Spotted Lanternfly Confirmed in Wayne County

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Invasive pest continues to spread within Michigan

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) detected invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in Wayne County with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirming the finding. This confirmation follows an extensive survey across 20 counties, during which MDARD identified additional populations of this invasive pest in Monroe, Wayne, and Oakland counties. While spotted lanternfly had previously been detected in Monroe and Oakland, these surveys revealed new infestations in each location. Read more

Wildlife

GOA Files Comment Against Harris-Biden Attack on Hunters

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Last week, Gun Owners of America (GOA) filed public comment with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in opposition to their proposed rule to ban the use of lead ammunition of certain public lands, starting with this upcoming fall/winter hunting season. The proposed rule, which was first announced in early August, is the fourth attempt by anti-gun and anti-hunting activists in the Obama-Biden-Harris administrations to ban lead ammo on public lands in the last nine years.

While the Obama-Biden attempt to ban lead ammo and lead based fishing tackle was reversed by President Trump, the Harris-Biden Administration has now initiated its third lead ammo ban, prompting sportsmen to voice serious concerns with their lawmakers in Washington.

In its comments, GOA argues that USFWS has no statutory mandate to effect such a ban, and they highlight the complete lack of any compelling and statistically significant evidence that suggests the presence of lead ammo is detrimental to wildlife or human populations. Read more

Gun Control

Barnett Hyper Raptor BCX

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Tarpon Springs, FL – New for 2024, Buck Commander and Barnett® have combined forces to bring a one-of-a-kind crossbow for hunters looking to tag their next trophy! The Hyper Raptor BCX™ sets the industry standard in crossbow technology, blending premium features, cutting-edge innovation, and top-tier technology to deliver the smoothest, fastest, and most user-friendly shooting experience available! Rooted in over 60 years of unwavering commitment to quality, dependability, precision, and safety, Barnett stands as the original pioneer in the modern-day crossbow, earning the trust of hunters worldwide. Buck Commander and Barnett combine everything hunters need in the hard-hitting, lightweight Hyper Raptor BCX.

Superior accuracy for the lifetime of the crossbow was at the forefront of the design. The Hyper Raptor BCX uses self-timing infinity cams, a hunter-friendly feature that improves consistency and accuracy. Pivoting limb pockets boost durability, and the innovative Halo System guarantees balanced string travel for even better precision. Adding a light, crisp, premium TriggerTech™ trigger improves the shooting experience while providing critical anti-dry fire technology — and an extra layer of safety!

Barnett uses advanced materials in the new Hyper Raptor BCX, keeping its weight at 6.9 lbs. Hunters will love the compact profile in the blind or on a stand. It measures 32.5-in. overall and is only 7.25-in. wide from axle to axle when cocked. An adjustable buttstock allows further length of pull customization. Read more

Archery

Escort’s FieldHunter Youth Shotgun

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Rogers, AR — HatsanUSA, the exclusive U.S. distributor of Escort Shotguns, is proud to showcase the Escort FieldHunter Youth. This pump-action shotgun is engineered for youth and smaller-framed shooters of all levels.

The FieldHunter Youth is a 20 gauge, with a 3-inch chamber that can handle a variety of shots, including steel (with specific chokes). The multi-choke system includes five chokes (F, IM, M, IC, CYL). The versatility of multiple-size chokes, plus the capability to shoot 2 ¾ in. to 3 in. shotgun shells, makes it the perfect youth shotgun for every hunting adventure, including upland birds, small game, waterfowl, and turkey. A migratory plug can be installed for a 2+1 capacity and removed for a complete 4+1 capacity.

Escort has designed the FieldHunter Youth with a synthetic polymer stock and forend with textured grips to ensure durability. The receiver is aircraft-grade aluminum alloy, fully anodized, and sports a well-designed 11mm groove for optics mounts. The chrome-plated, 22-inch barrel pulls everything together, utilizing a 7mm checkered and ventilated anti-glare rib ending with a classic brass bead. Read more

Firearms

USA Carp Fishing Team heads to Croatia for 2024 Carp Fishing World Championship

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The 2024 Carp World Championship will be held in the city of Nasice, Croatia from September 4th through the 7th. It will be held bankside on 2 separate lakes, Lapovac and Sandor. Nasice is a city that is rich in culture and is well known for hosting sporting events, especially fishing.

Fishing for Common Carp in Europe is hugely popular and rivals the popularity of Bass fishing in the United States. Carp are respected as the premiere sport fish in many nations. Carp fishing in the United States with rod and reel is steadily gaining popularity, and carp tournaments are becoming more commonplace. The USA Carp Fishing Team is working diligently to open the eyes and minds of anglers to recognize carp as a fantastic sport fish. We firmly believe that if you catch one on rod and reel, you might just enjoy it…a LOT! A ten, twenty, thirty, forty or fifty pound fish can be found in lakes across our country.

The USA Carp Fishing Team is one of the U.S. Angling Confederation’s (USAngling), most exciting fishing teams. The world team consists of 8 anglers, 2 coaches, and a pair of Captains. The carp team has been a part of USAngling for 9 years and has attended 7 different World Championship events during that time. Read more

Fishing

Cheboygan Lock to close for the season Sept. 29

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Critical repairs to the Cheboygan Lock, managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and located in the city of Cheboygan, will prompt the early closure of this seasonal facility.

The lock closure will begin at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, with an anticipated reopening date of May 17, 2025.

During the same period, the adjacent Lincoln Street Boating Access Site also will temporarily close because it will be used as a staging area for construction materials and equipment.

“Due to necessary repairs, the Cheboygan Lock will close earlier than usual this year,” said Kevin Taylor, Cheboygan Field Office supervisor for the DNR Parks and Recreation Division. “These upgrades are essential to maintain the safe operation of the lock and ensure future access to the Inland Waterway and Lake Huron.” Read more

Fishing

Target Sports USA Announces Ford F-150 Truck Giveaway 2024

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Cheshire, CT –– Target Sports USA has officially announced that their sweepstakes Ford F-150 Truck Giveaway has made its return this year.

Target Sports USA partnered with The Kinetic Group to provide the community with the opportunity to win this incredible prize. In addition, Compliance Sweepstakes Services LLC will, once again, be handling all the competition’s logistics, registrant monitoring, and the actual drawing of the winner to ensure a fair result.

The winner will walk away with a 2024 Ford F-150, 4X4 Styleside Crew Cab, also inclusive of a V6 Ecoboost engine with 35 x 12.5R20 Nitto Ridge Grappler Tires, Bronze 90 Series Rims, Tinted Windows, a 6-inch Rough Country Coilover Lift, Weather-Tech Mats and MORE! The winner will be announced on November 16, 2024. You have until November 1, 2024, to enter for the chance to win a grand prize! Read more

Contests

SIG SAUER ‘Get 9’ Fall Promotion

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Now through October 31, 2024 receive a rebate for one of SIG SAUER’s top-selling 9mm handguns with the SIG SAUER “Get 9” Fall promotion; customers making a qualifying MCX-REGULATOR, MCX-SPEAR, or P226-XFIVE purchase receive a P365, P320-M17, or P320-M18 through an online redemption offer at sigsauer.com.

Customers making a qualifying SIG SAUER MCX-Regulator purchase through the “Get 9” promotion are eligible to receive a P365 pistol. Qualifying “Get 9” MCX-REGULATOR SKU’s include: RMCXR-556N-16B, RMCXR-556N-16B-RX2, RMCXR-762R-16B.

Customers making a qualifying SIG SAUER MCX-SPEAR purchase are eligible to receive a P320-M17 or P320-M18 through the “Get 9” promotion. Qualifying MCX-SPEAR SKU’s include: PSPEAR-762-13B, RSPEAR-762-13B-SBR, RSPEAR-762-16B

Customers making a P226-XFIVE purchase through the “Get 9” promotion are eligible to receive a P365 pistol. Qualifying “Get 9” P226 SKU’s include: P226-XFIVE, 226X5-9-CLASSIC, 226X5-9-LEGION, 226X5-9-STAS, 226X5-9-CLASSIC-10, 226X5-9-LEGION-10, 226X5-9-STAS-10.

The SIG SAUER “Get 9” promotion purchase eligibility opened September 3, 2024 and continues through October 31, 2024. For complete redemption details, or to redeem your SIG SAUER “Get 9” Fall promotion simply submit a proof of purchase and serial number at sigisauer.com/promotions. Promotion redemption must be completed by November 30, 2024, items are subject to change based on availability, and cannot be combined with another SIG SAUER promotion. Read more

Firearms, Promotions

WSF Commits $100,000 to Defeat a Ballot Initiative to Ban Mountain Lion Hunting in Colorado

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The Wild Sheep Foundation is donating $100,000 to Colorado’s Wildlife Deserve Better (CWDB) to defeat the ballot initiative Proposition 127 to ban the hunting and trapping of mountain lions, bobcats, and lynx. The Initiative will be on the state’s November ballot after obtaining the required signatures.

“This is wrong on so many levels, and it’s not just a Colorado issue,” said Gray N. Thornton, President and CEO of the Wild Sheep Foundation. “Science-based professional wildlife management and the proud traditions of legal, regulated public hunting are increasingly under attack. This ballot initiative is all about out-of-state animal rights and anti-hunting extremists funding a campaign based on misinformation to elicit an emotional response from voters who are being swayed by toxic or misleading headlines.”

Marketed as the “Stop the Trophy Hunting of Mountain Lions” campaign, the initiative, if passed, would eliminate all hunting and trapping of mountain lions, bobcats, and lynx statewide, even though lynx is not a legally hunted species in the state.

“I guess they threw lynx in for effect,” added Corey Mason, WSF’s Executive Vice President of Conservation and COO. “That’s not where the misinformation ends, however. Anti-hunting groups are throwing the kitchen sink at this to confuse not only those who do not hunt but sportsmen and women as well. Their propaganda attempts to call into question proven wildlife management principles and undermines Colorado Parks and Wildlife. If you read all their hype, it’s a desperate attempt for a ballot measure that would tie the hands of Colorado’s wildlife professionals to act responsibly for all its wildlife and the safety of its citizens and disproportionately impact farmers and ranchers in rural communities.” Read more

Animal Rights, Hunting

Rossi USA R95 Line Chambered for Straight-Walled Cartridges

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Bainbridge, GA. – Rossi USA is proud to expand its R95 lineup with new offerings in popular cartridges: 44 Mag, .357 Mag, .444 Marlin, and .360 Buckhammer. These additions cater to shooters looking for the versatility and performance of straight-walled lever-action rifles, combined with the trusted reliability and classic design of Rossi’s R95 models.

ROSSI R95: NOW AVAILABLE IN POPULAR STRAIGHT-WALLED CARTRIDGES

The new R95 models maintain the series’ reputation for rugged durability and precision, offering enhanced shooting versatility for hunting, target practice, and more.

Key Features:

  • Versatile Caliber Options: Available in 44 Mag, .357 Mag, .444 Marlin, and .360 Buckhammer, these models offer a wide selection to suit a variety of shooting styles and applications.
  • Durable Construction: Built to the same high standards as the rest of the R95 series, these models are designed to withstand rigorous use while delivering reliable performance.
  • Adjustable Sights: Integrated adjustable rear sights and drift-adjustable front sights allow shooters to achieve precise aim, enhancing accuracy in diverse shooting conditions.
  • Medium Loop Lever: Select models come with a medium loop lever, designed for smooth cycling and enhanced handling, catering to various shooting preferences.
  • Soft Touch Recoil Pad: All models feature a soft touch recoil pad, designed to reduce felt recoil for improved comfort during extended shooting sessions.
  • Threaded Barrel Options: Certain models offer threaded barrels for added customization with muzzle devices or suppressors, expanding the rifle’s tactical potential.
  • Tube Magazine with Ample Capacity: Each model features a tube magazine optimized for its specific round, offering reliable firepower for various needs.
  • Integrated Sling Mounts: Designed for practicality, these models include integrated sling mounts, making them easy to carry and maneuver in the field. Read more
Firearms
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