Michigan: Sturgeon for Tomorrow seeking volunteers to protect sturgeon along Black River

Volunteers are needed in Cheboygan County now through early June to stand guard as mature lake sturgeon head upstream to their spawning sites along the Black River.

The Black Lake Chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow is working in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and various tribes to protect the fish from being illegally harvested during the six-week spawning season.

Sgt. Mark DePew, who leads DNR Law Enforcement Division’s efforts on the river, said, “This program, that protects this iconic species when they are most vulnerable, is a model of how agencies and the public can cooperate to get needed work accomplished.”

The lake sturgeon, which can weigh up to 200 pounds and live to be 100 years old, is listed as a threatened species in Michigan, with any sport fishing being closely regulated.

“For over 20 years, the annual Sturgeon Guarding Program has proven that people serving as sturgeon guards watching over the river have virtually eliminated poaching, while helping to ensure the protection and reproductive success of the species,” said, Mary Paulson the program’s volunteer coordinator. “It’s a unique and rewarding experience to witness these majestic fish swimming up the Black River, and to be a key player in safeguarding one of Michigan’s most valuable natural resources.” Read more

Fishing

Michigan DNR offers variety of sponsorship and partnership opportunities

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources invites businesses and organizations to get involved as sponsors and partners in taking care of and helping people experience the state’s natural and cultural resources, while connecting with the millions who enjoy these resources.

With less than 15% of the DNR’s annual, ongoing budget coming from general state tax dollars, new and creative revenue sources are vital to fulfilling the department’s mission.

“There has been unprecedented interest in Michigan’s natural and cultural resources in recent years, and as we fulfill our mission to protect these places, our goal is to provide world-class visitor experiences that will inspire future advocates for public lands,” said Jon Spieles, acting DNR Marketing and Outreach Division chief. “This is why we are open to a wide variety of sponsorships and partnerships – to help us provide responsible recreation opportunities while highlighting the many businesses that are growing the outdoor recreation industry and the state’s economy.”

Examples of opportunities include:

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Wildlife

Armasight: Free Watchman IR Illuminator with Purchase

Northbrook IL – Trailblazer and Category Leader in Thermal and Night Vision, kicks off their free Watchman IR Illuminator with the purchase of select Armasight night vision products. Promotion is available through all authorized Armasight dealers.

The recently announced Armasight Watchman IR Illuminator is powered by 850nm, 600 mW Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) with three brightness settings and a 3-14 degree FOV allowing you to illuminate objects in excess of 500 yards. This makes the Watchman a perfect tool for use in Military and LE search and recovery, or to track and identify prey at distance while hunting. The Watchman maintains an IP67 waterproof rating and the aircraft-grade aluminum housing is built to last. The Watchman ships with a tape switch for weapon mounted applications, a single rechargeable 18650 battery and a 30mm picatinny mount.

Now through May, 31, 2023, get a free Watchman IR Illuminator with the purchase of eligible Armasight Night Vision products through authorized dealers.

Night Vision products eligible for this promotion are as follows: Read more

Optics

Ruger Super Wrangler Convertible .22 LR / .22 WMR Single-Action Revolver

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) is pleased to introduce the Super Wrangler® family of single-action revolvers. Building on the success of the affordably-priced Wrangler line introduced in 2019, the Super Wrangler features a robust steel cylinder frame and ships with two cylinders, allowing you to convert between inexpensive .22 LR ammunition and powerful .22 WMR ammunition.

Built on the legacy of the popular Ruger® Single-Six®, the Super Wrangler complements Ruger’s rich history of producing quality, rugged, reliable single-action revolvers. The attractive price, combined with the affordability of rimfire ammunition, make this revolver ideal for learning to shoot, introducing friends or family to the sport, or just experiencing the fun of single-action shooting.

With the introduction of the Single-Six in 1953, Bill Ruger pioneered the use of modern investment casting in firearms manufacturing to usher in a new level of affordability in single-action revolvers. Through the use of modern CNC-machining methods and lean manufacturing techniques, the Super Wrangler continues this tradition and sets a new bar for affordability while maintaining the rugged reliability that is the hallmark of Ruger firearms. Read more

Firearms

TALO Introduces Glock 28 to US Market

TALO Distributors, Inc. and its member distributors are proud to announce the introduction of the Glock 28 to the United States commercial market. The G28 is similar in size and makeup to the G26 and G27. The major difference being the G28 is chambered in 380 Auto. Available previously in other markets in the world, this version of the G28 is made in Smyrna, GA and available to consumers for the first time in the United States.

Small in size and weight the Glock 28 excels in performance while measuring small enough for a pocket or ankle holster. Because of the low-recoil firing characteristics of the 380 Auto cartridge, it can be easily and accurately controlled. The G28 has a 3.43 inch barrel, standard 10+1 capacity, and weighs 20.64 ounces with an unloaded magazine.

Item number UI2850201 (UPC 764503055348) is now available in the market and ready to order from a TALO member distributor. Production and availability is limited with product continually arriving to our member distributors over the next few months. Read more

Firearms

Cross Charitable Foundation Awards Grant for NWTF’s Big Sky Forestry Initiative

For more information, contact Pete Muller at (803) 637-7698 or pmuller@nwtf.net

Cross Charitable Foundation Grants NWTF Funding for Big Sky Forestry Initiative

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The Cross Charitable Foundation, dedicated to supporting organizations actively promoting the conservation of wildlife and the environment, recently awarded a $10,000 grant to the National Wild Turkey Federation.

The grant from the Cross Charitable Foundation will be used for the Big Sky Forestry Initiative, a collaborative effort between the NWTF and the USDA Forest Service, in Montana. The project aims to reduce the threat of wildfire to keep our communities safe, improve wildlife habitat, offer accessible recreation opportunities with more healthy game animals and enhance water quality. Read more

Wildlife

Utah Factory Offers an American-Made Choice for Bowhunters

Salt Lake City, Utah—With increased globalization and lower labor costs driving companies to outsource hunting products, bowhunters might just assume their equipment is made overseas. However, Easton arrows are one notable exception. Hunters may not know as they draw an Easton arrow, the shaft on their rest came off the production line in Salt Lake City, Utah—the only dedicated arrow factory in the United States. Using their unique manufacturing position, Easton is taking their message to the bowhunting community through their “Made-in-USA” campaign. “Our goal is to provide the highest quality, USA-made arrows for all types of archery that instill maximum confidence when an archer draws his or her bow in the field.” stated Gary Cornum, Easton Marketing Director. Easton employs workers in its arrow manufacturing facilities in Utah and Indiana where they produce a complete line of arrows for the target and bowhunting markets.

Visit www.eastonarchery.com to see the complete Made-in-America product lineup.

Archery

USFWS Reclassification of Northern Long-Eared Bat Comes Into Effect

VTF&W Photo: A northern long-eared bat being handled by researchers during population monitoring fieldwork, courtesy Morgan Ingalls.

MONTPELIER, Vt. – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s reclassification of the northern long-eared bat from threatened to endangered status came into effect Friday, March 31, 2023.

In Vermont, the northern-long eared bat received a state endangered status in 2011 due to rapid and drastic declines caused by the deadly fungal disease white-nose syndrome. It received federal threatened status in 2015 after the disease had spread throughout the Northeast, but not the entire range of the species. Read more

Wildlife

Michigan: Large Trout Stocked in SE Michigan’s Huron River, Spring Mill Pond

Broodstock trout: Michigan DNR Fisheries hatchery staff release adult broodstock trout into the Huron River at Proud Lake Recreation Area.

Anyone fishing the Huron River at Proud Lake Recreation Area or Spring Mill Pond at Island Lake Recreation Area may soon benefit from late-March trout-stocking efforts at these southeast Michigan destinations.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources crews stocked approximately 3,000 adult trout – fish that were retired broodstock from the state’s fish hatcheries.

  • The Huron River, downstream of the Proud Lake Dam, in Oakland County, received approximately 1,200 brown trout and 1,200 rainbow trout, all ranging in sizes from 14 inches to 19 inches.
  • Spring Mill Pond, in Livingston County, received approximately 220 brown trout and 400 rainbow trout, also ranging in size from 14 inches to 19 inches.
  • The DNR also stocked a total of 1,550 yearling rainbow trout at the sites: 900 in the Huron River and 650 in Spring Mill Pond. Anglers should be aware that some portion of these yearlings will be smaller at first than the minimum size limit of 8 inches.

Special regulations apply for anglers interested in targeting these trout: Read more

Fishing

TAC Vanes LRP Arrow

Monday, April 3, 2023 – Atlanta, GA – TAC Vanes, maker of the world’s most accurate vanes, announces its highly anticipated LRP Arrow is now available for purchase. This patented system offers the ultimate precision for hunting, boasting the best-of-the-best parts and precision tuning from tip to tail.

A revolution for hunting, TAC’s LRP Arrow solves the current frustrations with the typical micro-diameter arrow with weakness in the connection point. With the LRP patented system, the Terminal Collar provides 2X the durability of standard 8-32 screw-in inserts. It also boasts an incredibly sleek look with all components fitting together seamlessly.

Consistent with TAC’s reputation for ultimate precision, the LRP Arrow is no different. Each arrow is cut, squared, and spine-aligned for optimal consistency. Swhacker LRP broadheads are made to the highest specifications for consistency in weight and sharpness. Read more

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