Michigan authorities remind hunters of ‘Do Not Eat’ health advisories for Clark’s Marsh

Sept. 12, 2024

LANSING, Mich. – With archery hunting season beginning , Oct. 1, firearms hunting season starting , Nov. 15, and early season hunts occurring this month, the Michigan departments of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Natural Resources (DNR) are reminding hunters not to eat venison from deer taken within three miles of Clark’s Marsh in Oscoda Township in Iosco County.

A Do Not Eat deer advisory remains in effect due to evidence that deer within three miles of the marsh were more likely to have various per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS), including perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), in their livers and muscle tissue. The finding is included in the 2021 report PFAS levels in Michigan deer from the Oscoda area, Iosco County.

In addition, a Do Not Eat advisory for all fish and aquatic or semi-aquatic wildlife taken from Clark’s Marsh remains in place. This includes fish, aquatic and semi-aquatic mammals (including muskrats), amphibians (including frogs), mollusks (including snails), reptiles (including turtles) and arthropods (including crayfish). Read more

Fishing, Hunting

Auto-Ordnance Unveils Limited Edition ‘Trump Fight’ 1911 Pistol

Auto-Ordnance is proud to present the “Trump Fight” limited edition Trump 1911, a tribute to the resilience and determination of President Trump. This custom pistol is a collaboration with the skilled team at Outlaw Ordnance, designed to commemorate President Trump’s steadfast fight for America, even in the wake of the violent assassination attempt on July 13, 2024. The “Trump Fight” 1911 is a striking piece of craftsmanship, featuring bold engravings such as “USA Stand United,” “45th & 47th POTUS,” and “God Bless America.” The slide is adorned with powerful imagery, including President Trump’s wounded yet resolute stance and his call to “FIGHT”! The grips are meticulously detailed with images of President Trump rising to his feet, standing strong before the American flag. Read more

Firearms

Spotted Lanternfly Confirmed in Wayne County

Invasive pest continues to spread within Michigan

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) detected invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in Wayne County with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirming the finding. This confirmation follows an extensive survey across 20 counties, during which MDARD identified additional populations of this invasive pest in Monroe, Wayne, and Oakland counties. While spotted lanternfly had previously been detected in Monroe and Oakland, these surveys revealed new infestations in each location. Read more

Wildlife

GOA Files Comment Against Harris-Biden Attack on Hunters

Last week, Gun Owners of America (GOA) filed public comment with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in opposition to their proposed rule to ban the use of lead ammunition of certain public lands, starting with this upcoming fall/winter hunting season. The proposed rule, which was first announced in early August, is the fourth attempt by anti-gun and anti-hunting activists in the Obama-Biden-Harris administrations to ban lead ammo on public lands in the last nine years.

While the Obama-Biden attempt to ban lead ammo and lead based fishing tackle was reversed by President Trump, the Harris-Biden Administration has now initiated its third lead ammo ban, prompting sportsmen to voice serious concerns with their lawmakers in Washington.

In its comments, GOA argues that USFWS has no statutory mandate to effect such a ban, and they highlight the complete lack of any compelling and statistically significant evidence that suggests the presence of lead ammo is detrimental to wildlife or human populations. Read more

Gun Control

Barnett Hyper Raptor BCX

Tarpon Springs, FL – New for 2024, Buck Commander and Barnett® have combined forces to bring a one-of-a-kind crossbow for hunters looking to tag their next trophy! The Hyper Raptor BCX™ sets the industry standard in crossbow technology, blending premium features, cutting-edge innovation, and top-tier technology to deliver the smoothest, fastest, and most user-friendly shooting experience available! Rooted in over 60 years of unwavering commitment to quality, dependability, precision, and safety, Barnett stands as the original pioneer in the modern-day crossbow, earning the trust of hunters worldwide. Buck Commander and Barnett combine everything hunters need in the hard-hitting, lightweight Hyper Raptor BCX.

Superior accuracy for the lifetime of the crossbow was at the forefront of the design. The Hyper Raptor BCX uses self-timing infinity cams, a hunter-friendly feature that improves consistency and accuracy. Pivoting limb pockets boost durability, and the innovative Halo System guarantees balanced string travel for even better precision. Adding a light, crisp, premium TriggerTech™ trigger improves the shooting experience while providing critical anti-dry fire technology — and an extra layer of safety!

Barnett uses advanced materials in the new Hyper Raptor BCX, keeping its weight at 6.9 lbs. Hunters will love the compact profile in the blind or on a stand. It measures 32.5-in. overall and is only 7.25-in. wide from axle to axle when cocked. An adjustable buttstock allows further length of pull customization. Read more

Archery

Escort’s FieldHunter Youth Shotgun

Rogers, AR — HatsanUSA, the exclusive U.S. distributor of Escort Shotguns, is proud to showcase the Escort FieldHunter Youth. This pump-action shotgun is engineered for youth and smaller-framed shooters of all levels.

The FieldHunter Youth is a 20 gauge, with a 3-inch chamber that can handle a variety of shots, including steel (with specific chokes). The multi-choke system includes five chokes (F, IM, M, IC, CYL). The versatility of multiple-size chokes, plus the capability to shoot 2 ¾ in. to 3 in. shotgun shells, makes it the perfect youth shotgun for every hunting adventure, including upland birds, small game, waterfowl, and turkey. A migratory plug can be installed for a 2+1 capacity and removed for a complete 4+1 capacity.

Escort has designed the FieldHunter Youth with a synthetic polymer stock and forend with textured grips to ensure durability. The receiver is aircraft-grade aluminum alloy, fully anodized, and sports a well-designed 11mm groove for optics mounts. The chrome-plated, 22-inch barrel pulls everything together, utilizing a 7mm checkered and ventilated anti-glare rib ending with a classic brass bead. Read more

Firearms

USA Carp Fishing Team heads to Croatia for 2024 Carp Fishing World Championship

The 2024 Carp World Championship will be held in the city of Nasice, Croatia from September 4th through the 7th. It will be held bankside on 2 separate lakes, Lapovac and Sandor. Nasice is a city that is rich in culture and is well known for hosting sporting events, especially fishing.

Fishing for Common Carp in Europe is hugely popular and rivals the popularity of Bass fishing in the United States. Carp are respected as the premiere sport fish in many nations. Carp fishing in the United States with rod and reel is steadily gaining popularity, and carp tournaments are becoming more commonplace. The USA Carp Fishing Team is working diligently to open the eyes and minds of anglers to recognize carp as a fantastic sport fish. We firmly believe that if you catch one on rod and reel, you might just enjoy it…a LOT! A ten, twenty, thirty, forty or fifty pound fish can be found in lakes across our country.

The USA Carp Fishing Team is one of the U.S. Angling Confederation’s (USAngling), most exciting fishing teams. The world team consists of 8 anglers, 2 coaches, and a pair of Captains. The carp team has been a part of USAngling for 9 years and has attended 7 different World Championship events during that time. Read more

Fishing

Cheboygan Lock to close for the season Sept. 29

Critical repairs to the Cheboygan Lock, managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and located in the city of Cheboygan, will prompt the early closure of this seasonal facility.

The lock closure will begin at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, with an anticipated reopening date of May 17, 2025.

During the same period, the adjacent Lincoln Street Boating Access Site also will temporarily close because it will be used as a staging area for construction materials and equipment.

“Due to necessary repairs, the Cheboygan Lock will close earlier than usual this year,” said Kevin Taylor, Cheboygan Field Office supervisor for the DNR Parks and Recreation Division. “These upgrades are essential to maintain the safe operation of the lock and ensure future access to the Inland Waterway and Lake Huron.” Read more

Fishing

Target Sports USA Announces Ford F-150 Truck Giveaway 2024

Cheshire, CT –– Target Sports USA has officially announced that their sweepstakes Ford F-150 Truck Giveaway has made its return this year.

Target Sports USA partnered with The Kinetic Group to provide the community with the opportunity to win this incredible prize. In addition, Compliance Sweepstakes Services LLC will, once again, be handling all the competition’s logistics, registrant monitoring, and the actual drawing of the winner to ensure a fair result.

The winner will walk away with a 2024 Ford F-150, 4X4 Styleside Crew Cab, also inclusive of a V6 Ecoboost engine with 35 x 12.5R20 Nitto Ridge Grappler Tires, Bronze 90 Series Rims, Tinted Windows, a 6-inch Rough Country Coilover Lift, Weather-Tech Mats and MORE! The winner will be announced on November 16, 2024. You have until November 1, 2024, to enter for the chance to win a grand prize! Read more

Contests

SIG SAUER ‘Get 9’ Fall Promotion

Now through October 31, 2024 receive a rebate for one of SIG SAUER’s top-selling 9mm handguns with the SIG SAUER “Get 9” Fall promotion; customers making a qualifying MCX-REGULATOR, MCX-SPEAR, or P226-XFIVE purchase receive a P365, P320-M17, or P320-M18 through an online redemption offer at sigsauer.com.

Customers making a qualifying SIG SAUER MCX-Regulator purchase through the “Get 9” promotion are eligible to receive a P365 pistol. Qualifying “Get 9” MCX-REGULATOR SKU’s include: RMCXR-556N-16B, RMCXR-556N-16B-RX2, RMCXR-762R-16B.

Customers making a qualifying SIG SAUER MCX-SPEAR purchase are eligible to receive a P320-M17 or P320-M18 through the “Get 9” promotion. Qualifying MCX-SPEAR SKU’s include: PSPEAR-762-13B, RSPEAR-762-13B-SBR, RSPEAR-762-16B

Customers making a P226-XFIVE purchase through the “Get 9” promotion are eligible to receive a P365 pistol. Qualifying “Get 9” P226 SKU’s include: P226-XFIVE, 226X5-9-CLASSIC, 226X5-9-LEGION, 226X5-9-STAS, 226X5-9-CLASSIC-10, 226X5-9-LEGION-10, 226X5-9-STAS-10.

The SIG SAUER “Get 9” promotion purchase eligibility opened September 3, 2024 and continues through October 31, 2024. For complete redemption details, or to redeem your SIG SAUER “Get 9” Fall promotion simply submit a proof of purchase and serial number at sigisauer.com/promotions. Promotion redemption must be completed by November 30, 2024, items are subject to change based on availability, and cannot be combined with another SIG SAUER promotion. Read more

Firearms, Promotions
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