Michigan DNR Confirms Recent Cougar Photo From Dickinson County

Wildlife biologists with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources have confirmed a trail camera image showing a mountain lion walking through a semi-open area of firs and poplars was taken in September in Dickinson County.

“On Sept. 16, 2021, a trail camera photo was taken of a cougar in southern Dickinson County,” said Cody Norton, the DNR’s large carnivore specialist. “This is about 50 miles from where a July 20 video was captured in Baraga County.”

The photo recently gained news media attention after it was posted on social media.

The DNR’s team of biologists that investigates cougar reports had seen the photo but initially could not confirm the source or location where it was taken. The team was able to investigate the report after the owner of the photo saw a newspaper story about it and contacted the DNR.

This latest confirmation brings the total number of confirmed cougar reports to 74 in Michigan since 2008. This figure does not necessarily translate to the same number of cougars because a single animal may be included in more than one confirmed report. Read more

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MI Senate Passes Knife Rights Act

Lansing, MI: Our Michigan Knife Rights Act, HB 4066, was passed by the Senate with a bipartisan vote of 25-11. This is Knife Rights’ signature Knife Law Preemption bill which passed the House earlier this year. However, because the Senate made a minor change in the bill, it now goes back to the House for a concurrence vote.

Knife Law Preemption is a Knife Rights’ criminal justice reform effort that nullifies existing ordinances and prevents new local ordinances more restrictive than state law which only serve to confuse or entrap law-abiding citizens traveling within or through the state. Preemption ensures citizens can expect consistent enforcement of state knife laws everywhere within a state.

Knife Rights drafted the model legislation and passed the nation’s first Knife Law Preemption bill in Arizona in 2010 and has since passed preemption bills in Alaska, Georgia, Kansas, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

Knife Rights is America’s grassroots knife owners’ organization; leading the fight to Rewrite Knife Law in America™ and forging a Sharper Future for all Americans™. Knife Rights efforts have resulted in 34 bills enacted repealing knife bans in 23 states and over 150 cities and towns since 2010.

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Boone and Crockett Club Welcomes Introduction of Bipartisan Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act

MISSOULA, Mont. (October 20, 2021) – The Boone and Crockett Club thanks Representatives Ron Kind (D-WI-3) and GT Thompson (R-PA-15) for yesterday’s introduction of legislation to authorize federal funding to address chronic wasting disease (CWD) more holistically. H.R. 5608 authorizes $35 million each to research and management efforts and requires 75% of the management funding be directed to state and tribal wildlife agencies. If enacted, the bill will lay the groundwork to provide additional resources to states and tribes to proactively address CWD outbreaks and to manage this always-fatal disease of deer, elk, and moose.

“Chronic wasting disease is a significant threat to many of our country’s native big game species, a challenge that affects both future hunting opportunity and the health of these ecologically important wildlife species,” commented James F. Arnold, president of the Boone and Crockett Club. “We appreciate the continued leadership of Congressmen Kind and Thompson for their efforts to find solutions to this growing challenge. The legislation that they introduced today will provide critical new funding to state wildlife agencies that are on the front lines battling CWD.” Read more

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New Optics Ready Stealth Sights for Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP

DEARBORN, MI. (October 21, 2021) – Night Fision, a leader in advanced tritium insertion solutions, is pleased to announce that Optics Ready Stealth Sights are now available for the Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP.

Night Fision’s Optics Ready Stealth (ORS) sights are engineered to offer a lower 1/3 co-witness. As an alternative to repurposing Suppressor Height sights, ORS sights are designed from the dovetail up to work as back up sights for optics, obscuring less of the optic window. Beyond their purpose-driven height, ORS sights offer the consumer several variations to select from: Yellow, Orange, and Black ring front sights can be combined with Blank, or Black ring rear sights, giving a greater number of possible combinations for the Hellcat OSP owner to choose from. Regardless of the combination, all variants feature narrow front blades that obscure less threat, and serrated faces to minimize glare from sun or handheld lights if employed due to optic failure.

“We’re incredibly proud of the Optics Ready Stealth line of sights,” said Rachel Maloney, Marketing Director for Night Fision, “Knowing the Hellcat OSP is the carry choice for many, we look forward to enabling Hellcat OSP owners to tailor their carry gun with our precision tritium products.” Read more

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Galco’s Spare Ammo Carriers

We all like to carry spare ammunition when in the field, and Galco offers several great options for hunters. All are handcrafted from rich, premium Latigo dark havana leather for both beauty and long term durability.

The Butt Cuff has reinforced stitching between each loop helps prevent interior cartridge loop dimensions from changing, while a suede tongue and nylon lacing keep the cuff securely on the stock. The Butt Cuff carries between five and nine rounds, depending on the cartridge, and is available in both right and left-handed models.

The Stalker™ Cartridge Wallet features a compact design that carries ten rifle cartridge neatly on the belt. The cartridge loops are individually stitched to retain their shape over years of hard use. Stalker versions are available in three sizes to fit cartridges from .243 through .375 H&H and similar.

Finally, when hunting even larger game – perhaps in Africa – Galco offers options for the really big guns. Read more

Firearms

EOTECH’s Compact XPS2 Holographic Weapon Sight

Ann Arbor, MI – EOTECH’s Holographic Weapon Sight comes in all shapes and sizes. One of the top-selling models is the XPS2, an operator-grade Holographic Weapon Sight built for close-quarter engagements and fast-moving targets. Like all EOTECH® products, the XPS2 is rugged, reliable, and dependable.

At only 3.8-inches long and a mere 9-ounces, shooters love EOTECH’s shortest and lightest HWS sight. The HWS XPS2 is mission-capable and includes a single CR123 lithium battery configuration and compact footprint that leaves ample rail space for rear iron sights or magnifiers.

Choose from one of EOTECH’s many reticles for the XPS2. The most popular reticle is a 68 MOA ring surrounding a 1 MOA center dot, allowing the shooter to quickly pick up and lock on a target. A two-dot reticle adds a second aiming dot that provides an additional aiming point for longer shots. Others include a single 1-MOA dot (no ring) and two reticles for either FN or Sage less lethal launchers. In all EOTECH HWS systems, the reticle is focused at the same plane as the target which aides in rapid target acquisition while reducing eye fatigue. Read more

Optics

Christensen Arms Introduces New Ridgeline Scout Rifle

Gunnison, Utah – Christensen Arms, manufacturer of state-of-the-art precision firearms and custom carbon fiber barrels, is proud to announce the new Ridgeline Scout. This new rifle was created for situations that require a lightweight, compact firearm such as hunting from a ground blind, treestand or possible use as a truck gun.

Building upon the ever popular Christensen Arms Ridgeline series), the Ridgeline Scout is a purpose-built, bolt-action rifle chassis that combines all the best features of the Ridgeline into a new compact scout rifle. Specialized features include a Black-Nitride® coated action, 0-MOA optic rail, barricade stop, a 10-rd AICS drop-box magazine, and a flat-shoe Trigger Tech® trigger, all on a tan and black carbon fiber composite Sporter stock.

Weighting in at just 5.9 lbs., the Ridgeline Scout is available in four calibers all with a 16” muzzle-threaded barrel creating an ideal suppressor host. Most Ridgeline Scout rifles are backed by the Christensen Arms Sub-MOA Guarantee. Read more

Firearms

Rock River Arms Launches ‘Load Up’ Promotion

Colona, IL (October 2021) – Rock River Arms, one of the industry’s most respected name in Modern Sporting Rifles and pistols, is pleased to announce its “Load Up!” promotion. This limited time promotion celebrates manufacturing capacity and completed firearm stock which has largely stabilized following the unprecedented spike in firearm demand over the last 18 months—a surge complicated by pandemic-induced raw material and logistic challenges.

Beginning now through December 31,2021, retail purchasers of any new 5.56/.223 Rock River Arms rifle purchased from a retail dealer will be eligible for five free magazines ($80.00 value). Read more

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ZEISS Celebrates 175 Years with Global Prize Drawing to Commemorate Anniversary

ZEISS Consumer Products celebrates its company anniversary with consumer drawings and promotions in the field of nature observation

White Plains, NY October 20, 2021— As we celebrate the 175th anniversary of ZEISS, we take this opportunity to provide a retrospective look into the many decades of innovative sports optics products and the milestones in nature observation. The anniversary will be celebrated at events and through online platforms. “We are pleased to celebrate this eventful 175-year history of optics with our customers with a variety of prize promotions,” says Petra Kregelius-Schmidt, Marketing Manager Nature Observation at ZEISS Consumer Products. Read more

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APEX Ammunition Announces ’Shoot Your Shot’ Photo Contest

Columbus, MS – APEX Ammunition is pleased to announce its 2022 ‘Shoot Your Shot’ photo competition. The contest is open to all, whether you are a weekend warrior, an occasional or ‘every-chance-you-get’ type of hunter, a professional in the outdoor industry, or someone who simply loves being in the great outdoors. APEX welcomes you! Express yourself behind the lens – on the hunt, in the field, in the blind, or anywhere you think will show us you not only deserve to win the only cash prize in the wingshooting world, but a highly visible position in APEX Ammunition’s marketing for 2022. Enter up to three times. We want your best!

How to Enter

Upload up to three of your best photos over the course of our entry period. Just click here to enter. https://apexmunition.com/shoot-your-shot-22/ Read more

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