Today’s fall fingerlings, tomorrow’s big catches

Jan. 8, 2025

A successful fall fish stocking season means future fishing opportunities

The Department of Natural Resources worked hard this past fall to stock fish in waters across Michigan — fish that will provide anglers with more opportunities in seasons to come. The fall 2024 effort saw DNR crews stock seven different species at 78 locations throughout the state; in all, 590,504 fish, weighing in at 10.7 tons, were added to Michigan waters.

Releasing fingerlings in Baraga, MI

“It was another exceptional fall fish stocking season, enhancing fishing opportunities throughout Michigan,” said DNR Fish Production Program manager Aaron Switzer. “Combined with our successful spring and summer stocking efforts, that brings the total for 2024 to more than 9.7 million fish stocked in Michigan’s waters.”

The number and type of fish stocked vary by hatchery, as each facility’s ability to rear fish differs due to water supply and temperature. In Michigan, there are six state and three cooperative hatcheries that work together to produce the species, strain and size of fish needed by fisheries managers. These fish must then be delivered at a specific time and location for stocking to ensure their success.

In general, fish are reared in Michigan’s state fish hatcheries anywhere from one month to 1 1/2 years before they are stocked. Most fish in Michigan are stocked in the spring, but some fish are stocked in the fall because they require less time and fewer resources to rear in hatcheries, and may adjust better to new environments as they are younger and more adaptable to change.

Seven species were stocked this fall: Atlantic salmon, brook trout, brown trout, lake trout, rainbow trout (Eagle Lake and steelhead strains), walleye and muskellunge. Read more

Fishing

Democrats Deny Common-Sense Legislation

Doubling down in their resistance movement, a total of 159 U.S. House Democrats voted Tuesday, January 7th, against proposed legislation titled the Laken Riley Act that would require federal immigration authorities to detain illegal migrants who have committed theft-related crimes in the U.S.  The bill would also allow states to sue the Department of Homeland Security for harm caused to their law-abiding citizens because of illegal immigration.

The bill easily passed the House in spite of the Democrat crazies.

General

Idaho Fish and Game Begins to Feed Elk

The site was established with the intention of keeping elk away from the communities of Ketchum and Sun Valley.

Idaho Fish and Game, Magic Valley Region has announced that they will begin feeding elk at the Bullwhacker feed site starting the week of January 5, 2025, as snow has started to accumulate, and temperatures are dipping.

Historically, the site feeds over 125 elk each year. Read more

Wildlife

AG Composites Inauguration Sale

OWENS CROSS ROADS, Ala. — AG Composites, a proud veteran-owned manufacturer of premium carbon fiber and fiberglass rifle stocks, is excited to announce an exclusive inauguration sale. This special promotion honors our 47th president and offers you the chance to upgrade your gear at incredible savings.

From now until January 20th, customers can enjoy a substantial 25 percent off all rifle stocks. An additional savings of $99 is available when you bundle the bottom metals with the stock. This limited-time offer provides an excellent opportunity for firearm enthusiasts to invest in top-quality products at a substantial discount. Whether you’re an experienced shooter or just starting out, AG Composites has something for everyone.

But that’s not all! The excitement continues with a unique twist: the 47th person to place an order will receive a generous $470 credit towards their purchase. It’s just one more way AG Composites is celebrating this momentous occasion and giving back to its loyal customers.

“As a veteran-owned company,” said Matt Tandy, owner, “it is an honor and privilege to acknowledge our 47th president by offering fellow Americans an opportunity to own the very best rifle stock at a discounted price.” This sentiment resonates deeply within the fabric of AG Composites as we constantly strive to serve those who cherish quality craftsmanship in firearms equipment.

To take advantage of this remarkable deal, simply visit www.agcomposites.com before Inauguration Day on January 20, 2025. Don’t forget to enter promotional code PRESIDENTIAL47 during checkout for your discount! Visit https://www.agcomposites.com/ or CLICK HERE. Read more

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Trijicon Expands Popular Huron Riflescope Line

Wixom, MI — The Trijicon Huron® series of riflescopes has become a favorite among North American deer hunters. Built with military-grade durability and premium glass that have solidified Trijicon’s world-class reputation, the Huron lineup now includes six variable power options, featuring the new 1-6×24 and 4-16×50 models. From the dense North Woods to the senderos of South Texas, and everywhere in between, the Huron series offers the perfect aiming solution for deer hunters.

Trijicon Huron riflescopes deliver the same fully multi-coated broadband anti-reflective glass found in the AccuPoint and Tenmile HX series, and are engineered for extreme durability and proven precision in every season and light condition. Ranging from 15.8 to 24.2 oz. and offering up to 100 MOA of adjustment from either a 30mm or 1-inch main tube, the Huron line gives deer hunters plenty of optical power in a lightweight package.

The Huron line benefits from generous eye relief for comfortable use on any platform, as well as low capped, easy-to-use adjusters with ¼ MOA clicks that are precision engineered to provide consistent tracking and maintain zero. Hunters will appreciate the fast and accurate variable zoom ranges, as well as a crisp second focal plane reticle.

Likewise, Huron riflescopes feature an Easy-Focus Eyepiece and an extra-wide field of view for maximum situational awareness. The premium glass provides outstanding light transmission, true detail, and color with zero distortion, giving hunters the ultimate in edge-to-edge clarity. Each lens also receives an anti-scratch coating that increases resistance to wear in tough conditions. Uncluttered, easy-to-use reticles make for fast and accurate shooting. Read more

Optics

Tisas USA 45 Raider Special Feature

Tisas USA, the internationally recognized firearms manufacturer that provides high quality firearms at unrivaled value, and an SDS Arms brand, is pleased to release the 1911 Duty 45 Raider Special Feature handgun.

The Tisas 1911 Duty 45 Raider Special Feature is a sharp .45 caliber that has a SS barrel bushing and recoil spring plug with a sleek matte finish. The picatinny rail allows for mounting of accessories, and it has a Novak front sight, with a Glock dovetail rear sight (1/3 co-witness).

“The .45 caliber 1911 Duty 45 Raider is an awesome looking, and extremely well performing handgun,” stated SDS Arms/Tisas USA CEO Chris DiCenso. “Our design team made sure to add the features that those who carry a weapon every day wanted.”

Tisas 1911 Duty 45 Raider Special Feature: Read more

Firearms

Mossberg’s 590M Mag-Fed Shotguns Professional Series

Mossberg shotguns and rifles that earn the Professional Series designation undergo an enhanced assembly and quality control process, have special finishes and features, and are optimized for performance. Two new versions of Mossberg’s 590M Magazine-Fed pump actions join this exclusive series with option of black or orange synthetic furniture (compact and Magpul® models available); Cerakote® protective finish on barrel, receiver, and magazine tube; and this groundbreaking 12-gauge, 2.75-inch platform is fed from the first production double-stacked magazine made for pump actions.

Mossberg’s 590M Mag-Fed design utilizes integral stabilizing ribs on the magazine which engage directly to notches engineered into the receiver for a positive lock-up. The all-steel, ambidextrous magazine release button and housing are strategically positioned in front of the trigger guard and will not interfere with cycling of the action. Accessory 590M double-stack magazines are available in 5, 10, 15, 20-round capacities to provide for greater capacity in shorter magazine length than competitor’s single-stack design and the ability to quickly reload or change shell type – slugs, buckshot, or less lethal.

The double-stack 590M magazines are constructed with hardened-steel feed lips, over-molded steel shell ramps and an anti-cant, rounded follower to ensure reliable feeding. Additional features include an easy-grip, molded external shell; proprietary self-lubricating polymer magazine body; heavy-duty ASTM-A-228 music-wire magazine spring for prolonged service life; removable floor plate for ease of cleaning; and durable black oxide finish on the steel components.

Key Features of the 590M Pump-Action Shotgun Professional Series: Read more

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Mossberg Introduces 590A1 Professional Series Pump-Action Shotguns

Mossberg’s flagship 12-gauge, 3-inch shotgun, the 590A1 is the company’s most durable pump action. Carried by members of every branch of the U.S. Armed Services and by military and law enforcement agencies in over 70 countries worldwide, the 590A1 defines “field proven”. As Mossberg continues to refine and upgrade these firearms, the 590A1 joins the new Professional Series of firearms. Each gun in this series undergoes an enhanced assembly and quality control process, has special finishes and features, such as refining touches to the loading port to help optimize performance. Mossberg is offering nine versions of the 590A1 in their Professional Series including 9-shot and 7-shot versions with the option of Cerakote® or Marinecote™ metal finishes; Compact stocks and Magpul®-equipped models; a 6-shot NFA/Class 3 offering; and options with orange furniture.

At the core of the 590A1 is Mossberg’s venerable 500® and 590™ pump-action platforms featuring non-binding twin action bars; positive steel-to-steel lock-up and anti-jam elevator; dual extractors; aluminum receiver coated with corrosion resistant matte finish; drilled and tapped receivers; and ambidextrous top-mounted safety. Standard upgrades to the 590A1 include convenient clean-out magazine tube, heavy-walled barrels, and metal trigger guard and safety.

Key Features of the 590A1 Professional Series Pump-Action Shotguns: Read more

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Federal Ammunition Announces Entirely New Hunting Cartridge: 7mm Backcountry

Federal Ammunition launches a ground-breaking long-action hunting cartridge that raises the bar for what a non-magnum, centerfire rifle hunting load can achieve. The patented Peak Alloy one-piece, high-strength case boosts the new Federal-designed 7mm Backcountry cartridge, which provides magnum performance in a standard bolt face rifle. Through 20-inch barrels and with 170-grain bullets, it can achieve 3,000 feet per second.

Learn more at Backcountry | Federal Premium.

“Welcome to the future of rifle cartridges,” said Jesse Whiteside, Federal’s Vice President of Product Management and R&D. “When it comes to innovation in rifle ammunition, as an industry, we have reached a point of diminishing returns with brass cased ammunition. With modern magnums, for example, it may take 30% more propellant to increase velocity by 10%. With our new 7mm Backcountry cartridge, featuring Peak Alloy case technology, those rules are re-written. We can achieve that same 10% velocity increase with less propellant than current magnums and do so out of shorter barrels with less felt recoil. Additionally, unlike conventional magnums, 7mm Backcountry utilizes a standard bolt face which allows for an additional round in the magazine of most hunting rifles. Read more

Ammunition

Savage Arms Partners with Federal Ammunition on New 7mm Backcountry Cartridge Introduction

Savage Arms®, an iconic firearm manufacturer, has teamed up with Federal Ammunition to produce rifles chambered in Federal’s new 7mm Backcountry Cartridge.

Savage Arms has long boasted a wide array of rifles built for backcountry hunting. These lightweight, rugged hunting rifles are able to traverse a wide array of environments and withstand the toughest elements, all while delivering the on-target performance required to successfully punch all types of big game tags. The all-new 7mm Backcountry pairs perfectly with Savage’s lineup of rifles built to withstand the rugged wild. Read more

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