Watch, Learn and Support Birds with Project FeederWatch

If you’re an avid wildlife watcher but prefer a perch from the warmth and comfort of indoors, give Project FeederWatch a try. With Michigan temps predicted to stay fairly frigid, it may be the coziest way to connect with nature – and collect helpful birding data.

A November-April survey of birds that visit backyards, nature centers, community areas and other locales in North America, Project FeederWatch is headed up by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada. People of all ages and skill levels are invited to help: children, families, solo seekers, classrooms, retirees, youth groups, nature centers and bird clubs.

While most people focus on birds coming to feeding stations, DNR wildlife biologist Karen Cleveland said a feeder isn’t a necessity.

“The only requirement is having an area from which you like to watch birds; the location and setting are entirely up to you,” she said. “The schedule is flexible, too. Count the birds you see every week or once all winter. You choose how much time you put into it.” Read more

Wildlife

Ballistic’s Best Target Bolt Action: Kelbly’s Element Precision

Athlon Outdoors is proud to announce the Kelbly’s Element Precision rifle as the 2025 Ballistic’s Best Target Bolt Action Winner in the fiercely competitive Target Bolt-Action category. In what proved to be the closest comparison in the award’s eight-year history, Kelbly’s edged out the field by the slimmest of margins, demonstrating why the company’s deep legacy in precision manufacturing continues to set the benchmark for long-range shooters.

This year’s lineup delivered four standout rifles, each capable of serious precision performance. From the value-packed Ruger RPR Gen 3 to the smooth-running Tikka T3x Ace Target and the proven Aero Precision Solus Competition, evaluators found themselves splitting hairs all the way to the final decision. But ultimately, Kelbly’s combination of high-end components, benchmark accuracy potential, and a heritage rooted in world-record performance carried the day. Read more

Firearms

Colt, S&W and Early GLOCK Rarities Headline December Collector’s Elite Auctions

Collectors Elite Auctions is proud to unveil its December lineup, a carefully curated selection of scarce and investment grade firearms chosen for discerning collectors. This month’s offering highlights extraordinary examples from Colt, GLOCK and Smith & Wesson, each representing the type of rarity, provenance and condition that define true collector level acquisitions. Every item begins at one penny with no reserve, giving buyers a rare opportunity to secure museum worthy pieces that seldom appear on the open market.

Among the standout offerings are a genuine first-generation GLOCK 17L with matching case, a fully complete Smith and Wesson 500ES Survival Kit in astonishing condition, the elusive Colt Custom Shop Magnum Carry First Edition, and a New Old Stock Colt 1991A1 Limited Edition Tiger. Each example is presented with exceptional photography and comprehensive documentation to assist collectors in evaluating authenticity, mechanical integrity and investment potential.

Below are several highlight pieces from the December event. Read more

Firearms

Mission Archery Announces New High-Performance, Adjustable Bow – The Mission Range

Mission Archery is proud to announce the launch of the 2026 Mission Range, a high-performance hunting bow engineered to deliver premium results without the premium price tag.

The new Mission Range is powered by Mission’s innovative MB Switchweight Cam, allowing shooters to easily adjust draw lengths from 22 to 30 inches and draw weights from 30-50 pounds or 50-70 pounds via two rotating mods included with the bow—all without the need for a bow press. This advanced cam system provides an exceptionally smooth draw cycle while boasting speeds of up to 325 feet per second.

With an axle-to-axle length of 31 inches and a brace height of 7 inches, the Range offers a comfortable, generous string angle and an extremely stable shooting platform at full draw. Its newly designed machined aluminum riser delivers a lightweight yet durable foundation, keeping the bow’s overall weight to just 4.06 pounds. Read more

Archery

Steiner ATLAS Now Available

Greeley, CO – Steiner Optics announces the ATLAS (Advanced Tactical Laser Aiming System) is now available to military, law enforcement, professional security teams, and for the consumer market. Engineered for real-time mission adaptability, the ATLAS delivers a new standard in aiming and illumination performance for today’s operational demands.

The ATLAS features a five-emitter system—including a visible laser, near-infrared (NIR) laser, long-range VCSEL illuminator, and two NIR LED illuminators—providing exceptional capability across CQB, mid-range, and extended-range engagements. With co-aligned lasers and illuminators using a single set of adjusters, operators benefit from fast, reliable zeroing and consistent co-alignment retention. Read more

Optics

Utah Wildlife Board Approves Updates for Bison Hunting, other Changes

The Utah Wildlife Board approved some updates for bison hunting and a few other rule changes during a public meeting held Thursday.

Bison hunting changes

The wildlife board approved adjustments to some of the existing bison hunts, as well as the creation of a new cow bison hunt that would be held during the 2026 and 2027 hunting seasons. As part of the hunting season changes, the board also confirmed that the bison archery hunt would continue to be the final hunt of each season, ending on Jan. 31.

“These changes will help us to better manage the herd to the population objective and maintain the bull-cow ratio, which will help address current drought conditions,” Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Northern Region Wildlife Biologist Sam Robertson said. “The updates should also improve hunter distribution and hunt quality, while avoiding changes in bison distribution.”

The changes will be implemented for the 2026 and 2027 hunting seasons. Read more

Hunting

Beretta Partners with Hook & Barrel for the “Yipee-Ki-Yay Christmas Giveaway”

Accokeek, MD – Beretta is proud to announce its partnership with Hook & Barrel magazine for the Yipee-Ki-Yay Christmas Giveaway, a holiday promotion honoring one of the most recognizable pistols in film and firearms history: the Beretta 92.

As part of the giveaway’s grand-prize package, one winner will receive a Beretta 92FS, the classic sidearm that not only shaped modern handgun design but also cemented its place in pop-culture through its memorable appearance in the blockbuster action film Die Hard. This giveaway brings together heritage, nostalgia, and holiday excitement for fans of Beretta and timeless cinema.

Introduced in the 1970s and refined over decades, the Beretta 92 has become synonymous with reliability, durability, and unmistakable Italian design. The 92FS in particular has been carried by military, law enforcement, and civilian shooters across the world and captured global fame as the hero’s sidearm wielded by John McClane in Die Hard. The giveaway celebrates that unmistakable combination of firearm heritage and film nostalgia, reminding fans why the Beretta 92 remains one of the most beloved pistols ever made.

Grand Prize Details
The Yipee-Ki-Yay Christmas Giveaway grand prize valued at $4,185 includes:

·(1) Beretta 92FS pistol

·(1) Heckler & Koch SP5 – closest you’ll get to McClane’s MP5

·(1) Case of Hornady Ammo

·(1) Die Hard 4K (digital + disc)

·(1) Classic white tank top

·(1) Custom Hook & Barrel Zippo lighter

·(1) Pair of Men’s Sneakers

·PLUS: 5 runners up will score a pair of Gamo Daisy Red Ryder BB Guns valued at $190. Read more

Firearms

Michigan Tree Species Selection Guide Available Now

The Michigan Community Tree Species Selection Guide is now available. This handbook, created by DNR Urban Forester Lawrence Law, is your guide to planting the right tree in the right place.

“Choosing the right tree for the right place is one of the most important steps in any tree planting project,” Law said. “Careful planning and informed species selection are essential.”

From downtowns and village centers to private yards, this guide will help you make informed tree decisions with practical, science-based guidance. The guide offers tips on what to look for when purchasing trees, help in evaluating different species and cultivars, and help in deciding which trees work best in an urban environment.

Wildlife

Unwrap 12 @ 12 Days of Deals with Target Sports USA

Target Sports USA is celebrating the holiday season with its annual 12 @ 12 Days of Holiday Deals event. Unwrap twelve days of limited-time deals at noon each day. Beginning this December 8th, customers can expect a new surprise every day, each available only while supplies last.

This year’s promotion brings back fan-favorite offers while introducing brand new offers, including mystery bundles, custom gifts, patch and sticker packs, collectible apparel, and seasonal add-on offers designed for shooters, hunters, and gear enthusiasts.

What to Expect This Year Read more

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