CenterPoint Dagger 405 Introduced

INTRODUCING THE CENTERPOINT DAGGER 405
Now in Stock and Ready to Ship

SUPERIOR, WI — The CenterPoint Dagger 405 takes the evolution of crossbow performance further with its ergonomic fit, ripping speeds, and integrated Whisper Silencing System. Complete with an adjustable buttstock, the Dagger 405 proves to be a perfect choice for hunters and shooters.

The Dagger fires at up to 405 feet-per-second with a 14.5-inch power stroke, delivering 146 foot-pounds of energy. Game won’t know what hit them! Lightweight and compact, this crossbow tightens up to 14.75 inches across when cocked. The CenterPoint Dagger is now in stock and ready to ship from centerpointarchery.com for $399.99. Read more

Archery

Springfield Armory 9mm Garrison 1911

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the newest addition to its award-winning family of 1911 pistols—the Garrison in 9mm. Featuring forged materials and heirloom-quality construction, the 5”-barreled Garrison 1911 combines a heritage spanning back more than a century with the ever-popular 9mm chambering.

Available with classic hot salt blued carbon steel or rust-resistant stainless-steel construction, the Garrison 9mm is a rock-solid 1911 that gives you a host of upgrades along with the strength to provide a lifetime of service. The pistols feature forged frames, slides and barrels for durability as well as modern enhancements such as low-profile yet high-visibility sights, extended thumb safety, thinline grips and much more. Read more

Firearms

B&T Begins Shipping ROTEX-X Suppressors

Tampa, FL – B&T USA is excited to announce it has begun shipping ROTEX-X 5.56NATO suppressors, a lightened version of the company’s legendary ROTEX-V suppressor, in use with European NATO countries.

“The ROTEX-V has a rich heritage and is widely used on the service rifles of many European NATO countries, and has so for many years” said Jon Scott, Vice President of Sales, B&T USA. “The ROTEX-X is an evolution of the V, which maintains the same performance attributes of its predecessor, yet has been reengineered to reduce its weight by about 20%. Industry leading sound and flash reduction, as well as ease of use remain unchanged. Like the ROTEX-V, the new X will be available in 5.56 NATO and 7.62 NATO, compact and full-size models — each with a double-lock quick detach mechanism compatible with NATO-spec A2 flash hiders. The ROTEX-X is an incredible value at $675 (MSRP), making it a true standout among its competitors, especially given its list of military and federal end users.” Read more

Firearms

Michigan turkey patches for sale online only

Commemorate your hunt this spring with a 2022 wild turkey management cooperator patch. Patches are available from the?Michigan Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources.??

Patches must be ordered online at MINWTF.org. Mail-in patch orders will no longer be accepted.

Patches are $6 for adults and patch collectors. Youth hunters 17 years old and younger can get a patch for free. Proceeds from patch sales are used to fund wild turkey-related projects and management in Michigan.

Hunting, Wildlife

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

General

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

Wildlife

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

General

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

Firearms

“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

Wildlife
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