Uncle Mike’s Adds New Long Gun Cases and Range Gear

New Padded Long Gun Cases and Range Bag Now Available

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. –– Uncle Mike’s announces the release of new pieces of range gear, including padded long gun cases and a multipurpose sportsmen’s range bag, each designed for maximum portability and protection.

For those frequently transporting firearms, the new Uncle Mike’s padded long gun cases are shaped to accommodate most scoped rifles or shotguns. Balanced, wraparound nylon handles make for a more comfortable carry, while a full-length zipper allows the case to open flat. Most importantly, these cases are built to protect. Each features thick padding to cushion long guns from bumps and bruises, and the smooth, snag-resistant lining means it’s easier to get the firearm in and out of the case.

Options include black and forest green scoped rifle cases, available in sizes to fit up to 40″, 44″ or 48″ rifles. The same color options are available for shotgun cases in sizes to fit up to 48″ or 52″ shotguns. MSRP for all cases is $19.95. Read more

Firearms

Navigation Made Easier with BaseMap

Introducing BaseMap’s New Industry-Leading Navigation Features.

Bothell, WA – In the spirit of innovation and drive to enhance the hunter’s outdoor experience, BaseMap Inc. has launched their industry-leading XDR (Exact Direction & Range) Navigation tool in 5.0, the latest version of the BaseMap app. The latest release also includes a hyper-accurate digital compass, and an all-new user interface engineered by hunters to make navigating and using the app even easier.

“Our goal is to provide the best hunting app on the market, and that means listening to our customers,” said Jeff Balch, CEO of BaseMap. “We have received many requests to include more navigation features in the app, and we delivered with our latest update. These new features will help everyone recreating outdoors plan their travel in the field, navigate to their location with greater efficiency, and feel confident in using the BaseMap app in their outdoor pursuits.”

With BaseMap’s new XDR navigation tool, users can immediately get the exact distance between their current location and desired destination, determine the most precise route, and pinpoint an area on the map to navigate to.

Other 5.0 features include:

  • A distance scale bar that allows users to determine the exact distance between their location and a landmark or area on the map.
  • XDR navigation and compass, so users know the exact direction they are moving in and the distance between them and a location on the map.
  • The ability to set the compass bearing on a Smart Marker on the map and stay on course to that location.

BaseMap’s new industry-leading navigation features are the most advanced on the market, helping hunters stay safe, legal, and en route to their destination. Read more

Fishing, Hunting

What is your Focal Point?

As we grow older there comes an age when our arms are not long enough to focus on small letters, bluntly, we can’t see clearly without the aid of glasses. For this writer, conservation worker, active hunter and target shooter, it was at the age of 40 when I went to read the back of the toothpaste tube when brushing my teeth. I called out to my wife that they had messed up the printing. It was blurry to unreadable. She took a fast look and told me there was nothing wrong with the printing. My eyes changed that fast from 20/20.

Off to the optometrist for my first set of glasses and yes, I needed bifocals. I remember stepping off the curb after putting them on the first time and feeling like I had stepped off the edge of the earth. The doctor told me the first change most likely would be the most significant. It was, not to mention a new learning process.

I operate tractors, bulldozers and about every other kind of equipment there is on the farm, even my truck was hard to see the dashboard display at times with the glasses. Conclusion, even with the new specs I could not see clearly in some circumstances. It was not until the VA took over my eye care that a great doctor told me the mystic secrets of eye ware. I learned there are adjustments that can be made to glasses when made. To me that is improving my quality of life.

What is your focal point? All glasses are made to a standard focal point that was set when people did not work on monitors and held books to read at a standard approximately 16 inches. That will not cut it when operating machinery or monitors that are 24 inches or more from your eyes. Measure the distance from your eye to the monitor for example and see what it is. Mine are about 24 inches to 28 inches (second monitor), not 16. Measure the distance from your eye to the dashboard display of your truck or car and you will find it is even farther. If your glasses are made to the 16-inch focal point, it will be hard to see especially at night. Have your new glasses set or made to your focal point, it does not cost more. Read more

General

Michigan: Great Lakes Beach Safety Is Key to Great State Park Visits

As the summer heats up and people begin flocking to Great Lakes beaches, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources urges everyone to keep water and pier safety in mind.

Holding more than 20% of the world’s fresh water, the Great Lakes are large, powerful water systems. These lakes reign supreme for many during warmer months, but they also are prone to dangerous currents that can threaten even the most experienced swimmer. Adverse weather patterns can create dangerous rip and structural currents along piers and breakwalls, too. Crashing waves can create slippery surfaces and conditions strong enough to knock a person into the water.

“The DNR eagerly welcomes millions of visitors to Michigan state parks each summer,” said Sean Mulligan, Holland State Park manager. “Visitors should keep in mind that winds can come up quickly, changing conditions without warning, so always pay attention to the weather. The Great Lakes can become very dangerous, especially when waves get higher than 4 feet.”

Unfortunately, several emergencies and drownings have occurred along the beach and breakwall areas. Many of these incidents happened during red flag days when the wind and waves are strong with greater potential for dangerous rip currents. Read more

Fishing, General

Luth-AR Announces New Lo-Drag™ Upper Receiver

Available Now at Luth-AR.com

The Luth-AR Lo-Drag upper receiver is made from extruded 6061 Aluminum. Designed to be lightweight, without a forward assist, shell deflector or dust cover.

Specifications:

  • Extruded 6061 Aluminum
  • Hard coat anodized black
  • Thick wall for added strength
  • Picatinny top rail

*Note: Due to the lo-profile design, the Lo-Drag™ upper receiver is not compatible with the Luth-AR Palm Handguard™ or the Luth-AR Widebody Hand Guard™ at this time. Compatible hand guards will be available soon. Read more

Firearms

CMP Now Offering Mid-Range 3×600 Local Match Sanctioning

As part of an ever-growing list of competitive opportunities, the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) has prepared a Mid-Range 3×600 Long Range event to its list of available matches able to be sanctioned at local clubs.

Match sanctioning allows CMP Affiliated Clubs to host a number of competitions and clinics, including air rifle, highpower rifle, pistol, rimfire, smallbore rifle and long range disciplines, on their own ranges. CMP’s Long Range program is one of the latest installments to the safety-and-education-based organization and is rapidly growing in popularity.

For sanctioned Mid-Range 3×600 matches, clubs may choose to have service rifle and/or match rifle categories. The match and service rifle are the same used in across-the-course competitions.

With the 3×600 match, various rifles can compete side by side. Service rifles, match rifles and AR tactical rifles shoot at the regular MR1 600-yard targets. F-Class rifles shoot at the MR-1FC, which is an F-Class target. Scoring rings are similar, making it more difficult, with individuals shooting off of rests and/or bipods. Read more

Firearms

How to Avoid Moose Conflicts

SALT LAKE CITY — You are in the middle of a hike to your favorite waterfall. You come around a corner and notice a large moose in the middle of the trail. What should you do? Here are a few things to know about moose in Utah and how to avoid conflicts with them:

Utah is home to between 2,500 and 3,000 moose. The largest animals in the deer family, moose can be found along the Wasatch Front and in northern and northeastern Utah, typically in forested areas. Moose generally eat aquatic vegetation during spring and summer, and then switch to a diet of bark and twigs in the winter.

Due to drought conditions this summer, people may see more moose in urban areas in search of water sources. Moose are also more impacted by ticks during drought seasons because winter ticks have a higher survival rate during mild winters and springs, like we experienced this year. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources biologists have reported up to 10,000 ticks on a single moose. As a result, people may see an increase in “white moose” in Utah next spring, due to the animals rubbing off hair in an attempt to get rid of the ticks.

Adult moose can weigh between 800 to 1,200 pounds, and bulls can stand 6 feet tall at the shoulder. Due to their large size, moose can be dangerous when they feel threatened. In some areas of the U.S., wildlife agencies report that more people are injured by moose than bears each year. Read more

Wildlife

Kinsey’s and Fusion Firearms Custom Pistol Collaboration

Mount Joy, PA — Kinsey’s announced their collaboration with Fusion Firearms to create a one-of-a-kind pistol. The special make up pistol is built on Fusion Firearm’s popular Reaction Model and will be offered in 10mm.

The gun’s design features a modern, stylized Don’t Tread On Me snake on both the grips and right side of the slide. The pistol also features the text Come And Take It with the American Flag on the left side of the slide.

In the past year, Kinsey’s has become a trusted source for FFL dealers with an ever-increasing selection of the most popular brands and products. While archery will continue to be a core focus, there are now more reasons than ever to partner with Kinsey’s as an outdoor-industry distributor.

Alex Cameron, Director of Purchasing Operations at Kinsey’s, stated, “We’re excited to offer a unique piece that pays tribute to our shooting heritage and support of the 2A. The quality of Fusion Firearms paired with the unique artwork of Kinsey’s own design team will provide dealers a must-have 1911 pistol that surely stands-out in their shops, all for an exceptional value.” Read more

Firearms

Beretta USA Brings Sako Cartridges to the US

Accokeek, MD – Beretta USA is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new generation of Sako Cartridges into the US market. This launch will include six new and innovative cartridge families developed by Sako, including TRG Precision, the innovative, lead-free Powerhead Blade, Gamehead Pro, Gamehead, Speedhead, and Super Hammerhead.

Since 1928, Sako Cartridges has strived to maintain the same uncompromising combination of performance & craftsmanship found in their rifles. Utilizing the latest computer aided R&D and CNC manufacturing methods, each case goes through a series of automatic and manual inspections to ensure the high-quality cases become the most accurate and consistent cartridges available to the modern shooter.

In addition, due to a proprietary heat treatment method and zero impurities of the case material, Sako cartridges have the industry’s highest reloadability and pressure resistance, maximizing the lifespan and safety of any rifle.

“The whole team at Sako is excited to introduce our range of ammunition into the US market. With a diverse group of products including the TRG line of Precision Cartridges and the innovative Powerhead Blade lead free family, Sako Cartridges are made using world class components to give reliability, accuracy, and repeatability – no matter if you’re on the range or in the back country,” Phillip Jones, Rifle, Ammunition, and Premium Guns Product Manager, said.

The TRG Precision is an open tip, boat tail match bullet developed solely for competition and precision long-range shooting. Using only the finest components, the TRG Precision provides the ultimate consistency and extreme accuracy and is available in .260 Rem, 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win, .338 Lapua Mag.

The new lead-free Powerhead Blade was developed to meet the needs of the most demanding hunters. With its Blade Tip, 100% pure ductile copper, and 5-Stage terminal architecture, the Sako Powerhead Blade offers excellent performance for various game sizes and is available in 6.5 Creedmoor, .300 Win Mag, .30-06 SPRG, and .308 Win. Read more

Ammunition

By Glen Wunderlich

Charter Member Professional  Outdoor Media Association (POMA)

Lake Ovid is a reservoir located within Sleepy Hollow State Park in Clinton County and it was time for me to discover its lure.  Loading my small jon boat into my truck the night before would make for an early get-away and a solitary experience on the man-made lake, or so I thought.  When I arrived at the boat launch, I couldn’t believe the sight:  dozens of bass boats lined up at water’s edge for some type of tournament.  Curses!  Good for them but bad for my idea of being alone.  I made a U-turn and headed away.

That scene played out last year and I figured to try again a week ago; this time, only one other boater met me along the shore at daybreak.  Within minutes, I had the oars in the water and began my discovery mission.  As I applied some muscle power, one oar was not cooperating properly and actually came out of the oar lock.  Unfortunately, I found that one of my nylon oar lock bushings had inexplicably vanished over the winter, as rowing became problematic.  Somehow, I managed to jam the oar hardware in place and limped along.

The first cast with my open-faced reel had a rather large bluegill brighten my day.  Unharmed, it was given back to the lake and I slipped closer to the nearby shore, where I witnessed a huge surface splash moments before.  Switching to a Rapala minnow, I tossed it toward the area of commotion.  Wham!  A largemouth bass gave a good tussle and found its way into my landing net.  Since the season had yet to open – and, because I never keep bass for table fare – I eased the hook from its lip and turned it loose without measuring it.  For a few hours on the water, the action was steady until the heat of the day took over.

The 410-acre Lake Ovid was created in the 1970’s with the construction of a dam on the Little Maple River. With an average depth of 10 feet, Lake Ovid is generally fairly shallow, with depths not exceeding 23 feet.

The typical fish species available are Catfish, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Sunfish, and Yellow Perch.  A bit of research shows that some 6800 Channel Catfish were planted in 2019 – the last stocking activity found.

Hours are from 8 am – 10 pm and a Recreation Passport is required.  Other entities include a beach with swimming plus kayaks, rowboats, paddleboats and pontoon boats are available for rent. Camping with modern restrooms, and miles of walking trails and some horse trails are all part of the 2600 acre state park.

Since the lake is defined as a “no wake” lake, electric trolling motors are probably the most desirable method of propulsion but gasoline motors are permitted, as well.  The lake weeds are evident along the shore and other shallow areas of the lake, but it is there you’ll find some good action.

So, if you are looking for a get-away close to home, Lake Ovid may serve you and your family well.

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