Protect your boat and crew this right whale calving season

If you plan to boat or fish in the Atlantic Ocean this winter, be on the lookout for North Atlantic Right Whales who are calving in state and federal waters off Florida, Georgia and South Carolina from November through April. These endangered mammals are extremely hard to spot and collisions have caused costly damage to boats, put passengers and crew at risk, and injured and killed right whales. With fewer than 350 left, right whales are one of the world’s most endangered large whale species.

Protect your boat and crew by doing the following:

  • Go slow, which could give you time to react.
  • Post a lookout! Watch for black objects, whitewater and splashes.
  • Avoid boating in the dark, when visibility is poor, or in rough seas.
  • Use the Whale Alert app to know if whales have recently been sighted or reported in your area.
  • Check for signage at your local boat ramp or marina as a reminder of what to look for and how to identify and report right whale sightings.
  • If a whale is spotted, slow down, operate at slow speed or put your engine in neutral if possible. Assess the scene and slowly leave the area while keeping watch. Never pursue or follow a whale and keep at least 500 yards from right whales (it’s the law).
  • Report whale sightings and collisions immediately to the U.S. Coast Guard on marine VHF Ch. 16 or call 1-877-WHALE-HELP (942-5343).

Learn more about what you can do to prevent right whale collisions at MyFWC.com/Research by clicking “Wildlife.”

Fishing

Creedmoor Sports Introduces the TRX-925 Precision Reloading Scale

Creedmoor Sports is excited to announce the TRX-925 Precision Reloading Scale, the newest introduction to our product line-up. Our development team set out to create one of the most accurate and precise scales on the market that directly meets the needs of reloaders who are looking for the pinnacle of performance. To achieve this level of precision and accuracy, the team focused on the needs of reloaders first and foremost and worked to develop a high-performance scale that aims to be the premier reloading scale on the market.

To offer the highest level of accuracy possible, the team started by ensuring the scale utilized grains as its native unit of measure, maintained accuracy down to the hundredth (0.01) of a grain, and had a more refined level of calibration for exact and consistent measurements. Read more

Ammunition

Davidson’s Exclusive UTAS UT9-M Mini

PRESCOTT, Ariz. – Davidson’s, one of the nation’s top firearms wholesalers, is pleased to announce one of its latest exclusives – the UTAS UT9-M Mini.

UTAS-USA is an American company specializing in firearms design, engineering, and OEM manufacturing. Their designs have been voted “Gun of the Year” by the NRA’s American Rifleman magazine in 2006 and again in 2007. The heart of the company is their innovation. All firearms are developed in a team approach that integrates design, engineering and manufacturing to produce the best gun for its intended use.

The UTAS Mini is a 6” barreled semi-automatic pistol. The closed-bolt, blowback action 9mm pistol has a black matte finish and an overall length of just 14 inches. It accepts AR15 pistol buffer tubes as well as Glock magazines.

This exclusive UT9-M mini comes with one 33-round magazine, a hard shell plastic case, full-length top picatinny rail, forward hand stop, and has an MSRP of $1,099.99. It is made in the USA.

“UTAS is well known in the firearms industry for their unique firearms offerings”, said Kane Cannedy, Davidson’s VP of Purchasing. “At Davidson’s, we have an industry-wide reputation for offering exclusive special make-ups in partnership with our manufacturing vendors. We’re excited to bring the UT9-M Mini to our dealer and end-user customers.”

Davidson’s Exclusive UTAS Mini, Item#UT9M-BK6, is in stock now and available for immediate shipment. Plans are in the works to add Cerakote color options in the future.

For more information dealers can visit the Communications Center on DavidsonsInc.com. Read more

Firearms

CZ-USA Shadow 2 Orange Competition Pistol is Available

Kansas City, KS – Turning the Shadow 2 up a notch, CZ-USA released the CZ Shadow 2 Orange pistol, designed and manufactured for the competitive shooter who wants to win.

A variation of CZ-USA’s very popular CZ Shadow 2 pistol, currently in use in USPSA & IPSC Production Division events, in a nod to previous premium CZ-USA products the Shadow 2 Orange features new aluminum grip panels finished in snappy-looking orange. The improvements in this Shadow model go well beyond coloring.

The trigger, hammer, and sear of the CZ Shadow 2 Orange are hand-fitted for exacting precision, shot after shot. The barrel is polished and sports a new bushing to improve accuracy. The trigger is tuned for a smooth, crisp release and offers a short reset.

Also, the CZ Shadow 2 Orange is equipped with a competition hammer and an adjustable aluminum magazine release catch. The magazines have matching orange aluminum basepads and the gun features an extended safety. A set of flat safeties and a flat slide stop can be purchased separately. Read more

Firearms

Vermont Nesting Loons Have a Record Year

MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont’s loons are thriving with a record 109 nesting pairs recorded in 2021, the highest since loon monitoring began in 1978, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department and Vermont Center for Ecostudies (VCE).

“Across Vermont, 77 loon nests produced 125 chicks this year, and 84 of those chicks survived through August,” said VCE wildlife biologist Eric Hanson.

VCE leads the Vermont Loon Conservation Project in partnership with the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department.

“We are very grateful to Eric Hanson and the many volunteers who help monitor Vermont’s nesting loons,” said Fish and Wildlife’s bird biologist Doug Morin. “The loon has been the flagship species of our nongame work ever since the nongame tax checkoff and conservation license plate programs have been helping to fund these efforts.” Read more

Wildlife

Michigan: two important upcoming DNR meetings to be held next week in Mackinac County

Meetings of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Eastern Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council and the Wolf Management Advisory Council will be held on consecutive days next week.

The Eastern Upper Peninsula Citizens’ Advisory Council will meet from 6 to 8:30 p.m. EST Monday, Dec. 6 at the Little Bear East Arena, 275 Marquette Street in St. Ignace.

Among its agenda items, the council is scheduled to receive updates on the recent firearm deer hunting season, state park statistics, deer wintering complex treatment planning efforts, DNR Wolf Management Advisory Council activity and projections for the upcoming snowmobile season.

In accordance with local health department recommendations, participants are strongly encouraged to wear masks. If you are feeling ill, please do not attend.

For public comment instructions or additional details please, contact Kristi Dahlstrom at dahlstromk@michigan.gov or 906-226-1331. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

DWR and partners launch first desert bighorn sheep nursery in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is partnering with Young Living to create the first “nursery” for desert bighorn sheep in Utah in an effort to help grow the species’ population in the state.

The new desert bighorn sheep nursery will be located on roughly 1,800 acres of private property — the SkyRider Wilderness Ranch — owned and managed by Young Living in Hanna, Duchesne County. The area provides a water source and good habitat for bighorn sheep, and it is properly fenced to prevent them from wandering off the property.

While Antelope Island has served as a nursery herd for several years for Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, this will be the first nursery area for desert bighorns in the state.

“We are really excited about this area and the opportunity it will provide to grow our desert bighorn populations in Utah,” DWR Once-In-A-Lifetime Species Coordinator Riley Peck said. “There have been some disease issues with our bighorn sheep populations in the past, and this fenced area will provide a place for our herds to safely grow. This nursery herd allows us to have long-term viability of desert bighorn sheep in Utah. Whenever we have a need to supplement or create new populations in the state, we will have our own internal bighorn sheep population and can be self-sufficient in maintaining healthy herds. The benefit of this nursery area cannot be overstated.” Read more

Wildlife

TriStar Arms Bristol Side by Side Available in 16 Gauge

TriStar Arms is known for bringing high-value, quality firearms to market at affordable prices. A year ago that talent was expressed with the Bristol side-by-side shotguns which offer the traditional elegance and functionality of a classic side-by-side shotgun at an achievable price that doesn’t deter field use.

Now the beautiful English-stocked, color case-hardened model and the gold-adorned, laser-engraved Silver model are available in a fifth gauge. Like the rest of the Bristol line, the16 gauge model is on a true-to-gauge receiver. The new 16ga models include the same features as the rest of the line: Read more

Firearms

Humminbird Introduces Innovative Ice Shuttle as Part of the New Lineup of ICE HELIX Fish Finders

RACINE, Wis.–– Humminbird has elevated its already best-in-class ICE HELIX lineup with even more intuitive Humminbird technology and a brand-new premium ice shuttle design, available on the all-new ICE HELIX 7 G4 and ICE HELIX 9 G4N models.

“The Humminbird ICE Shuttle was completely redesigned to create the best ice fishing experience possible,” said Humminbird Brand Manager Matt Cook. “The design was based on the experience and input from many accomplished ice anglers and guides, and the end result is a shuttle that is loaded with features and custom options for anglers to make the ICE HELIX their own.”

Additionally, the new ICE HELIX 7 G4 delivers an upgraded HD display, extended runtime, and the new Humminbird ICE Shuttle, along with industry-leading CHIRP sonar, Interference Rejection and built-in GPS and mapping capabilities.

Humminbird Ice Shuttle

The new Humminbird ICE Shuttle will help anglers keep gear and equipment within arm’s reach, while providing a platform that can be customized to how they fish.

  • Master Power Switch: Easily turn power on and off, without disconnecting the battery.
  • Quick-Connect SAE Power Cables: Power your ICE HELIX and optional accessories using quick-disconnect leads and charge the battery without removing any connections.
  • Large Carry Handle: The large handle is designed for easy carry, even while wearing winter gloves easy.
  • Modular Design: With multiple 1?4″-20 mounting points, you can customize the shuttle with the accessories you need, right where you need them.
  • Dual Rod Holders: Keep your rods organized and secure while on the ice, in transport or storage.
  • Transducer Cup: The moveable transducer cup also provides cable management to dial in cable length for varying ice thickness and fishing scenarios.
  • Battery Protection: Keep your battery secure and out of the elements.
  • Compatible with HELIX 7, 8, 9, and 10 CHIRP models
    • Included on all ICE HELIX G4/G4N models

Humminbird ICE HELIX 7 G4

The new ICE HELIX 7 G4 models now include the new Humminbird ICE Shuttle, a 15Ah Norsk lithium battery, and a higher resolution HD display (1024 x 600).

Cook mentions, “The ICE HELIX 7 G4 The ICE HELIX 7 G4 is a powerful fish finder in a popular screen size. And when the ice melts, the All Season model includes everything you need to use it on a boat.” Read more

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