Silver Carp eDNA Detected in One Location on St. Joseph River in Michigan

Routine environmental DNA (eDNA) surveillance for invasive bighead and silver carp, conducted annually by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, turned up a single positive sample in the St. Joseph River near the St. Joseph/Benton Harbor area, according to data provided to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources on Aug. 28.

Of 220 water samples collected in June 2023 from stretches of the river between Lake Michigan and Berrien Springs, only one, taken near Marina Island, showed evidence of genetic material from silver carp. Read more

Fishing

SIG SAUER Issues Safety Bulletin RE: Light Bearing Holsters for Pistols

NEWINGTON, N.H., (September 7, 2023) – SIG SAUER is reminding consumers about the risks associated with the use of light-bearing holsters, which have been involved in a number of alleged unintentional discharge incidents. Due to the large openings in these holster designs around the trigger (necessary for accommodating the bezels of attached weapon lights), fingers or foreign objects may be able to enter these holsters and contact the trigger. This vulnerability may be exacerbated by the use of a light-bearing holster without a compatible weapon light attached.

Placement of a firearm in a holster does not relieve the user from the requirements of proper trigger discipline, and safe firearms handling practices.

Selection of a proper holster is the responsibility of the user and special care must be taken to ensure a chosen holster complements safe handling practices (including adequate trigger protection) and other philosophy of use considerations. Read more

Firearms

NSSF’s First Shots Offers New Online Resources

NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is pleased to announce that its First Shots® program has posted new online resources for ranges and customers, including new promotional videos and Spanish-language instructional materials.

NSSF’s First Shots is an introductory and refresher program made available through host target-shooting ranges across the country. By providing educational experiences that are safe, fun and memorable, host ranges are having great success in attracting first-timers, further engaging new gun owners and in reactivating lapsed participants. Read more

Ammunition, Firearms

Michigan: report your deer harvest online

Just like last year, all harvested deer are required to be reported. The easiest way to report a harvest is by downloading the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app.

Once the app is downloaded and you’ve signed in or created an account, you can enter the harvest report information.

You can also report a harvest online. Visit Michigan.gov/DNRHarvestReport on a computer or mobile device to go directly to the reporting page. Enter your kill tag license number and date of birth to begin the report.

If you don’t have your hunting license/kill tag number, you can log in to eLicense (using your driver’s license and birthdate, or user ID and password), then click on the Harvest Report tab to see the tags available to report. If you don’t already have an account, you will have the chance to create one to enter your report.

Find more information on harvest reporting on the harvest reporting webpage. If you need assistance, you can call your local DNR customer service center or the main Wildlife Division line at 517-284-WILD (9453) during normal business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Hunting

U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Makes Huge Impact on Florida Coaches

The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) has a storied history of producing the world’s greatest shooting-champion athletes. What is sometimes overlooked is their tremendous ability to train coaches and mentor youth shooting programs. The expertise and experience of the USAMU’s members was showcased at Mariner High School in Cape Coral, Fla., for the first ever Florida air rifle coaching clinic, where 26 coaches and over 20 high performing JROTC cadet athletes participated.

When Mariner High School coach Marybeth Williams approached the USAMU’s Sgt. 1st Class George Norton at the USAMU-hosted Youth Air Rifle 3-P Championship at Fort Benning, Ga., her initial goal was to connect a couple of her top athletes as perspective USAMU soldiers. However, after picking Norton’s brain for coaching advice, she had an epiphany!

“My husband and I have been working hard in our first four years of coaching to build a network of mentors. It occurred to me what an enormous opportunity it would be to have the talent of the (US)AMU help us with a ‘train the trainer’ type event,” Coach Williams explained.

She and her husband Maj. Bryan Williams (Mariner High School Army JROTC Senior Army instructor and marksmanship coach) quickly established a relationship with Norton and collaborated on a coaching clinic concept. Read more

Firearms

HEVI-Shot Releases HEVI-XII Waterfowl Loads

SWEET HOME, OR – HEVI-Shot is proud to release new product line additions to its HEVI-XII Waterfowl load lineup. HEVI-XII is the original 12-g/cc density, tungsten alloy recipe from HEVI-Shot. This full product line is available in an extensive list of including several new heavier payload options in shot size No. 2, 4 or 6, in 12- or 20 gauge. This new product is now shipping to dealers and is available.

HEVI-XII | Hevi Shot

“Everyone that has shot HEVI-XII has fallen in love with it,” said HEVI-Shot product manager Scott Turner. “The only feedback we received was that some hunters wanted heavier payloads for late season birds, so we delivered on that request with several new options for 2023.” Read more

Ammunition

Dorsey Covers Governor Kristi Noem’s Blueprint for Success in South Dakota

Spend any time in South Dakota and what strikes you most is that the place still works. At a time when so many American cities seem like backdrops for the next Hollywood dystopian thriller, life amid the amber waves of grain feels like utopia, a remnant of a country that once was. With 63 parks and recreation areas to explore, it’s no surprise that Forbes included the state on their recent best travel destinations list.

South Dakota’s natural beauty from the Black Hills and Badlands (the geologic wonder that Teddy Roosevelt once referred to as inspiring the romance of his life) to the sweeping prairies, holds some of the country’s most divergent landscapes.

Along with the state’s wild attractions and famous monuments, its economy is thriving. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the state ranked in the top five for growth in gross domestic product and personal income during the first quarter of 2023. The state’s real GDP also rose a whopping 10.1 percent and personal income went up 9.2 percent. Additionally, South Dakota recently broke the record for lowest unemployment rate, registering just 1.8 percent in June—roughly half the national average.

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Wildlife

FN’S New Rimfire Suppressor – the Catch 22 Ti

(McLean, VA) FN America, LLC is pleased to announce the release of the FN Catch 22™Ti, the company’s first rimfire suppressor and second installment in its suppressor lineup following the FN Rush™ 9Ti released in 2022. The rimfire Catch 22 Ti is a lightweight, durable and quiet suppressor that has been optimized for versatility, spinning up to all suppressor-ready rimfires like the FN 502 Tactical. Designed for unmatched reliability, the Catch 22 Ti turns a normal day on range into an incredibly quiet blast.

“With the successful release of the 9mm Rush 9Ti last year, tackling the rimfire category is the next logical step as we expand our suppressor lineup and develop accessories that enhance our suppressor-ready firearms,” said Chris Cole, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for FN America, LLC. “The FN Catch 22 Ti is an extremely small and tough rimfire suppressor with very effective sound reduction and impressive reliability given the wide variety of .22 ammunition. While it delivers all these benefits to shooters in a compact and lightweight package, it’s also a blast when paired with an FN 502 Tactical.” Read more

Firearms

New Blocker Outdoors Field Brush Pant

Blocker Outdoors has been helping hunters get closer to game, stay comfortable, and experience more success for over 40 years. New for 2023, the Field Brush Pant is built for multi-species hunters who require the toughest apparel for the toughest conditions.

The field is full of hazards of the botanical variety. In the fall, what were earlier fruits and sometimes flowers morph into seeds, many of which feature hooks and barbs referred to as “burrs”. Nature built them as such to snag passerby’s and consequently spread seeds and expand the species. Commonly encountered in the field are sandburs, cocklebur, and burdock. And let’s not forget our thorny and scratchy friends like blackberry, raspberry, and buckthorn. It’s a painful jungle out there…

Fortunately, Blocker Outdoors new Field Brush Pant provides a remedy. The highly comfortable and versatile pants feature reinforced nylon overlay panels to defend against burrs and thorns, while increasing overall durability. The base fabric is a smooth, lightweight polyester double-weave fabric that’s also noted for its longevity. The water repellant 4-way stretch fabric provides comfort and easy, unrestricted movement in-the-field and protection from moisture.

In short, these pants were designed for multiple hunting applications, to include western big game, pheasants, grouse, doves, quail, as well as preseason whitetail situations like scouting, stand prep, and food plot maintenance. Read more

Hunting

Defend, Surprise, Survive with the Cable Whip Cane by Cold Steel

IRVING, TX – Sept. 7, 2023 – Cold Steel®, a brand synonymous with innovation in self-defense tools and gear, proudly introduces the Cable Whip Cane—a one-of-a-kind Lynn Thompson design built to empower individuals with an unassuming, yet highly effective means of personal security, wherever they are.

A unique twist on an ordinary walking cane, the Cold Steel Cable Whip Cane has been meticulously designed to provide users with a stealthy means of protection. Concealed within its unassuming exterior is a steel cable whip that deploys rapidly with just a simple flick of the wrist. At 38 inches in length, the high-quality, stainless zinc-coated steel cable whip provides users with an extended reach, allowing them to maintain a safe distance from potential threats, while also providing exceptional control and maneuverability. Read more

Self Defense
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