Barnett Introduces New Entries to the Explorer Series

Tarpon Springs, FL (May 11, 2023) – Barnett® is proud to include three models to their legendary line of hunting crossbows. The updated Explorer (“XP”) series is designed with the serious hunter in mind. Veteran outdoorsmen and beginners can now find a quality, reliable, and deadly-accurate bow at an affordable price, all in the same crossbow series.

Barnett’s XP lineup introduces three lightweight, powerful hunting crossbows, each constructed with foot stirrups mounted onto diecast magnesium risers and with machined, drop-in flight tracks. Additional features include a pass-through foregrip, three composite Picatinny rails, and a TriggerTech™ metal-injected molded trigger. Safety features include Trigger Tech’s Anti-dry fire (ADF) trigger and a Soft-Lok bristle retainer to keep arrows secure.

Each crossbow in Barnett’s Explorer Line comes complete with a ready-to-hunt accessory package containing a lightweight quiver, rope-cocking device, lube wax, and two 20 in. Headhunter arrows. Measuring just 13 in. to 13.1in. axle-to-axle cocked, these compact, accurate, and reliable crossbows offer the ultimate in maneuverability and performance. Barnett ensures that performance and function of the XP line make it the ultimate hunter’s crossbow package. Read more

Archery

Wonders of Wildlife Partners in Nationwide Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Effort

More than 500 cold-stunned sea turtles were flown to 12 AZA facilities across the country for critical care and rehabilitation this year.

SPRINGFIELD, MO – As part of a nationwide commitment to conservation, 12 Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) facilities have teamed up this year to rescue and rehabilitate 518 cold-stunned sea turtles off the coast of New England.

Participating in this global effort are some of the nation’s top wildlife conservation and education destinations, including the world-renowned and award-winning Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium (WOW), New England Aquarium, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Florida Aquarium, Georgia Aquarium, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, Mystic Aquarium, National Aquarium, North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium, SeaWorld Orlando, and South Carolina Aquarium.

In the last decade, more than 10,000 sea turtles have required rescue along the U.S. Atlantic Coast due to cold-stunning. This life-threatening condition occurs when water temperatures rapidly decline, and sea turtles are unable to move to warmer waters or fend for themselves. Like all reptiles, sea turtles are ectothermic (cold-blooded) and cannot regulate their body temperature. If water temperatures drop below approximately 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius), sea turtles become lethargic and are unable to swim, forage for food and defend themselves from predators. The number of cold-stunned sea turtles varies from year to year based on migratory habits and the severity of winter storm conditions in the area. This season, more than 1,000 turtles washed ashore, making it the third-largest cold-stunning event on record out of the Northeastern United States.

Cold-stunned sea turtles being rescued off the beaches of Cape Cod. Photo Courtesy to Andrew Spence.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are two key governmental agencies dedicated to conserving and managing marine ecosystems. These organizations oversee sea turtle rescue efforts and facilitate transport from the beaches to the New England Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital, where the turtles receive initial assessments and urgent care year after year. As the hospitals fill up, the nonprofit group Turtles Fly Too then helps transport many of the animals across the country to AZA-accredited institutions.

Turtles Fly Too helps transport sea turtles from the New England Aquarium to other AZA facilities nationwide for rehabilition.

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Wildlife

Nightstick Launches Improved 650-Lumen Compact Handgun Lights

Wylie, Texas – Nightstick, a global manufacturer of professional portable LED lighting products announces the launch of its latest TCM-10 Series compact handgun weapon lights, TCM-10 and TCM-10-GL models.

Both new models feature ultra-performance LEDs and an optimized TIR lens, delivering a brighter and longer-reaching 650-lumen beam for up to 2 hours, illuminating objects up to 136 meters away. The TCM-10-GL also comes with a daylight-visible 532nm green aiming laser, which is easily zeroed to the user’s preferred distance with built-in elevation and windage adjusters.

Weighing only 2.5 ounces, constructed of aircraft-grade aluminum, and rated as IP-X7 waterproof, these lights are designed to provide robust illumination and a bright laser aiming point during critical low-light threat identification and target discrimination. Both lights feature intuitive dual rear-facing switches, programmable ON/OFF strobe mode, and a ‘Safe Mode’ battery lockout to prevent accidental activation during storage or transportation. Read more

Optics

Garmin’s New Alpha Series Handheld and Dog Collars

Next-generation sporting dog devices provide Garmin’s most comprehensive tracking and training solution

OLATHE, Kan./Outdoor Wire – Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced the Alpha® 300 series and Alpha TT 25 and T 20 collar series, the newest generation tracking and training system for hunters and canine companions. The Alpha 300 series now provides nearly three times the battery life as its predecessor; a bright 3.5” vivid touchscreen display; inReach® satellite technology on certain models1; and new features to streamline users’ in-field experience. Customers can pair their Alpha 300 series handheld to existing Alpha ecosystem collars or the new TT 25 or T 20 dog collars for an unparalleled tracking and training experience. The new universally sized collars fit large and small breeds, offer an up to nine-mile range, and can provide optimized battery life through Dynamic Tracking, as well as user-replaceable battery packs and GPS flex bands. Read more

Hunting

Federal Ammunition Introduces New Gold Medal CenterStrike Match Loads

ANOKA, Minnesota –– Federal Ammunition is proud to introduce a new product line of match-grade centerfire rifle ammunition: Federal Premium Gold Medal CenterStrike. These new match-grade loads feature a proprietary open tip match design, sleek profile and extremely tight specifications for the ultimate long-range accuracy and consistency. 168-grain and 175-grain 308 Win. loads are currently shipping to dealers. 6.5 Creedmoor is anticipated to ship in the summer.

“CenterStrike features a new Open Tip Match bullet that will allow us to expand our Gold Medal product lineup with more options and is ideal for any target shooter looking for long-range accuracy and consistent performance,” said Federal Centerfire Rifle Ammunition Product Line Manager, Eric Miller. “The new CenterStike product line continues the tradition of Gold Medal standards delivering industry-leading accuracy in factory-loaded ammunition.”

Summary of features include: Precision-built OTM bullet design; High ballistic coefficient design; Held to Federal’s tightest specs for accuracy, pressure, and velocity; Gold Medal primers and brass; Specially formulated propellant; Available in 308 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor and 223 Rem; 20-round boxes; MSRP: $37.99-$48.99. Read more

Ammunition

Viridian’s Redesigned Rechargeable C Series Line is Shipping Now

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. –– Viridian Weapon Technologies has reintroduced the original green laser and light C Series lineup. The enhanced line is made up of the brightest and best green lasers and tactical lights on the market. Taking the industry’s original green laser to the next level, the all new rechargeable C Series is now available for shipping.

The series includes the C5™, C5L ™, CTL ™ and CTL+ ™. Each is powered by a rechargeable battery and comes with Viridian’s new quick-release mobile power system, SAFECHARGE™. SAFECHARGE provides unmatched convenience and an innovative recharge process ensuring your C Series is ready when you need it most. Read more

Optics

Springfield Armory Announces 1911 Operator in 9mm

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of the new 1911 Operator® 9mm, a no-nonsense duty-grade 1911 pistol that stands ready to deliver.

Previously released in .45 ACP, this new 9mm version of the pistol features everything that made the original popular. This includes a Tactical Rack rear/tritium front sight set, rugged G10 VZ Grips®, ambidextrous safety, two magazines with bumper pads with increased capacity of nine rounds due to the 9mm chambering of the pistol, forward slide serrations and more.

The pistol has a rugged, low-key black Cerakote finish on its forged steel slide and frame, ensuring both protection against the elements and the durability to provide a lifetime of service. The frame features an integrated Picatinny accessory rail on the dustcover that allows users to equip the pistol with the light, laser or combo unit of their choice.

The 5″ fully supported ramped match-grade barrel, made from forged stainless steel for the utmost in durability and ruggedness, is designed to deliver the maximum in both barrel life and downrange performance. To provide users with tool-free takedown in the field, the Operator features a traditional barrel bushing for ease and simplicity. Read more

Firearms

SnapSafe Under Bed Safes Protect Firearms and Valuables

Grand Island, NE – Some homeowners prefer a shotgun or carbine as a home defense weapon. These long guns provide extra peace of mind at night but require bigger storage containers than pistols. SnapSafe offers the solution. Under bed safes, keep larger firearms, ammunition, and other valuables secure, allowing quick and convenient slide-out access when needed.

Three sizes of SnapSafe Under Bed Safes offer the right-sized secure storage and feature a slide-out draw for easy access to the safe’s contents. All models have a slim profile for mounting below a bed’s frame. Large and XXL models are wide enough to hold most defense shotguns and carbine rifles. The medium safe is best suited to pistols or other valuables like jewelry, documents, data backup hard drives, and extra ammunition. Read more

Firearms, Self Defense

Lake Superior anglers asked to report marked splake

Anglers fishing Lake Superior can help the Michigan Department of Natural Resources evaluate the splake fishery by reporting marked splake. Splake, which are a hybrid cross between lake trout and brook trout, have been stocked in Lake Superior most years since 1971, with annual stocking since 1990.

Since 2021, marked splake have been stocked in Lake Superior. At the Marquette State Fish Hatchery, staff from the DNR’s Lake Superior and Northern Lake Michigan management units, as well as field staff from across the state, put in long hours carefully marking the splake by hand. These fish then get stocked at three Lake Superior ports: Copper Harbor, Keweenaw Bay and Munising. Splake stocked at each port get a unique mark specific to each location for further analysis. The goal is to create nearshore fishing opportunities in the smaller bays of Lake Superior, where some fisheries are available year-round.

“The data we collect from anglers assists in making decisions on how to best manage Michigan’s fisheries,” said Patrick Hanchin, Lake Superior Basin coordinator. “Every marked splake reported matters to the data collection process. We’ll be marking splake through 2025, with the evaluation study being conducted through 2030.” Read more
Fishing

Request for Comments: NOAA Fisheries Requests Public Comments on a Petition to Establish a Mandatory 10-Knot Speed Limit to Protect Endangered Rice’s Whales in Gulf of Mexico

Key Message:

NOAA Fisheries is requesting comments on a petition for rulemaking to establish a year-round 10-knot vessel speed limit in the Gulf of Mexico and other vessel-related mitigation measures in an area referred to as core habitat by the petitioners. Rice’s whales are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

NOAA Fisheries received the petition pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act from the Natural Resources Defense Council, Healthy Gulf, Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife, Earthjustice, and New England Aquarium. The petitioners are requesting that we utilize our authorities under the ESA and MMPA to establish a “Vessel Slowdown Zone” to protect Rice’s whales from collisions with vessels and noise pollution.

NOAA Fisheries seeks public comment on the petitioner’s request. NOAA Fisheries is not issuing a proposed rule at this time. NOAA Fisheries will consider all comments and available information when determining whether to accept the petition and proceed with rulemaking.

Comments are due by July 6, 2023

Summary of the Petitioned Action:

The petition proposes a year-round 10-knot vessel speed restriction within waters between 100 meters (m) and 400 m deep from approximately Pensacola, FL, to just south of Tampa, FL (i.e.,

from 87.5° W longitude to 27.5° N latitude) plus an additional 10 kilometers (km) around that area (referred to in the petition as the “Vessel Slowdown Zone”). Read more

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