firearms, Hunting

MGM Targets Completes Camp Pendleton Project

MGM Targets out of Caldwell, ID has just completed a very ambitious shoot house project for the Marines at Camp Pendleton, CA. This powerful two tiered training facility boasts multiple rooms, movable walls, walkways and a containment system unique to MGM.
Project manager for MGM on this site was Paul Harward who has been with MGM and in construction for over 30 years. “This shoot house had some very exciting challenges for us as we undertook it,” Paul stated. “It is two stories and cantilevered back into a hillside, it was a fun project to be involved with. When you add the special considerations and design features it was one of the nicest jobs I have had the privilege to work on.” Read more

Self Defense

Berger Bullets Announces Facebook Contest

Fullerton, CA – Berger Bullets is excited to announce a new Facebook quote contest. Berger randomly places stickers in some of their bullet boxes. These stickers range from quotes to prizes, including hats, shirts and free bullets. Customer feedback has been very positive, so Berger is celebrating by inviting their shooters to submit their favorite quotes.

The contest will run through Nov. 30th, and the top three quotes will be chosen as winners!
1st – 3, 100 ct boxes of bullets 2nd – Reloading manual 3rd – T-Shirt and hat
People interested in this contest should visit the Berger Facebook page at on.fb.me/HXQYz7.

Ammunition, Hunting

Endangered Mount Graham red squirrel population in southern Arizona shows strong growth

PHOENIX – As part of a conservation program for the endangered Mount Graham red squirrel, the Arizona Game and Fish Department, U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conducted an annual squirrel survey and estimated approximately 272 animals in the Pinaleño Mountains in southeastern Arizona.

This year’s survey shows an increase of 59 squirrels.

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Wildlife

U.S. Destroys Confiscated Ivory Stockpile

The United States has destroyed its six-ton stock of confiscated elephant ivory, sending a clear message that the nation will not tolerate wildlife crime that threatens to wipe out the African elephant and a host of other species around the globe. The destruction of this ivory, which took place at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Wildlife Property Repository on Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge near Denver, Colorado, was witnessed by representatives of African nations and other countries, dozens of leading conservationists and international media representatives. It is the latest in a series of actions by the Obama administration designed to crack down on international poaching and illegal wildlife trafficking. Read more

Poachers

DNR’s new Central Reservation System makes it easier to reserve a harbor slip, campsite or lodging at state parks

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) new Central Reservation System (CRS) for state parks and harbors is now open for reservations of all types at www.midnrreservations.com. This more customer-friendly version of the website allows reservations up to one year in advance for lodging and six months in advance for camping and harbors. Explore the DNR's new and improved central reservation system and be sure to book your favorite campsites and harbor slips early in the year. Campers are encouraged to plan ahead to get the first pick of campsites for some early spring camping, or – if outdoor camping in the spring sounds too cold – reserve a cabin, yurt or other lodging option. Now is also the time to start planning for the Memorial Day holiday weekend; Memorial Day is on May 26, 2014. The new system features pictures of the campsites and lodging at each location, and more views will continue to be added. Read more

General, Wildlife
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