Springfield Armory Hellcat 10K Round Test

GENESEO, ILL. – The Hellcat from Springfield Armory® has proven its mettle in a grueling 10,000-round test, showing that the EDC innovator not only has the features to make it the best on the market, but also the durability to outlast all the competition.

With support from Federal Ammunition and Action Targets, Off the Reservation’s Clay Martin put the Hellcat through this challenging test over the span of two days. Martin brought a wealth of firearms expertise to bear during the test, from his background as a competitive shooter as well as his time in both the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army, retiring as a Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant from 3rd SFG (A). Read more

Firearms

Alabama: Whooping Cranes Are Back

Whooping Cranes have returned to Alabama. Where to see them and how you can protect this endangered species.

Decatur, Alabama- Whooping Cranes are back.

“North Alabama is blessed to hold about one-third of the Eastern Migratory Population Whooping Cranes,” said AJ Binney, Whooping Crane Outreach Program Assistant at the International Crane Foundation. “Alabama provides excellent wintering habitat from the vast mudflats on the Flint River to a large number of agriculture fields.”

The first Whooping crane arrived on November 9th at the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters. W7-17 is a wild hatched chick from Necedah National Wildlife Refuge and this is the second year in a row that she was the first Whooping Crane to arrive in Alabama. Read more

Wildlife

Michigan fights CWD with research, education and collaboration

When chronic wasting disease was first discovered in wild deer in Ingham County in 2015, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and its many partners took action to better understand the neurological disease that is always fatal to deer, moose and elk infected with it. This coalition of dedicated partners – including Michigan State University, the Michigan Natural Resources Commission, the Michigan Legislature and many others – has appropriated significant funding, resources and personnel to research and fight this disease, taking aggressive steps to stop the spread of CWD while emerging as a national leader in disease testing, research and management.

Last year alone, the DNR tested more than 40,000 deer heads for CWD, about 25% of all samples tested in the entire United States. Since testing began, 133 deer in nine Michigan counties have tested positive for the disease. Michigan joins a list of 26 states and three Canadian provinces with confirmed CWD in wild cervid (deer, elk and moose) populations.

Among many other proactive steps taken to fight this disease, Michigan – along with Wisconsin – formed a coalition of state and federal natural resource managers, wildlife biologists, veterinarians and social scientists.

Dr. Russ Mason, the DNR’s executive in residence and adjunct professor at Michigan State University, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, is helping to lead this coalition. Before Mason’s recent appointment through MSU, he oversaw the DNR’s CWD efforts as the department’s longtime Wildlife Division chief.

“By working together in our fight against CWD, we are capitalizing on the talents provided by universities and combining resources across the state and federal government,” Mason said. “This will help us move more quickly to identify solutions that will help us manage this unique disease.”

In addition, the MSU-DNR Chronic Wasting Disease Advisory Group was created in 2018 to identify and fund high-priority CWD research and outreach activities. Recognizing the threat that CWD poses to Michigan’s hunting traditions and local economies, the Michigan Legislature provided $4.3 million in funds in 2019 to support these activities as well as to help fund CWD field surveillance.

Funding new research, education efforts

In April, the advisory group issued a national call for proposals to seek collaborative research, education and outreach projects to address the most important issues around wildlife disease in Michigan, especially CWD in deer. Read more

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Michigan conservation officers helping curb the risk of wildlife disease

People might not think immediately of Michigan’s conservation officers as being on the front lines in the fight against wildlife diseases.

However, the roughly 200 men and women sworn to protect the state’s natural resources are vitally important in helping to control disease threats, including bovine tuberculosis and chronic wasting disease.

This disease, always fatal to those white-tailed deer contracting it, has been detected in several Michigan counties, prompting the Michigan Natural Resources Commission and Department of Natural Resources to implement deer baiting and feeding bans in effect for this fall’s hunting seasons.

“These bans are in place to try to help minimize the amount of contact between deer congregated where baiting and feeding occur,” said John Pepin, Michigan DNR deputy public information officer. “Chronic wasting disease can be transmitted through direct deer-to-deer contact, or by contact with saliva, feces, urine, blood and contaminated feed, water, plants, soil or carcass parts.”

In the Lower Peninsula, a ban went into effect Jan. 31 for all 68 counties south of the Mackinac Bridge. Regulations also restrict carcass movement in the Lower Peninsula and prohibit importation of certain carcass parts statewide.

In the Upper Peninsula, baiting and feeding deer is banned in a core CWD surveillance area situated in portions of Dickinson, Menominee and Delta counties. Throughout the rest of the U.P., baiting and feeding is allowed, but must be done in line with state regulations.

Tomorrow is Michigan’s opening day of firearm deer hunting season. For those who have been getting ready by baiting deer in violation of the law, odds are good conservation officers are aware.

Whether in the air or on the ground, patrols have been ongoing for weeks and are conducted by a range of means.

A conservation officer patrol vehicle is parked near a woods road.
Conservation officers are responsible for locating illegal bait, educating hunters and enforcing current regulations to help reduce the risk of CWD. Officers manage deer and elk carcass movement by conducting increased patrols, enforcement and surveillance at primary access points between counties and states.

Illegal baiting can result in court costs and fines, a revoked hunting license, confiscated game and jail time. Read more
Hunting, Poachers, Wildlife

Mossberg MC1sc Pistol Promotion

North Haven, CT – Consumers can “gear up” with Mossberg’s MC1sc pistol promotion. Subject to promotion details outlined below, purchase any Mossberg MC1sc (subcompact) 9mm pistol and receive a DeSantis® Slim-Tuk holster FREE! This limited time offer is for qualifying purchases on MC1sc 9mm pistols made between 11/15/19 and 3/31/20 with redemption postmarked or submitted online by 4/30/20. The value of the free DeSantis Slim-Tuk holster is $39.99.

Mossberg introduced the MC1sc pistol, earlier this year, in celebration of the company’s 100th anniversary. Encompassing three years of research and development, the MC1sc combines superior ergonomics, innovation and engineering expertise. These subcompacts feature a stainless-steel slide (bead-blasted or DLC coated) over a matte-black polymer, glass-reinforced frame and have aggressive multi-angle serrations; are equipped with dovetail-mounted, low-profile white 3-dot sights; and 3.4-inch barrel. Optional cross-bolt safety is available on select models and is reversible for right or left-handed shooters as well as optional sighting systems – VIRIDIAN® Laser-Equipped and TRUGLO® Tritium PRO™ Sights. Read more

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Mossy Oak GO Now Streaming “The Obsessed: Cuz at Wexford”

A lifetime in the woods and a deep-seated love for getting close to deer point Ronnie “Cuz” Strickland’s mind toward the woods at every opportunity through the fall and winter. Follow him to Texas and feel the fire of an excitement that has never cooled as he shares the backstory on his obsession with bow hunting.

Click here to stream “The Obsessed: Cuz at Wexford” now on Mossy Oak GO.

In late 2018, Mossy Oak launched Mossy Oak GO, its 100% FREE television and mobile digital streaming platform, offering on-demand access, anywhere, anytime, anyplace, with any device to Mossy Oak’s latest video offerings as well as archived content since the launch of Mossy Oak Productions in 1995.

With Mossy Oak GO, viewers don’t have to deal with expensive subscription rates or being interrupted by redundant commercials. Mossy Oak made it simple. Viewers download the app through a preferred streaming platform and start watching free, uninterrupted outdoors entertainment. Download Mossy Oak GO and watch “The Obsessed: Cuz at Wexford” now: Read more

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Pillow Supports: The Must-Have Accessory for Long-Range Shooters

Skytterlinken, Norway – Long-range shooting competitions, both standard and tactical, are a combination of physical and mental challenges, technical shooting, time constraints, and – in the case of tactical shoots — varying field conditions. One of the most important things to have when you’re trying to shoot at any significant distance is a comfortable, well-supported shooting platform. That’s where shooting bags come in.

One of the top shooting bag innovations in recent years is the pump pillow. In many popular competitions, like Precision Rifle Series or Precision Rimfire, competitors have found that filling gaps in their joints work to build a more solid shooting position. Pump pillows allow shooters to fill in these gaps and reduce strain. These innovative bags can be used as a buffer, or filler, between different parts of the body. This allows the shooters to keep their arms or legs positioned farther out than otherwise would be comfortable, and it facilitates shooting from odd positions. They can also be used in place of standard shooting bags.

Pump pillows are an enlarged version of smaller tactical-type pads and offer a soft, lightweight but large bag to help fill spaces or voids for positional shooting. While a little large to use for regular prone shooting, the extra height can be an aid when shooting uphill (extra height for the bipod), or downhill (extra height under the buttstock). These bags can also be compressed down from their original size, making them easier to manipulate.

Ulfhednar, Norway’s innovative leader in the development, manufacture, and sale of all things shooting, offers several high-quality pillow supports to meet the needs of the most highly-skilled long-range shooters in the world. These include the UH200 Multipurpose Support Pillow, UH203 Support Pillow “Angle,” UH202 Support Pillow “Fatboy”, and UH103 Support Pillow “Cookie Dough.” Each is made from the highest-quality materials, including Cordura nylon, YKK zippers, and reinforced stitching. All Ulfhednar products are designed to withstand exposure to weather without damage or loss of function. The relatively harsh Arctic climate of Norway makes the company set stringent requirements for the materials used in their products.

For more information, visit www.ulfhednar.no

 
Ruggedized Norwegian produced precision shooting gear. Founded and managed by a

40-year champion shooter, Ulfhednar is producing a line of products that are incredibly

innovative, durable, and exactly in time with the growing PRS market in the US. Long

Range/PRS are the largest shooting sports in Norway boasting 6,000 registered

competitors (overall pop. of 5M). Their brand and story speak of an ancient Norwegian

warrior tribe’s name meaning “BERSERKER”.

For more information, please visit

WWW.ULFHEDNAR.NO
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Five Tips for Surf and Wade Fishing from Texas Parks & Wildlife

Our coastline is like a magician’s hat – you never know what you’ll pull out! Red drum and flounder are just two delicious fish you might catch when you surf or wade fish.

To wade fish you walk into the water, sliding your feet to better sneak up on your prey. Surf fishing is done from the shore. Check out these 5 tips to increase your near-shore luck:

  1. Use natural baits like mullet or Gulf shrimp (never use non-Gulf shrimp as bait).
  2. Wear polarized sunglasses to cut surface glare.
  3. Use a variety of sinkers to hold your bait in place.
  4. Cast your line near underwater structures like sandbars.
  5. Fish while the tide is rising or falling for the best advantage.

You find more tips and an equipment list on the Texas Parks & Wildlife blog post, Wade in and Catch Fish. Try fishing along the shore this fall and winter, when you won’t have to contend with swimmers scaring off the fish.

Be aware that the daily bag limit on flounder drops to 2 fish from Nov. 1 – Dec. 15, and they can be taken only by pole-and-line (no gigging) during the month of Nov. Check the Outdoor Annual for saltwater bag and length limits.

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Michigan: celebrate the holidays at Tawas Point Lighthouse on Nov. 30

Join the Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Park at their free annual “Christmas at the Lighthouse” event on Saturday, Nov. 30 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The lighthouse will be decked out in holiday finery for self-guided tours. Take a special climb up the spiral steps to the tower’s lantern room for a unique winter perspective of Tawas, Tawas Bay, Lake Huron and the ever-changing Tawas Point.

The decorations include a tree adorned with ornaments like the ones used each year by the lighthouse keepers and their families, as well as a very special Santa Claus collection that will delight all ages.

Although there is no cost to tour the lighthouse this day, donations are welcomed to assist with special projects, such as the historical Oil House restoration, brick paver pathway project and native planting garden.

You can also support the Friends by purchasing unique holiday cards, note cards and prints that feature the lighthouse during the holidays and winter season.

Interior of Tawas Point lighthouse with decorated Christmas tree.

For members of the Friends of Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Park, there will be a special candlelight “Christmas at the Light” event from 4 – 6 p.m., which includes tours of the second-floor lighthouse keeper quarters.

Not a Friends member yet? Members would love to share with you the benefits of being involved with their award-winning Friends organization. You can support the lighthouse and state park activities as it fits your time schedule and interests, with a variety of membership levels and prices to meet your needs. Friends can take advantage of members-only events, regular meetings and opportunities to care for and raise funds for the lighthouse museum and state park. Read more

General

Louisiana Gets 11 Young Whooping Cranes

– The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and partners took another step in re-establishing the state’s whooping crane population Tuesday (Nov. 12) when it received 11 juvenile whooping cranes.

The cranes were received Tuesday at the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area (WLWCA) near Gueydan. Once the new arrivals are released into the wild they will bring the Louisiana population to nearly 80 cranes.

Of the new arrivals, six juvenile whooping cranes came from the International Crane Foundation in Baraboo, Wisconsin and four cranes were hatched and reared at the Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center in New Orleans, part of the Audubon Nature Institute.

LDWF and Audubon Nature Institute have been longtime leaders in whooping crane conservation in Louisiana and are continuing to expand their partnership with the goal of developing a self-sustaining population of whooping cranes in Louisiana. Read more

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