Browning Camping Introduces the Talon 1 Backcountry Tent

NEW HAVEN, Mo. – Browning Camping, a premium brand, has released a new backcountry tent for 2022 called the Talon 1. This no-fly tent was developed for the backcountry adventurer who requires a lightweight shelter that sets up quickly and is suitable for diverse wilderness environments.

The Talon 1 is built on an 82×43-inch floor plan to accommodate one person plus gear. The poly oxford floor comes with 1500mm coating for protection and an optional oxford footprint is available for added security when camping on abrasive surfaces. The tent walls are constructed of weatherproof poly-cotton fabric, eliminating the need for a rainfly. Read more

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Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s unveils all-new Ascend® Adventure Bikes

Exclusive bicycle lineup offers unbeatable quality, performance and value to connect more families to the great outdoors

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s unveiled this week the all-new lineup of Ascend®Adventure Bikes, engineered to cover every surface and lifestyle. As the exclusive bicycle of the World’s Foremost Outfitters, Ascend Adventure Bikes offer the ideal combination of quality, performance and value to make the most of time outdoors.

Debuted for the first time during the World’s Fishing Fair from March 30 – April 3 at Bass Pro Shops’ National Headquarters in Springfield, Mo., Ascend Adventure Bikes are now available for purchase online at www.basspro.com or www.cabelas.com and in select Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s retail locations across the United States. Read more

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High Speed Gear IFAK Necessities

SWANSBORO, N.C. –– On a daily basis the most important piece of gear an individual would need is an Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK). Hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts, extreme sport athletes, first responders and military personnel can all benefit from life-saving equipment being readily available at a moments notice. IFAK’s can accommodate a multitude of items to save a person’s life. Some of the main essential items that you can carry are:

·Adhesive tape, Bandage kit, Nasopharyngeal airway kit, Trauma shears, Gloves, Tourniquet, Chem lights, Combat gauze, Pressure dressing, Vented chest seal, Ibuprofen, and Burn dressing

High Speed Gear® offers its ReFlex™ product line that was designed with direct input from active-duty medical personnel and constructed around the medical supplies included in the U.S. Army-issued IFAK. The two-piece system allows you to carry previous medical supplies or other essential items to optimize versatility depending on the field of work that you may be in. The High Abrasion-Resistant Neoprene Kevlar® handles were designed for users to be able to easily find, grab and access the contents of the ReFlex™ IFAK System as quickly as possible. Read more

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U.S. Army Selects SIG SAUER Next Generation Squad Weapons System

NEWINGTON, N.H. – SIG SAUER is honored to be awarded the Next Generation Squad Weapons System (NGSW) Contract by the U.S. Army after a rigorous 27-month testing and evaluation process.

“The U.S. Army is taking a bold step toward command of the 21st century battlefield and SIG SAUER is immensely proud to be the selected provider for this historic revolution in infantry weapons. The fielding of the SIG SAUER Next Generation Squad Weapons System will forever change the dynamic of military engagement for America’s warfighters with American innovation and manufacturing,” began Ron Cohen, President and CEO SIG SAUER, Inc..

The SIG FURY Hybrid Ammunition (6.8 Common Cartridge), SIG-LMG (XM250), SIG MCX-SPEAR Rifle (XM5) and SIG SLX Suppressors meaningfully advance soldier weapons technology to meet the emerging requirements of the U.S. Army.

The SIG 6.8×51 FURY Hybrid Ammunition uses a patented lightweight metallic case designed to handle pressures higher than conventional ammunition, resulting in dramatically increased velocity and on-target energy in lighter weapons.

The SIG-LMG lightweight belt-fed machine gun and SIG MCX-SPEAR Rifle are purpose-built to harness the energy of the SIG FURY 6.8 Common Cartridge Ammunition enabling greater range and increased lethality while reducing the soldier’s load on the battlefield. Both the SIG-LMG and MCX-SPEAR deliver significant weapon and technology advancements to the soldier and provide a solution for battlefield overmatch in comparison to the current M249 and M4/M4A1. Read more

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“Extinct” Ivory-billed Woodpeckers Found!

Wednesday, April 20, 2022
An artistic view of a male Ivory-billed Woodpecker by Tomasz Cofta.

Drawing on years of field research, a team of biologists has revealed trail camera photos and drone videos that show the consistent presence of Ivory-billed Woodpeckers at their study site within extremely remote swampy forests in Louisiana. Their evidence also indicates repeated re-use of foraging sites and core habitat. Declared “extinct” last year by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, this new information is revealing and offers hope that a few Ivory-billed Woodpeckers still exist in bottomland hardwood forests in Louisiana.

Led by Steve Latta, the director of conservation at the National Aviary, each of the team of field researchers observed at least one Ivory-billed Woodpecker and periodically heard their calls while investigating the area. According to reporting by The Guardian, Latta himself saw an Ivory-billed Woodpecker fly upward in front of him, showing the distinctive white edges to its wings. “It flew up at an angle and I watched it for about 6 to 8 seconds, which was fairly long for an Ivory-billed Woodpecker sighting,” he revealed. “I was surprised. I was visibly shaking afterwards. You realize you’ve seen something special that very few people have had the opportunity to see.”

The insight that Latta considered 6 to 8 seconds as a fairly long sighting underlines the reason why it has been all but impossible to get a photograph of an Ivory-bill during any of the extremely rare sightings during recent decades. Read more

Wildlife

Temporary removal of bird feeders can slow spread of HPAI

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April 20, 2022

Media contacts
Questions about wild birds: Ed Golder (DNR), 517-284-5815
Questions about poultry or domestic birds: Jennifer Holton (MDARD), 517-284-5724

Temporary removal of bird feeders can help reduce potential spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza
As Michigan continues to respond to detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza – commonly referred to as “bird flu” – some residents are asking questions about how best to keep themselves, their poultry flocks and wild bird populations safe. This is of greater interest now, as popular passerines (including many songbird species) make the spring migration back to Michigan and seek out food sources such as backyard bird feeders.

With HPAI confirmed in wild birds and domestic flocks in several counties throughout Michigan, wildlife and animal health experts in the state’s departments of Natural Resources and Agriculture and Rural Development have been fielding increased calls about the HPAI virus. Follow the current status of HPAI in Michigan counties at Michigan.gov/BirdFlu. Read more

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Vintage Hunting Gallery – April 2022 Edition

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Stylish Stalkers

There was a time when hunters would don a tie and tuck in their shirt to chase big game—and they would look darn good doing it. For that reason, we sifted through the archives to find some of the best-dressed hunters from the good old days. If you like this slideshow, more of these timeless photos can be found in our Vintage Hunting Album, which makes a great gift or book to keep up at the cabin.

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1 of 10 — Alaska 1903

When you’re from the United Kingdom and you come to Alaska to hunt moose, it’s only proper to bring your best tweed jacket, tie, and pipe. Because once you kill an Alaska-Yukon moose with a spread of nearly 68 inches, you have to look presentable for the photo. Read more

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Enjoy the songs and sights of spring bird migration at Michigan GEMS

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The flicker of a golden-winged warbler and the peent of an American woodcock usher in the signature start of springtime in Michigan. To enjoy the return of migratory birds, grab your binoculars and explore one of our Grouse Enhanced Management Sites (GEMS).

GEMS are areas of publicly accessible land managed for wildlife habitat and wildlife recreation. Each area provides abundant food and shelter for a variety of wildlife, including migratory birds. While these areas are primarily used for upland game bird hunting in the fall, they provide excellent birding and wildlife recreation opportunities year-round.  Each area is complete with walking trails, parking areas, site information and maps. The trails, accessible to people of varying physical abilities, are the perfect location for new birders or hikers to explore.

To learn more about Michigan’s bird species and to plan your birding trip, visit Michigan.gov/Birding.

Are you brand-new to birding? Check out Audubon’s How to Start Birding webpage. You’ll find everything you need to get started, including necessary equipment, places to go birding, safety tips, how to identify different birds and more.

Explore GEMS ?

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Michigan DNR to Talk Elk, April 27 in Gaylord

April 20, 2022

Elk are a remarkable Michigan story. Today’s thriving herd dates back to 1918, from seven elk brought from the western United States to Wolverine, in Cheboygan County, to help restore a population decimated in the late 1800s by unregulated harvest and lack of quality habitat. Successfully managing that population to provide excellent viewing and hunting opportunities while sustaining long-term herd health takes a lot of planning and partnership.

As the Michigan Department of Natural Resources works to update the state’s elk management plan, last revised in 2012, input from the public – hunters, wildlife watchers and others with an interest in wildlife conservation – is a critical part of the process.

Open the current elk plan ?

The DNR will host a public meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday April 27, at BJ’s Restaurant and Catering, 990 N. Center Ave., in Gaylord. DNR wildlife staff will give a brief presentation on the elk management planning process and then open a discussion on elk-related topics.

If you’re unable to attend the meeting, there are two options to share your feedback through April 30:

Questions about the meeting? Contact Chad Stewart at 517-282-4810.

Note to news editors: An accompanying photo (with caption) is available for download. Photo credit: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

  • Elk in Michigan forest: The DNR will host a public meeting April 27 in Gaylord, Michigan, to share information about updating the state’s elk management plan.
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Whoa, Boaters! Slow Down on the Recent E15 News

Try to find the small, square orange label on this pump warning consumers that the fuel labeled “regular unleaded” is prohibited for use in boats and other power equipment. (Credit: National Marine Manufacturers Association)

It may not be as good as you think

SPRINGFIELD, Va., April 18, 2022 – There’s been a lot of pain at the pump lately with gas prices. The Biden administration’s April 12 move to give a waiver from the Clean Air Act to allow the sale of gasoline containing 15% ethanol (E15) during the summer months is intended to lower costs and stretch the nation’s fuel supply. However, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) says the unintended consequence of the waiver could inadvertently put a harmful fuel prohibited for use in recreational vessels into your boat’s gas tank.

BoatUS notes recreational vessels are never compatible with E15 (15% ethanol). It is not permitted by federal law to use E15 fuel in boats (as well as motorcycles, off-road vehicles and power equipment), voids the engine warranty, and it has been proven to cause damage to marine engines. It also causes engines to run hotter and contains less energy than E10. Recreational vessel engines may only use gasoline containing no more than 10% ethanol (E10). Read more

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