Michigan: DNR, DTE Energy Finalize First Carbon-Credits Project on State Forest Land

Michigan’s 3.9 million acres of state forest land provide space for outdoor recreation, cleaner water, habitat for wildlife and many other benefits. Thanks to a recent agreement between the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and DTE Energy, Michigan’s largest energy company, part of that forest land now will yield carbon credits that will help DTE reduce its carbon footprint and add an estimated $10 million in revenue to natural resource management.

The Bluesource/Michigan DNR Big Wild Forest Carbon Project is the first of its kind in the nation to leverage the carbon storage capacity of trees in state forests. The pilot project offers a portfolio of carbon offset credits generated from sustainable forest management activities on more than 100,000 acres of the celebrated Pigeon River Country State Forest – known as “The Big Wild” – in the northern Lower Peninsula.

“Our natural resources are a core aspect of our identity as Michiganders,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “To meet our long-term commitment to decarbonization we need to utilize innovative partnerships to increase revenues for land and climate programs. Under today’s program, we are pursuing a climate-smart forestry strategy and effectively utilizing our natural and working lands to decrease pollution and protect public lands.” Read more

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Safari Club International Supports Sustainable Predator Management in North America

Tucson, AZ – Safari Club International (SCI) and Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) are proud to announce their official support of sustainable predator management in North America, management which plays an essential role in the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation.

SCI and SCIF adopted this position following extensive support for research on the dynamics between large carnivores and their prey, and SCI’s involvement in numerous lawsuits and legislation on predator issues. These issues revolved around state and federal species recovery efforts, delisting decisions for predators, states’ authority to manage wildlife, and the American freedom to hunt.

SCI and SCIF have adopted a position on this issue given the significant public interest and attention predators and their management garners. Unfortunately, much of that attention is the source of widespread misinformation about a subject of real importance to hunters and conservationists. As government bodies worldwide take an increasingly active approach to restricting hunting, it is more important than ever that SCI and SCIF convey the truth about hunting both prey and predator species. Read more

Hunting

Winchester Digital Platform for First-Time Ammunition and Firearms Buyers

EAST ALTON, Ill. —Winchester announces the launch of its new digital platform on Winchester.com built specifically for first-time ammunition and firearms buyers as well as those just getting started in the shooting sports and hunting.

“More than 12 million people since the beginning of 2020 purchased a firearm for the first time, and that is in addition to the more than 56 million people in the U.S. who currently target shoot,” said Matt Campbell, vice president of sales and marketing for Winchester Ammunition. “As an industry leader, we are committed to helping educate people about the many topics surrounding firearms, ammunition, safety and more. More and more people want to participate in the shooting sports and hunting. Our audience is diverse and growing, and this platform will be an excellent resource.” Read more

Ammunition, Firearms

Vortex Crossfire II 3-9×50 Straight-Wall Riflescope

BARNEVELD, Wis. – Vortex Optics is always on the lookout for ways to help hunters find the best optic for the job. Today, that means announcing the Crossfire® II 3-9×50 Straight-Wall, the newest member of our workhorse Crossfire® II line of riflescopes, and an optic built to get the most out of straight-wall cartridges.

It all starts with a Bullet Drop Compensator (BDC) reticle optimized for most popular straight-wall cartridges (like the .450 Bushmaster, .350 Legend, and .45-70 Government), giving you accurate holdovers and rapid target acquisition at ranges common to straight-wall shots. Gone are the days of forcing an optic built for necked-down cartridges to work on a rifle that was never intended to fire them: The BDC reticle is intuitive, easy to use, and built to take your straight-wall cartridges farther, with better accuracy. Read more

Optics

RCBS ChargeMaster Link with Bluetooth Delivers Hands-Free Reloading

RCBS® ChargeMaster™ Link with Bluetooth® Delivers Hands-Free Reloading

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. –– RCBS®, the leading manufacturer of ammunition reloading equipment for rifles and pistols, has announced the introduction of the new ChargeMaster™ Link powder dispenser. The Link is built off the rock-solid load cell and electronics found in the popular RCBS ChargeMaster Lite, but now offers best-in-class Bluetooth® technology to make reloading easier than ever. Read more

Ammunition

Elite Survival Systems Introduces The Rc Series Of Elite Rifle Cases

The RC Series Elite rifle cases are constructed of padded 1000 denier nylon with full length heavy duty zippers and welded steel D rings. They have two exterior pockets, one zippered and one open, and wrap-around handles for maximum durability. They are available in overall lengths of 31″ to 52″. Black only. You can also check out our RC Series scoped rifle cases!

Soft rifle cases made in the USA and backed by our Lifetime Guarantee.

Length Price
31 inches (79 cm) $39.95
38 inches (96 cm) $44.95
42 inches (107 cm) $49.95
45 inches (114 cm) $52.95
48 inches (122 cm) $56.95
52 inches (132 cm) $59.95

“Elite Survival Systems® is your source for premium nylon holsters, tactical gear, and accessories. Don’t just SURVIVE. THRIVE.™ To see complete product lines, visit www.elitesurvival.com or call 866-340-2778.”

Firearms

EOTECH’s Aggressive Pursuit to Confront Counterfeit Sales

Counterfeiting impacts everyone! EOTECH®, the world-leading holographic weapons sight manufacturer, is fighting back against counterfeiting rings at all levels. They have launched an aggressive campaign targeting those who create and sell illegal copies of EOTECH’s iconic military-grade holographic weapons sight systems.

EOTECH takes counterfeit prevention extremely seriously. Why? Because not only do these forgeries impact their business—and the business of their authorized dealers—but more importantly operators’ safety.

“Stopping fakes at the source is a critical step in curbing counterfeiting. EOTECH produces an extremely rugged, technically unique holographic sight that can’t be duplicated by counterfeiters. The EOTECH brand stands for reliability, durability and the safety of our operators whether it be soldiers, officers or general users,” said Lisa Kemp, Director of Marketing. “EOTECH partners and end-users can rest assured that we will actively pursue counterfeit operations to quickly shut them down.” Read more

Optics

16 Tips to Enhance Hummingbird Migration

One of many species of hummingbirds we enjoy seeing in our yards and neighborhoods, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are most common east of the Rocky Mountains.
It may be helpful to add another nectar feeder in your yard as hummingbird numbers increase or if individuals become overly territorial.

Each day it seems there are more hummingbirds coming to our feeder – males, females, and young hummers – with a couple species to watch for daily. Providing the best feeder and flower scenario for hummingbirds, can make the fall hummingbird migration period one to remember for you and your family. Hummingbirds have been on the move for a couple weeks in northern states, with numbers beginning to increase and provide exciting observations throughout September in some states, with sightings continuing through the winter months in some southern areas from Louisiana and south Texas to southern California.

Of course, we’re talking about 15-plus species of hummingbirds in the United States, but it’s a pretty standard procedure to attract any species of hummingbirds – a feeder with fresh sugar and adjacent flowering plants. So hummingbird basics are easily provided for, but there are some other options that can enhance your hummingbird experiences during coming weeks:

– First, you may want to consider adding another nectar feeder, perhaps providing one in a sunny area and one in the shade, or one in the front yard and one in the back; or one at each of two favorite viewing locations?

– A second feeder can be a good option due to the aggressiveness of territorial hummingbirds that intently protect a food source (nectar feeder). The key is to separate the feeders visually, to improve feeding opportunities for the birds during a migration stopover. Read more

Wildlife

Dorsey Shares How Afghanistan Debacle Exposes Biden’s Historic Ineptitude

Excerpt from Chris Dorsey’s latest column in Forbes

In the months and weeks leading up to the last presidential election, any reasonable American—Democrat or Republican—could see that Joe Biden’s mind was, to be kind, slipping. Despite running the most carefully controlled presidential campaign in American history, instances of his public incoherence grew with one bizarre gaffe after another as he transformed the English language into a kind of Pig Latin as we witnessed a shell of a man increasingly speak in tongues. Thankfully for Biden, most of the people around him as he stumbled his way through teleprompter reads and a handful of press conferences were wearing masks—there was no way to see their grimaces or laughter in the face of a potential presidency that would ultimately devolve into a punchline for all the world to witness.

Prior to the election, the common refrain from Democrats (at least privately) was that it didn’t really matter that Biden was compromised because there would be highly qualified, competent people surrounding him (and he wasn’t Trump, which was qualification enough for most of them). That somehow, abracadaver, the free world would cruise on autopilot. After all, Washington is brimming with wise, competent people. Seven months into the nation’s experiment with a leaderless government, we can dispel that notion. Read more

General

On NRA’s A1F.com: Why Mexico is Suing American Gun Makers

NRA’s A1F.com: The Mexican government did not sue the Obama administration for Operation Fast and Furious, yet now, they claim firearms manufacturers owe them $10 billion.

What’s going on here?

They are trying the same dishonest tactic some anti-Second Amendment mayors and others used in the early 2000s as they tried to punish gun makers and dealers for the actions of criminals. But there is a lot more to this story than just a frivolous lawsuit.

Find this and other stories related to your right to keep and bear arms at A1F.com.

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