Adult Trout Stocked in Clinton and Huron Rivers, Spring Mill Pond

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Approximately 4,250 adult trout were stocked recently by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in the Huron River (Proud Lake Recreation Area, Oakland County) and Spring Mill Pond (Island Lake Recreation Area, Livingston County) in southeast Michigan. These fish are retired broodstock from Michigan’s state fish hatcheries.

  • The Huron River, downstream of the Proud Lake Dam, was stocked with approximately 1,950 brown trout and 1,350 rainbow trout, all ranging in size from 13 inches to 19 inches.
  • Spring Mill Pond was stocked with approximately 450 brown trout and 500 rainbow trout, also ranging from 13 inches to 19 inches.

Special regulations apply for anglers interested in targeting these trout:

    • The Huron River at Proud Lake Recreation Area is closed to fishing Oct. 1 through March 31. April 1-25, anglers are limited to flies only, catch-and-release fishing, with the exception that children under 12 may keep one trout sized between 8 inches and 12 inches.
    • Spring Mill Pond at Island Lake Recreation Area is closed to fishing March 15-31. Anglers are limited to artificial lures only, catch-and-release fishing April 1-25.
    • On both bodies of water, beginning April 26, all baits are allowed, and anglers may keep up to five trout over 8 inches, but only three over 15 inches.

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Report Published for Mule Deer Community Conversations

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The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has compiled key concerns and feedback received from the public regarding mule deer management in the state following a series of public meetings and an online comment period.

From August-December 2024, Game and Fish held 37 Mule Deer Community Conversations across the state. Staff met with members of the public to discuss mule deer management, including how best to address factors affecting mule deer populations.

“These community conversations provided an excellent opportunity for the public to discuss the challenges facing Wyoming’s mule deer. Public understanding and input are crucial to our agency’s work,” said Game and Fish Deputy Wildlife Chief Justin Binfet. “Mule deer face significant issues, from habitat loss to chronic wasting disease. Given the unfortunate declines observed in mule deer statewide, and in the West, we also wanted to check in with the public to gauge their preferences for how to set mule deer hunting seasons going forward.” Read more

Hunting

Join HSCF in April & Enter to Win a Wimberley Arms S12 Field Shotgun

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The Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is excited to announce its April Membership Drive, offering new members a chance to win a Wimberley Arms S12 Field Shotgun!

From Tuesday, April 1, through Wednesday, April 30, anyone who joins HSCF as a new member will be automatically entered into the drawing for this premium firearm. The lucky winner will be announced on Thursday, May 1.

By becoming an HSCF member, you’ll join a passionate community dedicated to hunting, conservation, and education. Membership also provides access to exclusive events, networking opportunities, and advocacy efforts that support the future of hunting and wildlife conservation. Don’t Miss This Opportunity!

Sign up today and take your shot at winning the Wimberley Arms S12 Field Shotgun!

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Hunting

Shoot ON Announces “Ready to Carry” Giveaway

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March 2025 – Shoot ON, the premiere source for firearms reviews, instruction, and DIY gun content, announces the “Ready to Carry” Giveaway. This latest offer is presented by Shoot ON in association with four of the leading brands in the personal defense segment: FN, Fiocchi, CrossBreed, and Burris.

The “Ready to Carry” Giveaway is a complete personal defense package that covers everything you need to protect yourself and your family, beginning with FN’s new Reflex XL MRD micro-compact 9mm. The Reflex XL MRD is an optic-ready pistol that delivers exceptional ergonomics and a best-in-class trigger for optimal performance and concealability with up to 18-round capacity.

To ensure a fast and accurate sight picture on the FN Reflex XL MRD, the all-new Burris FastFire E red dot is included in the giveaway package. The FastFire E is Burris’ first enclosed emitter red dot and is built to withstand the hard knocks of daily carry duty. The robust housing protects the “always on” 3.5 MOA emitter to ensure you are instantly ready to engage a threat.

The terminal component of the “Ready to Carry” Giveaway package includes five boxes of Fiocchi’s new CovertX personal defense ammunition. The premium-manufactured CovertX features a new jacketed hollow point projectile specifically engineered for controlled expansion when fired from short-barrel handguns while delivering optimal performance at full-size handgun velocities.

Supporting this personal defensive package is the popular SuperTuck holster from CrossBreed. The SuperTuck is an IWB holster developed for deep concealment. Hosting a high-retention Kydex pocket, generous premium leather backer with a combat cut for ultimate comfort, and sturdy, powder-coated steel belt clips that are adjustable for cant and ride height, the SuperTuck holster rounds out this practical EDC package.

The total value of the “Ready to Carry” Giveaway prize package is $1,331.90.

There is no purchase necessary to enter the “Ready to Carry” Giveaway. Simply go to the Shoot ON “Ready to Carry” Giveaway page and enter (must be 21 years old to enter). You can also boost your odds of winning through the Daily Bonus Entry option. Read more

Firearms

Hults Bruk Introduces New All-purpose Axe

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Since 1697, Hults Bruk axes have been hand made in Norrkoping, Sweden, by professional blacksmiths. Now, the brand is introducing Spika (pronounced “speak a”), a multi-purpose axe with a 17.5″ handle and total weight of 2.1 lbs. In addition, for the first time, Hults Bruk has designed and produced a collection of six essential accessories for its entire line of axes.

Hults Bruk axes are recognized for their strong Swedish steel, solid American hickory handles and heads that are hand-finished for a razor-sharp edge and stamped with the HB logo.

The new Spika boasts a unique hybrid design with a shorter handle and multi-purpose head – a combination that makes the axe more portable and versatile. Spika can be used for precision work like carving and whittling, as well as campsite and bushcraft tasks like chopping, splitting, delimbing and trail maintenance.

Spika Head – The Spika head is 1.5 lbs. and its cutting edge is approximately 3.125″. (Since all Hults Bruk axes are hand forged, there can be slight length variations from axe to axe.)

Spika Head Features – A hand notch in the head provides a solid grip for work close to the body and allows users to steer the axe with maximum control. The axe has a semi-straight edge with a flat and wide grind so it can rest firmly against whatever is being worked on. In addition, the edge has a slight curve so Spika can be used for light forestry work, such as clearing a path. The head is also a bit thicker over the cheeks, giving it good splitting capabilities. Finally, Spika has a hardened butt that can be used to pound non-steel items like tent stakes. Read more

General

FWP Releases Final Montana Wolf Management Plan

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?Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released the 2025 Montana Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Plan today, wrapping up an extensive public process to capture updates to wolf management strategies and research into a new plan.

The final 2025 Montana Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Plan (2025 Wolf Plan) incorporates updates in wolf-related research, more than 20 years of management experience, evolution in conflict management, new laws, social perspectives, and public input

“The former wolf plan served us well, but it was time to make sure our management plan contained the evolutions we’ve made in wolf research, monitoring, conflict management, and the changes to the legal framework we operate under today,” said FWP Director Christy Clark. Read more

Wildlife

COs Rescue Hypothermic Campers from Dead Stream Swamp in Roscommon County, Michigan

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Two campers contacted the DNR Report All Poaching Hotline requesting rescue assistance after becoming stranded Friday in Dead Stream Swamp, a wetland consisting of more than 11,000 acres located between Cadillac and Houghton Lake in Missaukee and Roscommon counties.

The campers, whose names are not being released, were dropped off at the Dead Stream Swamp by a friend on Friday with the intent to camp for four days.

Rain developed during the evening hours and later turned to snow, soaking the campers and their gear. The temperature dropped to around 20 degrees Fahrenheit, which froze one of the men’s inhalers and caused him to have difficulty breathing.

The campers contacted the RAP Hotline around 5 a.m. Saturday, saying they could not self-rescue. Read more

Wildlife

Caro Man and Dogs Recovering After Falling into AuSable River in Alcona County, Michigan

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A 59-year-old man from Caro is expected to be released from the hospital after his boat capsized Tuesday along the AuSable River in Alcona County.

Accompanied by his two dogs, the man, whose name is not being released, was fishing on a 10-foot boat when he fell into the river while trying to disembark. The water was only 39 degrees Fahrenheit, and air temperature was freezing at 32 degrees.

Using his watch, the man texted 911 that he’d fallen into the river and was having difficulty breathing. The DNR later learned that the man had open-heart surgery two years ago and had recently been feeling ill.

Alcona County Central Dispatch notified local emergency responders of the situation around 2:16 p.m.

DNR Conservation Officers Jeff Panich and Casey Pullum heard the radio communication. Based on the last known GPS coordinates from the man’s watch, they responded to the intersection of Snowmobile Trail LP96 and the Shore to Shore Horse Trail at 3:12 p.m. Read more

Wildlife

See Deer Like Never Before with BUK OPS Primetime Color Vision Technology

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BUK OPS Primetime Color Vision™ technology enhances how hunters see deer in fading light. Dawn and dusk are the most opportune moments to lay eyes on a target buck. With Primetime Color Vision, hunters can see deer in stunning color and clarity. This technology is not just an industry-first—it is an industry-changing breakthrough that redefines low-light hunting and observation.

Even with premium optics, seeing essential details at the beginning and end of legal shooting time is challenging. Primetime Color Vision is a game-changer. It boosts visible light during critical low-light hunting conditions by augmenting natural light with an advanced high-definition conversion process. Primetime Color Vision offers hunters a distinct advantage and increases their chances of success.

Primetime is not night vision and does not use thermal imaging or infrared! While these technologies work to find deer, they do not provide true color or a natural view of the target. BUK OPS’ proprietary Primetime Color Vision is the only technology that provides hunters with an authentic view of their target buck.

Buck Commander knows hunters miss many opportunities because of low light. It became a driving force behind Primetime Color Vision development. The advanced patent-pending Primetime Color Vision is available now. Experience the difference of Primetime exclusively in BUK OPS’ Buknoculars (binoculars), Cycloptic (handheld viewer), and Cycloptic-X (crossbow scope). The difference is clear and in full color!

For more information, please visit: https://bukops.com/

Optics, Wildlife

Mossy Oak Releases 2025 Wild Turkey Conservation Stamp

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Mossy Oak has released their fourth annual wild turkey conservation stamp, a collectible stamp in which all proceeds go directly to wild turkey conservation projects around the country.

After an enthusiastic and successful response to the first three stamps, Mossy Oak has been able to use the funds raised from those stamps to support research and projects such as groundbreaking and crucial LPDV research, hen survival, nesting selection and success, poult rearing, and general habitat improvement, putting more prescriptive fire on the landscape, and most recently, the most comprehensive and extensive wild turkey research project that’s ever been conducted, run by Dr. Marcus Lashley.

The large-scale project includes areas of interest and importance to wild turkey research like the measurement of productivity and survival in male and female wild turkeys across the state, disease and genetic testing on harvested wild turkeys, measuring the relationship between gobbling activity and hunting pressure on more than 20 sites, indexing predator populations and hunting pressure and establishing whether “turkey specialists” exist in the predator community, and establishing a poult imprinting study that will give clarity on optimal poult habitat cover. Read more

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