Helping Michigan’s Eagles

By JOHN PEPIN
Deputy public information officer
Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Earlier this week, along a snow-covered highway near the Schoolcraft-Luce County line, Michigan Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Jason Ruth pulled his vehicle over to the side of the road.

DNR wildlife biologist Kristie Sitar had arrived there in her truck too.

Sometime over the past few days, a vehicle passing the area had struck and killed a white-tailed deer. Crows, ravens and at least one bald eagle had found the carcass and began scavenging meat from the roadkill.

At some point, when a vehicle or vehicles sped past, the adult eagle flushed from the carcass and tried to fly away – likely to a branch in a nearby tree where it could overlook the scene.

But the tremendous bird, with a wingspan of nearly 7 feet, couldn’t gain enough altitude on take-off before it too was struck by passing traffic and thrown down to the side of the road with the force of the impact. Read more

Wildlife

Michigan Lame-Duck Democrats to Make Hunters Pay More

LANSING, MI – For the first time in at least a decade, fees associated with hunting, fishing and boating will most likely jump in Michigan.

Democrats are looking to shore up the state Department of Natural Resources’ budget in the weeks before the close of the hectic lame duck session when they lose their governing trifecta. They’re proposing increasing the cost of boat registration fees and hunting and fishing licenses — in some cases more than 50%.  More here…

In a nutshell, here are the proposed increases, which have already passed committee:

(3) The fee for a base license is as follows:

(a) Subject to subdivision (b), for a resident, $10.00 to$15.00.

(b) For a resident minor child or nonresident minor child, $5.00 to $8.00.

 (c) for a nonresident, $150.00 to $163.00.

Can’t wait for the Democrats ouster in the next session of the legislature…GW

Hunting

The New Girsan Regard MC X

European American Armory Corp (EAA) is now shipping the Girsan Regard MC X, the latest iteration of their bestselling Regard MC handgun. Building on the proven reliability of the 92 platform, the Regard MC X introduces exciting new features that are drawing attention from firearms enthusiasts and industry insiders.

The Girsan Regard MC X (SKU: 390181) maintains its signature reliability, this time with a double twist – Featuring an extended spiral-fluted barrel that’s also threaded 1/2×28 for attaching muzzle devices. Aesthetically, the Regard MC X boasts a sleek two-tone black and grey tungsten Cerakote finish that offers a sharp look and scratch resistant protection.

Additional standout features include: Read more

Firearms

Langdon Tactical Adds the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol Shotgun to Its Lineup

Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT) known for their best-in-class custom gunsmithing, proudly announces the addition of the LTT A300 Ultima to our lineup.

The LTT A300 Ultima Patrol Shotgun delivers the high-performance tactical shotgun experience you expect from Langdon Tactical and Beretta. Starting with the Beretta A300UP—equipped from the factory with the Beretta Patrol forend, fiber optic front sight, and a generously beveled loading port—we enhance it with our signature trigger job. Plus, we offer a variety of packages, including optic mounts and heat shields.

The LTT A300 Comes Standard With: Read more

Firearms

NSSF Denounces Coordinated State Effort to Bring ‘Lawfare’ Against Firearm Manufacturer

NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, denounces the coordinated “lawfare” effort by Democratic state attorneys general to abuse the judicial system through frivolous claims against a firearm manufacturer. New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin, joined by Minnesota’s Attorney General Keith Ellison along with 13 other states and the District of Columbia, are coordinating and repeating the unfounded claims against GLOCK, Inc., filed by the City of Chicago, which wrongfully colluded with the Biden-Harris White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention and the gun control group Everytown for Gun Safety. That improper collusion is currently under investigation by the U.S. House of Representatives Oversight and Government Accountability Committee.

“This is clearly an abuse of the courts to attempt to circumvent the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA),” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “Attorneys General Platkin and Ellison, along with the other colluding states, are attempting to extend the frivolous claims that have no foundation in law and abuse taxpayer dollars to advance an unconstitutional gun control agenda. These claims are a devious manipulation of the courts by attempting to force a gun control agenda through judicial fiat and are contrary to the will of lawmakers and are expressly prohibited by federal law. This is the very definition of ‘lawfare’ and should be rejected by the courts.”

NSSF previously applauded the House Oversight and Government Accountability Committee for investigating allegations that The White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention collaborated with the antigun billionaire Michael Bloomberg’s Everytown for Gun Safety and the City of Chicago to target GLOCK, Inc., with a frivolous lawsuit, alleging the company is responsible for the criminal misuse of firearms when criminals unlawfully attach an illegal “switch” to handguns. Everytown for Gun Safety is representing the City of Chicago in the lawsuit. In previous demands for information, House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) noted, “On the very day the suit was filed, Everytown for Gun Safety President John Feinblatt posted on X, ‘Federal officials recently contacted Glock to discuss implementing new ways to modify Glock pistols to make it harder for Glock switches to be installed. Rather than help, Glock falsely insisted there is nothing they can do.’” Read more

Gun Control

Faxon Firearms, MidwayUSA Foundation Announce Exclusive ARAK Academy Event

Faxon Firearms is proud to partner with MidwayUSA Foundation to present the ARAK® Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience for firearm enthusiasts. This exclusive event will take place from June 20-22, 2025, in the Greater Cincinnati area and offers participants the unique opportunity to build their own ARAK-21® XRS rifle under expert guidance.

This immersive event is limited to just 15 attendees and includes a comprehensive package of premium products, services, and experiences for a $6,250 donation. Proceeds will benefit the MidwayUSA Foundation, an organization dedicated to securing the future of youth shooting sports.

What’s Included: Read more

Firearms

Poacher Sentenced in Court After Unlawful Taking of Clinton County (OH) Trophy Buck

Christopher J. Alexander, 28, of Wilmington, was sentenced today in Clinton County Common Pleas Court for unlawfully shooting a trophy white-tailed deer buck in November 2023, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

Alexander was sentenced to pay the maximum restitution for the 18-point trophy buck, $35,071.73. This was the largest restitution value for a single white-tailed deer in Ohio’s history. Restitution increased to $39,696.73 when $4,625 was added for a second unlawfully taken buck during the 2023 hunting season.

Alexander was also sentenced to complete five years of community control and serve six months at STAR Community Justice Center, a locked down community based correctional facility. He received a 10-year hunting license revocation and forfeited all property seized as evidence, including the trophy deer’s antlers. Finally, he was ordered to pay $1,000 in fines, $1,000 to the Turn In a Poacher (TIP) program, $2,000 in restitution to media outlets, and all court costs.

The Division of Wildlife conducted an investigation into Alexander’s taking of the trophy buck on Nov. 9, 2023, Read more

Poachers

KRISS USA Announces KRISS Vector Gen 3 Now Shipping

Now Shipping to Dealers and Distributors Nationwide, the Vector Gen 3 Offers Enhanced Features and Customization.

KRISS USA is proud to announce that the highly anticipated KRISS Vector Gen 3 is now shipping to authorized dealers across the country. Offered in multiple configurations – including carbine (CRB), pistol (SDP), short-barreled rifle (SBR), and submachine gun (SMG) for military and law enforcement – the Gen 3 builds on the Vector platform’s reputation for innovation and precision engineering. This latest iteration introduces user-focused enhancements with improved ergonomics, customization, and overall performance.

The KRISS Vector Gen 3 delivers substantial upgrades to both its upper and lower housings, enhancing user adaptability, ergonomics, and customization. A standout feature is the new KRISS beavertail pistol grip, which offers interchangeable core inserts for a personalized setup – either as an open-bottom design or with an extended grip core connecting to the upper receiver. The upper housing also supports aftermarket AR-15 style grips, while a rear-facing, 2-slot MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny stock mount provides flexibility for attaching a variety of aftermarket stocks. Read more

Firearms

Boone and Crockett Club Announces Decision to Create New Big Game Records Category for Javelina

The Boone and Crockett Club announced today that it will be creating a new category in its big game records for javelina (collared peccary, Pecari tajacu), the first new category created since 2001. The proposal to include a new big game category for javelina was brought forward to B&C’s Big Game Records committee by a working group made up of wildlife managers from Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Mexico as well as other hunting conservation groups. Last week, the Committee voted unanimously on the proposal during the Club’s annual meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina. That vote is the first step in the process, which will now require creating specific measuring protocols and establishment of minimum scores.

“The decision to add javelina as a trophy species was years in the making and reflects not only the growing appreciation for the species among hunters and wildlife managers, but can bring conservation benefits to javelina and the places it lives,” says Mike Opitz, chair of the Club’s Big Game Records Committee.

The Boone and Crockett Club has been measuring North American big game since 1895 with the original vision for the records program to create a record of what was thought to be the vanishing big game in the country. The big game record book, Records of North American Big Game, was first published in 1932 and serves as a vital record of biological, harvest, and location data on hunter-taken and found trophies based on the principle that the existence of mature, male specimens is an indicator of overall population and habitat health. While often misunderstood, this vision of a “trophy” is not to celebrate the success of a hunter but rather the success of conservation efforts and selective hunting that leads to the presence of larger, older animals on the landscape.

In the proposal’s introduction, the agencies wrote: “Collared peccary (Pecari tajacu), also known locally as javelina, are an important big game animal in the southwestern United States and Mexico. They are managed alongside other big game species, including requirements that hunters follow all regulations in pursuit of the animal across all jurisdictions. This is the first step in taking an animal under the “fair chase” ethic; a concept that originated with the Boone and Crockett Club. Read more

Hunting

CMP’s Camp Perry Open Event Returns in January 2025

The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) annual Camp Perry Open will be moving back to its original winter timeslot in 2025 – set to offer air rifle and air pistol competition Jan. 17-19 at the Gary Anderson CMP Competition Center. Registration is now open, and capacity is limited, so sign up early for this exciting and challenging event.

The 2025 Camp Perry Open includes a junior 3×20 air rifle match and 60 Shot air rifle and air pistol competitions for adults and juniors, with adaptive athletes also welcomed and encouraged to attend. Additionally, an air gun clinic will provide an educational opportunity for participants – only $5 to attend! All air gun events will be held within CMP’s Gary Anderson Competition Center electronic target indoor air gun range.

In recent years, the Camp Perry Open was moved to May to allow a coinciding smallbore rifle match. However, no smallbore will be offered at the Camp Perry Open in 2025.

Though no more smallbore, the celebrated Super Final will be returning and will certainly bring entertainment to the Camp Perry Open! During the Super Final, Read more

Firearms
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