Weekend storms create trail hazards: Take extra care on northern Lower Michigan trails

Weekend storms create trail hazards: Take extra care on northern Lower Michigan trails

Many state-designated trails across northern Lower Michigan – specifically in Lake and Wexford counties – were impacted by strong storms this past weekend. Many trees and branches broke and fell onto trails, creating hazardous obstacles.

As the Department of Natural Resources and volunteers asses these trails, closure signs and blockades will be placed in areas deemed unsafe. In the meantime, trail users are asked to use extreme caution, especially during the upcoming Labor Day weekend. Read more

Primary Arms Launches ‘SMS Club’ With Exclusive Promotion

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Primary Arms has announced the launch of their ‘SMS Club’, which offers limited-time sales and special offers. On September 15th, members who signed up will receive their first message with an exclusive promotion.

Primary Arms ‘SMS Club’ is a text messaging system that helps customers get direct access to exclusive sales and discounts. With market demand still high, many of the best sales and offers are quickly sold through. By joining the Primary Arms SMS Club, members will get notifications for special offers, which aren’t available anywhere else on the site.

“With text updates, we hope to engage our most loyal shoppers with a communication channel that rewards them for their attentiveness and loyalty,” says Fernando Llanes, Primary Arms’ Sr. Email Marketing Manager. “Primary Arms SMS Club isn’t just an alert tool. It’s a relationship channel where we can connect dedicated firearms enthusiasts with discounts and exclusives that they won’t find anywhere else.” Read more

Mossberg 940 Pro Waterfowl Line

NORTH HAVEN, CT – When legendary competitive shooters, Jerry and Lena Miculek, partnered with Mossberg in 2020 to launch a new 12-gauge autoloading shotgun, the 940 JM Pro, the world of competitive shooting took notice. Now Mossberg is bringing this high-performance platform to the hunting market with the introduction of two waterfowl-dedicated shotguns – the 940 Pro Waterfowl and the 940 Pro Snow Goose, featuring Cerakote® metal surfaces, chrome-lined barrels, HIVIZ® TriComp sights and camo-finished stocks and forends.

Performance-enhancing features of the 940 Pro include a new gas system that will run up to 1,500 rounds before cleaning and will reliably cycle any type of quality commercial factory manufactured 2.75 or 3-inch ammunition; oversized, beveled loading port with redesigned elevator and shell catch to allow for efficient and pinch-free loading into the magazine tube; new barrel-making process to maintain point-of-aim and impact; slim-profile forend and user-configurable stock for length-of-pull (13 – 14.25 inches), drop, and cast; and oversized charging handle and bolt release button for ease of operation. Read more

Mossberg Releases 940 Pro Field Autoloading Shotgun

NORTH HAVEN, CT – Mossberg is expanding its family of 940 autoloading shotguns with the release of a 940 Pro Field 12 gauge offering. This performance-driven autoloading platform rocked the world of competitive shooting when introduced in 2020, bearing the name of world champion shooter, Jerry Miculek. Now Mossberg is bringing the same durability, reliability and versatility to hunters with its black synthetic 940 Pro Field 12-gauge shotgun.

At the core of the 940 is a new gas-operating system that will run at greater cleaning intervals, up to 1,500 rounds, and will reliably cycle any type of quality factory-made 2.75 or 3-inch ammunition. Standard features include oversized, beveled loading port with redesigned elevator and shell catch to allow for efficient and pinch-free loading into the magazine tube; new barrel-making process to maintain point-of-aim and impact; slim-profile forend and user-configurable stock for length-of-pull (13 – 14.25 inches), drop, and cast; and oversized charging handle and bolt release button. Read more

Mossberg MVP Patrol in 300 AAC Blackout

NORTH HAVEN, CT – O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc., is expanding their MVP Patrol bolt-action rifle series with a 300 AAC Blackout (300 BLK) offering. Joining the 5.56mm NATO/223 Rem and 7.62mm NATO/308 Win chamberings, this series of multi-purpose MVP rifles is a great choice for target shooting, hunting, home defense and plinking; all with the convenience of AR-magazine compatibility.

Innovation is at the core of MVP Patrol rifles with their patented designs that accept and reliably-feed from both AR15-style magazines (300 BLK/5.56mm) and M1A/M14 and AR10-style magazines (7.62mm). Performance-driven features of this series include 16.25-inch medium bull, button-rifled and threaded barrel with A2-style muzzle brake (protective thread cap included); pillar-bedded stock; over-sized bolt handle; Mossberg’s LBA Trigger System that is user-adjustable from 3 to 7 pounds; optimal twist rates for bullet stabilization; factory-mounted Picatinny rail; and front fiber optic and rear barrel-mounted, adjustable rifle sight. Completing the MVP Patrol package are a textured, black synthetic stock, featuring stippling on the pistol grip; matte blue finish on exposed metalwork; fluted bolt; sling swivel studs; and ten-round capacity magazine.

Designed to be a versatile, all-purpose platform, the MVP Patrol 300 BLK is a great choice at the range or in the field, delivering greater penetration, better terminal performance and a wider choice of bullet types (30 caliber) than the 5.56mm NATO/223 Rem. Its superior ballistics make this intermediate rifle cartridge effective for mid to large-sized game including deer, hog and black bear. Read more

New FN 303 Tactical Less Lethal Launcher

THE INDUSTRY-STANDARD SEES MAJOR UPGRADES TO CUSTOMIZE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

(McLean, VA ) After setting the global standard in less lethal technology with the original FN 303 system, FN America, LLC, the world leader in developing law enforcement technology and training, is pleased to announce the release of the FN 303® Tactical Less Lethal Launcher. FN answered requests from law enforcement officers and agencies to make key improvements to ergonomics and adaptability while extending service life.

“For nearly twenty years, FN has been in front of the ever-changing landscape of less lethal product development with the FN 303 Less Lethal Launcher,” said Charles “Bucky” Mills, Sr. Director, Law Enforcement and Federal Sales for FN America, LLC. “From the original FN 303, to recent upgrade with the FN 303 Mk2 and now with the FN 303 Tactical released today, the constant evolution of our less lethal product designs ensures users have the most versatile and innovative solutions to meet the dynamic needs of federal, state and local agencies.” Read more

HAWKE® Optics Airmax 30 Wa Sf Air Riflescopes Redefine Precision Shooting

The New Airmax Scopes are the Ultimate in Accurate Second Focal Plane Air Rifle Optics

Hawke® Optics, the world leader in premium optics for modern, high-powered air rifles and other quality sporting optics that perform in the field, has added a new series to its stellar line of Airmax Air Riflescopes – the new Airmax 30WA SF. Like the rest of the Airmax lineup, these scopes were developed for air rifles by serious air rifle shooters to bring precise accuracy shot after shot.

Modern air rifles produce more speed, accuracy and performance than ever before. But even the best air rifle is still only as good as the optic that sits atop it. That is where the Hawke Optics Airmax series of cutting-edge air riflescopes comes into play. Read more

$3.6 million in grants available to target invasive species in Michigan

Proposals accepted through Nov. 1

Michigan’s Invasive Species Grant Program is now accepting proposals for the 2021 funding cycle, with an anticipated $3.6 million available to applicants.

The program – a joint effort of the Michigan departments of Natural Resources; Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and Agriculture and Rural Development – is part of a statewide initiative launched in 2014 to help prevent, detect and control invasive species in Michigan. Read more

Michigan Offers Holiday Campers Bear-Proofing Suggestions

The Labor Day weekend is an excellent time to squeeze in an end-of-summer camping trip before kids head back to school and the bustling fall begins. While packing for your trip, considering adding a few items to make sure your campsite doesn’t accidently attract bears or other curious wildlife.

Here are a few items to add to your campsite to prevent critters from crashing your weekend:

  • Airtight containers and storage bags – Food and toiletries should NEVER be kept in tents. Store food and toiletries in airtight containers in a vehicle trunk or suspend food from trees in burlap or plastic bags or backpacks.
  • Rope – Hang containers or storage bags 12 feet above ground, 10 feet from the tree trunk and 5 feet from the nearest branch.
  • Cleaning supplies – Wipe away any food debris on eating utensils or spills on camp chairs and tables.
  • Trash bags – Store trash as you would food. Burning or burying waste attracts bears. Read more
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