Wait until after Oct. 15 to prune oak trees

The best way to prevent the spread of oak wilt is to not prune any oak tree during the growing season.

“It’s best to wait until after Oct. 15 to start pruning oak trees,” says Tivon Feeley, with the Iowa DNR’s forest health program. “Then you can prune your oaks all winter long with the goal to stop pruning by March 1.”

Oak wilt, caused by a fungus, has been present in Iowa for many years. Iowa’s red, black, and pin oak are more susceptible to oak wilt, but it can also infect white and bur oak. Black, pin, or red oak usually die within the same summer they are infected. White oak and bur oak can often take a number of years before they succumb to this disease. Read more

Wildlife

California Passes Gun & Ammunition Tax

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law imposing an excise tax on guns and ammunition sold in California. Effective next July, the state will add an eleven percent tax on retail sales of “guns, gun parts and ammunition.” The money is earmarked for “gun violence prevention, enhanced school safety programs and victims of gun violence.”

State law-enforcement agencies and current or former officers are exempted.

The state already charges a $37.19 fee for each firearm sale. Newsom also signed two other measures. One revises the state’s concealed-carry laws and details dozens of places where concealed carry will not be permitted, including schools and medical facilities. The third will require that semiautomatic guns sold in the state be equipped with micro stamping technology on cartridges beginning in 2028.

Ammunition, Firearms, Gun Control

Gun Control’s Jubilation for Biden’s New Federal Office Reeks of Hypocrisy

By Larry Keane

Gun control activists who have been angered by President Joe Biden’s inaction that he hasn’t done more to “combat gun violence” have forced the president’s hand. Their disappointment with the administration has often spilled over into public media reports.

The president is so desperate to generate some kind of excitement that he caved to their demands and during a White House Rose Garden gun control speech announced the creation of a new federal Office of Gun Violence Prevention. It’s something one of the president’s key voting constituencies has demanded since he first took office.

Vice President Kamala Harris, who seems to be “failing up” in Washington, D.C., has been tapped to lead the office. She’s been criticized as being mostly ineffective during her time as Veep, most notoriously so for her dismal record while “in charge” of securing the southern border.

In addition, several longtime gun control groups – including Everytown of Gun Safety – have garnered key leadership positions in the office. The hypocrisy of the gun control movement’s enthusiasm for the new federal office so closely aligned with the White House is not lost.

They were singing a different tune 20 years ago.

The Announcement

President Biden and Vice President Harris were joined by U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) and dozens of gun control activists and attendees at the White House for their announcement. Exclusive speech excerpts were unsurprisingly given to a supportive mainstream media ahead of time.

Today, the president remarked, “I created by executive order, I’m determined to send a clear message about how important this issue is to me and to the country.” That’s in stark contrast to previous comments the president made, declaring earlier this year, “I have gone the full extent of my executive authority to do, on my own, anything about guns.”

Vice President Harris added, unironically, “President Biden and I believe in the Second Amendment but Read more

Gun Control

Explore Michigan’s Wetland Wonders at Open Houses

Get out and explore Michigan’s Wetland Wonders, our managed waterfowl hunt areas, this fall. Held in early October, these open houses will give you a chance to talk with local staff, tour the areas and see what each one has to offer for the upcoming waterfowl season.

All open houses begin at 6 p.m. at the area’s headquarters.

Michigan’s Wetland Wonders are the premier managed waterfowl hunt areas in the state. These areas were created to provide exceptional waterfowl hunting opportunities, and are managed to provide waterfowl habitat for nesting and migration and for the benefit of other wetland wildlife.

Hunting

Lucid Optics New E7 Reflex Sight Featuring Blue Reticle

Lucid Optics, a pioneer in cutting-edge optics technology, is proud to announce the launch of the E7 reflex sight with an innovative Blue Reticle. Staying true to our philosophy that “Overkill is Underrated,” the E7 takes durability and versatility to unprecedented heights, catering to both pistol and carbine applications.

The E7 will feature the worlds first reflex sight to employ an aiming point in BLUE. There is a Lot of science behind the use of blue as an aiming point. For more information on Why “BLUE” Please reach out to Lucid Optics Directly.

What Makes the Blue Reticle so Special? Read more

Optics

The Heritage Tactical Rancher

[Bainbridge] – Heritage Manufacturing, the esteemed creators of distinctive and character-rich firearms that echo the charm of the Old West, is thrilled to introduce the new Tactical Rancher, available from tomorrow. This revolutionary firearm is a testament to Heritage Manufacturing’s commitment to infusing timeless Western elegance with modern-day advancements, making it a unique addition to any firearms collection.

Product Description:

Heritage Manufacturing’s Tactical Rancher Carbine is a sophisticated evolution of our notable Heritage Rancher Carbine and related to the Heritage Tactical Cowboy. The 16-inch Rancher is upgraded with a top-mounted picatinny rail for optics, expanding its versatility and adaptability. It not only accepts 22 Magnum and 22 LR cylinders but also comes threaded for muzzle attachments, presenting enhanced capabilities and customization opportunities. Read more

Firearms

Riton Optics Announces the New 5 PRIMAL 15-45×60 Spotting Scope

Tucson, AZ – Riton Optics has unveiled its highly anticipated addition to the PRIMAL line of purpose-built optics. The all-new 5 PRIMAL 15-45×60 Spotting Scope has been carefully designed with premium features packed into a compact, lightweight package, which provides hunters and shooters unmatched versatility in the field.

At the heart of the 5 PRIMAL 15-45×60 Spotting Scope are lenses crafted from Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass, delivering top-tier optical clarity and resolution while minimizing color fringing visible to the human eye. The advanced optical design and fully multi-coated lens coatings aid in allowing for maximum light transmission and definition when glassing for wildlife in all lighting and weather conditions. Read more

Optics

Hunt Monkey Introduces the Heater

New for Fall 2023 and just in time for the upcoming seasons in the blind or in the field is a superb new product from Hunt Monkey, the world’s fastest-growing brand of gloves specifically designed for various hunting applications. The Heater is a flip-top mitten that’s constructed using 100 grams of Thinsulate insulation and sherpa fleece lining plus a Mossy Oak Bottomland camouflage 220-gram Polarfleece exterior which not only wraps your hands in extreme warmth, but it also blocks the wind. The flip-top design with magnetic stays allows quick access to your fingers while also keeping your hands covered and warm when not needed. The fleece is also naturally very quiet, perfect for those circumstances where stealth and silence are keys to success. There’s a synthetic leather palm with silicone non-slip grip and even a handwarmer pocket in the mitten for those bitterly cold days. As with all Hunt Monkey products, there’s a 100-percent satisfaction guarantee. Stay ready, stay warm and stay silent with Hunt Monkey. Read more

Hunting

ZEISS DTI 6 High-End Thermal Imaging Camera

ZEISS is introducing the DTI 6, a new thermal imaging camera with exceptional image quality – to precisely identify details in the dark.

White Plains, NY –

ZEISS presents its new high-end thermal imaging camera, the DTI 6, which features exceptional image quality thanks to the innovative proprietary ZEISS Smart Image Processing (ZSIP) Pro algorithm. Developed, designed, and manufactured in Germany, the DTI 6 features an intuitive operating concept and smart power management, making it a reliable companion when hunting. “The ZEISS DTI 6 is a reflection of our many years of development, dedication, and expertise to achieve a new standard in thermal imaging technology,” said Tammo Lueken, Head of Category Management Hunting at ZEISS. Read more

Optics
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