MDARD Completes 2024 Spotted Lanternfly Tracking Efforts Across Michigan

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a variety of local and regional organizations, has completed its 2024 spotted lanternfly monitoring efforts. Throughout the summer and fall, teams across Michigan worked collaboratively to monitor and track the spread of this invasive pest, resulting in new detections in Macomb and Lenawee counties, as well as new findings in previously affected areas.

“We are grateful to our partners for their ongoing work helping us monitor the spread of spotted lanternfly in Michigan,” said Steve Carlson, MDARD’s Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division Director. “This collaboration allows us to collect critical data on new infestations which helps better understand how this pest is spreading across the state.” Read more

Bear Creek Arsenal New Year New Gear Giveaway

Bear Creek Arsenal® has partnered with MaxSafes, GunSkins, and County Comm to bring you the New Year New Gear Giveaway. BCA is giving away a Grizzly 102 9mm handgun with a threaded black nitride barrel and swag. MaxSafes has added in a biometric handgun safe to keep your Grizzly secure in. GunSkins has added a giftcard for you to choose a skin of your choice. County Comm has you set with some awesome EDC gear. Ring in the New Year with some new gear and enter now.

To enter now, check out the BCA giveaway page:

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Sign Up Now for the 2025 CMP Bianchi Cup Action Pistol Competition

HALLSVILLE, Mo. – Mark your calendars for the return of the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) Bianchi Cup International Pistol Tournament! The second longest running pistol championship in the world, the 2025 CMP Bianchi Cup is set to fire May 20-23 at the Green Valley Rifle & Pistol Club in Hallsville, Mo.

The CMP Bianchi Cup is comprised of four events, including:

  • The Practical Event, where competitors fire at distances from 10 yards to 50 yards under varying time limits from the shooting line.
  • The Barricade Event, where competitors fire at targets on either side of the barricade at different distances and under varying time limits from within shooting boxes and behind barricades.
  • The Falling Plate Event, where competitors fire at eight-inch round steel plates arranged in banks of six at distances from 10 to 25 yards under varying time limits.
  • The Moving Target Event, where competitors fire from within shooting boxes at distances ranging from 10 to 25 yards at a target moving from left to right, with the target exposed for six seconds.

Competitors shoot from both standing and prone positions and are also required to shoot with both strong and weak hands at various stages. There are no makeup shots in the Bianchi Cup, adding to the difficulty of the event. Read more

Biden Administration Denies SAF Petitions to Delist/Downlist Wolves

January 7, 2025

Roadmap To Successfully Remove Wolves from the ESA Tossed Aside by FWS

Today, Jan. 7, the Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation received “not-warranted” findings as a politically motivated farewell folly from the Biden administration on two Endangered Species Act petitions requesting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) delist gray wolves in the Western Great Lakes and downlist West Coast wolves to threatened.

The petitions serve as a blueprint for successfully delisting Western Great Lakes wolves and downlisting West Coast wolves in accordance with prior court decisions. The agency, however, in an unsurprising move to ignore a durable solution and good science, chose to wrongfully merge and deny the petitions as a whole to circumvent their own “may be warranted” finding on the petition to delist gray wolves in the Western Great Lakes.

“These denials couldn’t provide a clearer representation of what every day Americans have come to loathe from a federal government that plays politics instead of addressing their needs,” said Dr. Todd Adkins, Senior Vice President at the Sportsmen’s Alliance. “Our petition to delist Great Lakes wolves is bulletproof, and the agency recognizes that. Yet, the administration couldn’t stomach making the correct decision, so they used smoke and mirrors to carry on the illusion that gray wolves still need ESA protections.”
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Win the Taurus Expedition Rifle Paired with a Leupold Scope

Taurus USA is proud to support the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) by donating the Taurus Expedition, our first bolt-action rifle, paired with a premium Leupold scope, to their latest sweepstakes. One lucky winner will take home this powerful combination—the perfect setup for your next hunt.

Built for serious hunters and adventurers, the Taurus Expedition is engineered around the trusted Remington 700 action and delivers impressive sub-MOA accuracy with its hammer-forged barrel. Its compatibility with widely available AICS pattern magazines ensures reliability and convenience in the field.

Designed with the hunter in mind, the Expedition features a scalloped stock cut for secure placement in gun saddles, along with an M-LOK attachment point and an integrated Spartan Precision mount for added versatility.

MSRP: $1,230.00

We are honored to support SAF and their relentless fight to protect Second Amendment rights. Enter now for your chance to win and make every hunt an adventure.

For more details on how to enter, visit www.saf.org/monthly-sweepstakes/ Read more

Michigan DNR Urges Safety On, Around the Ice

With cold temperatures becoming more consistent throughout the state, more people are enjoying ice fishing, skating, hockey and other outdoor adventures. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources urges everyone to have fun but always use caution when venturing onto or near ice.

“Even during consistent cold stretches, pressure cracks in the ice can develop within hours,” said Lt. Skip Hagy, DNR law enforcement supervisor in Newberry. “There is no such thing as ‘safe’ ice. Always check conditions for yourself; don’t rely on what you see others doing or what they tell you.”

River mouths and other places where river or lake currents may be located are often places of unstable ice. Reservoirs with changing water levels also require great caution.

Frozen bodies of water should be checked very carefully before braving the ice. While there is no perfectly reliable method to determine if ice is safe, you can use a spud, needle bar or auger to test the thickness and quality of ice.

“Keep in mind that warm spells as brief as one day may weaken the ice,” Hagy said. “Melting ice during the day only partially refreezes at night, creating a thin layer of unstable ice.” Read more

Remington Ammunition’s Low Decibel Rounds Now Available

Remington Ammunition is pleased to announce the availability of Low Decibel .410 Bore shotshell. The new addition to Remington’s extensive ammunition lineup is now shipping to retailers nationwide.

“We are thrilled Remington’s .410 shotshell is now available to shotgun shooters” said Remington Ammunition Shotshell Product Line Manager Ronnie Evans. “With its reduced recoil and noise, this shotshell offers an enhanced shooting experience without compromising on performance. Whether for recreational shooting, retriever training or close-range targets, Remington’s Low Decibel is the perfect choice.”

The Remington Low Decibel shotshell features expertly engineered low velocity propellant, ensuring a pleasant shooting experience for all users. With a muzzle velocity of 650fps, shooters can enjoy reduced recoil while maintaining optimal effectiveness, making it an ideal choice for close-range targets.

In addition to its reduced recoil, the Remington Low Decibel shotshell also boasts an accurate wad, delivering consistent patterns at 25 yards for continuous performance on target. The reliability of this shotshell is further enhanced by using quality components, including uniform and precisely charged lead shot with optimal hardness. Read more

TWN Launches URSI Emerge 2.0 Hydrographic Film

In hunting, success depends on preparation, skill, and the right gear. The team at URSI knows this better than anyone, which is why they’ve poured their passion, creativity, and expertise into developing Emerge 2.0 Camouflage. Designed with hunters in mind, Emerge 2.0 is a pattern that doesn’t just blend in—it outsmarts nature itself.

Emerge 2.0 features a blend of earthy greens, browns, and beige tones. It mimics natural environments with sharp pixelated edges and strategic layering. The mix of light and dark contrasts ensures versatility across forests, grasslands, and open terrain. Read more

GPO’s New CENTURI 4-16x44i FFP Super Compact Riflescope

When it comes to performance, size matters. The GPO CENTURI 4-16x44i FFP Super Compact riflescope redefines this with its impressive dimensions. This compact marvel not only offers outstanding magnification but does so in a form factor that will surprise even the most seasoned shooters. At just 9.9 inches long and weighing a mere 20 ounces, this FFP milliradian scope redefines expectations for high-performance compact optics. Whether building a tactical race gun or needing to maintain a small footprint for your pic-rail MSR, this riflescope delivers without adding unnecessary size, weight, or cost. Get ready to elevate your shooting experience with an optic designed for those who refuse to compromise on advanced technical features, quality, or affordability.

Despite its small footprint, the CENTURI 4-16x44i doesn’t skimp on features. The inclusion of DOUBLE HD high-transmission glass guarantees crystal-clear images even in the harshest lighting conditions. While optically brilliant, the hardware features are second to none, built into this high-magnification, super-compact marvel. Key hardware features include: a first-focal plane milliradian reticle illuminated with GPO iControl technology, .1 milliradian turrets that lock, can be reset to zero, and include an innovative “in-cap” zero-stop locking function, multi-rotational engraving with an automated tactile rotation indicator, a third turret for parallax adjustment with a smooth (no-click) illumination rheostat, and a quick-detach magnification throw lever. With its uniquely compact, high-magnification design and advanced features, this is a scope you must see to believe. Read more

Leica Fortis Glossy Enhances Luxury Rifles with Premium Hand-Polished, High-Gloss Riflescopes

Leica Sport Optics is launching a brand-new riflescope series catering specifically to owners of the finest luxury rifles. The Leica Fortis Glossy riflescopes are polished by hand in a special process to receive a unique shine. The surface perfectly matches the glossy bluing of classic firearms. It’s manufactured especially for collectors and enthusiasts who value unique, highest-quality optics. The aesthetics are combined with outstanding image quality, a large field of view, high contrast and exceptional brightness. What’s more, the reliable precision mechanical components guarantee maximum precision even under harsh environmental conditions.

The new riflescope series Leica Fortis Glossy expands the successful Leica Fortis family with three current models: Leica Fortis Glossy 1-6x24i, 1.8-12x42i and 2-12x50i. The Leica Fortis riflescopes combine purist design with superlative optical quality. Hunters will find a suitable model for every type of hunt and every rifle. Designed for ring mounting, they meet functional as well as aesthetic demands. The finish adds a touch of lavish sophistication that enhances any rifle. In total, the scopes are polished for about 1 ½ hours, by craftsmen with over 20 years’ professional experience. Along with the elegant look, the surface treatment provides protection against the elements and ensures durability. Incomparable optical and mechanical performance can be enjoyed for generations to come.

Best optical performance

All Leica Fortis Glossy riflescopes deliver outstanding imaging performance and set a new optical milestone in the 6x zoom class. Unique contrast and exceptional sharpness enable reliable detail recognition – even at dusk. The large exit pupil provides even more comfort for fast target acquisition, while the large field of view supports a safer and more successful hunt. The large eye relief of 9 centimeters offers additional safety.

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