DNR inland fisheries surveys are critical to management in Michigan; more than 270 completed in 2022

If you spent any time on the water last year, chances are you saw Michigan Department of Natural Resources fisheries management units busily completing more than 270 fisheries surveys across the state. Specifically, crews completed 172 surveys of Michigan’s inland lakes and 99 surveys of Michigan’s streams.

The surveys are useful for tracking inland fisheries populations, evaluating stocking efforts to increase angler opportunities, or addressing concerns from anglers throughout the year.

Collecting key data on one of Michigan’s world-class fisheries is critical for successful management of our diverse fisheries resources. So just what are crews looking for?

According to Jim Francis, DNR Fisheries Division Lake Erie basin coordinator, surveys fall into three categories:

    1. Evaluating management actions.
    2. Understanding status and trends.
    3. Finding answers to new questions or concerns.

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Fishing

Taurus Spring Savings

Bainbridge GA – Everyone loves saving money, and now Taurus is saving you even more on our proven and reliable semi-auto pistol lineup. From March 15th through June 18th, we’re offering a $25 rebate on any new Taurus G3 pistol, except the G3c, and double that on any GX4 series pistol. That’s right, a $50 rebate on any of the pistols in the award-winning GX4 line up.

What guns are covered by this? In the G3 line, you can get the new G3 Tactical, or a plain optics ready model, or even the G3XL, our longslide carry gun. On the GX4 side, it’s anything. Want an optics ready compact carry gun that holds 13 rounds? The GX4 T.O.R.O. is calling your name.

No matter which Taurus 9mm you end up selecting, you’ll enjoy getting out to the range and getting some shooting done! Use those rebate savings to get more ammo, right? For more information: https://www.taurususa.com Read more

Firearms

Vortex Nation Giveaway Reminder

There’s just a few weeks left to enter the Vortex Nation™ newsletter giveaway.

BARNEVELD, Wis. – There’s still time to subscribe to the new Vortex Nation™ newsletter and get entered to win the loadout of your dreams.

The Vortex Nation™ Giveaway is awarding weekly winners leading up to the grand prize: A $5500 Vortex® optics and apparel shopping spree. The big winner will be announced March 31.

All you have to do, whether you’re a current subscriber to the Vortex® Newsletter or a new subscriber, is sign up for the all-new Vortex Nation™ newsletter. That’s it. Not only will you be entered to win, you’ll enjoy exclusive content and limited run items, plus access to a library of videos, podcasts, how-to resources, expert tips, and much more.

Learn more about the Vortex Nation™ Giveaway and subscribe to enter. Read more

Optics

AMERIGLO and Walther Join for New Promotion

Roswell, GA – AMERIGLO®, the U.S. leader in tritium, painted dot, fiber rod, and custom OEM iron sights for the modern hand-gunner, is excited to announce a limited-time promotion designed to give American shooters The Power to Protect™.

Beginning 03/13/2023 and running through 04/17/2023 consumers who purchase a new, standard PDP or PDP F-Series Walther pistol will receive a free AMERIGLO Haven® Handgun Red Dot Sight (MSRP Value: $379.)

Consumers are encouraged to visit https://waltherarms.com/blog/free-ameriglo-optic to review all promotional rules and to complete the redemption process.

“Strong partnerships with quality OEMs are an important part of AMERIGLO’s business model,” said John Trull, AMERIGLO Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “We’re excited to see Walther offer customers the chance to get a feature packed, quality red dot optic to pair with their new PDP.” Read more

Firearms

CCRKBA: Biden’s Executive Order Is About Restrictions, Not Safety

BELLEVUE, WA – President Joe Biden’s new executive order on guns won’t reduce gun-related violent crime, nor will it make our communities safer, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said today.

Biden signed the executive order Tuesday in Monterey Park, California. He is bypassing Congress, “with the goal of increasing the number of background checks conducted before firearm sales,” and moving the country closer to so-called “universal background checks” as possible without additional legislation.

“Joe Biden is trying to sell this new gun control scheme the way he’s always done: by promising less violent crime and safer neighborhoods,” said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb, “But, this plan isn’t going to accomplish either goal, and he knows it. This sleight-of-hand maneuver simply makes it more difficult for law-abiding citizens to purchase firearms, while creating the impression gun dealers are crooks and the industry is unregulated.

“This is just another chapter in Joe Biden’s war on gun rights,” he continued. “It is a diversion to the Democrat failure to keep Americans safe from violent criminals who are released without bail and are free to prey on us all.”

Biden will encourage the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) “to issue a public report analyzing how gun manufacturers market firearms to minors and how such manufacturers market firearms to all civilians, including through the use of military imagery.” He will “Provide the public and policymakers with more information regarding federally licensed firearms dealers who are violating the law.” He will also direct the Secretary of Defense to develop and implement principles to further firearm and public safety practices through Department of Defense acquisition of firearms, consistent with applicable law.

“So,” Gottlieb observed, “Biden wants the Defense Department to buy more guns, he will blame crime on gun dealers and tell gun makers how to market their products. But he won’t tell the Justice Department to crack down on recidivist criminals, he’s not asking the courts to lock up armed felons and he’s continuing to treat the Second Amendment as a second-class right. Read more

Gun Control

Find your path with new handheld GPS devices from Garmin

OLATHE, Kan./March 15, 2023 – Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced the GPSMAP® 67 Series and the eTrex® SE – the latest additions to its impressive lineup of outdoor navigation devices. Take on new adventures with these rugged GPS handhelds packed with tools to help find the way and enhanced battery life to support longer expeditions. Across the board, the new lineup features multi-GNSS for better coverage in challenging environments. The GPSMAP 67/67i takes it a step further with multi-band support that utilizes multiple frequencies further improving positioning accuracy. Additionally, the GPSMAP 67i with inReach® technology lets users stay in contact with friends and family even without cell service – and if needed, trigger an interactive SOS to the 24/7-staffed Garmin ResponseSM Center1.

“Whether you’re on an afternoon hike or climbing a mountain on an extended expedition, the eTrex SE and GPSMAP 67 offer adventure seekers the perfect navigation companion and peace of mind of having Garmin’s proven GPS technology. For those who prefer global communication and SOS capabilities, the GPSMAP 67i with inReach technology provides communication through the 100% global Iridium satellite network. We’re also excited about the improvements in battery life as well as the superior GPS technology that gives you all the information you need, including Active Weather, smart notifications, and more2 when exploring off-the-grid locations.” – Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales

Explore confidently with premium GPSMAP 67 and 67i

The all-new GPSMAP 67 Series includes a pair of button-operated handhelds built tough for any adventure with a 3” sunlight-readable color display. Both are powered by internal lithium-ion batteries for extended life, boasting up to 180 hours in standard mode and up to 840 hours in expedition mode. Read more

General, Hunting

KIDS EBIKES now available at Rambo

Rambo Bikes, an Iowa based leading electric bike company has two new kid’s electric bikes for 2023. The Lil’ Whip and Trailbreaker. Both have a powerful 250w motor and designed on two different frames to fit a broad range of younger riders.

Zach Dosch – Marketing Manager of Rambo Bikes:

“I’m very excited to introduce our Kids ebikes. With limited options for the younger riders in the ebike space, we’re thrilled to introduce these two models. We are seeing the younger generations getting more involved in hunting and outdoors than ever before with their older siblings, friends, and parents gives them the ability to explore more terrain – and just more fun. We have the Lil’ Whip which is a 16 inch bike with 250w motor and twist throttle that accommodates the youngest of riders and our Trailbreaker is a 20” bike with more traditional components such as pedals, throttle, 250w motor and front and rear hand brakes. Both bikes are designed for not only extreme fun but reliability and safe use for our kids.”

The Lil’ Whip has 16” wheels and designed with a platform for their feet, powerful 250w motor, twist throttle, easy on/off power button, removeable battery, 7ah battery, and single left hand brake for the rear tire for the most possible safe use. With a top speed of 14mph, range of up to 10 miles and multiple color options, the Lil’ Whip is the first of its kind that you won’t find anywhere else. Read more

General

Tactical Solutions (TacSol) announces new Kryptek series rifles

Boise, ID Tactical Solutions (TacSol), the market leader in quality rimfire firearms, upgrades, and accessories, has added new Kryptek camo patterns to their X-Ring VR and X-Ring VR Takedown rifles. Specifically, TacSol’s popular X-Ring and X-Ring Takedown rifles are now offered in both Obskura Transitional and Obskura Skyfall. “Kryptek’s new patterns are the perfect addition to our already colorful and diverse product line.” said Keith Feeley, TacSol Director of Brand. “With Kryptek’s exceptional new patterns this was an easy decision”.

TacSol has been a leader in innovative rimfire offerings for over two decades. For more information or inquiries please contact Cody Bennion (Director of Sales) at cody@tacticalsol.com or call 866-333-9901. For media inquiries, please contact Keith Feeley (Director of Brand) at keith@tacticalsol.com. Read more

Firearms

SAF Files Brief in Challenge of Handgun Sales Ban to Young Adults

The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners in a federal lawsuit challenging the prohibition of handgun sales to young adults have filed an appellant’s brief with the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans. The case is known as Reese v. ATF.

Joining SAF are the Louisiana Shooting Association, Firearms Policy Coalition and two private citizens, Emily Naquin and Caleb Reese, for whom the case is known. They are represented by attorneys David H. Thompson, Peter A. Patterson and William V. Bergstrom at Cooper & Kirk; George J. Armbruster, III at Armbruster & Associates; Joseph Greenlee, FPC Action Foundation; John W. Dillon at the Dillon Law Group; Raymond M. DiGuiseppe, DiGuiseppe Law Firm and Adam Kraut at SAF.

Defendants are the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, its director, Steven Dettelbach and U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.

At issue is the ban on licensed handgun sales to law-abiding 18-to-20-year-old adults, because this prohibition is at odds with the Second Amendment, SAF and its partners contend.

“At the time the Second Amendment was adopted,” noted SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb, “there were no restrictions on the rights of 18-to-20-year-olds to keep and bear arms because of their age. Indeed, people in that age group, because as Americans they were in the civilian militia, were actually required to acquire firearms. Read more

Gun Control

WSF: Promising Bighorn Testing in Nebraska

Bozeman, Montana- In mid-February, the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission (NGPC) successfully captured, took biological samples from, collared, and released 36 bighorn sheep on-site in the Wildcat Hills as the second part of a two-phase project to enhance the state’s bighorn sheep population. The project was funded in part by the Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF), its Chapters and Affiliates, and other conservation partners.

“This capture was mostly about disease-testing protocols and new options to test, and hopefully get, rapid results in the field,” said Kevin Hurley, WSF’s VP for Conservation. “The biological samples collected were used to compare three different disease-testing methods against each other, to improve the overall speed and reliability of testing, something all WSF’s agency partners can use going forward.” Read more

Wildlife
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