Help your trees beat the summer heat with a little water

If you planted any trees within the last couple of years, it may be time to bring out the garden hose. Hot summer conditions such as those Michigan is experiencing this week mean your newly planted trees will likely need a drink.

“If your trees are not getting at least 1 inch of rain per week, water them until regular rain returns,” said Kevin Sayers, Urban and Community Forestry Program manager with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Deciduous trees – those that lose their leaves in fall – show drought stress through curling or drooping leaves. Leaves may “scorch,” or turn brown at the edges, fall off early or exhibit early fall color. Evergreen needles may turn yellow, then red or brown.

Watering and care tips

It’s important to water trees correctly. When watering, prioritize newly planted or high-value trees. Here are some tips:

    • Sprinkler: Place an empty container or rain gauge nearby while watering; stop when it measures about 1 inch of water.
    • Hand watering via hose: Let water run slowly until the ground is saturated 10-12 inches deep and moist near the base of small trees or at various points under the canopy of large trees.
    • 5-gallon bucket: Most newly planted trees need 5 to 10 gallons of water each week, so give them a bucket or two.
    • Soaker or trickle hoses: These types of hoses provide slow watering. This is important to provide moisture deep into the soil, where roots need it most.
    • Don’t water during the middle of the day. Much of the water applied at the hottest or windiest time of day is immediately lost to evaporation.
    • Mist sprinklers aren’t effective for trees. As much as 70 percent of water may evaporate into the air.
    • Lay off the fertilizer. Fertilizer salts can injure tree roots when soil moisture is limited.
    • Try mulch. Mulch helps retain soil moisture and save water. Apply 3 to 4 inches of organic mulch under the tree canopy, around but not touching the base of the trunk. You want the finished mulch pile to look like a doughnut, not a volcano..

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Wildlife

Optics Mounted Stealth Sights Now Available

Night Fision, a leader in advanced tritium insertion solutions, is pleased to announce the first variation in the series of their newest product, the Optics Mounted Stealth Sights, are now live on their website.

Designed to solve the problem for firearms that have omitted a rear dovetail, the Optics Mounted Stealth Sights are a simple but elegant solution. Mounting using the same screw path used for the optic, OMS sights are designed to be paired with an optic deck and firearm. This first release has been designed to be paired with the Sig Sauer M17 and M18 that has a Holosun SCS320 mounted. Offering our classic lower 1/3 co-witness, the OMS sights will be there should you need them, but stay well out of the way of most of the window on your optic. Shipping now!

Beyond their purpose-driven height, OMS sights offer the consumer several popular variations to select from: Yellow, Orange, and Black ring front sights can be combined with Black ring rear sights. Regardless of the combination, all variants feature narrow front blades that obscure less threat, and serrated faces to minimize glare from sun or handheld lights.

Optics Mounted Stealth Sights Now Available

Like all of Night Fision’s sights, the Optics Mounted Stealth Series sights feature tritium vials that carry domed lenses optically engineered for superior visibility. The patented dome lens collimates the emitted glow from a vial packed with more tritium than most standard night sights on the market for a crisp green dot in dark conditions. Sight rings are made of ballistic polymer that is guaranteed to not chip, crack, fade, or peel under even the most adverse conditions. Night Fision night sights are CNC machined out of high-quality steel and lenses are constructed from the same materials used for bulletproof glass. All this attention to detail ensures their sights are the brightest available.

For more information on these products, or other Night Fision offerings, visit www.nightfision.com.

Optics

SAF Amicus Brief Supports SCOTUS Review of Hawaii 2A Rejection

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) has filed an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court supporting Hawaii resident Christopher L. Wilson’s petition for a writ of certiorari in his challenge of the Hawaii state Supreme Court’s decree that individual citizens in the Aloha State do not have the right to carry firearms for self-defense outside their homes.

SAF is represented in its effort by attorneys Edward A. Paltzik, Serge Krimnus and Meredith Lloyd at Bochner PLLC in New York, N.Y.

“When the Hawaii Supreme Court brazenly declared in February that the Second Amendment essentially does not exist within the state,” noted SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb, “we were stunned. This declaration is so astonishing in its nature that the U.S. Supreme Court simply cannot allow one-tenth of the Bill of Rights to be arbitrarily erased. Hawaii is still part of the United States. It is not a police state.”

“The Hawaii court has reduced an established right protected by the federal Constitution,” said SAF Executive Director Adam Kraut. “This is nothing short of open rebellion against the Supremacy Clause. Lawless judicial activism of such an extreme nature, if left undisturbed, would set a dangerous precedent that State supreme courts are free to tunnel below the constitutional floor of the Second Amendment. Read more

Gun Control

GOA, GOF Sue New Jersey Over Handgun Purchase Requirements and Restrictions

Washington, D.C. — Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the Gun Owners Foundation today teamed up with the Coalition of New Jersey Firearm Owners to challenge the state’s onerous permitting requirements to purchase handguns as well as New Jersey’s arbitrary “one gun a month” law.

Under the purchase permit policy being challenged, New Jerseyans must jump through several hoops, including: Read more

Gun Control

Final Call for Bids in GunBroker’s Inaugural Collector’s Elite Auction

GunBroker, the leading online marketplace for firearms and accessories, reminds all interested collectors and sellers that the bidding for the inaugural Collector’s Elite Auction will close the evening of Thursday, June 20th. This premier auction, featuring a handpicked selection of high-end, rare firearms, has been open for viewing and bidding for the past two weeks.

Since the launch of the Collector’s Elite Auctions, GunBroker has seen significant interest from the firearms community, attracted by the program’s favorable terms and exceptional offerings. Collector’s Elite Auctions stands out as a highly appealing option for both buyers and sellers in the high-end firearms market.

Highlights of the current auction include: Read more

Firearms

The Ultimate Deck Boot for Unmatched Performance

Dryshod, the new benchmark in performance waterproof boots and shoes, has expanded its outdoor and occupational footwear offerings with the introduction of the new Slipnot deck boot. Developed to keep feet dry and footing solid on wet and slippery boat decks, the new Slipnot is an ankle-high slip-on boot that delivers all-day comfort and support for those who work or play on the water.

Designed and manufactured to Dryshod’s industry-leading standards, the Slipnot begins with a non-marring, rubber outsole with SULFADEX™ grip enhancer in combination with the exclusive micro-etched CROSSTAR™ tread pattern. The combination of materials and tread configuration offers exceptional grip on wet or dry surfaces—including wood, fiberglass, or carpet—with the ability to displace and squeegee away water for omni-directional grip performance.

The Slipnot is ideal for warm weather wear thanks to the WIXIT Cool-Clad wicking air mesh lining. By promoting ample air flow through the lining’s integrated micro-dot perforations, the Slipnot keeps feet cooler and drier than conventional waterproof deck boots. Further aiding comfort is the Slipnot’s 9-inch high upper that delivers lower ankle, upper instep, and Achilles tendon protection with an easy on, easy off rocker-style topline and rigid heel kick. Read more

Fishing

FL FWC June 27 workshop in Palm Bay encourages gopher tortoise conservation

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding regional workshops to present information on opportunities for local governments to help conserve gopher tortoises and other state-listed species in Florida.

The goal of these workshops is to encourage participation in gopher tortoise conservation at the local level by providing information that could assist participants with establishing local gopher tortoise protection policies. Additionally, the FWC will discuss how local policies can assist in conserving other state-listed species and will provide information on financial incentives available to local governments for habitat management.

A workshop hosted by the City of Palm Bay is scheduled for June 27 at the Palm Bay Council Chambers. Representatives from local governments in nearby counties are encouraged to attend. Read more

Wildlife

Firefield Launches the Agility II Riflescope

Firefield, a leading manufacturer of high-performance optics, announces the release of its latest innovation: the Firefield Agility II 4-12×40 riflescope. Purpose-built for medium-range precision shooting, this second focal plane riflescope is set to revolutionize the shooting experience for hunters and marksmen alike.

The Firefield Agility II boasts a straightforward wire duplex reticle with precise ¼ MOA adjustment clicks, ensuring unparalleled accuracy in targeting. With a maximum windage and elevation adjustment of 60MOA, it effortlessly handles the recoil of a .300 Winchester Magnum, making it a trusted companion in any shooting scenario.

Crafted with durability in mind, the Agility II features a shockproof body and a nitrogen-filled tube to prevent fogging, ensuring clear vision in rugged environments. Capped turrets offer added protection, preserving your zero even during rough handling. The scope’s aggressive textures enable users to make windage and elevation adjustments with ease, even when wearing gloves in challenging weather conditions.

Designed to withstand water exposure, the Agility II is built to endure the harshness of nature, allowing hunters to pursue their prey even in rainstorms. Its enhanced low-light capabilities extend hunting hours, while the multicoated lenses deliver a bright, high-contrast image, enabling quick and precise target acquisition from dusk till dawn.

Some of the Agility II’s key features include: Read more

Optics

CITADEL BOSS30 12GA Now Shipping

Reno, NV – (June 19, 2024) – Legacy Sports International introduces the NEW – CITADEL BOSS30 Semi-auto shotgun. Now in stock and shipping! The CITADEL BOSS30 Semi Auto Shotgun (based on the VERY popular CITADEL BOSS25 Series of AR style shotgun platform) is truly a versatile shotgun that is capable of home defense, recreational and 3 gun competition use. The CITADEL BOSS30 is built from the ground up to be a user-friendly, workhorse shotgun that will perform under the harshest of conditions sporting great looks and features – AND NOW is available with some great new features …….ALL Aluminum Upper and Lower, Double Sided Bolt Handle, Double Sided Safety Lever and a Double Sided Magazine Release Button. A great new addition to the CITADEL BOSS series of shotgun offerings!

Model Number CBOSS3012 Read more

Firearms

Camfour Customs Springfield 1911 Garrison

Camfour Proudly Launches a New Camfour Customs Springfield 1911 Garrison

Camfour announces the launch of a new Camfour Custom exclusive Springfield Armory 1911 Garrison with case color hardening, engraving and faux ivory grips.

The addition of this limited-edition exclusive is the next step in the Camfour Customs line as they continue to expand their offerings.

Brandon Roper, President of Camfour said – “we are excited to add this attractive 1911 Garrison to our lineup of Camfour Customs firearms. Partnering with CNC Firearms out of Texas to make this beautiful case color hardened 1911 will give our dealers something unique to put in their case for their customers. This gun is not only pleasing to look at but functional with unique characteristics that stand out and help dealers draw customers to their store with these unique, very limited custom pieces.”

This 1911 Garrison is adorned with a case color hardened finish, engraving and faux ivory grips. Chambered in 45ACP, the frame is match grade stainless steel and it has low-profile combat 3-dot sights. With only 200 being produced, each firearm is sequentially numbered. This custom firearm includes a collector grade box, a certificate of authenticity, a challenge coin, and a presentation card. Read more

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