Michigan Elk and bear drawing results are now available

There were 6,586 bear licenses and 260 elk licenses available for the 2024 fall hunting seasons. Drawing results are now in, and you can check them online at eLicense or on the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app, or call 517-284-9453, to learn if you were successfully drawn.

Hunters selected in the drawing can buy their license at any license agent or online. Elk hunters drawn for a license will be mailed a packet of information that will include information about the elk hunter orientation.

If you are curious how the drawing process works for bear and elk, watch our videos:

Successfully drawn but unable to hunt this fall?

Successful applicants can transfer or donate their drawing success to an eligible person they know or a person on the Department of Natural Resources hunt waiting list. Transfer forms and other information are available at Michigan.gov/HuntTransfers. The deadline to transfer a license is Sept. 1.

DNR hunt waiting list

Unsuccessful youth applicants and those with an advanced illness can register for a donated (transferred) bear or elk hunt until . Register at Michigan.gov/HuntTransfers.

Pure Michigan Hunt

You could walk away with a hunting package worth thousands, as well as licenses for elk, bear, spring and fall turkey, and antlerless deer, and the first pick at a managed waterfowl hunt area. Don’t miss out on your shot at Michigan’s ultimate hunt! Visit Michigan.gov/PMH for more details, to purchase an application(s) or for information about our great sponsors.

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Hunting

Mountain Lion Removed from Scottsbluff Subdivision

A mountain lion was killed by a member of the Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office the evening of June 19 at a subdivision just north of Scottsbluff.

The mountain lion, twice spotted Wednesday in the Scotts Bluff Country Club subdivision that surrounds a golf course, was shot because it was an immediate threat to the public.

Sam Wilson, carnivore and furbearer program manager for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, said the mountain lion was a 1½-year-old male, ear-tagged as part of the state’s research efforts. He said 1½ years is the age young males begin dispersing from their mothers to find their own territory and potential mates. Read more

Wildlife

North Dakota: Crowing Counts Up Statewide

Watch the spring pheasant crowing count webcast with RJ Gross.

The number of roosters heard crowing during the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s 2024 spring pheasant crowing count survey was up 37% statewide from last year.

“This is really good news but expected, considering we had such great production last year and the mild winter we had certainly wasn’t hard on birds,” said RJ Gross, Department upland game management biologist.

The primary regions holding pheasants showed 28.8 crows per stop in the southwest, up from 19.5 in 2023; 21.5 crows per stop in the northwest, up from 16.6; and 16 crows per stop in the southeast, up from 12.8. The count in the northeast, which is not a primary region for pheasants, was 5 crows per stop, up from 3.3 last year. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

MidwayUSA Announces New MidwayUSA Rewards Program

COLUMBIA, MO ––

MidwayUSA is excited to announce the launch of the new MidwayUSA Rewards loyalty program. Customers who join the program will receive rewards points for their purchases, which can be exchanged for MidwayUSA Reward Coupons on future orders. Members will receive a new weekly email featuring exciting bonus point promotions, and new members receive 250 bonus points instantly for joining the program.

“This great new program helps us reward our loyal Customers for their continued support,” said Adam Augustine, VP of eCommerce. “I encourage all of our Customers to join today so that they start earning MidwayUSA Rewards points.” Read more

Ammunition, Archery, Cutlery, Firearms, Fishing, Optics

EOTECH to Donate Portion of Proceeds from New 2A Initiative to SAF

BELLEVUE, Wash. —— The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is pleased to announce that EOTECH has identified SAF as a beneficiary of their new “2A Initiative.” With every purchase made through the program, EOTECH will donate a portion of proceeds to SAF.

EOTECH will launch the initiative with a special edition EOTECH EXPS3 and XPS2 Holographic Weapon Sight (HWS) featuring the “2A” logo on the hood. Proudly made in the USA, these models feature the quick acquisition 68MOA ring and 1MOA dot. The sight requires little rail space and provides the reliability and dependability both professionals and civilians demand.

“We are very passionate about our support and dedication to protect the Second Amendment,” said EOTECH Director of Marketing Lisa Kemp. “Investing in the organizations that defend this right and provide education and resources to protect its position is critical. We are proud to support this cause and preserve these rights for future generations.”

In addition to the sight, you can also show your 2A support by purchasing unique swag items like shirts, hats, patches, stickers and glassware. Read more

Gun Control

Second Amendment Foundation Statement on Supreme Court’s Rahimi Decision

“…domestic violence is abhorrent and those who commit such acts should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law – for which a conviction would result in their disarmament through imprisonment.”

BELLEVUE, Wash. —— Today’s narrow Supreme Court decision in Rahimi failed to produce the damage the anti-gun crowd hoped for against Bruen. The Bruen decision remains intact and will continue to be an important building block necessary to continue winning firearms freedom one lawsuit at a time.

None of the justices in the Bruen majority cast aside the test rearticulated in that decision which controls how Second Amendment challenges are to be analyzed. Additionally, the justices declined to adopt the Government’s preferred time period of reconstruction as the controlling era for which historical analogues may be drawn upon.

Rahimi posed a difficult issue for the Court to resolve. And while the Court may have arrived at a conclusion that society believes to be best, it did so in a manner that poses some inconsistencies with what Bruen demands. To be clear, domestic violence is abhorrent and those who commit such acts should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law – for which a conviction would result in their disarmament through imprisonment.

As Justice Thomas wrote “the question before us is not whether Rahimi and others like him can be disarmed consistent with the Second Amendment. Instead, the question is whether the Government can strip the Second Amendment right of anyone subject to a protective order – even if he has never been accused or convicted of a crime.” Stripping an individual of their Second Amendment rights, when they have not been accused or convicted of a crime, is not consistent with what the Constitution protects. Read more

Gun Control

Introducing the Brownells Vise

GRINNELL, Iowa – Brownells is pleased to announce the launch of the Brownells Gunsmith Vise, a superior, heavy-duty bench vise designed to meet the exacting needs of professional gunsmiths and enthusiasts alike.

The Cornerstone of Any Workbench
A sturdy vise is the cornerstone of any gunsmith’s workbench. Essential for securing and positioning firearms or subassemblies, the new Brownells Gunsmith Vise delivers unmatched strength and durability. Forged in Germany, this vise is engineered to handle the most demanding tasks with precision and reliability.

Superior Strength and Durability Read more

Firearms

Warne Skyline Pro Bipod

TUALATIN, OR— Warne, a leading manufacturer of high-quality firearms accessories, proudly introduces the latest addition to its esteemed bipod lineup, the Skyline Pro Bipod. Crafted to meet the exacting demands of competitive shooters, the Skyline Pro Bipod combines rugged durability with unparalleled adjustability, setting a new standard in precision shooting.

Engineered from aircraft-grade aluminum, the Skyline Pro Bipod maintains Warne’s renowned durability while introducing innovative features for enhanced performance. The bipod features three distinct stance angles of 72, 48, and 22 degrees, ensuring shooters can achieve the perfect shooting stance regardless of terrain or obstacles. Adjusted with the simple push of a button, its innovative geared design simultaneously adjusts both legs, providing seamless, one-handed transition between positions ensuring unmatched precision with every shot. Read more

Firearms

GOA Reaction: SCOTUS Rules Against Second Amendment in U.S. v. Rahimi

“These restraining orders do not prove someone guilty of a violent crime, and they often are weaponized by attorneys and handed out freely by judges in divorce proceedings.

Washington, D.C. — Today, in a case that had been supported by Gun Owners of America (GOA) and the Gun Owners Foundation (GOF), the Supreme Court of the United States frustratingly ruled that individuals deemed by a court to pose a credible threat to the safety of another may be temporarily disarmed.

Justice Thomas was the lone member of the Court to correctly apply the text, history, and tradition of the Second Amendment in his dissent.

Erich Pratt, GOA’s Senior Vice President, issued the following statement:

“It’s often been said that ‘Hard cases make bad law.’ And that’s why we argued in our amicus brief that ‘Unpopular cases necessitate the strictest adherence to principle.’ Frustratingly, the Court nearly unanimously ignored this critical piece of guidance in this ruling.

“These restraining orders do not prove someone guilty of a violent crime, and they often are weaponized by attorneys and handed out freely by judges in divorce proceedings.

“Zackey Rahimi is a dangerous individual already behind bars for real crimes – and that’s where he should be. However, this ruling will disarm others who have never actually committed any domestic violence. So for those people to lose their enumerated rights, even for a temporary period of time, is a disgrace. If someone is dangerous, charge them with a real crime, convict them in a court of law, and get them out of society.” Read more

Gun Control

ALPS Mountaineering Graphite 20 Hybrid Dry Bag/Backpack

New Haven, Mo. – ALPS Mountaineering, a manufacturer of performance-driven gear for wilderness adventures, exploration, and family camping, offers a solution to bulky dry bags in the form of the Graphite 20 dry bag/backpack hybrid.

Most dry bags, although functional, are often awkward to carry and certainly are not designed for hiking. The Graphite 20, however, presents dry bag functionality in an easy-to-carry backpack configuration. This diversity allows the Graphite 20 to serve as a minimalist backpack for short-duration hiking trips where wet conditions are expected. This design also makes portages more efficient. Since you can carry your gear on your back while still transporting your canoe or kayak, you can spend more time on the water and less time traversing the portage route to retrieve your gear or vessel.

Made of durable and waterproof 300D polyester ripstop, the pack features a roll-top closure and compression straps to secure the contents and prevent water intrusion. A padded back panel and adjustable shoulder straps address the comfort factor, while a full-length daisy chain provides exterior attachment points. Read more

Wildlife
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