TrueTimber® Hosts Fall Bow Sweepstakes with PSE Archery®

INMAN, S.C. – November 5, 2021 – TrueTimber announces a fall archery sweepstake with partner PSE Archery to give away one STINGER MAX compound bow decorated in TrueTimber Strata camo and a $500 gift card to the TrueTimber online store. The giveaway begins today and will be hosted on the official TrueTimber Instagram and Facebook pages. One grand prize winner will be randomly selected following the promotion period which ends November 19, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

“I think our bow hunting fans are going to jump all over this awesome chance to win some great gear,” said TrueTimber CEO Rusty Sellars. “PSE has been a longtime partner of ours and we are thrilled they jumped in to sweeten the pot here with such an awesome bow. This STINGER MAX comes ready to hunt out of the box. Pair that with a full new lineup of TrueTimber gear and one lucky hunter is going to be set heading into the woods this fall.”

To enter, fans need to follow both TrueTimber and PSE Archery on Instagram or Facebook in addition to tagging by commenting at least one other person in any of the entry posts on TrueTimber’s Instagram or Facebook page. The entry post will go live on the TrueTimber Facebook and Instagram pages today at 6:00 p.m. EST. For an additional chance to win, fans can enter on both platforms. Read more

Archery

Montana: FWP Clarifies Changes to Wolf Hunting, Trapping Regulations

In August, the Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted several changes to the 2021/2022 wolf hunting and trapping regulations.

Changes include eliminating quotas, increasing the number of wolf trapping and hunting licenses allowed for individual hunters, extending wolf trapping seasons and the allowance of snares to harvest wolves.

The changes also specified that hunters are allowed to purchase and possess 10 wolf hunting licenses – a separate license for each wolf they harvest – and trappers are allowed a bag limit of 10 wolves. This means an individual who hunts and traps can take a total of 20 wolves in a license year.

The regulations initially said hunters and trappers could take 10 wolves total. The regulations will be corrected to align with the intent of the commission. Read more

Hunting

SPACE Trailers Expands Under New Ownership

Red Wing, MN. SPACE Trailers are lightweight, customizable sport trailers. Our SPACE Trailers combine the versatility of a utility trailer with the pack-up-and-go of a small cargo trailer. The tough but lightweight enclosed adventure trailer lets you bring everything you want, not just what you need. SPACE Trailers, made and manufactured in Red Wing, Minnesota, were developed through firsthand experience and research. Read more

General

Michigan: funding available for natural resource restoration in the Saginaw Bay watershed

The Tittabawassee River and the Saginaw River and Bay Natural Resource Trustee Councils are jointly announcing the availability of funding for restoration projects to be implemented in the Saginaw Bay watershed, including in and along the Tittabawassee and Saginaw rivers.

This funding is derived from two sources, a 2020 settlement with The Dow Chemical Company and a 1998 settlement with General Motors and others for natural resource damages. The two Trustee Councils will provide approximately $5.7 million to fund restoration projects, in addition to projects already specified in the two settlements.

The Trustees are asking people to submit pre-proposals that the Trustee Councils will then screen and evaluate for their merit relative to restoration project criteria. The criteria that the Trustees will use to evaluate restoration proposals are described within the respective restoration plans for the Tittabawassee River and the Saginaw River and Bay. Read more

Wildlife

Michigan: DNR Halts Proposed Plan for Genoa Township Seed Orchard

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will not move ahead with proposed projects to extract sand and gravel or establish a tree seed orchard on two parcels of land in Genoa Township, southeast Livingston County.

The DNR had proposed removing excess material and leveling the hilly land on the 50-acre and 77-acre parcels between Brighton Road and Cunningham Lake Road by leasing the rights to mine sand and gravel on the properties. The land now is expected to be sold at auction in the future.

“People in the area have told us that they do not want the DNR to complete this process, and we have listened to their concerns,” said Jeff Stampfly, chief of the DNR’s Forest Resources Division. “Public input has always been an important aspect of proposed forest management activities, whether here or in evaluating other decisions across the state.”

The Forest Resources Division took over management of the two parcels in 2019. The properties had previously been listed as surplus properties by the DNR’s Parks and Recreation Division, which manages the nearby 4,947-acre Brighton Recreation Area.

Public input is part of the process

About 500 people attended an Oct. 12 informational meeting where DNR staff explained the proposed project. Public comment at the meeting was overwhelmingly negative, especially regarding the sand and gravel extraction phase. They also expressed concerns regarding a sodium and chloride groundwater plume on the 77-acre parcel, as well as an old township dump site on the site. The state’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy had determined that the plume was unlikely to be disturbed by the proposed gravel operation.

Stampfly said the location initially seemed like a good fit for needed expansion of the DNR’s Tree Improvement on Chilson Road, but that the department now will seek another site for expansion of seed orchards. Read more

Wildlife

Primary Arms November Gun Giveaway

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Primary Arms has announced their November gun giveaway, which focuses on a custom-built Nightfighter AR15 from Battle Arms Development.

Valued at over $4,800, this unique rifle build offers optimal performance in low-light and no-light environments. At the heart of the giveaway is a Battle Arms Development Authority Elite .223 Wylde 16” AR15, upgraded out with the latest accessories from top brands like L3Harris, Reptilia, SureFire, Unity Tactical, Forward Controls Design, and Primary Arms Optics. This giveaway also includes additional accessories, apparel, and range gear from DURAMAG, Viktos, and Bulldog Cases.

Best of all, entering the November Nightfighter giveaway is 100% free—no purchase is necessary. Just visit the November Nightfighter Entry Page, fill out some basic information, and claim your entries! New entries are accepted until 11:59PM on November 30th when the giveaway closes, and the winner will be announced a few days later. Read more

Firearms

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

Wildlife

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

Optics

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

Firearms

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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