Michigan conservation officers investigating two poached deer in Branch County

Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers in Branch County are looking for information to help identify the suspect(s) who illegally killed two bucks Tuesday morning with a rifle.

Both deer were left to rot in the alfalfa field where they were killed. This crime occurred off Himebaugh Road between St. Joseph and Mallow roads in Noble Township.

Anyone with information is asked to call or text the DNR’s Report All Poaching hotline at 800-292-7800, or use the online reporting form. Anyone providing information that leads to the arrest of the suspect(s) will be eligible for a cash reward. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

Contact: Call or text Report All Poaching hotline, 800-292-7800

Poachers

Michigan conservation officer identifies missing child in Oscoda County

Lt. Brandon Kieft, conservation officer with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, was the first law enforcement agent to arrive at the scene when a group of people reported that they believed they had found Gabriella Vitale, a 2-year-old girl who went missing Monday morning.

More than 20 DNR conservation officers were working the search and rescue operation with several other law enforcement agencies, including the Oscoda County Sheriff’s Office and Michigan State Police.

Kieft was at the search and rescue command center when the call was received Tuesday morning from the group of people who believed they found Gabriella.

Kieft headed to the area and arrived at the cabin where Gabriella was reported to be located, which is about one mile west of M-33 in Oscoda. There, he was able to positively identify the young girl as Gabriella Vitale around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Read more

General

Petition Seeks to Remove Snail Darter From Endangered Species List, Marking Conservation Success

WASHINGTON— The Center for Biological Diversity, former federal biologist Jim Williams and law professor Zygmunt Plater petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today to lift Endangered Species Act protection from snail darters.

Thanks to government and citizen efforts, the little fish has now successfully achieved recovery and is no longer in danger of extinction.

The 3-inch-long fish gained fame in the 1978 U.S. Supreme Court case Tennessee Valley Authority vs. Hill. The court upheld the newly passed Endangered Species Act at the request of conservationists and others who sought to protect the fish and its free-flowing habitat, along with 300 family farms, from the construction of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s highly controversial Tellico Dam on the Little Tennessee River. Read more

Fishing

USMC Selects Med-Eng EOD 10 Bomb Suit

Major contract award means multiple branches of the U.S. Military will be using Med-Eng bomb suits and helmets

Helps secure highly skilled manufacturing jobs in northern New York state

OGDENSBURG, New York – Med-Eng®, a brand of The Safariland Group, announced today a $10.2M delivery order added to a 2017 contract awarded by the United States Air Force for EOD® 10 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) suits and helmets. This particular delivery order is for the U.S. Marine Corps with all deliveries being made to their bases across the U.S.

This selection by the Marine Corps completes acceptance by multiple branches of the United States military, including the Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Army, of the most current Med-Eng bomb suit ensembles to protect EOD teams for years to come. Earlier in 2019, the Army also selected a unique variation of the EOD 10 suit architecture from Med-Eng, as its second generation Advanced Bomb Suit (ABS II).

The Air Force increased its Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract previously awarded to Med-Eng in March 2017 from $11M to $26.5M to allow the Marine Corps to utilize its contract vehicle already procuring EOD 10 ensembles for the Air Force. Read more

General

All-New Ranger FS PRO Series Heralds Next Generation of Multispecies Boat

FLIPPIN, Ark. — Ranger’s highly acclaimed FS line of Deep V multispecies boats has been expanded to include new models with all-new designs, upgrades and greater capability.

“The all-new FS PRO Series of boats are the direct result of us listening to the needs and wants of dealers, pros, customers and guides who use these boats to their absolute limit,” says Kody Bradbury, Ranger Product Development Manager. “We pride ourselves in producing not only the highest quality boats on the water, but also the most forward-thinking and angler-friendly models to be found.”

Three new hulls within five new models define the FS PRO Series, including the largest Ranger FS Series boat ever, the 622FS PRO, a 22’ 10” behemoth with greater strength, power and comfort. The 622FS PRO is joined by the 621cFS PRO, 621FS PRO, 620cFS PRO and 620FS PRO to round out the new 2020 model year offerings. The two cFS boats feature Ranger’s all-new Total Command Cockpit™, which has a more spacious cockpit thanks to the deletion of the rear storage boxes along the gunnel. Read more

Fishing

The Pope and Young Club Now Accepting Electronic Trophy Entries

Chatfield, MN. – The Pope and Young Club announces all trophy entries are now being accepted electronically via email to Lisa@pope-young.org or records@pope-young.org. In addition, entries are also accepted via fax to 507-607-0668.

Once you’ve had your trophy measured by a certified P&Y or B&C measurer, the measurer can submit the entry by either using the electronic score sheets found currently on our website and signing via ‘e-signature,’ or by filling out manually, scanning and emailing or faxing in the entry.

The preferred format for the electronic entry submitted by the measurer is .PDF or .JPG files. Photos can also be submitted electronically. When emailing entries and photos, measurers, please note in the subject line the hunters’ name, animal species, and score. This is especially important if submitting several animals for the same hunter. Read more

Archery, Hunting

Michigan: Deer PLAN Grant Application Period Now Open

The Deer PLAN is a cooperative grant program designed to fund deer habitat improvement projects on private land in the northern Lower Peninsula. This year, a total of $50,000 is available, with per-project amounts ranging from $2,000 to $10,000. Awarded funds will be used for tangible, on-the-ground efforts that improve deer habitat and provide quality deer hunting locations.

Landowners with property in Alcona, Alpena, Crawford, Montmorency, Oscoda and Presque Isle counties are encouraged to apply.

Don’t wait; project applications are due Sept. 1, and successful applicants will be notified by Oct. 1.

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Hunting

SAF Calls for End of “Gun-Free” Zones

SAF: ‘GUN-FREE ZONES ARE SHOOTING GALLERIES FOR MANIACS; END THEM’

BELLEVUE, WA – Declaring that so-called “gun-free zones are shooting galleries for maniacs,” the Second Amendment Foundation today is calling for an end to such designations by launching an advertising campaign aimed at print and online publications.

“Without a self-defense option,” said SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan M. Gottlieb, “we are all at greater risk.”

The campaign has a simple message: “You’re a sitting duck in a gun-free zone.” The ad may be seen here.

Gottlieb referred to a report from the Crime Prevention Research Center that 98 percent of mass public shootings since 1950 occurred in places where citizens are prohibited from having firearms. He noted that in Europe, “every mass public shooting has occurred in a gun-free zone.” Read more

Gun Control

Boone and Crockett Club Releases Lead Ammunition Statement

MISSOULA, MT (July 16, 2019)— The Boone and Crockett Club released a position statement today in light of California’s statewide ban on lead ammunition for hunters, which took effect on July 1, 2019.

Triggered by concerns for the endangered California condor, which inhabit some regions of the state, a bill was signed into law in October 2013 banning all lead ammunition for the taking of game anywhere in the state.

“The history of wildlife conservation in North America has been shaped by the choices sportsmen make to benefit wildlife and their habitats,” said Timothy C Brady, president of the Boone and Crockett Club. “Unfortunately for the sportsmen in California, legislators have made the decision about the use of lead even in areas of California where condors aren’t present.” Read more

Ammunition

HME Launches Line of Hunting Dressing Kits

Irving, TX – Hunting Made Easy (HME) has expanded its growing line of hunting-oriented cutlery and game processing solutions to include four new multi-piece dressing kits. Delivering exceptional performance at prices to fit every hunter’s budget, the new Hunting Dressing Kits include everything needed to process game animals for the table and the taxidermist.

All cutlery items in the Hunting Dressing Kits are based on robust stainless steel for optimal durability and sharpness. Furthermore, all handles are made of a rubberized material to ensure a solid grip and easy cleanup. Each dressing kit includes a weather resistant, hard carry case to keep the items secure, organized, and to maintain blade sharpness. Read more

Cutlery
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