Michigan: take part in state park stewardship workdays

Several state parks in southern Michigan will host volunteer stewardship workdays in January. Volunteers are needed to help with removing invasive plants that threaten high-quality ecosystems in the parks.

Please note that registration is required for all volunteer workdays.

Workdays will take place:

    • 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 8, at Bald Mountain Recreation Area (Oakland County).
    • 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 8, at Hoffmaster State Park (Muskegon County).
    • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, at Waterloo Recreation Area (Jackson County).
    • 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 15, at Belle Isle Park (Wayne County).
    • 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 15, and Saturday, Jan. 29, at Warren Dunes State Park (Berrien County).
    • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, and Sunday, Jan. 30, at Yankee Springs Recreation Area (Barry County).
    • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, at Island Lake Recreation Area (Livingston County).
    • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at Muskegon State Park (Muskegon County).
    • 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Jan. 23, at Saugatuck Dunes State Park (Allegan County).
    • 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 29, at Highland Recreation Area (Oakland County).
    • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, at Pinckney Recreation Area (Washtenaw County).

More details about each workday and how to register can be found on the DNR volunteer events calendar.

General

Michigan: help shape Algonac State Park management planning at virtual meeting

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will host a virtual public meeting 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, to gather public feedback on a new draft phase 2 general management plan for Algonac State Park in St. Clair County.

General management plans are used to define a long-range planning and management strategy that protects a state park’s resources while addressing recreation and education needs and opportunities.

The virtual meeting will include a review of the draft plan, proposed improvements and planning process, followed by an opportunity for people to share feedback and questions with DNR staff. Advance registration is required.

“Public input is a critical part of the planning process,” said Debbie Jensen, park management plan administrator for the DNR Parks and Recreation Division. “We hope visitors, local community members and everyone interested in the future of this park can take part in the public input phase.”

Project website, post-meeting survey

Additional opportunities to provide feedback via a public input survey will be available immediately following the meeting. The virtual meeting will be recorded and posted online approximately one week after the event. Read more

General

2022 OMEGA III SIGHT from Lil Bow Peep

Lil Bow Peep, LLC is delighted to introduce the all new 2022 OMEGA III SIGHT now more advanced than ever before. As its predecessor, the Omega III Sight is a precision target-acquisition sight, boasting a smart rangefinder (up to 500m) and a HD Video recording feature capturing your shooting experience, all in one unit.

The new Omega III has a 5-mil dot independent, and fully adjustable reticle system that provides custom yardage selection with any speed crossbow, any shotgun, or rifle. One can select and place each dot at any yardage that one chooses, and move the dots laterally as well, for fine precision tuning. “This new system is a game changer,” says President and CEO Tim Barber, “as each dot represents the preferred yardage selection that one desires.”

Coupled with this, is the new LCD 5-position dimming feature for those concerned with being backlit in the blind. The new Omega III also has an integrated True Distance Calculator (inclinometer) for angle compensation when shooting from elevated positions, such as a tree stand. It’s new instant playback feature gives the shooter a quick review of their shot placement with just a push of the button. Read more

Optics

WSF Applauds New Desert Bighorn Herd in New Mexico

Bozeman, Montana- The Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) Thursday acknowledged the New Mexico Department of Game & Fish (NMDGF) and the New Mexico Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation (NMWSF) for their efforts in establishing a new desert bighorn sheep herd in southwest New Mexico.

This past November, twenty-seven members of the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) and a helicopter capture crew relocated 46 desert bighorn sheep from the Red Rock breeding area near Lordsburg to the Alamo Hueco Mountains in southwestern New Mexico. A total of 27 ewes and 19 rams were moved, and all but a few younger sheep were GPS collared.

“New Mexico is getting it done,” said Gray N. Thornton, President, and CEO of the Wild Sheep Foundation. “We know our partners down there have been working on this big idea for quite some time. It’s a big sigh of relief when the job is done, and you get to watch the nucleus of a new herd sprint to the horizon of their new home. Kudos.”

The Alamo Hueco Mountains consist of 40 square miles of prime desert bighorn habitat. This smaller desert island range near the Mexico border is located approximately 10 miles south of the Big Hatchet Mountains in the New Mexico bootheel. Water resources include two BLM water catchments and several livestock tanks. Read more

Wildlife

MidwayUSA Foundation Launches First Online Auction

Columbia, MO – In a continued effort to fund the next generation of outdoor men and women through youth shooting sports, MidwayUSA Foundation has launched another way to raise funds. Through a partnership with Eventgroove, Bozeman, MT, MidwayUSA Foundation now has live, online auctions. Every winning bid is a donation to the endowment of the auction winner’s choice and like other donations made to youth shooting team and organizational endowments, these donations will also be matched through the Matching Program, funded by Larry and Brenda Potterfield.

The first Eventgroove auction offered by MidwayUSA Foundation is a Walther P22 Nickel Pistol. This online auction began January 3 and will close January 9, 2022. “We are proud to offer additional and unique ways to fundraise. Having great sponsors like Walther will ensure these auctions are successful,” said MidwayUSA Foundation Executive Director, G. Scott Reynolds. The Foundation plans to introduce new auctions each month but will offer an additional January auction in the coming weeks. The next online auction includes chances to be part of an exclusive pheasant hunt with Larry and Brenda Potterfield at Pheasant Bonanza in Tekamah, Nebraska. Visit https://musaf.fundyouthshootingsports.org/ to view the current and upcoming auctions offered by MidwayUSA Foundation.

Every donation to a shooting team’s respective endowment grows that team’s annual cash grant. Cash grants provide crucial funds to offset the many expenses youth shooting teams incur. Covering the cost of ammunition, competition fees, targets, or travel can allow more young athletes the chance to participate in shooting sports. Many of these shooting sports athletes become future hunters and conservationists. An investment in youth shooting sports is an investment in the entire outdoor industry. Read more

General

Umarex USA Introduces New Double Barrel Air Archery Rifle

FORT SMITH, AR — Umarex USA, innovator, manufacturer, and marketer of airguns, optics, and accessories for the outdoor enthusiast is introducing the new Umarex AirSaber Elite X2—a double barrel side by side air archery airgun! Not only can it launch a full-length, 376 grain arrow downrange at a swift 450 fps generating 169 fpe, but with a quick push of the barrel selector switch zings an equally powerful follow-up shot in less than two seconds.

That’s two quick, accurate shots with enough brawn to bring down some of the largest, toughest game animals on the planet. How’s that for no strings attached?

Putting the ELITE in AirSaber Elite X2

The double-barreled AirSaber Elite X2’s jaw-dropping power and simple, two-shot utility is fueled by its 4,000 psi, 14.6 cu. in. (240 cc) high pressure air tank, capable of up to 25 lethal shots after a full fill-up. A smooth, lightweight 8 lb. side cocking lever and a 3 lb. single-stage trigger makes prepping for each round of action effortless.

Umarex didn’t stop there. The AirSaber Elite X2 is packed with exclusive Umarex innovations, including the Quick Valve Release, High Pressure Shaft arrows, Straight Flight technology, Adapta Point threading for your favorite broadhead, and PCP Release technology. Learn more at UmarexAirguns.com. Read more

Archery, Firearms

Bushnell Releases New Broadhead Laser Rangefinder

New Precision Rangefinder Designed Specifically for Bowhunters

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. –– Bushnell®, an industry leader in performance optics, announces the Broadhead Laser Rangefinder. Meticulously engineered for industry-leading precision with 0.3-yard accuracy out to 150 yards, the Broadhead Laser Rangefinder is the perfect option for archers and bowhunters.

The Broadhead builds on the strengths of Bushnell’s most advanced rangefinders, and at its core is tailored around short-range accuracy for archers who need to know exact distances. The Broadhead’s 0.3-yard accuracy has been tested extensively on various color 3D targets and animal hides, and, combined with +/-1-degree angle accuracy, it leaves no doubt about a bowhunter’s precise range to target.

“The new Broadhead is the most accurate rangefinder I have ever tested,” said professional archer and world record holder Tim Gillingham. “Bushnell brought me in on the development of this model and I couldn’t be more excited to add it to my gear. The processor is super repeatable and the reticle is really clean no matter the lighting condition”

Beyond 150 yards, the Broadhead can range animals out to 500 yards, trees out to 800 yards, and has a max range of 1,500 yards on reflective targets with 1 yard accuracy. Read more

Optics

Leica Geovid Pro 32 Rangefinding Binoculars

Leica launches its iconic Geovid rangefinders in new compact, lightweight size with added functionality.

For the first time ever, a premium rangefinding binocular is now available in a compact, lightweight size. Leading German optics brand Leica has unveiled the latest incarnation of its iconic Geovid – the Geovid Pro 32 which weighs just 870g and measures 153mm in length – 110g lighter and 21mm shorter than earlier models.

With a 32mm objective lens, the Geovid Pro 32 is available in both 8×32 and 10×32, measuring precisely to a true 2,500 yards even on non-reflective targets. Industry leading optical quality and a slim design give the new Geovid Pro 32 ballistic precision on targets in an extremely robust, ergonomical design. Utilizing enhanced Bluetooth connectivity with the new Leica Hunting App, the Leica Geovid Pro was built ground up to combine the on-board atmospheric sensors with NEW on-board Applied Ballistics, the leader in ballistic technology and information. The Geovid Pro comes standard with Applied Ballistics Ultralight and is easily upgradable to Applied Ballistics Sportsman or Elite. The Geovid Pro 32 now also offers advanced GPS tracking connectivity, Leica ProTrack, to guide the user to the target based on the last ranged measurement. The Geovid Pro 32 is the first premium rangefinder to feature GPS mapping integration through BaseMaps, Google Maps and Garmin mapping. Leica ProTrack takes in-field tracking, surveying and game recovery to a completely new level of precision. Read more

Optics

SIG SAUER Custom Works Adds Equinox Elite Finish to Classic Line Pistols

NEWINGTON, N.H. – SIG SAUER is pleased to announce the expansion of the Equinox Elite Series for the P220, P226, and P229 Classic Line pistols.

“For this latest release from SIG Custom Works, we have combined one of our most popular finishes with our most popular Classic Line pistols; the two-tone Equinox treatment offers a new level of customization to these SIG favorites,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “This is a limited-run release from SIG Custom works and based on the popularity of both the Equinox finishes and these Classic Line series of pistols, we are excited to officially begin our 2022 product year with this release.” Read more

Firearms

Smith & Wesson Releases New CSX Pistol

Hammer-Fired, Metal Frame, High Capacity Micro 9mm

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, introduces the launch of a completely new product to their line of pistols, the CSX. The CSX is built on an aluminum alloy frame with interchangeable polymer back straps, providing the user the ability to customize their level of concealment and ergonomic fit. Chambered in 9mm, the CSX holds an impressive 12+1 capacity and comes with an additional 10 round magazine for deeper concealment.

“Since the launch of the M&P Shield® pistol, Smith & Wesson has been invested in the compact concealed carry firearm market. Last year, we modernized and updated the legacy platform by increasing capacity and updating the trigger geometry with the release of the Shield™ Plus. With the design of the CSX, we started with a fresh canvas; providing the consumer with a completely different option for concealed carry,” said John Myles, Senior Product Manager Read more

Firearms
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