Viridian 12-year Anniversary Promotional Campaign

Viridian Weapon Technologies will be celebrating 12 years of weapon-mounted innovation by launching a year-long promotional campaign. Customers and fans can get in on the action right away by visiting Viridian on Instagram for a sweepstakes that will kickstart the festivities. To commemorate this milestone, additional promotions, special offers, and planned events and activities will take place from now until August 2019.

“We’re excited to give back to our loyal customers and supporters over the next 12 months as we celebrate,” said Viridian President and CEO Brian Hedeen. “We have some big promotions in the works, and we’ll be teaming up with several industry partners to make this an unforgettable year. Viridian fans can follow along and participate on social media and expect to receive special perks throughout the year.”

During the initial celebratory sweepstakes, followers will have an opportunity to enter to win a brand-new X5L® Cam, the latest gun-mounted technology coming from the Minnesota-based company. The sweepstakes will be hosted on Viridian’s Instagram page, so fans are encouraged to follow and view the giveaway posts to learn more and enter. Full details and sweepstakes rules can be found online. The sweepstakes ends on October 7, 2018. Read more

Optics

Steyr Arms Launches “Big Buck Down!” Giveaway Program

BESSEMER, Ala. — Steyr Arms is celebrating the fall deer season with a month-long Big Buck Down! Giveaway program that will award an amazing prize package every 10 days in September. Each prize package will be highlighted by either a Steyr or Merkel firearm and will include JAGDHUND and X JAGD gear as well as a two-day, two-person hunting trip.

Steyr Arms has partnered with cosponsors Swarovski Optik, Intercoastal Safaris, Gun Talk, Guns America and Guns & Gear Daily to bring consumers the Big Buck Down! Giveaway program.?The program runs from Sept. 1 through September 30. Those that enter by Sept 10, you will be eligible to win all three spectacular prize packages. The first prize package will feature a Steyr Scout Rifle and will be given away on Sept. 11. The New Pro THB 6.5 Creedmoor prize package will be given away on Sept. 21, and the Merkel 40E SxS will be given away on Oct. 1. Each package includes a Swarovski optic; boots, a backpack and a hat from JAGDHUND; a baselayer set from X JAGD; and the winner’s choice of a two-day guided quail or duck hunt for two hunters from Intercoastal Safaris, complete with meals and beachfront lodging in the Florida/Alabama region of the Gulf Coast. To view the full listing of prize packages, visit www.buckdowngiveaway.com.

To enter the Big Buck Down! Giveaway, go to www.buckdowngiveaway.com, and simply provide your name, a valid email address, ZIP code and agree to sign up for the sponsors’ e-mail newsletters. After entering the giveaway, contestants can receive additional entries by referring friends and by visiting the websites and social media pages of the sponsors. Read more

Firearms

Undetectable Silent CRUSH™ 24 Lightsout™

Grand Prairie, TX – To capture a great image, a digital scouting camera needs to combine the best lens, sensor, shutter, flash and other components for the conditions. Unfortunately, those conditions can range from full sunlight to pitch-black darkness, so making all that technology come together in a single camera is extremely challenging.

Released last year, Wildgame Innovations’ Silent CRUSH™ 20 Lightsout™ digital scouting camera proved to the world that a single camera can deliver extreme-quality still images and videos in any lighting conditions, while remaining totally undetected by game. They did it by combining separate onboard cameras – one optimized for daytime conditions and another for nighttime use – with Silent Lens System Technology™ and an invisible Lightsout™ flash. Best of all, Wildgame Innovations accomplished this industry-first while remaining true to their mission of providing innovative technology at affordable prices; the Silent CRUSH™ 20 Lightsout™ was offered to hunters at an MSRP of just $159.99. Read more

Hunting

Michigan: brush up on deer and waterfowl hunting, archery skills

Whether you’re looking to get started in a new outdoor activity or get some pointers from the pros, the DNR Outdoor Skills Academy can help. Upcoming classes include:

  • Hunting Whitetails Naturally (Sept. 8 in Cadillac). Learn the “A to Z” of trail hunting, from scouting to stand placement.
  • Becoming an Expert Archer (Sept. 15 in Ludington). An introduction to archery as a healthy and fun outdoor/indoor activity.
  • Waterfowl Hunting Clinic (Sept. 29 in Cadillac). This class will cover everything you need to know to get started, including how to find a location, scouting, calling and gear.

Learn more about the Outdoor Skills Academy and see other upcoming classes at michigan.gov/outdoorskills.

Hunting

Michigan: annual waterfowl festival returns to Pointe Mouillee

The annual Pointe Mouillee Waterfowl Festival, a tradition since 1947, is set for Sept. 15-16 at Pointe Mouillee State Game Area in Brownstown Township. This family-friendly event offers activities – such as dog-jumping competitions, archery challenges, an arts and crafts show, kids’ games and much more – for nature lovers and waterfowlers alike.

Located at the mouth of the Huron River at Lake Erie, Pointe Mouillee State Game Area is one of the largest freshwater marsh restoration projects in North America and one of Michigan’s premier waterfowl hunting and viewing destinations. All proceeds from the annual festival benefit wetland restoration and wildlife habitat improvement at the state game area.

Wildlife

The Pocket Shot and The Pocket HammerNow Available in Mossy Oak Bottomland

WEST POINT, MS – Mossy Oak announces The Pocket Shot and Pocket Hammer are now available in Mossy Oak Original Bottomland. The Pocket Shot is the next evolution of the slingshot and is designed for hunting small game, bowfishing, and recreational use.

The Pocket Shot is the company behind both The Pocket Shot and The Pocket Hammer. The slingshots feature a patented, circular design and two different options for grip during use. The Pocket Shot is five inches in length while in use but measures only 2.3 long and 1.3 inches wide when collapsed. The Pocket Hammer was created for use with a vertical grip for increased comfort and an edge in accuracy. Both models are designed for durability and longevity.

These modern slingshots are not toys; these are not the slingshots of your childhood. The Pocket Shot delivers significant power and can be loaded with a variety of projectiles. Suggested loads for the slingshot include .25 air-rifle pellets, ¼-inch and 5/16-inch steel balls, paintballs, chickpeas, and miniature marshmallows. Projectiles with ragged edges are not recommended for regular use due to the decreased life expectancy of the device’s rubber pouches. However, in a survival situation or for limited periods they can be loaded with pebbles and .177 steel BB pellets. Read more

Hunting

Ameristep’s new Distorter™ Blind

Plano, IL – Today’s ground blind has a five-hub design that makes it efficient to build, transport, set-up and hunt from. Such efficiencies have their consequences – mainly a boxy

profile that often causes alarm when viewed by the inherently suspicious eyes of deer, turkeys and other game animals.

Ameristep’s all-new Distorter™ ground blind utilizes never-before-seen, kick-out technology to offer hunters a high performance hub blind with next-level benefits both inside and out. On the outside, it creates a unique silhouette that conceals better than typical square blinds by blending into the environment more effectively. Inside, Distorter™ opens up a whole new world of useful space for up to three hunters and their gear.

Inside the silent-hinge door, Distorter’s three unique floor kick-outs provide additional storage space for bulky equipment like packs and camera tripods. All three floor kick-outs have an attached floor and sewn-in shelves to keep critical gear dry and at the ready. Storing such items inside the kick-outs puts an end to tripping over gear while providing improved access to Distorter’s versatile, hunter-friendly windows. Up top, dual roof kick-outs add height where it’s needed most, creating a welcomed increase in headroom for standing and enhanced visibility. Even the blind’s wrap-style carrying sling delivers value-added utility, serving double duty as a handy, hanging storage system. Read more

Hunting

Interior Announces More Than $36 Million to Boost Wetlands, Waterfowl Conservation, Access to Public Lands

WASHINGTON – The Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, chaired by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, today approved $23.8 million in grants for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its partners to conserve or restore almost 135,000 acres of wetland and associated upland habitats for waterfowl, shorebirds and other birds in 17 states throughout the United States. The announcement was made by Deputy Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, who led today’s meeting on behalf of Secretary Zinke.

The grants, made through the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA), will be matched by over $60 million in partner funds. NAWCA grants ensure waterfowl and other birds are protected throughout their lifecycles.

“These projects provide tens of thousands of acres of hunting, fishing and recreational access, while strengthening important migration corridors and local economies,” said Deputy Secretary Bernhardt. Read more

Wildlife

Michigan’s Elk, Hunting Heritage Receive Boost from RMEF Grants

MISSOULA, Mont.—In continuing its long-term relationship in Michigan, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation awarded more than $30,000 in grant funding to benefit elk, elk habitat and hunting programs in the Wolverine State.

“We are excited to make this funding as Michigan is celebrating 100 years of elk on the ground,” said Blake Henning, RMEF chief conservation officer. “The grants will benefit elk and other wildlife by improving habitat across the elk range.”

Michigan is home to more than 6,000 RMEF members and 19 chapters. RMEF volunteers raised the funds by hosting banquets, membership drives and other events.

“We can’t say enough about our volunteers,” said Kyle Weaver, RMEF president and CEO. “They provide their time, talents and abilities to further our conservation mission of ensuring the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage. We simply cannot do it without them.”

Here are RMEF’s 2018 projects in Michigan, listed by county: Read more

Hunting, Wildlife

Michigan: new bear population estimates available; first season starts Sept. 10

Michigan’s bear hunting seasons are almost here, with the first opening Sept. 10 in the Upper Peninsula, the Lower Peninsula’s first season starting Sept. 14 in select areas, and Sept. 16 for remaining locations below the bridge. Bear seasons have staggered openers with various locations and hunt periods. For each of the 2017 and 2018 hunting seasons, 7,140 bear licenses were available.

“Over half of the state is open to regulated bear hunting,” said Kevin Swanson, wildlife management specialist with the DNR’s bear and wolf program. “Hunters are an important part of managing the number of bear and where they are located, and they have been part of bear management in Michigan since 1925.”

Regulations governing how and when bear can be harvested are in place to sustainably manage the bear populations. “Regulations are how we control the take of bear, ensuring Michigan has a heathy population within suitable habitat. They are adjusted, if needed, every two years.

“We have the ability to influence the growth of bear populations in remote areas of Michigan. Habitat is not a limiting factor, but social tolerance has been reached in portions of the Lower Peninsula,” Swanson said. “We are discussing another increase in harvest in the northern Lower Peninsula.” Read more

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