Announcing HEX Optics by Springfield Armory

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the new HEX™ line of optics, designed to deliver a higher standard of performance and superior optical support for handguns and long guns. The two new HEX optics offer intuitive target acquisition, faster follow-up shots and every-day dependability.

The micro-sized HEX Wasp™ is intended for use on CCW pistols like the 9mm Hellcat® OSP™ and features the Springfield Micro™ footprint popularized by the Hellcat OSP. This system allows for direct mounting to the slide of a pistol, ensuring the lowest possible mount and an ability to co-witness with iron sights like those of the Hellcat. The HEX Wasp is “always-on,” featuring an auto-dimming sensor that regulates the brightness of the dot based on changing ambient light conditions. Battery life is rated at a two-year runtime. Read more

Optics

Michigan: Invasive Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Found in Benzie County

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development recently verified a new detection of invasive hemlock woolly adelgid at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in northern Benzie County. To date, a survey of the surrounding area has found just one infested tree in the Platte River Campground, a popular destination within the National Lakeshore.

Hemlock woolly adelgids are small insects that use their long, siphoning mouthparts to extract sap from hemlock trees. Their feeding weakens needles, shoots and branches. Over time, tree growth slows, and trees take on a grayish-green appearance. Without treatment, infested trees die within four to 10 years.

These insects are considered invasive because they are not native to Michigan and can cause significant harm to the state’s hemlock resource, estimated at 170 million trees. Read more

Wildlife

Forbes Names Bass Pro Shops One of America’s Best Employers

Independent survey ranks outdoor company in the top 10 among America’s 500 largest firms

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri – Bass Pro Shops is once again being recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers. The outdoor company ranked number nine out of 500 employers that qualified for the award, ranking ahead of respected companies including Google, Disney, Lowe’s, Target and Amazon, among others.

The results are based on an independent survey of 50,000 employees in 25 different industries working for companies with at least 1,000 people employed in U.S. locations. Employees were asked open-ended questions about their employer.

“Our friendly, knowledgeable and passionate team members have rightly earned the reputation as, ‘World’s Foremost Outfitters’ for their incredible commitment to helping our customers connect to nature,” said noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder and CEO Johnny Morris. “We are honored to receive this recognition as we strive to take care of our Outfitters as well as they take care of our customers.” Read more

Archery, Firearms, Fishing, Hunting, Optics, Self Defense, Wildlife

Riton Optics Adds X5 TACTIX Scope to Blackout Defense AR Prize at Shooting Sports Showcase

As anticipation grows for the inaugural Shooting Sports Showcase set for March 8 in Talladega, Alabama, Riton Optics is sweetening the pot. Participating media members will be eligible for a drawing to win the Riton X5 TACTIX 1-6×24 scope atop a Blackout Defense Quantum Series AR-15. Together, the rifle and scope have a retail value of $3,249.00. Media attendees must visit both the Riton and Blackout Defense booths to enter the drawing.

“The team at Riton Optics is excited to be included in the inaugural Shooting Sports Showcase,” said Riton Director of Marketing Tony Tarantino. “After this last year, we look forward to finally meeting people again face-to-face and building new relationships.”

Blackout Defense President Brooke Afshari. “The private time with the media, as well as wholesalers, is an incredible opportunity for our growing business.”

Hosted by the Professional Outdoor Media Association, the Southeastern Outdoor Press Association, and the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers, the Shooting Sports Showcase is an industry-exclusive event designed to give firearm industry representatives a day to showcase new products to members of the media, dealers, and wholesalers. In addition to Riton and Blackout Defense, sponsors include Bergara, CVA, Fiocchi of America, Otis Technology, Savage Arms, and Sure-Shot Game Calls.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required by February 25. To see the entire list of attendees, registration information, and more, click HERE. Read more

Firearms, Optics

Night Fision Giving Away Fully Customized SIX Sauer P320 X-Carry

Dearborn, Mich. (February 22, 2021) – Night Fision, a leader in advanced tritium insertion solutions, is giving away a fully customized SIG Sauer P320 X-Carry.

Night Fision partnered with their friends at D&D Gunsmiths, Sig Sauer and some of their favorite companies to bring you a completely tricked out P320. Check out these specs and try not to get too excited:

  • Night Fision – Optics Ready Stealth Sights
  • Norsso – Reptile C Custom Slide
  • Swampfox – Liberty 1×22 Red Dot Optic
  • NDZ – 3D Rear Slide Cover Plate; Magazine Base Plate
  • Faxon Firearms – Flame Fluted Threaded Barrel

To enter, just follow the directions in this link: https://woobox.com/qnytzu. All entries must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on February 24th, 2021. Read more

Firearms, Optics

Michigan Deer Regulation Changes for 2021

Members of the NRC voted on a package of proposed deer regulations for the fall 2021 hunting season. Major changes included the creation of a universal antlerless license, with some restrictions for U.P. hunters, as well as an extension of the urban archery season in southeast Michigan and changes to the supplemental and recreational feeding rules. The DNR’s recommendation had originally included more robust changes, however, NRC commissioner amendments repealed four of these. All four of these amendments passed unanimously, as did the entire order once these amendments had been made. As reported by the DNR, specific changes for the 2021 deer regulations include:

  • Deer Management Unit-specific antlerless deer licenses have been replaced with a universal antlerless license that may be used across multiple DMUs.
    • Antlerless licenses may now be purchased without an application in the Lower Peninsula and portions of the south-central Upper Peninsula that have DMUs open to antlerless deer hunting. Licenses may be used on public or private land.
    • In the mid-zone Upper Peninsula DMUs that are open to antlerless deer hunting, a deer hunting access permit must accompany the universal antlerless license. The deer hunting access permit, intended to limit participation where the population can be sensitive to harsh winter weather, will be available through a drawing.
    • The northernmost DMUs of the U.P. are closed to antlerless deer hunting in all seasons.
  • Archery hunters in portions of the Upper Peninsula may pursue antlerless deer on their deer or deer combo licenses. DMUs 127, 066, 131, 042, 031, 007 and 048 will be closed to antlerless harvest during the archery seasons.
  • The expanded urban archery season through Jan. 31 is now permanent in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
  • Upper Peninsula supplemental and recreational deer feeding regulations have changed, including:
    • A permit is no longer required for supplemental feeding in the Upper Peninsula.
    • Supplemental feeding can occur Jan. 1 to May 15.
    • Recreational or supplemental feeding is prohibited if a location is deemed to be a safety hazard.
    • All recreational feed must be given in increments of only 2 gallons per calendar day and only 2 gallons at any one time.
Hunting

Michigan: water levels behind Edenville Dam dropping next week; public warned to stay off ice

Water levels behind Edenville Dam dropping next week; public warned to stay off ice

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy on Wednesday issued a news release about work to begin lowering the Edenville Dam Tobacco River spillway, bringing down water levels behind the structure. Because this area around Gladwin and Midland counties is popular for many outdoor recreation pursuits – including ice fishing – we are sharing this information with our DNR subscribers.

According to the release:

  • As the water level drops and its velocity increases, the ice will become destabilized or could break apart, creating dangerous conditions. Receding water is also expected to expose unstable bottomlands, steep channel slopes and previously unseen debris, tree stumps or other hazards.
  • The public is warned to stay off the ice and the newly exposed bottomlands until further notice.
  • The area of unsafe ice conditions is between Dale Road and the remaining portion of the dam west of M-30. Caution also should be taken on the Tittabawassee River above the breached section of the dam – where the drawdown could lead to shifting and unstable ice – and below the dam on the Tobacco River.

The full EGLE news release gets into more detail about the reasons for the work and includes a map outlining the area for caution, an interactive story map, a batch of frequently asked questions and answers, and links to a webinar that explains the emergency work.

As a general rule of outdoor winter recreation, the Department of Natural Resources encourages everyone to put safety first, get familiar with local conditions and always dress for the weather.

Fishing

SIG Custom Works Collaborates with Team SIG’s Max Michel to Develop the P320MAX

SIG Custom Works Collaborates with Team SIG’s Max Michel to Develop the P320MAX

NEWINGTON, N.H. – SIG SAUER is pleased to announce the continued expansion of the SIG Custom Works series of pistols with the introduction of the P320MAX. The SIG Custom Works P320MAX has been concepted and designed with Team SIG Captain Max Michel and is optimized for Carry Optics competition.

“The is a highly anticipated SIG Custom Works release because it incorporates the extensive Carry Optics competition experience of Team SIG Captain Max Michel into both its function and design,” began Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, SIG SAUER, Inc. “The P320MAX is a high-performance pistol built with the exclusive TXG grip module that infuses tungsten into the polymer material providing the weight of steel with the flex of polymer. Additionally, for the first time in a SIG Custom Works build, we have incorporated a factory-installed red dot optic using Max’s competition optic, the ROMEO3MAX, making this pistol a great choice for the competitive shooter, or anyone looking to take their game to the next level.” Read more

Firearms

Sports Afield Haven Bio Hub Safe

Sports Afield Haven Bio Hub Safe

SA Consumer Products is excited to introduce the latest In-Home Secure Storage innovation, the all-new Haven Bio Hub 36 Gun Safe. The engineers at SACP have integrate a best-in-class biometric sensor into the spindles locking hub making this safe the most intuitive and quick entry long gun fire safe on the market. This biometric sensor is not only the most reliable on the market but will accept 100 individual fingerprints. This allowing the owner to grant access to other individuals, such as a spouse, by allowing them to program their fingerprint into the sensor as well. No more codes to remember, just fast, secure and reliable entry.

The Haven 36 BIO Hub Safe is large enough to hold 36 long guns as well as 6 handguns and 1 quick access long gun on the door organizer. The safe in made of 14g steel and measures 59” x 30” x 25” while weighing in at 560 pounds. Security doesn’t stop at the biometric sensor, true 4-way locking comprising of 10 solid steel 1.5” bolts which are driven by a robust solid steel 5 spoke handle. It is also equipped with the proprietary Triple Seal Technology which protects against water smoke and fire making this safe waterproof for up to 2 feet of water for a full 7 days and boasts a 75-minute fire rating at a blistering 1400 degrees Fahrenheit. Read more

Firearms

Benelli 20-Gauge Super Black Eagle 3

COLUMBUS, Georgia — The new Benelli 20-Gauge Super Black Eagle 3 in Realtree MAX-5 Camo offers all-weather performance and reliability in a true 20-gauge platform. Chambered to accept up to 3-inch shells, this shotgun is light and effective, weighing in at just 5.8 pounds.

SBE3 Technologies and Features

Combtech & Comfort Tech 3

Comfort Tech™ splits the stock diagonally and utilizes shock-absorbing chevrons, essentially turning the entire stock into a recoil pad. Now 13 years old, this chevron system is still the most efficient design possible, and was the basis for the SBE3 stock. The chevron size and location has been optimized on Comfort Tech 3. In addition, the new Combtech greatly reduces facial impact and vibrations.

Inertia-Driven System

Benelli’s clean-burning Inertia Driven System never requires adjusting, cycles consistently in conditions that border on the unfair and easily handles everything from light field loads to 3½-inch magnums. Gas symptoms simply can’t compete from a cleanliness and speed perspective. Read more

Firearms
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