WSF: 40,000 Acres of Public Land Opened in Arizona

Bozeman, Montana. November 4, 2021. The Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) applauds the collaborative efforts that led to completing a twenty-plus year project in Arizona that will open public access for hunting, hiking, equestrian, and other outdoor recreational uses in an area that has historically been locked off to the public. This Aravaipa Canyon Recreation Access project was the BLM’s highest ranked FY 2020 acquisition priority for the use of Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) in the country.

“Protecting the Cross F Ranch was a huge lift, but is a classic example of a multiple benefit action with multiple partners that could not have been done without them,” said Gray N. Thornton President and CEO of the Wild Sheep Foundation. “Amid all the benefits is preserving a critical migration corridor for the area’s desert bighorn sheep.”

The Cross F Ranch acquisition is now a connecter between Aravaipa Creek and the BLM’s Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness on its west side with the Santa Teresa Mountains and the Forest Service’s Santa Teresa Wilderness area to the east. The acquisition contains nearly 22,000 acres of public and private lands, with the ranch being 2,831 acres of private lands that the Trust for Public Land has conveyed to BLM, plus an additional 323 acres of private lands (that lie within the Coronado National Forest) that were conveyed to the U.S. Forest Service. The ranch lies just north of the community of Klondyke and is also adjacent to both the San Carlos Apache reservation and The Nature Conservancy’s Aravaipa Canyon Preserve. Read more

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X-Vision Optics ZONE Red Dot

Red Wing, MN. The X-Vision Optics ZONE Red Dot (ZRD1) has reinforced housings, waterproof ratings, and an easy to attach Picatinny mount creating a product that is ready to take a beating. With precision aiming and quick target acquisition, the 2 MOA center dot allows users to quickly acquire their target while simultaneously providing precise accuracy at an extended range. It has a tapered tube effect for faster target acquisition. Its 1.45-inch cowitness mount provides universality to any platform. The ZRD1 has advanced technology to feature 11 brightness settings for use in all environments. This parallax free red dot allows users the advantage of being able to aim at a greater range with even greater accuracy and unlimited eye-relief.

“We live and breathe the outdoors and have set out to build optics that support the needs of those just like us.” Chris Shimek, X-Vision Optics owner and partner. “Our ZONE Red Dot is durable and compact” says Shimek. It’s equipped with a high impact 6061-T6 housing for extreme durability. The Zone Red Dot has a low-power, energy-saving OLED display that allows for extended battery life. This red dot boasts a 22,500-battery life and operates on one CR2032 battery. The package includes the ZRD1 Sight, protective lens cover, adjustment wrench, cleaning cloth, and a CR2032 battery. Read more

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Springfield Armory Announces New Emissary 1911 Variants

GENESEO, ILL. – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce two new additions to its Emissary 1911 pistol line. Bridging the gap between duty and custom handguns, the Emissary delivers a bold and capable 1911 pistol with defense-minded features intended for serious use. The new 4.25” .45 ACP and 5” 9mm versions continue this tradition.

The Emissary blends form and function seamlessly in a firearm built for defense and loaded with custom-grade features. It’s constructed with a forged stainless steel frame and forged carbon steel slide, with a beautiful two-tone finish. The blued carbon steel slide pairs with a stainless steel frame, featuring a distinctive squared triggerguard with additional room for ease of operation with a gloved hand.

The slide’s “Tri-Top” cut gives the Emissary custom styling, while a flattened top strap is finished with 40 LPI serrations to diffuse light and reduce glare. On top, the tritium and luminescent front sight on the Emissary pairs with a Tactical Rack U-Dot™ rear sight for easy target acquisition in all lighting conditions.

Inside the slide, the bushingless heavy stainless steel 4.25” or 5” bull barrel delivers maximum accuracy while reducing felt recoil and muzzle flip. In addition, the Emissary’s skeletonized hammer delivers ultra-fast lock times and combines with a solid-body, flat-faced trigger for top-end performance.

The forged stainless frame’s front strap and mainspring housing are wrapped in a grenade-pattern texture for firm engagement in adverse conditions. This is matched with slim line grip panels by VZ Grips® machined from G10.

Each pistol comes with two top-quality 8-round stainless steel magazines with base pads. MSRP for each is $1,279. Read more

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Thermal Imaging Monocular – Cabin Series – Now Available Through iRayUSA

Fort Worth, TX – iRayUSA, a Texas-based designer, manufacturer and distributor of premium thermal night vision devices is proud to announce the US availability of a new series of thermal imaging monocular, CABIN Series, from InfiRay Outdoor. In the CABIN Series there are two monoculars available, the CABIN CBL19 and the CABIN CBL25.The CABIN Series is a compact and powerful optic that operates easily with one hand. The CABIN Series also features a 50Hz Micro II sensor for an unmatched viewing experience on it’s HD display.

Common features to both the CBL19 and CBL25 are a quick focus lens, stadiametric rangefinder, image and video capture, wireless connectivity, and built in LED flashlight. Other notable shared features are an intuitive in-line button design, red laser pointer, and two selectable display tones. Major differences in the CABIN Series line are the CBL19 has a 19mm objective lens with a 2.0x magnification while the CBL25 has a 25mm objective lens and 2.5x magnification. Both units have outstanding detection range with the CBL19’s effective range being 1,070 yards and the CBL25’s effective range of 1,420 yards.

“Being able to easily detect your prey is an essential part of any hunt,” stated Angelo Brewer, Director of Operations, iRayUSA. “The CABIN Series is an affordable and compact thermal optic that gives every hunter the ability to see day or night.” continued Brewer. Read more

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Michigan: veterans preference hunts at managed waterfowl hunt areas on Veterans Day

Veterans preference drawings at Michigan’s Wetland Wonders will take place Nov. 11 for properly licensed resident active-duty U.S. military personnel and veterans.

Hunts will occur at Fish Point State Wildlife Area in Tuscola County, the Harsens Island Unit of the St. Clair Flats State Wildlife Area in St. Clair County, Muskegon County Wastewater, Nayanquing Point State Wildlife Area in Bay County, Pointe Mouillee State Game Area in Monroe and Wayne counties, Shiawassee River State Game Area in Saginaw County and Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge in Saginaw County.

The following documentation, along with a valid Michigan driver’s license or voter registration card, will be accepted as proof of status: military ID, leave papers, duty papers, military orders, copy of DD Form 214, enhanced driver’s license or documentation from the Veterans Administration regarding disability status. If you were discharged from the Army or Air Force National Guard, you may provide a copy of NGB Form 22 or NGB Form 23. Read more

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Clean Boats, Clean Waters grants now available

Calling all lake associations, watershed groups, nonprofits, and local and tribal units of government! The Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters program is offering grants to support aquatic invasive species outreach efforts. This funding opportunity is available to organizations dedicated to boater education about aquatic invasive species and protecting Michigan’s waterways.

Funding requests can range from $1,000 to $3,000 and do not require local match or cost sharing. Clean Boats, Clean Waters grants can be used for a variety of activities including signage, invasive species removal supplies such as plant removal tools, sponges and towels, and staff time to perform watercraft inspections and demonstrations of boat cleaning techniques.

Interested organizations can apply for a grant now on the Clean Boats, Clean Waters website. The deadline to apply is Dec. 17.

This is a competitive funding opportunity, and complete applications will be ranked based on eligibility, project significance and overall strategy. Read more

Fishing

Emergency Forest Restoration Program can help private forest owners when disaster strikes

A family forest is an investment that can create an outdoor legacy for future generations, but wildfire, storms, drought and hungry insects all can threaten forest lands.

The Emergency Forest Restoration Program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is available for landowners in case of catastrophic damage to private, nonindustrial forests.

“This little-known resource available through our federal partners is one that Michigan forest owners should be aware of,” said Mike Smalligan, DNR Forest Stewardship Program coordinator.

The program is offered through the USDA Farm Service Agency and can cover up to 75% of the costs to restore lands after windstorms, wildfire or other damage. Read more

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CCRKBA: VA Gun Owners Made Difference in State Races

BELLEVUE, WA – Virginia’s embattled gun owners were the margin of difference when it counted to take back the governor’s office, the Assembly and other key races, essentially setting the stage for “a return of common sense to the Commonwealth,” the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said today.

“Old Dominion gun owners were not about to allow anti-gun Democrats enjoy another two years of power after what happened in January 2020,” CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb observed. “They knew what Terry McAuliffe’s return to Richmond would mean for their Second Amendment rights. His party’s politics of attacking gun owners, and their outrageous record of eroding gun rights brought gun owners to the polls to say enough is enough.”

“What is most gratifying,” he continued, “was to see savvy gun rights voters ignore the despicable last-minute ad buy by desperate Democrats to suppress the gun vote by painting Republican Glenn Youngkin as an anti-gunner, when it is their own candidate who has a deplorable record on gun rights.” Read more

Gun Control

Colt’s Manufacturing Company Issues Voluntary MSR Recall

COLT’S MANUFACTURING COMPANY LLC (“COLT”) has recently discovered a potential safety issue with certain Modern Sporting Rifles (“MSRs”). Colt is voluntarily initiating a recall to protect the safety of its customers because, under certain conditions, it is possible that some of these MSRs may discharge a second round when the trigger is released when there is a live round in the chamber.

Colt is committed to the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction. In keeping with that commitment, during routine quality testing, Colt discovered that hammers that do not meet Colt’s specifications were installed in certain MSRs that were manufactured beginning on March 5, 2021. The issue will be corrected by replacing the hammers in affected MSRs.

The recall only covers a portion of MSRs manufactured beginning on March 5, 2021, and includes the following models: AR15A4, CR6700A4, CR6920, CR6920-EPR, CR6920MPS-B, CR6921, CR6921-EPR, CR6933, CR6933-EPR, CR6960, LE6920-EPR, LE6920MPS-B, LE6920-OEM1, LE6920-OEM2, LE6920-R, LE6933-EPR, SP633784, LE6920SOCOM. Read more

Firearms

Whitetails Unlimited Offers Free Sight-In Targets

Rifle, shotgun, and muzzleloader deer seasons are fast approaching, but whatever firearm is used it is very important for the hunter to be confident with their abilities to hit a target accurately – every time. To help ensure that you and your firearm are shooting accurately, Whitetails Unlimited will ship a pad of 100-yard sight-in targets at no cost. The targets measure approximately 14 x 16 inches and has 1-inch grids with a 6-inch center highlight ring.

Whitetails Unlimited celebrates the American tradition of hunting deer, the most popular big-game animal in North America. WTU expects hunters to go afield on ethical, fair-chase hunts; part of that hunting ethic is to only take shots when the hunter is sure of the target, knows what is beyond the target, and is following all applicable hunting laws and regulations. For more information about hunting safely and legally, contact your state’s department of natural resources.

“These sight-in targets are a great way to confirm your firearm is accurate,” said Whitetails Unlimited Program Services Director Russ Austad. “An accurate firearm will ensure a clean, ethical kill.”

For individuals to receive their targets, just call Whitetails Unlimited National Headquarters at 1-800-274-5471. Read more

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