SIG SAUER Full-Size P320 AXG Pro

NEWINGTON, N.H. – SIG SAUER is pleased to introduce the P320 AXG Pro, the first full-sized P320 pistol featuring the metal AXG grip module, with the AXG detachable magwell, and paired with the full-length SIG SAUER Pro-Cut slide.

“The hottest ticket in the world of P320 is the AXG series of pistols which combines the modern features and modularity of the P320 platform, with the performance and feel of a metal frame,” said Tom Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President, Commercial Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “With the lightening cuts of the pro-cut slide and the added weight of the AXG metal grip, the P320 AXG Pro is the perfect combination of style and performance, from fit to finish, in a full-size package.”

The SIG SAUER P320 AXG Pro is a metal, 9mm striker-fired pistol, with a black anodized AXG full-size grip module with a detachable AXG magwell, custom Hogue black G10 grip panels, a precision machined deep undercut, and an extended beavertail for an ergonomic, comfortable fit. The pistol features an XSERIES flat trigger and a Nitron® full-size SIG Pro-Cut slide with lightening cuts, XRAY3 Day/Night sights, comes optic-ready, and is compatible with direct-mount options for the SIG SAUER Electro-Optics ROMEO1Pro, the soon to be released SIG SAUER Electro-Optics ROMEO2, Delta Point Pro, and RMR Reflex Optics. The P320 AXG Pro ships with (2) 17-round steel magazines featuring Henning Group basepads.

P320AXG Pro:

Overall length: 8.2 inches

Overall height: 5.5 inches

Overall width: 1.6 inches

Barrel length: 4.7 inches

Sight Radius: 6.6inches

Weight (w/magazine): 35.4 oz. Read more

Firearms

Escort DF12 Modern Sporting Shotgun

Bentonville, AR – A bold design loaded with smart features, the Escort DF12 stands out in an ever-growing world of modern shotguns. This auto-loader is a sporting enthusiast’s dream and is ideal for close-range hunting applications. Using the modern sporting rifle design and capitalizing on adaptable features, the DF12 reaches beyond its potential as a mere shotgun. Its 5-piece multi-choke system accommodates heavy slugs as well as it does light bird shot, making it a great all-around option for a wide variety of game.

With an overall weight of 8.9 lbs., this shotgun is manufactured from tough aircraft grade alloy. The upper and lower receivers are overbuilt with a robust construction that is meant to take a beating. The semi-automatic DF12 runs on a gas-powered system, similar to those found in traditional autoloading shotguns, but without the added bulk of a tube below the barrel.

This 12-gauge magazine fed shotgun is chambered in 3″ magnum and will cycle both 3″ and 2 ¾” loads without hesitation. The DF12 comes outfitted with an Escort standard oxidation-proof, chrome plated, drilled steel barrel. To ensure the utmost strength, each barrel is proof tested at the factory. A muzzle cover protects the barrel and locks the forend into place, adding to the robustness and modularity of this shotgun platform. Read more

Firearms

Michigan: Task Force Needs Property Owner Info On Underground Features in Keweenaw County

Affected area is Lake Superior shoreline from Gay to Grand Traverse Harbor

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy’s Water Resources Division, in cooperation with the Buffalo Reef Task Force, is asking property owners to report underground features, like onsite septic systems and water and irrigation lines, along a 5-mile stretch of Lake Superior shoreline in Keweenaw County.

Over the past few years, the task force has been working to remove dark-colored stamp sands from the beach between the community of Gay and Grand Traverse Harbor.

The stamp sands were deposited into Lake Superior and on the beach at Gay during historic copper stamp mill processing from the Wolverine and Mohawk mines. Ore was crushed by the stamps and the copper separated through a flotation process. Stamp sands are the waste material resulting from the milling work.

Over the past roughly 80 years, the stamp sands have shifted south – moved by winds, waves and nearshore lake currents – about 5 miles to the Grand Traverse Harbor, covering 1,426 acres of shoreline and lake bottom.

“Without taking measures to slow the movement and down-drift accumulation of the stamp sands, they will eventually move past the harbor and deposit on the natural white sand beach south of the jetty, at the mouth of the Traverse River,” said Steven Check, a project manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Detroit.

The sands threaten Buffalo Reef, a natural underwater structure important to lake trout and lake whitefish. Read more

Fishing, Wildlife

Michigan Iron Industry Museum re-opens today

The Michigan Iron Industry Museum in Negaunee is re-opening to the public on Wednesday, June 2! Summer hours are Wednesday through Sundays, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Located eight miles west of the city of Marquette in the forested ravines of the Marquette Iron Range, the museum overlooks the Carp River and the site of the first iron manufactory in the Lake Superior region. The Jackson Iron Company and others manufactured wrought iron from local ore at this site from 1848-1855.

The museum tells the stories of Michigan’s three iron ranges and the people who worked them, through dramatic exhibits, audio-visual programs and outdoor interpretive trails.

This summer, visitors will also see a special temporary exhibit that explores the history of Fayette Historic State Park through archaeology. Called “Mining for the Past: Archaeology at Fayette,” the exhibit includes the objects generations of Anishinaabek, iron smelter company workers, and tourists left behind.

The museum is also pleased to debut refreshed Iron Industry Heritage Plaques, which honor the extraordinary individuals whose strength, ingenuity and hard work built Michigan’s iron ranges. Photo and name plaques are displayed in the museum’s commons as a tribute to miners and their families. Read more

General

Dorsey Weighs In on Biden’s Anti-Gun Nominee to ATF in Forbes Column

If the Biden presidency had a brand slogan, it might be: Why choose sanity when a crisis will do? With gas shortages and fuel prices soaring, a southern border that looks like a scene out of World War Z, rockets lighting up the Middle East, China on the move, inflation set to surge and our cities under siege with rampant crime, what’s a POTUS to do? How about nominate the most anti-gun zealot ever to head the 5,100-employee Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. By selecting Bloomberg toady David Chipman, an anti-gun activist who also worked for Gifford’s gun control group, Biden has just given a middle finger to America’s 150 million gun owners.

To read the rest of the column click here.

Gun Control

Smith & Wesson Launches GUNSMARTS Series 2

Smith & Wesson expands on its successful GUNSMARTS video series with fresh, new content for summer 2021

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Smith & Wesson today announced that it has expanded its GUNSMARTS video series with over thirty new educational videos for both new and experienced firearms owners. Hosted by industry experts Ken Scott, Julie Golob, and Jerry Miculek, Smith & Wesson’s GUNSMARTS Series 2 covers a comprehensive set of topics that include firearms education, shooting tips, gear recommendations, and more – all in a simple, inviting manner.

Matt Spafford, Senior Marketing Manager, said, “We received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback after the launch of GUNSMARTS in 2020, and as such, we’ve developed GUNSMARTS Series 2. This new content series provides new, exciting videos to help both new and experienced gun owners improve their firearm knowledge and skillset. We hope that GUNSMARTS Series 2 encourages firearms owners to get outside, enjoy the shooting sports, and brush up on their skills.” Read more

Firearms

Stealth Cam Launches Enhanced Command Pro App for Cellular Trail Cameras

Irving, TX – Stealth Cam®, the leader in trail camera innovation and cellular imaging technology, has just launched its all-new Command Pro App for 2021! This new App provides a seamless integration for wireless camera operation and image/video management for Stealth Cam.

Retooled and refreshed for 2021, the Command Pro app raises the bar in remote scouting with the integration of industry leading technology, supported by a robust server platform for improved performance and reliability. These features include:

High-resolution HD downloads – Available through all the new 2021 camera models (DS4KTM, REACTOR, FUSION X, MORPH, MERGE, MANIFEST 2.0, RELAY, TRAIL-TEK).

Video Mode w/ Previews – For the new 2021 video enabled cameras, the Command Pro app shows a 3-frame preview of the recorded video, before you chose to download the full clip.

Night Colorization – Turn black and white images into color on demand with Command Pro’s groundbreaking AI powered technology.

Tagging options and filters – This option makes it possible to organize and recall individual animals and select filter parameters to identify and sort game patterns, time frame, and environmental conditions. In short, the new filtering and tagging functions can help you pattern your biggest target animals.

Global Gallery – This feature integrates images, videos, and video previews from all 2020 and 2021 Stealth Cam, Muddy & Wildview cellular cameras into a single gallery! These are conveniently stored chronologically by date and time. By leveraging the new filter and tagging options, the Global Gallery offers territory-wide activity monitoring at a glance and with never-before-seen precision.

Already a Stealth Cam Command user? No problem Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Michigan DNR asks anglers to report muskellunge catches

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking those who fish for muskellunge to help with its ongoing efforts to investigate these fish through the DNR’s online muskie angler survey.

Since 2014, this survey has gathered information about muskie angler demographics and catch data, such as length of fish caught, angler effort, body of water fished and methods used. Fisheries managers have used this data to recommend fishing regulation changes to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission, evaluate the muskie stocking program and understand more about self-sustaining populations.

Traditional methods, including in-person creel surveys and postcards, have not been as successful as the online survey at collecting this type of information. Anglers may fill out one survey per person, per trip and are encouraged to complete a survey for each muskie fishing trip they make.

“Because muskellunge are so elusive in our netting and electrofishing sampling efforts, muskellunge management relies heavily on angler reports to understand more about population abundance and angling success,” said Matt Diana, DNR fisheries biologist in Plainwell.

Muskie are open to catch and immediate release year-round, with the possession season opening statewide the first Saturday in June. For additional season dates and fish length limits, see the 2021 Michigan Fishing Guide at Michigan.gov/DNRDigests. As a reminder, anglers are limited to taking only one muskie per license year and are required to register their harvest by calling 888-636-7778 or online at Michigan.gov/RegisterFish.

See the current survey and past survey data at Michigan.gov/Muskie.

Fishing

Bear Archery Announces Launch Edition Mag Riser Giveaway

Serial Number 1 of 50 – Signed by Bowhunting Icon Fred Eichler

Evansville, IN (June 2, 2021) — Bear Archery, legendary manufacturer of all thing’s archery has announced the details for a very special giveaway with industry icon Fred Eichler. One lucky winner will receive the pinnacle of new traditional bows for 2021, a Launch Edition Mag Riser Take-Down bow personally signed by Fred Eichler. In traditional Bear fashion, the grand prize gets even better. Not only does the special recurve sport Fred Eichler’s signature, but the bow just happens to be serial number 1 of only 50 Launch Edition Mag Risers produced in Bear’s Gainesville, Florida facility.

Bear re-introduced the Mag Riser into its lineup last fall for the first time since the 1970’s. The new Mag Riser features an aluminum handle with the revolutionary Take-Down latch system patented by Fred Bear more than 40 years ago. The 2021 Mag Riser is currently only available as a right-hand A-riser with the choice of either #1 or #3 limbs.

“The Mag Riser has been my favorite new bow to come out of the 2021 lineup,” said Fred Eichler. “It utilizes the iconic latch system first introduced by Fred Bear for easy transportation and looks incredible in the optional Fred Bear camouflage finish.”

The limited run of Launch Edition Mag Risers were the first 50 bows to come off the Gainesville production line. The bow sports a Launch Edition exclusive satin black riser with black latches and a gold Bear Archery medallion. It comes complete with a set of #3 45lb curly maple, clear glass limbs with laminated black tips and a signature Take-Down traditional bow string. To further enhance the exclusivity of the bow, each of the 50 Launch Editions produced include an embroidered, number-matching soft carrying case.

“The Mag Riser is one of the best-selling models ever introduced by Bear Archery.” said Jon Lene, General Manager of Bear Archery. “Serial Number 1 of this iconic rebirth demanded special attention. The idea to have Fred Eichler sign the bow for a giveaway was a no-brainer.”

Individuals looking for a chance to own the Fred Eichler signed Launch Edition can enter for their chance to win by completing a number of tasks that can be found by visiting https://gleam.io/rsJkK/bear-archery-mag-riser-launch-edition-giveaway. All participants earn coveted extra entries by referring their friends and family to enter the giveaway. The giveaway will start June 2, 2021 and run through June 30, 2021. The winner will be announced on Bear Archery and Fred Eichler’s social pages July 6, 2021.

To learn more about Bear Archery and the full lineup of 2021 bows and accessories, visit BearArchery.com. Details about future giveaways and product launches can be found on Bear Archery’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

About Bear Archery®

Founded by the iconic father of modern archery, Fred Bear, in 1933 with the intention of bringing archery to the masses, Bear Archery® continues to produce legendary bows with the same focus on reliability and technology while maintaining its rich heritage of innovative leadership, quality products, and family values. Bear Archery is a division of Escalade Sports. For information on Bear Archery, its products, brands, instruction manuals, retailers, warranty, replacement parts, or customer service, please call 1-800-694-9494 or visit www.beararchery.com.

ABOUT ESCALADE SPORTS

Headquartered in Evansville, IN, Escalade Sports is a global manufacturer and distributor of sports and outdoor recreational equipment. Leaders in their respective categories, Escalade Sports’ brands include Bear® Archery and Trophy Ridge® archery accessories; STIGA® and Ping-Pong® table tennis, Accudart® and Unicorn® darting, Onix® pickleball equipment; Triumph SportsTM indoor and outdoor games, GoalrillaTM and Goalsetter® residential in-ground basketball systems, Goaliath® and Silverback® residential in-ground and portable basketball goals; the STEP® fitness products, LifelineTM personal fitness, Woodplay® premium playsets, and Cue & Case® specialty billiard accessories. Escalade Sports’ products are available at sporting goods dealers and independent retailers nationwide. For more information on Escalade Sports, its brands, instruction manuals, retailers, warranty, replacement parts or customer service, please call 1-888-784-4288 or visit www.escaladesports.com.

Archery

Pope & Young Club/St. Charles Museum of Bowhunting to Join WOW National Museum and Aquarium

Preeminent collection of bowhunting artifacts relocates to America’s Conservation Capital, home to unprecedented assembly of exhibits from leading conservation organizations

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Officials from the Pope & Young Club in Chatfield, Minn., together with noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris, today announced plans to relocate the Pope & Young Club/St. Charles Museum of Bowhunting and its permanent collection to the campus of Bass Pro Shops national headquarters in Springfield, Mo., home to Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium.

The Pope & Young Club is one of North America’s leading bowhunting and conservation organizations, dedicated to the promotion and protection of bowhunting by increasing awareness and appreciation for bowhunting foundations, principles and values. Currently located in Chatfield, Minn., the Club’s Museum of Bowhunting is the singular, crowning testimony to North America’s rich bowhunting heritage. The museum boasts the preeminent collection of bowhunting artifacts and history, educating visitors to bowhunting’s place in wildlife conservation and culture. Artifacts and educational displays retrace the steps of pioneer bowhunters and the sport’s rise in popularity during the mid-20th Century, to modern day bowhunting and the continued legacy of the Pope & Young Club.

The potential to reach a significantly wider audience and inspire new generations to discover bowhunting was a key motivation in the Pope & Young Club’s decision to relocate its collection. Located in the heartland of America within a day’s drive for half the population, Wonders of Wildlife welcomed 1.6 million visitors in its first year alone and has been voted as “America’s Best New Attraction” and “America’s Best Aquarium” twice by USA TODAY readers. Read more

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