Michigan: DNR Asks Anglers to Share Details of Muskellunge Fishing Trips

Ready for the statewide muskellunge possession season beginning June 3? Don’t forget to participate in the muskellunge angler survey to help Michigan Department of Natural Resources biologists obtain valuable data on this important sport fish.

“Muskellunge are difficult to survey, so biologists are dependent upon information provided by anglers to help us manage this species, says DNR fisheries biologist Neal Godby in Gaylord. “Angler survey reports give us insight into the relative abundance of muskellunge in a waterbody, size structure of the population, and whether the muskellunge in that waterbody are creating a fishery.” Read more

Fishing

Michigan: Walk With a Forester

Wednesday, June 7, 10 a.m. to noon
Allegan State Game Area headquarters
4590 118th Ave., Route 3, Allegan, MI 49010

Join us for this free educational walk and forest management workshop at Allegan State Game Area, hosted by the Allegan Conservation District and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and led by district forester Ben Savoie.

Michigan has almost 20 million acres of forest, and oak forests are an important part of Allegan County’s landscape. However, due to development and management that does not always favor oak regeneration, Michigan’s forest landscape has changed over time. Over half of Michigan’s forested land is privately owned, and many of Allegan County’s privately owned forests are small-acreage and owned by families or first-time forest landowners. Read more

Wildlife

Enter the Fifth Annual Big Bass Bonanza Giveaway

Prizes valued at over $7,800.

June 2, 2023 (Winter Park, Fla.) – TBA Outdoors is excited to share the Fifth Annual Big Bass Bonanza Giveaway from Frogg Toggs, purveyor of high-quality rain gear, waders, footwear and accessories.

For its fifth annual giveaway, Frogg Toggs has upped the prize package to greater than $7,800. The chance to enter this bass fishing bonanza prize package runs through Thursday, June 15, 2023. One lucky grand prize winner will receive a bounty of gear from brands like Williams Knife, Lunkerhunt, Orca, Parallel Eyewear and Frogg Toggs.

“For the Fifth annual Big Bass Bonanza Giveaway, Frogg Toggs has put together another fantastic prize package this year with some amazing outdoors brands,” says Todd Fuller, President of TBA Outdoors. “We are excited to see all of these great brands collaborate for the lucky winner.”

Grand Prize Includes:

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Fishing

Turkeys For Tomorrow supporting nest predator research in Iowa

BOONE, Iowa — Scientific analysis will be done on wild turkey carcasses and wild turkey eggs consumed by mammalian carnivores, thanks to a $15,000 grant from Turkeys For Tomorrow.

TFT’s support goes to aid a study now in its third year of a projected decade of work. Remarkable for its scope and thoroughness, the study attaches transmitters to wild turkey hens during the winter, then follows them through the spring, documenting their survival, their nesting success or failures, their use of the habitat and the precise reasons their reproductive efforts come to grief when they do. The genetic study is led by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in collaboration with Dr. Dawn Reding, a conservation geneticist at Luther College.

The funds from TFT will go specifically to support DNA analysis of turkeys and eggs that have fallen to mammalian carnivores to identify species-specific rates of nest predation and whether those change over time within nesting seasons or across years. Read more

Wildlife

New Performance Center M&P 10mm M2.0 Pistol Now Available Through Sports South

For over 180 years Sports South has been the country’s leading family-owned distributor of firearms, ammunition, and accessories. Sports South is pleased to now offer the new Performance Center M&P® 10mm M2.0 Pistol.

Introducing the Performance Center M&P® 10mm M2.0 Pistol—a masterpiece of precision and power. Designed by Smith & Wesson’s renowned Performance Center, this exceptional firearm delivers unrivaled performance and reliability. Read more

Firearms

Federal Ammunition Adds New Train + Protect 10mm Ammo

ANOKA, MN – Federal recently added a new line extension to its popular and versatile Train + Protect product line—which features packaging that honors any shooter’s birthright to bear arms—with a new load in 10mm Auto. The full-power 10mm offering features a Versatile Hollow Point (VHP) bullet to deliver both precise, practical performance at the range, and instant, reliable expansion on impact.

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“With the popularity of our Train +Protect products and customers desire to have a good all-around option they can use for training as well as protection, we’re expanding the line with 10mm auto,” said Federal’s Handgun Product Line Director Nick Sachse. “10mm has seen a resurgence in recent years and we continue to receive requests for more options in the cartridge.”

Summary of features include: New 180-grain 10mm Auto load; VHP bullets based on proven Federal versatile hollow-point design; Reloadable Federal brass case; Extremely reliable primer; Loaded to produce consistent performance on the range and in defense situations; 50-count boxes; MSRP: $57.99. Read more

Ammunition

Kent Cartridge Announces Fasteel + Ultra-high-Performance Shotshells

Kearneysville, WV — Kent Cartridge, a trusted manufacturer of superior shotgun ammunition for over 25 years, is pleased to introduce Fasteel®+, an innovative, hard-hitting shotshell line for waterfowlers. Building on the legacy of the wildly popular Fasteel 2.0 line, Fasteel + uses two sizes of steel pellets in one shell to deliver unsurpassed patterns with devastating on-target lethality.

The layered-shot payload in Fasteel + consists of a layer of larger Precision-Plated Steel™ Shot pellets loaded on top of a layer of smaller pellets. Aerodynamic testing shows the smaller shot drafts in the wake of the larger shot, tightening patterns and delivering more energy into the target. Zinc-plated pellets team with nickel-plated heads to resist corrosion and make Fasteel+ a true all-weather performer. Custom-blended powders ensure reliable ignition and outstanding velocities, no matter what conditions you hunt in.

Kent Cartridge’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Jeff Barry, is excited about the performance of Fasteel +. “Now hunters can have the best of both worlds, energy from the larger pellets and pattern density from the smaller pellets,” Mr. Barry remarked. “Hunters will see a difference in lethality right away, all while maintaining the premium performance and affordable prices Kent Cartridge has long been known for.” Read more

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Springfield Armory Releases Tungsten Gray SAINT Victor 5.56mm

GENESEO, ILL. (06/01/23) – New from Springfield Armory® is the Tungsten Gray SAINT® Victor 5.56mm, combining purpose-built performance with a unique and appealing Cerakote color option. Applied to the upper and lower forged 7075 T6 aluminum receivers as well as the free-float M-Lok® handguard, the Tungsten Gray Cerakote finish gives this SAINT Victor a distinctive look as well as added protection.

As with all SAINT Victors, this new variant features intelligently thought-out performance upgrades for professional grade reliability. Enhancements include a premium nickel boron trigger, Melonite®-coated barrel, enhanced Melonite-coated carrier group and a pinned low-profile gas block. This specific model features a B5 Systems Type 23 P-Grip and B5 Systems Enhanced SOPMOD collapsible stock for enhanced control and performance.

The bolt carrier group employs a heavy-duty M16-pattern bolt carrier along with a 9310 steel bolt, featuring high-pressure testing/magnetic particle inspection (HPT/MPI). In addition, the SAINT Victor rifle comes outfitted with SA spring-loaded flip-up iron sights that are adjustable for windage and elevation. Topping off the 1:8” twist 16” CMV steel barrel is the SA Muzzle Brake, designed to simultaneously reduce muzzle rise and soften perceived recoil.

“With a proven track record of performance, the SAINT Victor family of AR-pattern firearms has a hard-earned reputation as duty-ready carbines,” said Steve Kramer, Vice President of Marketing for Springfield Armory. “With this new Tungsten Gray version, Victor fans have a new option that will not only turn heads, but also perform when it counts.”

The Tungsten Gray SAINT Victor comes with a 30-round Magpul® PMAG® Gen M3™ magazine, and has an MSRP of $1,179. Read more

Firearms

Blaser Introduces R8 Ultimate Carbon Rifle

San Antonio, Texas – Blaser Group adds to its top-performing carbon series with the introduction of the new Blaser R8 Ultimate Carbon bolt-action rifle.

Designed for maximum performance and minimum weight, the R8 Ultimate Carbon features a 100% hand-laid carbon fiber thumbhole stock built to withstand the most brutal hunting conditions. Featuring vibration and recoil reduction technology and high tortional strength, the Ultimate Carbon is ideal for mountain hunters and others who value craftsmanship, accuracy, repeatability, and reliability in a durable lightweight rifle.

This newest version of the modular straight-pull R8 has elastomer grip inserts while the R8 Ultimate Carbon Leather model features handsome dark-brown weather-proof leather on the grip, forearm, and cheek piece. Like other R8 rifles, the Ultimate Carbon comes with the Blaser precision trigger and manual cocking system.

Optional upgrades include an adjustable comb and a recoil absorption system or adjustable recoil pad.

“The ruggedness, accuracy and ergonomics of this newest rifle in our top-performing carbon series make it an ideal choice for tough hunts in mountainous terrain or the backcountry when every ounce counts,” said Jason Evans, CEO, Blaser Group.

Available in numerous calibers from .22 LR to .500 Jeffery, including 6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5 PRC.

Retail cost starts at $10,540.00 and depends on final configuration. Read more

Firearms

EOTECH “Betsy Ross Patriotic” XPS2

EOTECH is proud to have partnered with Black Rain Ordnance, a precision firearms manufacturer and Cerakote specialist, to show its “Made in America” pride by introducing the Betsy Ross, Limited Edition, XPS2 holographic weapon sight.

The Betsy Ross XPS2 includes a custom Cerakote aluminum hood consisting of the US flag’s red and white stripes and the circular pattern of 13 stars, that represent the original U.S. Colonies. Cerakote is durable like the HWS and is resistant to corrosion, scratches, and wear. At only 3.8-inches long and a mere 9-ounces, this is the shortest and lightest HWS sight. The HWS XPS2 is mission-capable and includes a single CR123 lithium battery configuration and compact footprint that leaves ample rail space for rear iron sights or magnifiers.

“Black Rain Ordnance is a leader in quality firearms and the Cerakote process, so it just made sense to partner with them” said Mark Cockman, Vice President of Sales for EOTECH. “We wanted to do something special and unique to bring in Summer in a patriotic way.”

The Betsy Ross XPS2 reticle provides a 68 MOA ring with a 1 MOA aiming dot that allows the shooter to quickly pick up and lock on a target. In all EOTECH HWS systems, the reticle is focused at the same plane as the target which aides in rapid target acquisition while reducing eye fatigue. Read more

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