Whitetails Unlimited Grants $120,000 to NASP

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Whitetails Unlimited awarded more than $121,000 in grants to the National Archery in the Schools Program this past fiscal year. NASP is an in-school program aimed at improving educational performance among students in grades 4-12. With this program, students are learning focus, self-control, discipline, patience, and life lessons required to be successful in the classroom and in life.

NASP has become the gold standard of scholastic archery programs with 1.3 million students participating in 49 states. Their two national tournaments boast more than 18,000 participants. In order to qualify for a national tournament, a student must place in their respective state tournaments. NASP has awarded $4.65 million in scholarships to thousands of student archers.

To find out more about National Archery in the Schools Program, click here https://www.naspschools.org/ Read more

Archery

Burris Oracle X Wins Petersen’s Hunting Award

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Burris Optics, manufacturer of some of the world’s most technologically advanced firearm, archery, and observation optics in the world, is excited to announce that the company’s heralded Oracle X rangefinding crossbow scope has received an Editor’s Choice award in the Petersen’s Hunting Annual Gear Guide.

The Petersen’s Hunting Annual Gear Guide leverages the magazine staff and contributors’ years of practical field experience and product testing to evaluate the best-of-the-best products on the market today.

“Burris has long led the way in rangefinding optics, starting with their Eliminator riflescope a decade ago,” said David Draper, Editor in Chief of Petersen’s HUNTING. “The Oracle X allows crossbow hunters to get in on the newest technology, providing heads-up range display and illuminated aiming point, ensuring maximum accuracy for the most ethical hunting experience.”

Burris developed the Oracle X to give crossbow hunters every advantage in delivering pinpoint-accurate shot placement across the modern crossbow’s effective range. With its built-in rangefinder — activated either remotely or by depressing the ranging button on the scope — the Oracle X displays the exact point of aim through custom ballistics programming that is specific to the crossbow and arrow weight combination. The Oracle X automatically factors in the shot angle, so whether you are hunting on the ground or in a treestand, you can be guaranteed of the correct point-of-aim. Read more

Archery, Optics

Grizzly Bear Euthanized After Series of Conflicts with Chicken Coops, Other Attractants

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A grizzly bear was euthanized last week after a series of conflicts with chicken coops and other attractants near homes in the Silver Butte area south of Libby.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wildlife specialists received reports of the bear breaking into chicken coops, greenhouses, and storage sheds on residential properties near Barren Peak Road off U.S. Highway 2. There were also reports of the bear going onto porches of homes.

The male bear, estimated to be approximately 2 years old, was exhibiting bold behavior that indicates it was conditioned to unnatural food sources. This is a habit that is very hard to break and causes human safety concerns, as bears actively pursue food and other attractants in and around homes, ranches, and other occupied areas instead of returning to natural food sources.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service authorized removal of the bear, and the bear was trapped and euthanized. Grizzly bears are protected under the Endangered Species Act, and the USFWS has final authority regarding management actions. Read more

Wildlife

SnapSafe Super Titan Modular Safe

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Grand Island, NE – SnapSafe® recognizes that gun ownership comes with great responsibility, and they strive to enable gun owners the ability to secure their firearms no matter the circumstance. The Super Titan, with all of the security of a conventional, welded safe in an easy-to-assemble gun vault that moves anywhere piece-by-piece and then locks together in minutes with included hand tools, offers gun owners the security they require with all the convenience and mobility they demand.

The Super Titan is feature-rich, offering gun owners all of the components of a traditional safe with the added convenience of mobility, ease of assembly, and a lifetime warranty. SnapSafe modular safes feature a UL-listed digital lock for security and ease of use with a mechanical key backup for use in case of an electromagnetic pulse. EMPs, which can be natural or manmade, can disrupt electronics. The mechanical key will continue to function in such an emergency, allowing access to guns and valuables inside the safe.

The modular system allows for delivery right to the doorstep, and the ability to transport the safe through tight entryways, and up or down steps. Read more

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Savage Arms Announces 21 Sharp Rimfire Rifle Offerings

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Savage Arms®, an iconic firearm manufacturer, is proud to announce the release of four rifle models chambered in Winchester’s new rimfire cartridge, 21 Sharp. The caliber was created to maximize the rimfire shooting experience for recreational shooters and small game hunters.

“Rimfire caliber additions are rare,” said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing at Savage Arms. “Adding the 21 Sharp to our proven and coveted rimfire lineup is a win for everyone involved. We’re excited to see how plinkers, precision shooters and small game hunters take advantage of the new performance capabilities of this cartridge.”

The 21 Sharp boasts several key features that set it apart from its counterparts. The straight profile, non-heeled bullets enable the use of efficient aerodynamic and modern bullet shapes. The results include enhanced accuracy, particularly with lead-free projectiles. With a velocity of up to 1,750 FPS in 25-grain bullets, the 21 Sharp cartridge delivers impressive speed and power, and its compatibility with 22 LR magazines ensures shooters’ ease of use and convenience.

One of the standout advantages of the 21 Sharp cartridge is its affordability. Priced between 22LR and magnum rimfire ammunition, shooters can enjoy the benefits of a high-performance cartridge without breaking the bank. With bullet weights ranging from 25 to 42 grains, the 21 Sharp cartridge caters to various shooting needs, including plinking, small game hunting and target shooting.

Initial Savage rifles chambered in 21 Sharp will include three MARK II models and one B Series model. Read more

Ammunition, Firearms

SAF Petitions SCOTUS for Certiorari in Delaware Gun, Mag Ban Challenges

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BELLEVUE, Wash. —— Attorneys representing the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners in two different federal court challenges of gun and magazine bans in Delaware have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court for certiorari, asking the court to rule whether an infringement of Second Amendment rights constitutes per se irreparable injury.

The cases — Gray v. Attorney General Delaware and Graham v. Attorney General Delaware — were consolidated with a third case in the Court of Appeals. In Gray, SAF is joined by the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), DJJAMS LLC and two citizens, William Taylor and Gabriel Gray. In the Graham case, SAF and FPC are joined by two other citizens, Christopher Graham and Owen Stevens. They are represented by attorneys Bradley P. Lehman at Gellert, Scali, Busenkell & Brown in Wilmington, Del., and David H. Thompson, Peter A. Patterson and John D. Ohlendorf at Cooper & Kirk in Washington, D.C.

Noting in their petition that the high court has previously ruled that “the loss of First Amendment freedoms, for even minimal periods of time, unquestionably constitutes irreparable injury,” SAF and its partners ask the court to determine whether the same standard applies to the Second Amendment.

“All rights protected by the Constitution are equal,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb, “and therefore any infringements on one right should merit the same degree of scorn as infringements against another right.” Read more

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MDARD Implements Interior Quarantine in Missaukee County for Balsam Woolly Adelgid

Goal is to help limit the spread of this invasive insect

Effective September 16, 2024, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is enacting an interior quarantine for balsam woolly adelgid (BWA) in Missaukee County. With this quarantine, MDARD is aiming to slow the spread of the invasive pest while minimizing disruption to the state’s nursery and timber industries.

The infestation in Missaukee County was first detected by a private forester in September 2023. Since the population was confirmed, MDARD, in partnership with the Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network, North County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and the U.S. Forest Service have worked together to survey the surrounding area and determine the extent of the infestation.

“The decision to enact this quarantine comes after extensive survey of the area and receiving constructive feedback during a public comment period to ensure the measures address both the pest threat and the needs of stakeholders,” said Steve Carlson, MDARD’s Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division Director. “By focusing on these targeted restrictions, MDARD is committed to balancing the needs of the timber industry and Christmas tree growers with the necessity of safeguarding Michigan’s valuable natural resources.”

The key takeaway of the interior quarantine is the movement of Abies spp. from the quarantined area to anywhere within or outside of the area is prohibited, unless exempt or under a written compliance agreement with MDARD. Details can be found within the quarantine document linked below or by contacting MDARD-NurseryCE@Michigan.gov. Read more

Wildlife

Michigan DNR conservation officers recognized for rescue mission, lifesaving efforts

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Two Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers who patrol in northwest Michigan were recognized during Thursday’s meeting of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission in Lansing.

Sgt. Dan Bigger and CO Logan Turner received DNR Distinguished Service Awards for an attempted water rescue on Lake Michigan in 2022. Turner also received a DNR Lifesaving Award for his quick actions in extinguishing a vehicle fire involving an injured person trapped inside.

Burning vehicle in Traverse City

On Feb. 1, 2024, Turner responded to a two-vehicle accident on West South Airport Road, near Eastward Drive in Traverse City. Read more

Wildlife

Browning’s Hunting Rifle Ammunition Rebate

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Browning Ammunition announces a 25% Off rebate, for a limited time, on all eligible hunting rifle ammunition prior to the start of the season. The offer is valid on qualifying purchases made between September 15, 2024 – November 30, 2024.

Eligible brands:

  • Silver Series
  • Max-Point
  • Long Range Pro
  • Long Range Pro Hunter
  • BXS and BXV

Visit BrowningAmmo.com to learn how to submit your rebate.

Ammunition, Promotions

Winchester’s Hunting-Rifle Ammunition Rebate

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Winchester announces a 25% off rebate, for a limited time, on all eligible hunting rifle ammunition prior to the start of the season. The offer is valid on qualifying purchases made between September 15, 2024 – November 30, 2024.

Eligible brands:

  • Winchester Deer Season XP®
  • Power-Point®
  • Copper Impact®
  • Ballistic Silvertip ®
  • Expedition Big Game™

Visit Winchester.com to learn how to submit your rebate.

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