Wyoming: public input sought on plan to combat invasive mussels if found at Flaming Gorge

CHEYENNE — Flaming Gorge boaters and recreationalists; the Wyoming Game and Fish Department needs your input. Game and Fish is finalizing a plan that will guide actions in the event that aquatic invasive species — like zebra and quagga mussels — are discovered at Flaming Gorge Reservoir. If mussels are ever discovered at the Gorge, there will be changes that impact boaters and other recreationalists in an effort to prevent their further spread throughout Wyoming and the nation.

Fishing

Realtree ANYWEAR Rechargeable Neck Light

The The Realtree ANYWEAR™ Rechargeable Neck Light with white and red lights provides hands-free light wherever you go. The wearable design can be worn comfortably on your neck all day long, making it ideal for use on the job site, on the hunt, at home, on the farm or anywhere else you need a handy hands-free light.

Boasting a bright 300 lumens with the ability to articulate the beam up to 70°, the ANYWEAR Rechargeable Neck Light is perfect for both close quarters and long-distance use. Aim the beams in different directions to offer a wider range of light or point them down to focus on your work area. Unlike a traditional headlamp, this light can be adjusted so it won’t accidentally blind bystanders. Read more

Optics

Nebraska Game and Parks offering monarch butterfly workshop for educators

LINCOLN, Neb. – Educators interested in incorporating monarch butterflies into their teaching are invited to a free virtual workshop March 16 and 23.

During the Monarchs on a Mission workshop, participants will explore the life cycle, migration, habitat requirements and conservation concerns of the monarch butterfly. The workshop incorporates inquiry-based, hands-on activities covering subjects such as math, science, art and language arts.

The workshop, which will be held from 6-8 p.m. Central time, is designed for after-school groups and formal and informal educators who work with students in grades pre-K to sixth grade. Participants will receive a curriculum guide, insect identification guide and four hours of approved in-service. Read more

Wildlife

CZ Acquires Colt Holding Company

Prague, February 11, 2021 – CZG – ?eská zbrojovka Group SE (“CZG” or “the Group”) hereby informs that on 11 February 2021, it signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding equity interest in Colt Holding Company LLC (“Colt”), the parent company of U.S. firearms manufacturer, Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC as well as its Canadian subsidiary, Colt Canada Corporation.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the definitive agreement, CZG shall acquire a 100% stake in Colt for upfront cash consideration of $220 million and the issuance of 1,098,620 shares of newly issued CZG common stock. The agreement also provides for potential earnout consideration of up to 1,098,620 shares of newly issued CZG common stock if defined EBITDA thresholds are achieved in years 2021 – 2023. Read more

Firearms

DS4K Ultimate by Stealth Cam

Irving, TX– Stealth Cam® takes their standout 4K camera to the next level with the brand new DS4K Ultimate! Optimizing the groundbreaking DS4K technology that has set them apart in the industry, the new Ultimate sets a new standard and is at the forefront of professional grade trail cameras.

The all new DS4K Ultimate advances the technology even further than previous models by delivering stunning Ultra High Definition 4K video at 30 frames per second; day and night. The crystal-clear audio enhances the footage and creates a broadcast quality video experience for the users.

Standard features include ultra high-speed trigger, burst mode technology, and PIR combo mode, featuring the best of both worlds with a high-resolution image followed by an HD video in the same triggering. The DS4K Ultimate is engineered to record at multiple resolutions; 4K/QHD/1080P/720P video, 32MP/16MP/8MP/4MP still images and is capable of 1-59 sec / 1-59-minute recovery times and a 100ft detection range. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Hawke® Optics Adds Two New Laser Range Finders To Lineup

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Hawke® Optics, the world leader in high-quality sporting optics with field-proven performance and the highest value to consumers, once again breaks down barriers with two all-new, laser range finders (LRF) that come loaded with high-end features. The LRF 400 and LRF 800 are made for multiple outdoor activities and round out Hawke’s impressive lineup of LRFs, giving you impeccable accuracy regardless of your budget. Read more

Hunting

Introducing the QuietKat Portable Solar Charging Station

QuietKat electric bikes rely on the battery power to maximize their potential. Extend your range with the Portable Solar Charging Station! Connects directly to the bike battery, the solar panel can charge your battery out in the field without a generator or extra power storage. Set up the panel while you sit in your deer stand, spend time on the water fishing, or while hanging out at the campsite. Charge time is roughly the same as charging from a traditional outlet, as long as the panel is in direct sunlight. Carry the panel easily in the included bag, which fits nicely into any of the QuietKat Pannier bags for easy transport.

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General

Deadly Details Dominate the New AVIAN-X HDR Feeder Decoy

Grand Prairie, Tx– The new HDR Feeder by Avian-X perfectly imitates a mature hen feeding with her high exposed back and lowered primary wing feathers. Place her with the new HDR Strutter following behind for the ultimate mid-day to late-morning decoy set up. When turkeys are still in larger flocks, another deadly early season tactic is to add a few hens to the decoy mix. The HDR Feeder’s natural posture is perfect for this ploy, and adding two or three decoys creates a natural-looking flock.

The HDR decoys’ blow-molded construction from hand-carved designs provides unbeatable detail and durability in this premium turkey decoy. Like all HDR decoys, the HDR Feeder features rubber-molded leg stubs for a natural appearance. Her lifelike paint scheme, feather detail and flocked rump section leave nothing to chance.

The decoy comes complete with a carry bag and lightweight composite stake that safely secures and stores in the tail. Like all Avian-X HDR decoys, the Feeder has a realistic movement without an unnatural spin. Read more

Hunting

New Report Shows Economic Importance of Wood Products Industry

Where would you live without the lumber your house is built of?

What would you do without furniture, maple syrup and toilet paper?

Wood products are important, and so are the industries that create them. A new report from the Northeast-Midwest State Foresters Alliance summarizes estimates of economic contributions to local economies in 20 northern states.

“Forest products industries are an important part of the economy in many northern states,” said Jeff Stampfly, Michigan’s state forester and chief of the Forest Resources Division of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. “Sustainable forest management provides wood and paper products we use every day. It also provides habitat for wildlife, clean water and air. It is increasingly recognized as an important part of mitigating climate change. This report helps quantify one aspect of those benefits.“

Forest products directly provide 540,000 jobs in region

The forest products industry starts with businesses that manage forests and also includes loggers, sawmills, furniture and solid-wood-product manufacturers, OSB and composite board plants as well as pulp and paper mills. These businesses directly provide 540,000 jobs and support more 1.4 million jobs in the Northeast and Midwest. Read more

General

Michigan: listen for frogs and toads this spring

You can help track frog and toad population trends in Michigan by listening for their calls this spring. Data is collected throughout the state, and anyone who is interested is welcome to participate. Frog and toad survey data collection takes place April through July, so now is the perfect time to plan your survey route and brush up on frog and toad calls!

Find the frog and toad survey instructions and route description form, along with calls and other information, on our Michigan’s Frogs and Toads page.

Email DNR-FrogSurvey@Michigan.gov with your survey route or questions. New survey routes should be submitted by April for approval. Survey routes should include 10 different stops that will be surveyed three times during the survey period.

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