Record Peregrine Falcon Migration

The Florida Keys Hawkwatch is heralded as “The Peregrine Falcon Migration Capitol of the World” (photo by Paul Konrad).

Triple digit totals of Peregrine Falcons migrated past the Florida Keys Hawkwatch daily for 10 straight days from October 8th to 17th – totaling 2,430 Peregrines in 10 days! Most of us consider a sighting of a single Peregrine a great accomplishment, so imagine daily tallies of 117 Peregrines October 8th, 287 on the 9th, 609 on the 10th, 296 the 11th, 126 the 12th, 137 the 12th, 239 the 14th, 113 the 15th, 134 the 16th, 142 on October 17th. And that’s not all, considering many other raptors graced the sky, including numbers of Ospreys, Broad-winged Hawks, and Sharp-shinned Hawks headed trans-Caribbean.

Take a look at the Florida Keys Hawkwatch daily totals for the month of October to see Peregrine Falcon numbers increase toward the peak days of migration and then downturn after mid-October, and see totals of other birds of prey that passed by the count station at HawkCount The current season total for Peregrines is 3,264!

To review live counts as they are posted today, as well as daily totals throughout the season, and monthly counts of raptors at all hawkwatch count sites across North America – which is great fun and informative – visit HawkCount

Wildlife

Primary Arms Government November Giveaway

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Primary Arms Government has announced their November giveaway, which includes a Daniel Defense DDM4 LE Patrol Rifle with a Primary Arms SLx® 1-5x24mm FFP Rifle Scope and GLx® 30mm Mount.

Every month, Primary Arms Government offers professional customers a chance to win exclusive firearm sweepstakes, often including some of the most popular premium tactical brands. This giveaway is only open to Active-Duty Military, Veterans, and First Responders, who can enter to win for free—no purchase necessary.

This month, Primary Arms Government is offering an impressive rifle package that includes one of the most popular defensive carbines on the market: the Daniel Defense DDM4 16” LE Patrol Rifle. Featuring a cold hammer-forged 16” barrel and carbine gas system, this rifle epitomizes Daniel Defense in their commitment to quality components and battle-ready reliability. This DDM4 comes in the exclusive law enforcement configuration with a 9” M-LOK Omega handguard for attaching lights and other accessories. Quick disconnect attachment points are integrated on both sides of the rail for a fully ambidextrous sling.

To help you get the most from the rifle, Primary Arms Government has also included their exclusive Primary Arms SLx 1-5x24mm FFP Rifle Scope with ACSS® Raptor 5.56 reticle. This lightweight, low-power variable optic includes features found on premium grade optics but at an unbeatable value. The intuitive ACSS Raptor 5.56 BDC makes it easy to range and engage targets out to 600 yards, while its bold center horseshoe and chevron provide fast acquisition in close quarters. This optic also comes with a US-made GLx 30mm scope mount. Both the optic and mount received separate recommendations for duty-use by the National Tactical Officers Association. Read more

Firearms

HatsanUSA’s First .50 Caliber Rifle: PileDriver

The PileDriver is Hatsan’s first .50 caliber air rifle, and the market’s most powerful production PCP rifle. The PileDriver is designed exclusively for high-powered hunting applications. Capable of producing over 800 ft-lbs. of energy in 50 cal, it is also available in a 700+ FPE-generating .45 caliber model. Although this rifle utilizes a 33-inch barrel, its bullpup design keeps the maximum length under 4 ft. The side lever cocking mechanism is easy to reach and operate. A 480cc carbon fiber bottle fills to 4350 PSI and will provide up to 6 high-powered shots on a single fill. The PileDriver’s unique, patented hammer design eliminates traditional steel coil springs in favor of a smoother, easier-to-cock, gas piston mechanism. This top-loading single-shot rifle also features an extra-large loading port that will accommodate ammo up to 34mm in length.

The all-weather synthetic bullpup stock features an ergonomic pistol grip with textured grip surfaces for enhanced feel and control. The soft rubber buttpad is both elevation and angle adjustable to ensure controlled recoil and a comfortable fit. An elevation adjustable cheek rest ensures proper sight alignment with any optic. The rifle’s 14-inch-long scope rail is cut to accept both Picatinny and 11mm Dovetail mounts, offering plenty of real estate for a wide variety of optics. Three Picatinny accessory rails are attached around the air bottle for added customization. The high-strength steel barrel is precision rifled for long-range accuracy, and the absence of a shroud allows for the use of sabot rounds, further expanding one’s ammunition options.

MSRP: $1,199.99 Read more

Firearms

Christensen Arms & Warne Rings on Common Optic Mounting Questions

Gunnison, Utah – Christensen Arms, manufacturer of state-of-the-art precision firearms and custom carbon fiber barrels, is proud to announce their Rapid Fire Fridays event with Warne Rings & Bases that answers the age old questions surrounding optic mounting. This event is now live on YouTube just in time to get your Christensen Arms firearm dialed in for that hunt of a lifetime or to dominate the target at the range.

“This is an incredible opportunity for hunters and sport shooters alike to learn from one of the industry’s best for scope mounting solutions,” said Meredith McCaskill, Vice President of Marketing, Christensen Arms. “We want all of our customers and followers to have access to the most commonly asked questions, and our Rapid Fire event does just that.”

This informative event featured Randy Parks, Director of Marketing for Warne, talking about various products and techniques to help you choose and mount your optics. Here are just a few of the topics covered:

·What are the most common mistakes made when installing optic mounts?

·How do you decide between one piece or two-piece mounts?

·Do rings need to be lapped?

·Is there a preferred installation method for the best ring alignment and even torque?

·What should new long-range shooters look for in rings and mounts? Read more

Firearms, Optics

DRD Tactical MFP-21 Pistol

Lyons Falls, NY: DRD Tactical, innovators of quick take down rifles, has announced that they’ve added a pistol to their lineup. Introducing the MFP-21, this new multi-function pistol is available in both 300 BLK and 5.56mm with interchangeable barrel capability & quick take down technology.

The MFP-21 features a Picatinny rail incorporated on the rear of the receiver. It accepts any Picatinny rail attachment brace and offers improved brace stability. This pistol also includes a new patented gas block, ambidextrous bolt release and custom two-stage trigger, designed by DRD Tactical. Read more

Firearms

Sapir Named M. Paul Kessler NY Outdoor Citizen for 2021

Glenn Sapir of Putnam Valley, NY, was named the recipient of the New York State Outdoor Writers Association’s prestigious M. Paul Keesler New York Outdoor Citizen Award at its annual conference held this year in Saratoga, NY.

The Keesler Award is presented to an individual or organization that effectively has raised the public’s awareness of outdoor recreational opportunities and conservation issues in New York State. The award was created to honor worthy individuals and organizations, at the same time perpetuating the name of one of the organization’s dearest members. The late M. Paul Keesler spent nearly five decades promoting and conserving the outdoor wonders and recreational opportunities within New York State.

Sapir has been an outdoor writer for over 50 years and has served the outdoor community in many ways by publicizing outdoor recreational opportunities and alerting people to important issues in conservation and outdoor sports.

He has been an editor for the “Big Three,” including Field & Stream for 18 years, but has contributed to state and local publications as well, including New York Sportsman (for which he served as editor), The Conservationist, The Fisherman, and others. His newspaper column for Gannett’s Journal News, which covered three New York counties, ran for 27 years. In all of these he exposed readers to outdoor recreational opportunities and conservation issues in New York State. Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Lyman Products, Mark 7 Reloading Offer Ultimate Gift Giveaway

We know the past two years have been tough on everyone and we want our customers to know how much we appreciate their business and their patience while we all dealt with huge order volumes and supply chain issues, not to mention viruses and vaccines and civil unrest and lions and tigers and bears, oh my.

Since the gift giving season is almost upon us, we decided to give away a really great gift: An Apex10 – 10 Station Loading Machine complete with a Mechanical Powder Measure, and Mark 7® 11” High Speed Case Feeder, PLUS an Autodrive, PLUS a Mr. Bullet Feeder®, PLUS a Lyman® Pro Die Set.

Because we love all our customers, we can’t be expected to choose our favorite, so the winner will be drawn at random from all entries into this sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes runs from Nov. 1, 2021 through midnight on Nov. 29, 2021. We will draw the winner on Nov. 30 live on the Mark 7 Facebook page at 12:00 noon Eastern Standard time.

To enter, simply go to this link ENTER GIVEAWAY. You can earn additional entries by following Lyman or Mark 7 on Facebook and/or Instagram. Read more

Firearms

Michigan: more than $117,000 awarded for community tree planting and care

Tree planting, care and planning in 11 Michigan communities will be supported by community forestry grant awards totaling $117,208. Funds were competitively awarded through the annual Michigan Department of Natural Resources Community Forestry grant program for projects in Berrien, Ingham, Isabella, Kent, Leelanau, Oakland, Van Buren, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.

Grant funds are made available through the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry program and administered by the DNR.

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Urban and community forests, made up of the trees in our backyards, along streets or at schools and businesses, contribute essential benefits including clean air and water, wildlife habitat, cooling shade and natural beauty.

“The Urban and Community Forestry Program supports projects that maximize the benefits trees provide, helping ensure healthy, resilient and equitable urban tree canopy,” said program coordinator Kevin Sayers. “By supporting training and education, we will have trees for today and for future generations.”

Grant awards will be made available in November for projects to be completed by September 2022. Read more
Wildlife

Waypoint TV, Xpedition Enterprises, and The Given Right Join Forces to Giveaway Dream Hunt

Winner will build their own hunting experience in Texas

Austin, Texas – November 10, 2021 – Waypoint TV, The world’s leading entertainment destination for hunting and fishing programming, is teaming up with Xpedition Enterprises and The Given Right to give one lucky winner the hunting experience of a lifetime.

“For a growing brand like Xpedition Enterprises, a strong digital marketing plan is a must. Waypoint has been an invaluable partner, and we are excited to sponsor this hunt and help give back to the fans that make all this possible,” says Chris Cobbett.

Although this giveaway marks the first of its kind with Xpedition, Waypoint has a long-standing relationship with the hunting industry giant, airing popular programs such as The Given Right, Struttinbuck, and Behind the Season. The contest runs from November 1st – 30th, giving the winner the opportunity for a “build-your-own” three-day hunt with the Xpedition team, who will also provide licensing and lodging. Not only will the winner have their choice of weapon and a time that best fits their schedule, they’ll also be able to choose the game, with the option to hunt either whitetail or the elusive axis deer. The free range, fair chase hunt will take place in Fredericksburg, TX.

“Just about every hunter has dreamed of an opportunity to deer hunt in Texas, and our partnership with Xpedition Archery is making that dream a reality. There is no better way to celebrate the hunting season than to provide one lucky person with a hunting trip to the place where everything is bigger!” says Graig Hale, Waypoint TV’s Director of Business Development.

Contestants may enter at www.waypointtv.com/giveaways. Read more

Hunting

Michigan: DNR Asks Anglers to Turn in Adipose Fin Clipped Fish

Have you caught a trout or salmon in Michigan that had an adipose fin clip? If so, it could contain a tag with valuable information.

Through mass marking assistance by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, several Great Lakes states, including Michigan, mark popular gamefish like steelhead, Chinook salmon, Atlantic salmon, brown trout and lake trout.

The adipose fin – a small, fleshy fin behind the larger dorsal fin – is found on only a few fish, including trout, salmon and catfish. Most trout and salmon with an adipose fin clip also have a coded-wire tag in their snout. The tag is small, like the tip of a lead pencil, so it must be removed by lab technicians. If anglers catch an adipose fin clipped fish, they should turn in the head at a local drop-off station in Michigan.

“We have creel clerks at some ports, but there are several areas where we don’t have staff, including on river systems with unique fisheries, such as Atlantic salmon or steelhead,” said Randy Claramunt, Lake Huron Basin coordinator with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. “To get enough tag returns to learn about these species, we need the help of our anglers to voluntarily turn in heads.” Read more

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